- May 1, 2024
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Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower has been elected chair of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, which is composed of five local SunRail partners: Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties and the city of Orlando.
SunRail, a weekday commuter rail system that runs from DeBary to Poinciana, spans 49 miles and services 16 stations. This summer, a station will open in DeLand, adding 12.2 miles to the SunRail corridor.
Brower has served on the commission since 2021, most recently as vice chair.
“This is a critical time for Volusia County’s involvement with the Rail Commission as we negotiate and vote on the transition from FDOT funding to the partners funding operations and maintenance,” Brower said. “It will also be helpful as we prepare to open the DeLand SunRail Station which stands to be a beautiful addition to the system. As chair I will be able to plan the agenda with FDOT District 5 Secretary of Transportation John Tyler.”
The Florida Department of Transportation, which has operated SunRail and paid its expenses since 2014, will continue to do so through Dec. 31. At that time, the local partners will take over operations and costs in phases.
