About Us - International Drive Improvement District

What is the International Drive Master Transit and Improvement District?

Created in 1992, it is a special taxing district formed under a public-private initiative with Orange County, the City of Orlando and the businesses of the International Drive Resort Area. Recognized as an outstanding example of cooperation between three distinct entities, this is the first district of this type established in Florida and is now used by other regions as a model. The district is comprised of three separate Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU) that are jointly operated under this unique partnership by a Governing Board and an Advisory Board.

What does the District do?

We are charged with planning, designing, and operating a transit service exclusive to the International Drive Resort Area businesses that are within the boundaries of the District taxing units, as well as the marketing and promotional efforts of area businesses as a single, cohesive destination. We make recommendations to local and state government agencies to reduce traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and increase overall mobility and security for the entire District. Finally, we implement marketing and promotion programs such as:

InternationalDriveOrlando.com and IRideTrolley.com
The International Drive Resort Area Official Visitors Guide
I-RIDE Trolley Map - Your Guide to Dining, Shopping & Playing on I-Drive!
The I-Drive Hot Deals Discount Program

Who is on 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 Richard Crotty, 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

Who is on 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. Current members are:

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

When are the upcoming District Advisory Board and District Governing Board meetings?

District Advisory Board (2009) - All meetings begin at 9:30 am and the meeting location will be at the Downtown Orange County offices, 6014 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819 (unless otherwise noted).

Please check back to our website two weeks prior to each meeting to confirm meeting information and view the proposed agenda.

November 17, 2009
January 20, 2010
March 31, 2010
May 26, 2010
July 21, 2010
August 25, 2010
November 17, 2010

District Governing Board - Location is the Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave. Location of meeting will be announced two weeks prior to meeting date.

September 2010

If you would like the minutes in the form of a PDF download select the date from the following:

Where can you obtain more information about the I-Ride Trolleys and the District?

Please contact the International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District office at:
International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District
7081 Grand National Dr., Suite 105, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 248-9590 Fax: (407) 248-9594
info@internationaldriveorlando.com