Universal Orlando Announces SunRail Station Near Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Announces SunRail Station Near Epic Universe

Universal Orlando has announced plans to build a Sunrail Station at the Orange County Convention Center which is near the upcoming Epic Universe theme park.

“We are one step closer to creating a multi-directional commuter rail system that benefits our entire region,” said John Sprouls, Executive Vice President, and Chief Administrative Officer, at Universal Parks & Resorts. “The new SunRail corridor and convention center station will make it easier for residents to get to work, the airport, and to the places they love. And it will enable business growth within the International Drive area and across the region.”

“The Sunshine Corridor is critical to moving our workforce. Creating a transportation network that connects our workers to their jobs, our residents to our airport, and allows our visitors to have options when they travel is essential,” said City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Chairman for the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission.

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Universal Orlando will pledge 13 acres of land to the District at no cost to taxpayers to be used for the convention center station with inter-modal capability and a substantial section of rail corridor. Based upon its investment in Epic Universe, Universal will also:

• Support the District’s financing of up to $125 million in private activity bonds to be used to fund the rail corridor and convention center station, which should allow the District to issue bonds on more favorable terms.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the station so there is no cost to Orange County taxpayers (currently estimated at $2 million annually).
• Along with its partners in the Orlando Right Rail coalition, contribute to and collectively support the District’s guarantee of $13 million in annual ticket sales for the Sunshine Corridor – the current estimated yearly operating costs for the corridor.

There are more than 800 community development districts in Florida. The districts are public entities and are commonly used to help communities create needed infrastructure such as roads, water, and sewer facilities and other projects traditional government bodies may not be able to finance and build.

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