PTAC Agenda 07/21/2020
Public Transit Advisory Committee
Collier Area Transit
8300 Radio Rd, Naples FL 34104
July 21, 2020
3:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. June 16, 2020 Minutes
5. Committee Action
6. Reports and Presentations
a. Everglades City Van Pool
b. Transit Development Plan Update
c. COVID-19 Update
d. Park and Ride Study Update
7. Member Comments
8. Public Comments
9. Next Meeting Date – August 18th, 2020 (Location TBD)
10. Adjournment
Two or more members of the Board of County Commissioners may be present and may participate at the
meeting. The subject matter of this meeting may be an item for discussion and action at a future BCC meeting.
Collier Area Transit operates in compliance with Federal Transit Administration, (FTA) program requirements and
ensures that transit services are made available and equitably distributed and provides equal AGENDA access and
mobility to any person without regard to race, color, or national origin, disability, gender or age. Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964; FTA Circular 4702.1A, "Title VI and Title VI Dependent Guidelines for Federal Transit
Administration Recipients.
Anyone who required an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or other reasonable accommodations
in order to participate in this proceeding, should contact the Collier County Facilities Management Department
located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida 34112 or 239-252-8380 as soon as possible, but no later than 48
hours before the scheduled event. Such reasonable accommodations will be provided at no cost to the individual.
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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
June 16, 2020
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 via hybrid video/teleconference/in-person at the
Collier Area Transit Office, 8300 Radio Road, Naples FL 34104, with the
following members present:
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Chairman: Mr. John DiMarco
Vice-Chairman: Mr. Arthur Dobberstein
Mr. James Bennett
Mr. Peter Berry
Mr. Devon Browne
Mr. James Caton
Ms. Sonja Lee Samek
ALSO PRESENT:
Ms. Michelle Edwards-Arnold, Director, Public Transit and Neighborhood
Enhancement
Mr. Omar DeLeon, Public Transit Manager, Collier Area Transit
Mr. Zachary Karto, Senior Planner, Collier Area Transit
Ms. Tamara Kirby, Planner, MV Transportation, Inc.
Ms. Elena Ortiz-Rosado, Events, Sales, and Marketing Coordinator, Collier Area
Transit
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I. Call to Order
Mr. Dobberstein called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken, and a quorum established.
III. Approval of Agenda
Requested amendments to the Agenda:
a. Add discussion of operational impacts related to Covid-19 (Reports).
b. Add discussion of Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application status (Reports).
Mr. Berry entered a motion to approve the June 16, 2020 meeting agenda, with the
noted changes. Mr. Bennett seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was
carried.
IV. Approval of Minutes
a. May 19, 2020
Mr. Berry entered a motion to approve the May 19, 2020 meeting minutes. Ms. Samek
seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion was carried.
V. Committee Action
a. 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects – Mr. DeLeon
Section 5307: The Public Transit and NBHD Enhancement (PTNE) Division is awarded
yearly Federal Grant funding for management of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) system,
to be used for operational assistance and transit capital projects. Funding is made
available via the Urbanized Area Formula Program (as defined by the Federal Transit
Administration). As Collier County is located within the Bonita Springs/Naples Census
Urbanized Area, a portion of Section 5307 funding is awarded to Lee County. The total
apportionment amount of $3,246,895.00 was announced in April 2019 by the FTA, with
Collier County receiving $2,882,918 of Grant funding and Bonita Springs/Lee County
receiving the balance of $363,977.
The proposed 5307 FY20-21 Program of Projects includes apportionments for shelter
rehab, security (driver protection barriers for fixed route buses), ADA Paratransit
services, preventative maintenance warranties (current technology systems), replacement
vehicles (4 fixed route buses), technology (replacement of computer aided dispatch and
automated vehicle located system), and administrative costs (staffing), totaling
$2,882,918.
Section 5339: This program provides capital assistance for new and replacement buses,
related equipment, and facilities. Funds are apportioned and distributed directly to a
qualified designated recipient within Urbanized areas (populations of 200K+). The
estimated amount to be allocated to the Bonita Springs/Naples Urbanized area is
$382,670, with Collier County the designated recipient.
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The proposed 5339 FY20-21 Program of Projects includes the purchase of automated
passenger counters, ADA enunciators, and onboard information media, totaling
$382,670.
CARES ACT: The CARES ACT provides an opportunity to allocate operating funds to
the CAT service at 100% Federal share, rather than 50/50 match funding, due to the
current pandemic climate. This funding may be used for fueling, operating costs, and
administrative costs.
$8M was allocated to CAT through the CARES ACT, which will be budgeted for use
over three years. The proposed Program of Projects for this funding includes for ADA
Paratransit operational costs, driver protection barriers, one bus replacement, fleet
preventative maintenance, fuel, bus operations, technology (computer aided dispatch,
vehicle locating system and farebox upgrade/replacement).
Mr. Dobberstein requested clarification as to whether local funding match is required.
Mr. DeLeon clarified that no local match is required, however, Transit Development
Credits, which are State funds, are used for some capital expenses. Mr. Dobberstein
requested a definition of TOMS, related to operating assistance. Mr. DeLeon clarified
that TOMS pertains to administrative costs associated with operations.
Ms. Arnold noted that the Program of Projects is publicly noticed for 30 days to inform
the public of the proposed expenditures. The POP, public comments, as well as the
endorsement by the PTAC is then brought before the Board of County Commissioners
for review and approval. Ms. Arnold stated that projects were chosen which qualified for
100% State grant funding, rather than projects which would require 50% local match
funding.
Mr. Bennett inquired as to whether COVID-19 related sanitization costs were included in
the proposed use of operating expenses. Mr. DeLeon confirmed that these costs are
included in the operating budget; costs related to PPE, and sanitization/cleaning
performed in response to the coronavirus. Further, cleaning has been enhanced at both
transfer facilities, which bears the greatest pedestrian traffic. The County has contracted
for cleaning of these facilities, which will be paid for via CARES ACT funding. No
additional cleaning has been implemented at the 500+ bus shelters countywide, however
the contract with MV Transportation, Inc. has recently been amended to pay for
additional services, such as enhanced shelter cleaning, if deemed necessary.
Mr. Caton requested clarification of the funds budgeted for new buses and whether any
discount is realized with the sale of the retired buses. Mr. DeLeon noted that new buses
are purchased at standardized State contract pricing. The buses which are replaced are
either retained as a spare, or if determined to have served its standard useful life (10-12
years/100K miles), may be sold at auction. If proceeds of the sale of a bus sale is greater
than $5K, funds are returned into the County system. Sale proceeds of less than $5K are
applied to the general operating fund.
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Mr. Caton inquired as to whether there has been any change in liability and/or healthcare
insurance for drivers in response to COVID-19. Mr. DeLeon noted that rates remain the
same since insurance is a contracted service.
Following all discussion, an endorsement of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Section 5307, Section 5339 & CARES ACT Program of Projects was sought.
Mr. Berry entered a motion for endorsement of the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) Section 5307, Section 5339 & CARES ACT Program of Projects, as presented.
Mr. DiMarco seconded the motion. All members were in favor. The motion was
approved.
VI. Reports and Presentations
a. Update on Transit Development Plant (TDP) Process – Mr. Zachary Karto
Mr. Karto provided an update on the status of the Transit Development Plan process.
CAT staff has received Technical Memo 3 from the consultant firm, Tindale-Oliver and
Associates, in response to CAT’s 2021–2030 TDP. Tech Memo 3 provides analysis and
details of various components, including Transit Demand for Collier County, Gap
Analysis for CAT, Existing Transit Assessment, and Alternatives Development. Mr.
Dobberstein inquired as to whether this assessment includes situational consideration of
the coronavirus pandemic. It was noted by Mr. Karto that the report had been compiled
based upon 2019 data, prior to the viral pandemic, however the next TDP will include
impacts to the service caused by the coronavirus.
The next steps will include public engagement, writing the TDP draft, as well as running
modeling and simulations on approved service alternatives. The financial impacts of
service alternatives will be discussed in Technical Memo 4.
Mr. Dobberstein inquired as to why an electric shuttle had been suggested for use in the
Bayshore Drive District. Mr. Karto stated that the Bayshore CRA had approached Transit
Staff to request assistance in alleviating parking issues in that area. Interest was expressed
in a “hop on/hop off” type service which would facilitate parking at a designated location,
with shuttle service back and forth to the Bayshore district, for access to the Botanical
Gardens, microbrewery, food truck park, and marina. Several vehicles are under
consideration for possible use in this capacity.
Mr. Dobberstein inquired about vanpooling, which is mentioned for possible use in the
next fiscal year, specifically who would purchase the vans and operate the service. It was
noted that Everglades City has approached Transit Staff to ask for service in their area.
Multiple options have been considered, including a turnkey vanpool service which is
offered by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, potentially to run from Everglades City to the Naples
Government Center. The unique service would provide an opportunity for several users
within a van pool group to be selected as designated van drivers, with insurance coverage
provided by Enterprise. Ridership in the vanpool service, however, would be counted
towards CAT ridership.
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The vanpool would be a service offered by CAT, but with only the responsibility of
paying a portion of the service cost. Mr. Browne inquired as to whether bids would be
solicited for this service, as there are several agencies which offer similar shuttle type
services. Mr. DeLeon noted that a formal procurement process would be required to be
followed, including a written scope of service, solicitation of bids for service, and review
of proposals prior to making a final selection.
Mr. Dobberstein requested clarification of the noted Park-and Ride study; when would the
results of the study be available, as well as the projected date of availability of this service.
Mr. Karto noted the study is currently underway, with several sites already having been
selected. Stakeholder meetings are being held to identify potential partnership with
privately owned entities which may also be used as Park-n-Ride locations.
b. Monthly update of operational impacts related to Covid-19 – Ms. Kirby
Ridership was noted to be reduced in March, with April producing the lowest ridership at
37,000, however increased in May to 43,000. While an increase in ridership has been
noted across all routes, total riders in 2020 is down by approximately 4,000 when
compared with the same timeframe in 2019. The top 4 routes remain the same; route 11,
north and south on US 41; route 15, the Golden Gate circulator; route 19, from the
Government Center to Immokalee; route 12, north and south on Airport Road. Rear entry
boarding, fare suspension, dissemination of masks, and passenger utilization of every
other seat is felt to have alleviated some public apprehension in returning to utilize the bus
service. A decrease in ridership was similarly noted in the Paratransit service, specifically
in recreational and social destinations. Dialysis trips were maintained throughout. All
trips are now noted to be increasing.
The number of buses were increased to accommodate social distancing guidelines, such as
the busier morning route 19 between Immokalee and Naples. Enhanced cleaning of the
buses has been maintained throughout. Additional marketing efforts have been done via
advertising panels on bus shelters, in the terminals, as well as on the buses to encourage
compliance with CDC recommendations. A short public awareness video on health and
safety is planned as a joint marketing venture with LeeTran, which will be shown at the
Creekside Collier/Lee transfer location. The video will also be shown on social media
sites, as well as the County website.
It is unknown whether fare suspension has resulted in new ridership. Fares are planned to
be reimplemented in August, which will be a coordinated effort between Lee and Collier
Counties. This will coincide with implementation of the new mobile ticketing program in
August. The pilot/testing program will begin following the installation of safety barriers
for the drivers in response to COVID-19. It was noted that the 5307 CARES ACT
funding of $8M, which was provided by the Federal Government to assist with coverage
of lost fares is a 3-year Grant, with the decision to reimplement fares a local decision.
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c. Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application status – Mr. DeLeon
It was noted that no decision has been made as to which agency will be awarded the Grant
funding. The announcement date is unknown.
VII. Member Comments
+Mr. DiMarco will be participating in the pilot program to test the Mobile Ticketing
Application. A link will be provided to him to install the app for testing of the beta
program.
+At Mr. Bennett’s request, it was clarified that the fiscal year for the Transit Division
runs from October to September.
+It was noted by Ms. Arnold that the next PTAC meeting will likely be in person, with
the meeting location to be determined.
VIII. Public Comments
There were no comments from members of the public.
IX. Next Meeting Date - July 21, 2020
X. Adjournment
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned.
Public Transit Advisory Committee
___________________________________
Arthur Dobberstein, Vice-Chairman
These minutes approved by the Committee on _________________as presented ___ or as
amended___.
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Can be a 15 passenger van,
SUV, mini-van, or sedan
•1 coordinator
•Unlimited passengers and
drivers within the pool, which
can have varying schedules
•200 Personal Miles for
Coordinator
•Free fares for passengers
Commute with Enterprise
•Approximately $1,100 per vehicle includes:
o Fuel Card in Vehicle
o Full insurance Coverage
o Full Preventative Maintenance Coverage
o Free Replacement Vehicles
o 24/7 roadside assistance
•Enterprise Monitoring of Miles and Maintenance
•Mileage Data given to CAT for NTD input
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Everglades City Vanpool: Commute with Enterprise
Introduction:
Collier Area Transit (CAT) is evaluating a transit solution for the Everglades City
community in response to a request made by the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence
in Environment Health (PACE-EH) Committee of Everglades City. CAT planning staff has, with the
help of PACE members explored various transit modes options, including a fixed route, however
after modeling and running simulations many service modes were found to be unfeasible for the
area. One possible transportation option currently not utilized in Collier County, is a Vanpool
program promoted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through their Commuter
Connector Program.
Vanpooling is typically a shared ride system where the expenses are shared among the
participants and there is a coordinator that helps with the trip planning. The Commuter
Connector Program seeks partners to add to a mobile app that they have developed so that those
interested in finding a carpool/vanpool can find each other. This mode of transit hits a unique
niche that the “typical” transit services cannot. A vanpool is much more personalized with
relatively low operational cost. A vanpool allows a group of people to share the ride similar to a
carpool and just like a carpool one of those individuals is the driver. However, the biggest
difference between a carpool and a vanpool is that a single van has the ability to impact a
considerable larger group of people. Typically, a group of 5 to 15 people meet at a centralized
location at a predetermined time that suits everyone to commute to a common designated point.
Depending on the timing and operation, the vanpool could affect approximately 30 to 40 people.
Due to this, CAT planning staff has recommended the Commute with Enterprise program
for Everglades City as the initial introduction of a permanent transit service within the area. The
low investment in both capital assets as well as operational costs is also very enticing for project
implementation. Although, it is a low dollar investment it is a high financial impact for the people
and community using the program especially the local economy.
Commute with Enterprise:
As part of the research into the vanpooling program, CAT Planning staff was introduced
to representatives from Enterprise Holdings, the Car Rental Company, who is working with the
FDOT to promote Vanpooling regionally. Commute with Enterprise by Enterprise Holdings is the
largest vanpool provider in North America and one of the only vanpool providers in the State of
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Florida. The vanpool program is designed as a turnkey solution for commuters, private
companies, and transit agencies with the intent to increase the number of persons per vehicle
which reduces the number of vehicles on roads and is a cost savings for commuters and for the
local community. By reducing the number of vehicles on roads the vehicle load is reduced which
has a positive effect on the roadway maintenance costs, results in less roadway congestion, and
a reduction in vehicular pollution.
Vehicle Operations and Routing:
As previously mentioned, the vanpool is a turnkey mobility solution as well as largely
hands-off operationally. The coordinator works with the vanpool participants, CAT staff, and
Enterprise to set up the trip origin and destination points. However, the schedule of operation is
set up by participants, Enterprise, and the coordinator so the vanpool fulfills participants’ needs.
Once the origin and destination points, as well as the schedule are setup, Enterprise calculates
how many miles are anticipated for the month including the 200 personal miles for the
coordinator. The calculated number of miles is given to CAT for revenue mile calculation and
verified monthly with the logbook turned in from the coordinator. The revenue miles are then
added to the National Transit Database (NTD) report for recording to the Federal government for
annual funding purposes.
Passengers:
CAT is recommending using a 15-passenger van and as the name infers the number of
persons able to use the van at once is 15. However, this does not mean that the vanpool would
contain only 15 persons, the vanpool can accommodate 30 to 40 depending on personal
schedules. As passenger, a person only must give Enterprise their name, a contact phone number
and their schedule of trips so that the vanpool coordinator can plan accordingly. As a driver, a
person is required to go through a background check and driver license screening conducted by
Enterprise Holdings, to be considered eligible to drive for the vanpool. There are no limits to the
numbers of passengers within a vanpool, but there may be a limitation based on the number of
vehicles available.
The vanpool coordinator is an individual that is responsible for planning the schedule,
keeping track of the mileage and coordinates with Enterprise Holdings. This individual can either
be a passenger or the driver, but there can only be one coordinator per vanpool. As a perk of
being the coordinator, the coordinator earns an extra 200 personal miles that they can use on
personal trips such as to the doctor, grocery store, pharmacy, etc. As a partner for this program
CAT does have the ability to remove the personal mile from the program if CAT so chooses to do
so.
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Vehicles:
The vanpool program is customizable when it comes to vehicular type and passenger
needs. The vehicular types available for the vanpool range from a small 4 passenger sedan to a
15-passenger van. The 15-passenger van is the type and size of vehicle that CAT believes is
appropriate for the potential vanpool in Everglades City. Please see the example of the passenger
van below. Also please note it is being recommended that the selected vehicle should have a
tasteful vehicle wrap to promote both Everglades City as well as the CAT vanpool program.
Figure 1: the base 15 passenger van without a vehicle wrap
Maintenance and Fuel:
There are no preventative maintenance costs borne by the transit agency as part of this
program. The Vanpool Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the condition of the vehicle and
take it in for regular preventative maintenance and/or notify the car rental company if there is a
problem with the vehicle. If the vehicle is unable to be fixed, the vehicle is replaced. Details
would have to be negotiated with the rental agency of the replacement of the wrap when a
vehicle is replaced.
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Along with a complete preventative maintenance package, a fuel card is provided to the
driver. Also included with the program is 24/7 roadside assistance protection and an emergency
ride home when needed.
Insurance and Accident Coverage:
Insurance is provided through Enterprise Holdings company and Collier County is not
responsible for the coverage. The coverage includes full insurance, collision, comprehensive,
and 1-million-dollar liability protection.
Cost:
The cost for the vanpool program is considerably lower than other transit solutions
previously considered for the Everglades City area. This solution is a reduction in typical transit
operational cost because the vanpool driver is a user of the service and not a CAT employee.
There is no capital expense to the transit system because the vehicle used for the program is
supplied by the Car Rental company. This also results in the elimination of maintenance expenses
for the transit system as the maintenance is also managed by the rental company.
The Transit agency all-inclusive estimated monthly cost for the service is $1,201.00 per
vehicle, including preventative maintenance, roadside assistance, fuel, and insurance. The only
additional one-time cost to the transit agency would be the wrap for the vehicle which is
estimated to cost between $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 depending upon complexity of the wrap’s
graphics.
CAT is proposing that Section 5311 CARES Act funding be used to fund the program for
the first year. During the first year, staff and the representatives from the Rental Company would
work with employers to solicit their participation to eventually subsidize the program cost and
reduce the County’s financial responsibility.
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Collier CountyTransit Development PlanPTAC Meeting July 21, 2020 33.A.2Packet Pg. 1195Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Today’s Meeting•Welcome•Update on TDP Status•New Network Review•Requirements and Phasing•Outreach and Next Steps•Adjourn33.A.2Packet Pg. 1196Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Study Update TDP Process and Schedule33.A.2Packet Pg. 1197Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Existing Network33.A.2Packet Pg. 1198Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Network ChangesTransit Network Changes •Eliminated extensive loops•Created direct and bidirectional routing•Enhanced and added service along key corridors•Enhanced service to transit hubs at activity centers•Saved service hours to improve frequency•Mobility on demand downtown and Marco IslandExpected Impacts•Increase network understandability and ease of use•Increase service frequencies•More direct travel and reduce travel times 33.A.2Packet Pg. 1199Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
New Network33.A.2Packet Pg. 1200Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Operating Requirements and Impacts(FY 2030)Improvement Ridership VOMS Revenue Hours2030 Base Network* 812,175 19 73,056Route Network Realignment +307,451 +4 +18,689Increase Frequency +231,285 +8 +28,611Span Improvements (10pm) +41,055 +0 +7,627New Service +71,400*** +13 +60,108Ridership annualized weekday existing vs. new network FY-30 –realigned & new routes onlyImpacts for span and frequency improvements will also be includedPhasing by route/service improvement will be shown* Existing Network Projected to FY 2030** Based on 2018 NTD Data*** Excludes MOD, Autonomous Circulator, Electric Naples Pier33.A.2Packet Pg. 1201Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Phasing Plan (subject to funding)•IImprovement FY 2020-2025 FY 2026-2030Route Network Route 11 ExtendedRoute 12 ExtendedRoute 13/14Route 17/18Route 19/28Gov Ctr – Marco Express (Route 21)Route 22 RealignedRoute 23 RealignedRoute 25 (EW and NS)Route 27 (EW and NS)Frequency Route 12Route 15Route 16Route 19/28Route 24Route 121Route 11Route 13Route 14Route 17/18Route 24Span Improvements (10 PM )Route 13Route 14Route 11New Service/Other New Island Trolley New I-75 Premium ExpressNew Bayshore ShuttleAutonomous CirculatorElectric Naples Pier ShuttleMobility on Demand (includes Marco Island)33.A.2Packet Pg. 1202Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Outreach•Online Survey July 15thto 30th– present network changes•PTAC Jul 21st@ 3:00PM•Public Meeting (virtual) July 30th– present network changes•TAC Aug 7th@ 9:30AM•CAC Aug 7th@ 2:00PM•Public Meeting (virtual) August 12th– present final TDP •BPAC Aug 18th@ 9:00AM•BCC Sep 8th @ 9:00AM•MPO Sep 11th@ 9:00AM 33.A.2Packet Pg. 1203Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
Adjourn and Next StepsThank you for participating in this meeting. The TDP document will be presented to the MPO and BCC. Final TDP will be submitted to FDOT by September 1, 2020. Randall Farwell –rfarwell@tindaleoliver.comJosephine Medina –Josephine.Medina@colliercountyfl.govZachary Karto –Zachary.Karto@colliercountyfl.gov33.A.2Packet Pg. 1204Attachment: PTAC Meeting Agenda and Backup - July 21, 2020 (13075 : Public Transit Advisory
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Collier Area Transit Covid-19
Operations Response
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Continued operational changes
Through sanitization and cleaning of each bus after each loop
Providing all Operators with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) gloves,
masks, sanitizer etc.
Increased frequency of cleaning each vehicle
Wrapped busses with CDC recommendations to educate the public
Suspended fares
Rear Doo Entry
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Protect
Yourself and
Others
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Rear Door Boardings
and Alighting ONLY
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Keeping Transit Safe
Do not ride the bus if you are feeling ill in the past 14 days
Keep 2 seats between riders
Limit what you touch
Masks are encouraged
Wash your hands frequently
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Changes in an effort to transition to
normal operation
Reinstate Fares
August 2nd
& Mobile App
Implementation
Installing
Operator
Barriers
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COLLIER AREA TRANSIT -PARK AND RIDE STUDY
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WHAT IS PARK AND RIDE?
PARK AND RIDE IS A SYSTEM WHERE
DRIVERS LEAVE THEIR CARS IN PARKING
LOTS AT AN ORIGIN POINT AND TRAVEL
TO A PARTICULAR DESTINATION VIA
TRANSIT.
IDEAL LOCATIONS FOR PARK AND RIDE
LOTS WOULD SERVE CONGESTED
ROADWAYS AND TARGET COMMUTER
TRIPS SUCH AS WORK, SHOPPING, THE
BEACH OR THE AIRPORT.
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STUDY PURPOSE
Develop a standardized methodology for locating, operating, and
maintaining possible Park & Ride sites within Collier County.
Address changing land use in Collier County, validate regional commuter
and transit travel patterns, and identify new viable sites for park and
ride consideration.
Reevaluate the 12 sites identified in the 2005 study.
The Study will consider each sites proximity to:
Existing and planned Transit Routes
Major Employment Locations
Educational Facilities
Tourist Destinations
Conservation Lands
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2005 STUDY
In 2005, a Park and Ride study was
conducted by CUTR for Collier Area
Transit.
Results indicated that there were
favorable conditions and locations
where Park and Rides could be
successful.
Sites identified were both informal
and dedicated locations.
Sites identified in the 2005 study
will be reevaluated as part of the
current study.
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BENEFITS
Environmental impacts
Less traffic congestion
Convenience for riders looking to spend
less time behind the wheel
Improve mobility around Collier County
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STUDY AREA
Collier County has an estimated 2017 population
of 356,774.
The 2017 Percent of Households Below Poverty
Level is 13% in Collier County, compared with 16%
for Florida.1
Collier County has large areas of lands that are
mostly State and Federal conservation lands.
1 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-yr. Estimates, Tables S0101, DP03, CP03
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN
Reaching out to large employers and
municipal entities to discover their
mobility needs
Anonymous online survey for
participants to take so we can
determine where these facilities need
to be located throughout the
community
The surveys will be posted on the CAT
and MPO website’s and will also be
distributed through electronic
notifications and social media.
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FINAL REPORT OCT 2020
•The findings from the study will provide valuable locational Park and Ride information for the
ongoing updates of both the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan and the CAT Transit
Development Plan.
•Completion in October 2020
•Final report will be posted on the MPO and CAT Websites
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QUESTIONS?
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