Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX)
Also known as LYNX
The regional public transit provider for metropolitan Orlando, operating LYNX bus service and the LYMMO downtown circulator across Central Florida.
Updated Jul 27, 2026 · Sourced from FDOT Work Program & Active Construction data
Annual riders · FY2024
- 62
- Routes
- 556
- Vehicles
- 2.5M
- People served
Network
Connected to 1 project · 3 firms · 1 corridor · 4 partner orgs · 1 funder
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Contact Information
Main Office
(407) 841-2279455 N. Garland Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Public Information Office
(407) 254-6178Customer Service
(407) 841-5969Procurement Office
(407) 254-6130
Overview
The regional public transit provider for metropolitan Orlando, operating LYNX bus service and the LYMMO downtown circulator across Central Florida.
Responsibilities
- Operating fixed-route bus service across the Central Florida region
- Running the LYMMO bus rapid transit network in downtown Orlando
- Providing ACCESS LYNX paratransit and NeighborLink demand-response service
- Coordinating regional mobility with SunRail and local governments
5th most cost-efficient of 12 Florida transit operators on cost per ride. Ridership +17% since 2022.
Network
Leadership
View allTiffany Homler Hawkins
Chief Executive Officer
Leads LYNX operations, planning, and regional transit partnerships across Central Florida.
LinkedInDavid Cooke
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees the agency budget, grants, and procurement administration.
LinkedInBruce Detweiler
Chief Operating Officer
Directs bus operations, maintenance, and service delivery.
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Capital Projects
View allFederal Capital Investment
USASpendingLargest program: Section 5307 Urbanized Area
- $76.5M Section 5307 Urbanized Area · 2021FL-2021-055
- $75.5M Section 5307 Urbanized Area · 2020FL-2020-037
- $70.0M Section 5307 Urbanized Area · 2024FL-2024-057
- $53.5M Section 5307 Urbanized Area · 2022FL-2022-040
- $49.8M Section 5307 Urbanized Area · 2025FL-2025-094
Source: USASpending.gov
Funding Intelligence Pro
- $42MFederal
FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula
FY2024 · Formula
- $18MState
FDOT Public Transit Block Grant
FY2024 · Awarded
- $95MLocal
Local Government Operating Contributions
FY2024 · Awarded
Procurement Opportunities Pro
View all| Opportunity | Type | Est. Value | Letting Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery-Electric Bus Procurement | Construction | $— | — | Advertised |
| Bus Shelter Installation & Maintenance | Services | $— | — | Upcoming |
| Fare Collection System Modernization | Services | $— | — | Upcoming |
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Services operated
Ridership by mode
Annual unlinked passenger trips · FY2024
- Bus18.2M93%
- Paratransit721.2K4%
- Bus Rapid Transit416.4K2%
- Vanpool266.5K1%
Source: FTA National Transit Database (by mode)
Federal Transit Data
National Transit Database · FY2024
- NTD ID
- 40035
- Service area
- 2,864 sq mi
- Population served
- 2,456,081
- Employees (FTE)
- 4,197
- Reporter type
- Full Reporter
- Urbanized area
- Orlando, FL
Ridership & financials
- Passenger miles
- 118.4M
- Operating budget
- $206.4M
- Fare revenue
- $22.8M
- Farebox recovery
- 11.0%
Ridership trend
↑ 17%Routes & Coverage
GTFS3,764 stops served
View 62 routes
Source: GTFS static feed (Mobility Database)
5 counties served
Cost per Ride vs. Florida peers
5th lowest of 12 FL transit operators reporting to the NTD
- TBARTA$5.51
- Miami-Dade DTPW$7.39
- HART$8.43
- BCT$8.87
- LYNX$10.52
- PSTA$10.55
- Palm Tran$14.52
- ECAT$16.12
- JTA$20.89
- SFRTA$26.96
- Citrus Connection$27.65
- SunRail$67.51
Source: National Transit Database — operating expense ÷ annual unlinked passenger trips.
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News & Announcements
View all- May 6, 2025
LYNX Orders 25 Battery-Electric Buses
A major step in the agency’s zero-emission fleet transition.
- Apr 22, 2025
LYMMO Expansion Advances to Final Design
The downtown BRT network moves closer to construction.