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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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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 Collier County Museum Lecture Hall, 3331 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, Florida
with the following members present:
Chair: John DiMarco, III
Vice -Chair: Peter Berry
Devon Browne
James Caton
Dewey Enderle (ZOOM)
Sonja Lee Samek
Martin de St. Pierre (ZOOM)
ALSO PRESENT: Michelle Arnold, Director, Collier County PTNE
Mary Moujabber, District Manager, MV Transportation
Omar DeLeon, Public Transit Manager, Collier County PTNE
Elena Ortiz-Rosado Events, Sales & Marketing Coordinator PTNE
Alexander Showalter, Senior Planner, Collier County PTNE
Jacob Stauffer, Transit Planner, MV Transportation
Richard Ticehurst, Operations Manager, MV Transportation
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1. Call to Order
Chairman DiMareo called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was taken, and a quorum was established.
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The members present recognized Dewey Enderle and Martin de St. Pierre vvere attending via ZOOM, N
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3. Approval of Agenda
Chair DiMareo moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Ms. Samek. Carried unanimously 7 - 0. v
4. Approval of Minutes
Ms. Samek moved to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2022, May 17, 2022, June 21, 2022
and July 12, 2022 of the Public TransitAdvisory Committee meetings as presenter. Second by
Chair DiMareo. Carried unanimously 7 - 0.
Introduction of Marlc Moujabber, MV Transportation
Mr. ,Showalter introduced Mark Moujabber, District Manager, MV Transportation. Mr. Moujabber
shared his background experience in transportation in Washington state with the Committee.
Welcome to New Members Dewey Enderle and Martin de St. Pierre
The Board of County Commissioners appointed Dewey Enderle and Martin de St. Pierre to the Public
Transit Advisory Committee.
5. Committee Action
None
G. Reports and Presentations
a. November Seasonal Changes
Mr. Stauffer presented an Executive Summary "November Route Changes" for information
purposes. He provided an overview noting the purpose is to update the Committee on service
modifications to be implemented for the season schedule change on November 27, 2022.
+ Changes will be implemented across multiple Collier Area Transit Routes,
+ The proposed modifications have been distributed to the community soliciting input during
a public comment period, ending September 22, 2022.
• Staff will conduct a public workshop in October at transit locations in the County.
+ Many of the near -term service enhancements recommended in the Comprehensive Operations
Analysis (COA) completed in 2021 are incorporated in the schedule update.
+ Route modifications include:
➢ Route 19 and Route 28 have been combined into a singular Route 19. This route will
continue to provide service between Immokalce and Naples while eliminating
duplicative service.
➢ Route 20 and Route 26 have been combined into a single Route 20 due to their
similar service areas and low ridership on each route. The merge of the two routes
should improve consistency of service resulting in higher ridership along the
adjusted path.
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➢ Route 25 has been realigned on the western portion of the route, running along US41
instead of Goodlette-Frank Rd. The route would no longer service the CAT
headquarters on Radio Road and would instead loop between the Walmart on Collier
Blvd. and the Pine Ridge and Goodlette-Frank intersection. This route is affected by
the bridge replacement project.
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Brid e Replacement Golden Gate Parkway over Santa Barbara Canal — Routes 15 16 and 25
• Two existing bridges will be replaced with a single bridge including shoulders and v
sidewalks on each side. Improvements are anticipated to enhance mobility and maintain a
connectivity for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. --
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• The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the location of the Canal Bridge at
the intersection of 27"' Avenue SW and Collier Boulevard-951. E
• Removing the existing bridges and installing the new bridge is estimated to take one (1) E
year.
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• Routes 15, 16, and 25 have deviated off Golden Gate Pkwy. to travel the western portion c
of Golden Gate City along Coronado Pkwy. and Santa Barbara Blvd. >
b. TDP Annual Update Revisions
Mr. Showalter presented an Executive Summary "Transit Development Plan ("I UP) Annual
Update Revisions" on the progress implementing the Collier Area Transit plan. He noted:
• To receive State Block Grant Funds for transit system operations, each transit agency
must develop a Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update every five years and an
annual update/progress report for all other years.
• On July 7,2022, Staff submitted the Annual TDP Update to FDOT. On August 26, 2022,
FDOT provided staff with their comments on the report requiring several items be
addressed before the plan could be approved by the state.
• The revised Annual Progress Report has been resubmitted with approval from FDOT
pending.
Previous Year's Accomplishments
The TDP provides a review of the past year's implementation actions and describes
improvements made since the last Annual Progress Report.
Service Improvements
• Collier County completed a Comprehensive Operation Analysis (COA) in July 2021.
• The COA set up a road map for improvements to the CAT system over the next few years
• Significant changes were introduced to improve operational efficiencies during the first
quarter of Fiscal Year 21/22 resulting in steady growth in ridership.
Additional Improvements
• Bus Shelter Renovations goal of ten (10) per year.
• ADA Bus stop Improvements.
• Paratransit Software Improvements - Ecolanc scheduling software upgrade.
• Technology updates, benefitting customer service, efficiency, and safety, including
sourcing an upgrade to the CAD/AVL System.
• Marketing programs to promote and educate the public about CAT's service.
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Revisions and Recommendations
The past year's accomplishments are compared to the original implementation plan. The 2021-
2030 Collier County Major TDP Update included a comprehensive list of activities guiding the
County's development of services over a ten-year planning period. Collier County will actively
pursue funding opportunities to implement recommendations from the 2021-2030 TDP. N
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Status of Goals, Objectives, and Policies o
The status of the goals and objectives are identified, including a revised list of projects or
services needed to meet the goals and objectives, which include project funding that, may not a
have been identified.
Financial Plan
The revised financial plan identifies how the transit improvements funding, with cost and
revenue assumptions.
c. Program of Projects
Mr. DeLeon presented an Executive Summary "Endorsement of the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) " to inform the PTAC Advisory Committee of the Program of Projects for
the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sections 5307 and 5339 grant application submittals.
Section 5307
• The Public Transit Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) Division receives federal grant
funds for the management of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) system annually.
• Collier County is located within the Bonita Springs/Naples Census Urbanized Area.
• A portion of the of the Section 5307 funding received is shared with Lee County.
• The total amount allocated to the Urbanized Area Formula Program is $4.305,952 of
which $3,864,850 is awarded to Collier County and $441,102 is distributed to Bonita
Springs/Lee County.
• Projects proposed for the appropriated funding may include:
➢ Transit Improvement Projects including the rehabilitation of bus stops.
➢ Security and Safety enhancement including the replacement of the vehicular and
pedestrian gates.
➢ Provision of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit services.
➢ Funding for transit operation expenses.
➢ Funding for the construction of the replacement maintenance facility.
➢ Electrification Transition Plan.
➢ Preventative maintenance.
Section 53039
• The program aids new and replacement buses, related equipment and facilities.
• Collier County is the designated recipient for the urbanized area.
• $352,333 is allocated to the Bonita Springs/Naples Urbanized Area for USC Section 5339
Bus and Bus Facilities Urbanized Area Formula program.
• Project proposed for the appropriated funding will include funding for the construction of
the replacement maintenance facility.
The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has approved the proposed projects and the program
has been submitted to the FTA for endorsement.
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Staff responded to Committee queries:
• Grants are effective for three (3) to five (5) years.
• Funding for replacement of the Maintenance Facility is inadequate and accumulation of dollars
required will be ongoing.
• New bus shelter construction is constrained by Right of Way (ROW) restrictions and presence
of canals.
• A pilot program for the CAD/AVL software for computer aided dispatch has been undertaken.
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7. Member Comments
The Committee complimented the Paratransit software upgrades noting they are user friendly and a
effective.
8. Public Comments
None
9. Next Meeting Date
October 18, 2022, 3:00 p.m. — Collier County Museum Lecture Hall, Naples, FL. 34104
10. Adjournment
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by order
of the chair at 3:32 P.M.
b 'c Transit Advisory Committee
John DiMarco III, Chairman
These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on 41� ,2022 as presented or
as amended
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NAME
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ORGANIZATION
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Omar DeLeon
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Omar. Deleon@colliercountyf1.90
Collier County PTNE
Public Transit Manager -CAT
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Elena Ortiz-Rosado
Elena.OrtizRosado@colliercountyfl.gov
Collier County PTNE
Events & Sales Marketing Coordinator
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Alexander
Showalter
Alexander.Showalter@colliercountyfl.gov
Collier County PTNE Senior Planner - CAT
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