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A new transportation hub planned for Lakeland

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Rendering of the proposed intermodal center | Image provided by the City of Lakeland

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No doubt as Lakeland grows so does its need for more transportation. Just north of the RP Funding Center, a 3-story, $25 million+ proposed transportation hub is being planned that would play host to 384 more parking spaces, buses (both local + inter-city), passenger-rail, ridesharing + more.

Not only would the hub replace the 30-year-old Citrus Connection Center, but it would also be built in a way to handle commuter rails like Sunrail if they decided to come to Lakeland.

Plans include a pedestrian bridge that spans over CSX railroad tracks for people to cross the mixed-use development at the former Florida Tile site and to Bonnet Springs Park.

Here’s the shortened story of what each floor could look like:

First floor

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First-floor rendering of the proposed intermodal center | Image provided by the City of Lakeland

  • Bays for local + intercity buses
  • Waiting rooms
  • Ticketing areas
  • Concessions + other conveniences

Second + third floors

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Second-floor rendering of the proposed intermodal center | Image provided by the City of Lakeland

  • Parking for cars
  • Citrus Connection offices
  • A bridge over Main St. toward Amtrak + over the CSX tracks

The timeframe for the project is projected over the next 5-10 years + the next steps for approval include getting it into FDOT’s spending plan.

– LALtoday team (Jessica + Kaylee)

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