Officials from the Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District voted on Feb. 11 to begin contract negotiations with The Boring Company, the tunnel construction firm founded by Elon Musk, for a proposed transit system intended to connect key areas around the Universal Orlando Resort.
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The special district board, a local government entity that was created to plan and support infrastructure improvements in the Universal Orlando area, chose The Boring Company’s proposal following a competitive procurement process. The decision initiates talks but does not represent a binding construction contract.
The Potential Project
The proposed system would involve multiple phases of development, with an initial segment planned to run between the recently opened Epic Universe park and nearby hotel properties. Later phases could extend service toward Universal Studios Florida, CityWalk and other nearby destinations.
The Entrance to Epic Universe at Universal Orlando – Photo Credit: NBC Universal…