Driving CFX: May 2026

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MAY 2026 | ISSUE 120

More Than a Toll Pass — Your Everyday Travel Advantage

As an E-PASS customer, you already know the convenience of nonstop travel on toll roads throughout Florida and beyond. But your E-PASS account comes with even more benefits designed to make every drive easier and more affordable.

From added savings to personalized transponder options, E-PASS helps you get more out of every mile.

Benefits and features include:

Exclusive Volume Toll Discounts – The more you drive, the more you save. E-PASS customers can save up to 25% every month with exclusive Volume Toll Discounts.
Savings Compared to Pay By Plate – E-PASS customers enjoy lower toll rates by saving up to 50% compared to Pay By Plate invoices on CFX expressways.
Expanded Coverage – Travel with confidence knowing the E-PASS Sticker works throughout Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, while the portable Uni is accepted in 19 states for added convenience on the road.
Multiple Transponder Options – Choose the option that best fits your lifestyle, including the portableUni or free E-PASS sticker available in black or white. With just one transponder, you can enjoy convenient travel and toll savings wherever you go.
CollegePass Designs – Show your school spirit on the road with CollegePass transponders featuring UF, FSU, and UCF designs.
More Ways to Replenish – Managing your E-PASS account is even easier with flexible payment options. In addition to credit and debit cards or visiting our Customer Service Center, customers can now replenish their account using PayPal, along with mobile payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

E-PASS makes it easy to enjoy convenient travel and everyday savings. If you know family or friends moving to Central Florida, share the benefits of driving like a local with E-PASS.

Best of all, E-PASS keeps travel simple with no hidden fees or monthly charges. Thank you for being part of the E-PASS family and for enjoying smarter travel every day.

For decades, the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has been proactively planning – in partnership and collaboration with local government leaders – for the regional growth in Orange and Osceola counties. The long-term vision is now taking shape in the Southern Beltway. This comprehensive system of more than 55+ miles of new expressway corridors will improve regional connectivity to major roads including Interstate 4, Florida’s Turnpike and State Road 417.

The Southern Beltway consists of four key projects:

SR 534: A new 14-mile expressway currently in design to connect SR 417 near Boggy Creek to Nova Road, with construction starting as early as next year
Northeast Connector Expressway: A 15-20-mile connection being studied from Florida’s Turnpike to US 192 and SR 534
Southport Connector Expressway: A planned 15-mile expressway connecting SR 538 with Florida’s Turnpike
Poinciana Parkway Extension: A 3.1-mile project to extend SR 538 from Ronald Reagan Parkway to CR 532, with construction starting next year

Know Someone Visiting Central Florida This Summer? Tell Them About Visitor Toll Pass™

Summer travel season is almost here and if you have family or friends flying into Orlando International Airport and renting a car, Visitor Toll Pass™ can help them save on tolls throughout their trip.

Available for travelers flying roundtrip through Orlando International Airport, Visitor Toll Pass™ is a free toll pass that helps visitors pay the lowest toll rate throughout Florida, guaranteed, while avoiding the additional fees often charged by rental car companies.

That means more savings while traveling to theme parks, resorts, beaches, and destinations across the state.

Getting started is easy:

• Download the free Visitor Toll Pass™ app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

• Reserve a pass before traveling

• Pick up and return the pass at Orlando International Airport in terminals A, B, or C

Help your family and friends enjoy smoother travel and more savings while exploring Florida this summer with Visitor Toll Pass™.

Hundreds Attend Public Workshop for SR 515 Northeast Connector Expressway

The SR 515 Northeast Connector Expressway PD&E Study continues to make big advances in progress. CFX welcomed 211 people to the April 23 in-person and April 22 virtual Alternatives Public Workshop for this critical new expressway in fast-growing Osceola County. The study is assessing a proposed alignment for a 15-to 20-mile expressway linking Florida’s Turnpike northeast to US 192 and northward to SR 534. This corridor is part of the region’s broader Southern Beltway that also includes SR 534, the Southport Connector, and the Poinciana Parkway Extension.

Attendees received updates on the remaining alignments, which is recommended as it minimizes impacts to existing and planned homes and businesses while allowing for environmental mitigation opportunities.

A public hearing is scheduled for early 2027 where the Preferred Alternative will be presented.

To comment on the study’s recommendations or review the workshop presentation, visit the project webpage.

Take Control of Your CARma

Traffic happens. Delays happen. Other drivers make unpredictable choices. While we can’t control what happens on the road, we can control what happens inside our vehicle, and that can make all the difference in creating a safer, less stressful drive.

CARma encourages drivers to create a calmer, safer commute by focusing on what they can control behind the wheel. Small changes to your routine and mindset can help reduce stress and improve your time on the road.

Here are a few ways to improve your CARma before your next commute:

Start Your Day the Night Before – Prep meals, pack bags, and lay out clothes ahead of time to help reduce morning stress.
Check Traffic Before You Go – Use GPS and traffic updates to stay informed and avoid delays.
Create a Comfortable Driving Environment – Keep your car clean and choose calming music to create a more relaxing commute.
Practice Staying Calm – Take deep breaths and stay focused to help manage stress during your drive.

The next time you get behind the wheel, remember: Drive calm. Arrive happy. That’s good CARma.

For more helpful tips when driving, visit DriveSmartFlorida.org

CFX Participates at Industry Exploration Expo near SR 516 Corridor

CFX recently participated in the West Orange Foundation Industry Exploration Exposition at Southern Hill Farms, giving children and families a hands-on look at careers in transportation, construction and public infrastructure.

Held in celebration of Take Your Child to Work Day, the free community event welcomed students from across the area for a morning of interactive learning and career exploration.

CFX brought construction equipment wth our partners and interactive demonstrations that allowed children to experience firsthand how transportation projects are built and maintained throughout Central Florida. Students explored the equipment up close, interacted with CFX team members and learned about career opportunities in construction, engineering, transportation operations and public service.

CFX’s participation reflected the agency’s continued commitment to community engagement by encouraging our youngest customers to explore careers that help keep Central Florida connected and moving forward.

Did You Know? The E-PASS Toll App Can Do More Than You Think

Checking your balance is just the beginning. The E-PASS Toll App includes several features designed to make managing your account easier, faster, and more personalized. Here are a few helpful tools you may not know about:

Add Photos of Your Vehicles – Have multiple vehicles on your account? Upload a photo for each one to quickly see which car is making toll trips. It’s a simple way to stay organized and personalize your account at the same time.
Set Up Auto-Replenishment – Forgetting to check your balance happens. By setting up auto-replenishment in the app, your account can automatically refill when your balance gets low, helping you avoid missed tolls and extra fees.
Turn On App Notifications – Get real-time updates on toll activity, payments, and important account alerts directly from the app.
Track Trip History by Vehicle – If you have multiple vehicles on your account, the app makes it easier to see which trips belong to each one.
Manage Your Account Without Calling Customer Service – Update vehicles, payment methods, and account information directly from the app anytime.

The E-PASS Toll App was designed to make managing your account easier and more convenient every mile of the way. Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Camping World Stadium Construction

Stay up to date with construction updates from Orlando Venues and Camping World Stadium. Click here to learn more about the latest work taking place.

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.