Wes Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Um they do realize they need more track right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 ^Well, it's Maglev, perhaps they're taking levitation a bit too seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 ^^ According to the picture, that's the end point for Orlando. Life does not exist beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 The monorail worked for Vegas, why wouldn't a maglev work for Orlando? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I just keep thinking of the Simpsons Monorail episode... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 ^^ According to the picture, that's the end point for Orlando. Life does not exist beyond that. Soooo many Florida jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/05/fdot-oks-american-maglev-s-orlando-airport-to-i.html?ana=twt It’s been a long wait for American Maglev Technology Inc.’s Tony Morris — but he’s got the first approval toward making his elevated magnetic-levitation train system a reality. The Florida Department of Transportation on May 19 awarded Morris’ Georgia firm the opportunity to lease rights of way between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center for a fixed-guideway transportation system. This now clears the way for American Maglev to begin working on the $315 million, 40-mile first phase of its system, which would create 60 high-wage jobs. Subsequent phases of the overall $800 million project would connect to Lake Nona’s Medical City and the Walt Disney World area, which would create hundreds of jobs. The new system also would provide a much-needed alternative transportation mode for the busy International Drive tourist corridor, which gets bogged down with traffic especially during big meetings and conventions. “This is a major milestone for us and for Central Florida,” Morris said. “Soon, the world will come to Orlando to see what’s next in mobility for the rest of this century. In so doing, a whole new green high-tech industry with good-paying jobs will be created for our country, centered right here.” Next up, American Maglev has to finalize the agreements — the rights of way are owned by the state transportation department, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Orange County, city of Orlando and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority — then finance it, build it and begin operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 ^I had nearly forgotten about this proposal. Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mstankow Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It took 40 years for Seattle to get light rail. Orlando has that record beat for their rail based (including maglev) transportation right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 This would become really interesting as soon as they can connect the major resorts. Will be interesting to see if Disney will allow it on property to their Transportation Center or if it have to end off property and likely not connected by Disney buses - if the latter this is dead before birth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 ^^ Yes. Orlando opened "Sun Rail" last month, which is a light rail system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 ^^ Yes. Orlando opened "Sun Rail" last month, which is a light rail system.SunRail is Commuter Rail or "Heavy Rail", not Light Rail Transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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