Driving CFX: October 2025

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October 2025 | ISSUE 113

The holidays are fast approaching, one of the busiest times on the road, and Uni makes it easier to travel stress free. With one portable toll pass that works in 19 states from Florida all the way up to Maine and west to Minnesota, Uni lets you enjoy seamless and nonstop travel.

Whether you are visiting family or heading out on a holiday road trip, Uni helps you save time and money with Volume Toll Discounts and up to 50% savings compared to Pay by Plate invoices. Uni, available in black or white, can be used on all Florida express lanes, including those marked “SunPass Only” and the I-4 Express lanes. You can purchase a Uni for $14.95 online, through the free E-PASS toll app, on Amazon, or in person at the E-PASS Walk-In Center.

Pro Tip: If you use Uni on a rental car during the holidays, make sure you update the license plate information in your E-PASS account for the rental vehicle, and remove all rental car information immediately once you return the car to ensure accurate toll charges.

October was a busy and exciting month for E-PASS, filled with community connections across Central Florida. On Saturday, October 18, the E-PASS team joined UCF fans for their Homecoming game against West Virginia. On October 25-26, the team was at the Mount Dora Craft Fair in historic downtown Mount Dora. Attendees stopped by the E-PASS booths to pick up giveaways, learn about the benefits of E-PASS, and enter for a chance to win special giveaway baskets featuring a free KnightPass or E-PASS toll sticker and Uni. These events were full of energy, and to top it off, UCF celebrated a 41–28 victory over West Virginia!

Looking ahead, you can find E-PASS at several community events in November:

Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola Park on November 1–2
UCF Space Game against the Houston Cougars on November 7
UCF Men’s Basketball Game vs. Vanderbilt on November 8

Stop by the E-PASS booth to meet the team, grab giveaways, and learn how E-PASS keeps Central Florida moving.

CFX Urges Teen Driving Safety

Teens aged 15-19 make up just 5% of licensed drivers in Florida, but account for over 11% of crashes. Our young drivers have so much more road ahead of them – we want them to stay safe and reach their destinations.

As part of our ongoing effort to enhance safety, CFX actively encourages parents to talk with their teens about the critical rules of the road: always wear a seat belt, avoid distractions like cell phones, obey speed limits, and never drive under the influence. October 19-25 marked National Teen Driver Safety Week which CFX observed in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other agencies.

For more information about teen driver safety, visit www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving.

SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector PD&E Study Complete

The CFX Governing Board voted unanimously

to accept the Preferred Alternative of

Alignment 2A on the State Road 417 Sanford

Airport Connector PD&E Study at its October

Board meeting. As a next step in the process, staff will work with community partners for potential future phases of the project.

The SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector is

envisioned to alleviate traffic on local

roads, such as East Lake Mary Boulevard and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, as well as meet the growing demands of area residents and businesses that rely on SR 417, including Orlando Sanford International Airport. Click here for more information.

With E-PASS, every trip comes with more savings and less stress. E-PASS customers enjoy seamless travel across all Florida toll roads, with savings of up to 50% compared to paying tolls via Pay by Plate.

But, did you know that nearly 2 million drivers trust E-PASS due to the exclusive benefits only E-PASS offers? Benefits like:

Exclusive E-PASS Volume Toll Discounts - The more you drive, the more you save — up to 25% every month. More trips mean more savings and more reasons to hit the road with E-PASS.
Sleek transponders - From the portable Uni and sticker, both designed in black to blend into your windshield.
College-branded transponders - Drive with pride with custom UF, FSU, and UCF-branded CollegePass stickers or portable Unis.
Free Toll Stickers - Save even more with free toll sticker options available in white or black.
Available on Amazon - Already shopping? Grabbing a new or replacement E-PASS transponder is easy from the E-PASS Amazon brand store.

And, no matter which option you choose, you will enjoy smart, simple travel. Best of all, there are no hidden fees or monthly charges.

If you haven’t already, download the free E-PASS toll app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store to make the most of every mile.

International Organization Honors CFX Safety Program

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) awarded the Central Florida Expressway Authority with the prestigious Safety Award for its Drive Smart Florida

campaign.

Drive Smart Florida was built on the belief that lasting safety starts with understanding why we drive the way we do — and inspiring people to make better choices, not through fear, but through empowerment. Designed as a series of targeted campaigns, it focused on three key behaviors that cause most crashes on our expressways — maintaining safe following distances, merging responsibly, and staying alert in work zones.

Partnerships with Florida Highway Patrol, National Safety Council and media allies such as WFTV helped amplify this campaign’s message to the community.

Learn more about Drive Smart Florida.

It happens, questions come up. Whether you need help with your E-PASS transponder, account, or toll invoice, we stand ready to help. Our bilingual Orlando-based call center team is knowledgeable, friendly, and proud to help resolve most questions in less than five minutes. That’s why our team won the National Frost & Sullivan award for customer service in 2024.

Here’s how to reach us:

By Phone:

Call E-PASS Customer Service at 407-823-7277 or 1-800-353-7277

Available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Did you know? Our call wait times are usually less than 2 minutes! In the instance there is greater call volume, you can also take advantage of E-PASS Virtual Hold, which lets a representative call you back instead of waiting on hold.

In Person:

Visit the E-PASS Service Center at

525 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Remember, you can always access your account anytime through the free E-PASS Toll app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Award-Winning Landscaping Along Wekiva Parkway

Have you noticed the beautiful landscaping while driving on SR 429 Wekiva Parkway? You’re seeing award-winning design in action! The Florida Native Plant Society recently honored CFX’s Wekiva Parkway landscaping with its Garden of Honor Award, reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship and low-impact design.

Spanning more than 30 acres, the project features over 30 Florida native plant species, and sets a high standard for cost-effective, impactful landscaping that reflects Florida’s unique ecology.

Click here to learn more about CFX’s commitment to thoughtful landscape design.

Public Meeting: First Five Miles of SR 534

CFX is holding a public meeting for design of Phase 1 for State Road 534 . Phase 1 is a 5-mile section from SR 417 near Boggy Creek Road to Narcoossee Road and it is part of the SR 534 expressway. The entire SR 534 project is a 14-mile regional transportation network that will support the current and projected transportation needs in Southeast Orange and Northeast Osceola counties.

Once the 14-mile expressway is complete, it will help relieve congestion on local roadways, support evacuation and emergency response, and enhance regional connectivity. SR 534 will be built in three separate phases. The design of Phase 1 is expected to be completed by early 2026, with construction anticipated to start in mid-2027. CFX will hold additional public meetings at a later date for Phase 2 and Phase 3. For full project information, visit: SR534.com.

The Public Meeting is being held both in-person and virtually. All meetings will present identical information and provide the latest update on project design. Please see below for details on how to participate:

IN PERSON

Tohopekaliga High School (Cafeteria & Auditorium)

3675 Boggy Creek Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

VIRTUAL

Via Microsoft Teams, Register Here

Thursday, November 13, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Partner Update

Stay up to date with all that's happening on Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise’s SR 417 project that’s part of the Turnpike Initiative in Seminole County. Click here to learn more about FTE's SR 417 widening from Aloma Avenue to SR 434.