§ 21-248. Definitions.

(a)

Public right-of-way means any road, as that term is defined by Section 334.03(22), Florida Statutes, which is part of the State Highway System, as that term is defined by Section 334.03(24), which lies within unincorporated Orange County, or any road that is part of the county road system, as that term is defined by Section 334.03(8).

(b)

Superstop means a location combining multiple transit shelters and bus bays on a large scale, serving as a community access point to LYNX, providing a regional transfer point, and connecting multiple (generally, six (6) to eight (8)) transit routes. LYNX may also provide multiple transit benches at a Superstop. Multi-modal connections may also be included for additional connections to ACCESS LYNX and future rail service.

(c)

Transit bench means a bench designed for seating two (2) or more persons, with or without advertising, which is placed, constructed, and maintained at or near an officially recognized transit bus stop on the public right-of-way.

(d)

Transit bench permit means a right-of-way utilization permit, issued by the county, through the public works department, required for the installation, maintenance, and operation of a transit bench within the public right-of-way.

(e)

Transit bench provider means any person duly incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida or duly authorized to transact business in the State of Florida having an agreement with Orange County authorizing it to provide transit benches in the public right-of-way in accordance with this division, all other applicable county ordinances and regulations, and all applicable state and federal laws and rules.

(f)

Transit bus stop means a site designated by the operating transit agency, either LYNX or the I-Drive Transit District, for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers.

(g)

Transit facility means a transit bench, a transit shelter, or a trash receptacle.

(h)

Transit shelter means a structure or facility located at or in close proximity to a transit bus stop to protect passengers from the elements.

(i)

Transit shelter provider means LYNX or the I-Drive Transit District, authorized to provide transit shelters in the public right-of-way pursuant to an agreement with the county in accordance with this division, all other applicable county ordinances and regulations, and all applicable state and federal laws and rules.

(j)

Trash receptacle means a trash receptacle associated with a transit bench or transit shelter, including a trash compactor.

(Ord. No. 2014-06 , § 1, 3-25-14)