About The District

The International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District (the “District) is an independent special district created pursuant to Article VII of the Florida constitution and Section 125.01 (5) of the Florida Statutes through ordinances passed by Orange County, Florida and the City of Orlando, Florida. It was created via ordinance #92-37 on November 10, 1992. The District is funded primarily by ad valorem revenues assessed through three Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU).

• Comprised of a total land parcel count of 10,387.
• Three separate taxing units (MSTU's) are jointly regulated by a Governing Board and an appointed Advisory Board.
• The District represents $5.9 billion in Gross Taxable Value.
• Encompassing 5,370+ acres.

The District is charged with the responsibility of several major initiatives that contribute to the current and future economic development for the International Drive Resort Area.

• Operation and marketing of the I-RIDE Trolley, the exclusive transportation service for the Resort Area, which travels along a 20-mile circular route. Ridership on the 14 trolleys exceeded 1.9 million trips in 2010.
• The marketing and promotion of International Drive as Orlando's Most Dynamic Destination!
  • International Drive Official Visitors Guide - 500,000 produced each year.
  • I-RIDE Trolley Map & Coupon Guide - 400,000 produced each year.
  • InternationalDriveOrlando.com and IRideTrolley.com
  • Public Relations - ongoing local and national communications campaigns.
• Maintain ongoing communication with current and future developers within the district.
• Coordinate and provide recommendations to private and local/state government organizations on matters relating to traffic, enhancement for pedestrian safety, over all mobility, security and beautification within the District.
• Coordinate and fund with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orlando Police Department, the "TOPS" public safety program.
• Coordinate District Partner involvement in community initiatives such as: Annual I-Drive 5K Run, CFHLA Adopt-A-School Program, CFHLA Hospitality Expo, Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, American Cancer Society "I-Drive Relay for Life" and the Florida Citrus Bowl Game Fan Festivities on I-Drive.
• Provide weekly electronic communication to the District Partners about the activities scheduled within the Orange County Convention Center.
• Recommend and implement beautification improvements throughout the Resort Area.
• Provide an environment which enhances the visitor experience through administration
  of landscaping maintenance and code enforcement programs.
• District Ordinances & Resolutions
• District Taxable Value 2010
• About The District Fact Sheet – PDF version

The Governing Board

The Board is comprised of three members of local government: two members from Orange County and one member from the City of Orlando. Current Board members are:

• Chairperson: The Honorable Teresa Jacobs, Orange County Mayor
• Orange County: Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell, Orange County - District 6
• City of Orlando: Commissioner Samuel B. Ings, City of Orlando - District 6

The Advisory Board

The District is served by a five-member Advisory Board: three members are appointed by Orange County and two are appointed by the City of Orlando. Members must be a District property owner, an owner-appointed representative, or an employee of a property owner.

• Chairperson
  Mr. Alan Villaverde, Peabody Orlando
  
  
• Vice Chairperson
  Ms. Sibille Pritchard, Orlando Plaza Partners
  
  
• Other Members
  Mr. Harris Rosen, Rosen Hotels
  Mr. Richard Van Slyke, Busch Properties of Florida, Inc.
  Mr. Charles Gundacker, Universal Orlando
  
  
• District Staff