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Winter Park’s new rules require training for e-bike riders under 16
Winter Park has joined other Central Florida jurisdictions in attempting to address safety concerns tied to e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices. The City Commission on Wednesday approved new rules that prohibit careless driving on sidewalks and paths and require riders to slow down and concede the right-of-way to pedestrians. They must give an audible warning before overtaking and passing them.
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Lake Nona Riders Get Onboard the VW Buzz
Invited passengers in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood can now request rides in autonomous Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans through the Beep mobile app, with human safety monitors onboard during the initial rollout. The service covers three dedicated routes within the master-planned community, using fixed pickup and drop-off locations rather than door-to-door hails.
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Brightline Reportedly Nears Bankruptcy, but Florida Trains Will Keep Running
Brightline, the passenger rail service connecting South Florida with Orlando, is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company works to restructure a significant amount of debt. For travelers, however, the most important part of the story is this: Brightline’s Florida trains are expected to continue operating.
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LYNX proposes cutting trips, changing routes across Central Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Some LYNX passengers could see changes to their bus routes and schedules beginning in December. The transportation agency is proposing system-wide changes that include discontinuing some trips, changing several routes and adjusting schedules across Orange and Osceola counties. LYNX is holding an information session Monday from...
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Magnolia Avenue goes 2-way after nearly 70 years
ORLANDO, Fla. — A major change is now in place on one of downtown Orlando’s busiest streets. Magnolia Avenue, which has been one-way since 1956, is officially two-way again, changing how drivers move through the heart of downtown. The conversion to two-way traffic is part of Phase 1...
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STAR 94.5’s Free Gas Friday Returns on September 25th
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Winter Garden parents raise concerns over OCPS bus delays
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Some parents in the Vista del Lago community in Winter Garden say school bus delays are causing their children to arrive late to Orange County Public Schools, miss breakfast and lose class time. Parents said the delays have become a regular issue for elementary and...
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Winter Park changes parking program parameters
In early September, the Winter Park City Commission approved a plan to try a paid parking program at Dinky Dock and Lake Baldwin parks. The pay-to-park fees would only apply to nonresidents. However, city staff learned of an agreement stating Winter Park and Orlando residents have shared access to Lake Baldwin Park.