PTAC Minutes 05/16/2017 May 16, 2017
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
May 16, 2017 Naples, Florida,
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, the Public Transit Advisory Committee in and for the
County of Collier, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 P.M. in
REGULAR SESSION at Administrative Building "F", Suite 501, Collier County
Government Complex Naples, Florida with the following members present:
Chairman: John DiMarco, II
Vice Chairman: Arthur Dobberstein
Dylan Michael Vogel
Richard Duggan
Harold Weeks
Chris Gavrelis (Excused)
James Klug (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Arnold, Director, Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement
Yousi Cardeso, Operations Analyst
Omar Deleon, Senior Planner
Braian Morales , General Manager, MV
Kyle Collett, Interim -General Manager, MTM.
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1. Call to Order
Chairman DiMarco called the meeting to order at 3:00PM.
Ms. Arnold reported Mr. Gavrelis has resigned from the Committee as he has relocated out of the
area.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
3. Approval of Agenda
Mr. Weeks moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Mr. Duggan. Carried unanimously 6—0.
4. Approval of Minutes
a. March 21, 2017 Meeting
Mr. Vogel moved to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2017 Public Transit Advisory
Committee meeting as presented. Second by Mr. Weeks. Carried unanimously 6—0.
5. Committee Action
a. Park and Ride Program Grant Application
Mr. Deleon presented the Executive Summary "Endorsement of the Park and Ride Program
Application" for consideration. He noted:
• The County is applying for a Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) Grant for a
Park and Ride Study.
• A non comprehensive study was completed in 2005 which is outdated and the County
currently utilizes an informal park and ride program at designated locations such as library
parking lots.
• The study is intended to be used to facilitate future planning efforts and identify potential
dedicated Park and Rides areas with automated payment facilities.
Under Committee discussion, the following was noted:
• It would be beneficial to review other County planning documents such as the Long Range
Transportation Plan to ensure there is consistency with the Plans and references to the Park
and Ride programs in the Grant application.
• The Grant funds are a 50/50 match with the County may be used to purchase lands suitable
for the activity.
• A Request for Proposal will be developed for consultant's response which will be returned
to the Committee for review before the final contract is executed.
Mr. Dobberstein moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Park
and Ride Program Grant Application as presented by Staff Second by Mr. DiMarco. Carried
unanimously 5—0.
b. 2016 TDP Minor Update
Mr. Deleon presented the Executive Summary "Endorsement of the Transit Development Plan
(TDP)Annual Update" for consideration. He noted:
• The Transit Development Plan is required to be updated annually with a major update
every 5 years in order for the County to obtain Block Grant Funding
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• The annual update includes revised financial tables, changes in ridership data, past years
accomplishments, route change data, capital improvements projects, marketing efforts,
objective fulfillment, etc.
• The Plan will be disseminated for public comment and heard by the Board of County
Commissioners at the end of June or beginning of July 2017.
• Staff is working on a fare study for the Fixed and Para-Transit routes in conjunction with
the Metropolitan Planning Organization
• The Committee will be notified if any major changes are proposed to the Plan following
the public comment period.
Speaker
John Jenkins noted ridership has decreased and suggested consideration be given to developing
corporate partnerships with employers such as Arthrex whereby reduced fares could be offered to
workers.
Under Committee discussion it was noted the Collier County School District is another potential
source of ridership.
Mr. Vogel moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Transit
Development Plan as presented by Staff. Second by Mr. Weeks. Carried unanimously 5—0.
Greyhound Service
Ms. Arnold reported:
• Greyhound representatives have contacted the County on the feasibility of establishing a
"station" at the CAT Radio Road Facility given their service has been suspended in the
County due to the loss of use of their previous site on Davis Blvd.
• The County Attorney's Office is reviewing the concept and it may require a public notice
being issued to other vendors who wish to utilize the location in a similar manner.
• Other issues to be addressed would include amending CAT's Conditional Use permit
issued by the County to incorporate the use on site.
The Committee noted the endeavor would be beneficial to the citizens of Collier County and it
may be prudent to investigate other partnerships such as the Dolphin Express to football games in
Miami, Miracle baseball, etc.
Staff noted the private event partnerships may be problematic as the County cannot compete with
private enterprises offering services.
Miscellaneous
Staff continues to pursue opportunities for services to Everglade City, however indications are
there is a lack of demand for the service. They continue to determine any new services which may
be added for the residents of the Immokalee area as well.
c. 5307/5339 FY17 POP
Mr. Deleon presented the Executive Summary "Endorsement of the Federal Transportation
Administration (FTA) Section 5307& 5339 Program of Project" for consideration. He provided
an overview of the proposed expenditures highlighting:
• The 5307 Program of Projects totals $2,391,838.
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• A 50 percent match of local funds ($408,000) is required for the Operating expenditures.
• The 5339 Program of Projects totals $287,635 and includes farebox upgrades and
construction of shelters.
• Staff continues to work on partnerships with the Marco Island Marriot and the proposal
will be sent out for public comment and returned to the Committee for review if there are
any major changes.
Mr. Vogel moved to recommend the Board of County Commissioners approve the Federal
Transportation Administration (FTA) Section 5307& 5339 Program of Project as presented by
Staff. Second by Mr. Duggan. Carried unanimously 5-0.
6. Reports and Presentations
None
7. Member Comments
The following was noted during public comments:
• Construction of two bus shelters was completed by the Naples Airport Authority.
• Staff will be evaluating any potential ridership opportunities available on Immokalee Road
east of Collier Blvd. however there is a concern this could disrupt the timing of the existing
service of the route in question.
8. Public Comments
None
9. Next Meeting Date
June 20,2017
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order of
the chair at 4:18P.M.
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John DiMarco, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on as presented or as
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