Recently published bidding materials outline how Elon Musk’s tunneling and infrastructure venture, The Boring Company, intends to link Universal Orlando’s properties through a dedicated underground transportation network.
On February 11, 2026, the governing board of the Shingle Creek Transit & Utility Community Development District, a public district established by Universal to manage infrastructure development, approved moving forward with contract negotiations with The Boring Company after ranking it as the leading bidder for a proposed transit partnership.
The district later released documents tied to the vendor evaluation process, which were obtained by the Orlando Business Journal and WESH 2 News.
The proposal is designed to transport guests between Universal Orlando’s north (main) campus and its new south campus, home to Epic Universe, using a “point-to-point innovative transportation project.”
Universal Orlando currently relies on bus service with dedicated bus lanes along part of the route. Because the two campuses are not directly connected, however, travel times can fluctuate based on traffic conditions on surrounding roads.
Key Details From the Proposal
In documents submitted in October 2025, The Boring Company outlined a system similar to the company’s Loop system in Las Vegas, which uses underground tunnels and Tesla vehicles to shuttle passengers.
The company described the concept as an “on-demand, express transportation,” with stations built either below ground or above the surface with ramps leading into the tunnels, according to WESH 2 News. Rather than waiting for a bus or shuttle, passengers would find a Loop vehicle ready to take them directly to their destination.
The proposal also notes the system could adjust capacity in “real time” by increasing or decreasing the number of vehicles in service. Inside the vehicles, passengers can watch pre-recorded content, like welcome messages, advertisements, and live updates.
As in Las Vegas, the proposal calls for the use of Tesla vehicles. The company’s Las Vegas Convention Center loop, can move more than 4,400 passengers per hour using a fleet of 70 vehicles. Proposed capacity for the Orlando project has not been disclosed, but the company’s bid notes that in the future, “a highly configurable Robovan for people and cargo” can be added to the system, according to WESH 2 News.
According to an Orlando Business Journal report, The Boring Company identified eight internal specialists for the project, including tunnel and structural engineers, tunnel boring machine engineers, and administrative staff. The bid also names six subcontractors responsible for areas such as fire protection systems, soil treatment, concrete work, and communications.
The Orlando Business Journal further reports that the company plans to install “temporary tunnel site support infrastructure,” like muck storage pits and stormwater management systems, and could deploy multiple tunnel boring machines for the project.
Additionally, the proposal states the Loop system can be integrated “easily into environmentally sensitive areas,” but it does not detail how the company would address Florida’s high water table and limestone geology, which can be susceptible to sinkholes. The Boring Company noted it plans to hire an Orlando-based firm to provide geotechnical services and evaluate local soil conditions.
Staffing and Track Record
The district’s board members reviewed proposals from two other groups—V2R Transportation and Sunshine Connection Partners—before selecting The Boring Company as the preferred bidder, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The submissions were evaluated based on how closely they matched the district’s long-term infrastructure goals, as well as each team’s workforce capacity and experience delivering projects of comparable scale.
Records obtained by the Orlando Business Journal show that The Boring Company employs more than 600 workers across projects in Texas, Nevada, and Tennessee, with expertise in internal design, permitting, and construction.
In bid documents reviewed by the publication, the company states it “has the necessary internally produced tunneling equipment and personnel immediately available to complete this project for the district as quickly as permits and approvals can be obtained.”
The documents also estimate that permitting, design, and construction of a twin-tunnel loop system—featuring one tunnel in each direction—could take roughly a year and a half.
What Remains Unclear
The overall cost of the project has not been disclosed, nor has a final scope of work been determined. Board members emphasized during their meeting that negotiations are just beginning.
For now, the district’s vote marks the first formal step toward what could become a high-profile transportation link between Universal Orlando properties, but the path forward will depend on negotiations over contract terms, technical hurdles, and regulatory approvals.
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