New rail transit systems historically have offered communities a host of new growth opportunities from creating pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented housing near station stops to redeveloping struggling commercial and retail areas. SunRail is no different... From DeLand to Poinciana, local communities and local elected officials have a tremendous opportunity to redefine their growth destinies by offering residents a new transportation alternative. In 2011, the Florida Department of Transportation facilitated an update of the 2007 SunRail Sketchbook, which provided a community vision of the development of the SunRail station stops. SunRail is being built in two phases. Phase 1 is 32-miles from DeBary to Sand Lake Road and the construction began in January 2012. Phase 2 will be built in two sections: the north section from DeBary to DeLand, and the south section from Sand Lake Road through Kissimmee to Poinciana and that construction is expected to begin in 2014. There are 12 stations being built between DeBary and Sand Lake Road. Here's the list... DeLand, DeBary, Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Florida Hospital, LYNX, Church Street Station, Orlando Amtrak, Sand Lake Road, Meadow Woods, Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, & Poinciana! Phase 1 is scheduled to be up and running in 2014! Here's a sneak peak so far...
