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PTAC Agenda 05/15/2024ride CAT COLLIER AREA TRANSIT Co er County Public Transit Advisory Committee Collier Area Transit Hybrid Meeting Collier County Museum Lecture Hall 3331 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida May 15t", 2024 1:00 P.M. Agenda Packet 1) Call to Order 2) Roll Call 3) Approval of Agenda 4) Approval of Minutes a. January 17t", 2024 Minutes b. March 20t", 2024 Minutes 5) Committee Action a. Approval of Draft PIP for TDP Major b. Approval of CAT Regional Service and Fare Study c. Endorsement of 5307 & 5339 POP 6) Reports and Presentations 7) Member Comments 8) Public Comments 9) Next Meeting Date —June 191", 2024, Collier County Museum Lecture Hall 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 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. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NAPLES, FLORIDA JANUARY 17, 2024 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 1:00 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 (ZOOM) Dewey Enderle Sonja Lee Samek Martin de St. Pierre (Excused) Open Seat ALSO PRESENT: Omar DeLeon, Public Transit Manager, Collier County PTNE Alexander Showalter, Senior Planner, Collier County PTNE Keyla Castro, Operations Specialist, Collier County PTNE Elena Ortiz-Rosado, Events, Sales & Marketing Coordinator PTNE Liz Soriano, Project Manager, Collier County PTNE Dusty Siegler, Senior Planner, Collier County MPO Jacob Stauffer, Transit Planner, MV Transportation Nolan Begley, Fixed Route Manager, MV Transportation Carmen Monroy, Stantec Engineering January 17, 2024 1. Call to Order Chair DiMarco called the meeting to order at 1:04 P.M. 2. Roll Call Roll call was taken, and a quorum four was established. Chair DiMarco motioned to allow Mr. Browne to participate in the meeting as a virtual participant. Second by Vice Chair Berry. Carried unanimously 4 — 0. A quorum of five was present. 3. Approval of Agenda Mr. Enderle moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Vice Chair Berry. Carried unanimously 5-0. 4. Approval of Minutes November 15, 2023 Ms. Samek moved to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2023, meeting of the Public Transit Advisory Committee as presented. Second by Mr. Enderle. Carried unanimously 5 - 0. 5. Committee Action None 6. Reports and Presentations a. FY23 Year in Review — CAT Fact Sheet Mr. Showalter presented the Executive Summary "FY23 Year in Review" updating the Committee on the service provided and key statistics from CAT operations throughout Fiscal Year 2023. He noted: • Changes to the fixed route system, including the removal and consolidation of routes, achieved the goal of increased ridership. • Statistics provided on the CAT Fact Sheet distributed with the Agenda, showed that the changes made have been beneficial to ridership. • The fact sheet highlighted other key measures including On Time Performance, Transit App downloads and usage, and Paratransit ridership. • Transit App downloads skyrocketed enabling riders to pay the fare without cash. • Improvements to On Time Performance will be researched. • The statistics will be reviewed for the impact of changes and initiatives and provide a baseline for comparison and improvement during FY-24. Chair DiMarco will submit the report to the Community Foundation of Collier County to raise awareness of CAT's mission and explore opportunities for mutual benefit. b. Regional Fare and Service Update Mr. Showalter presented the Executive Summary "Regional Service and Fare Study Update " to update the Committee on the progress and next steps for the ongoing Regional Service and Fare Study. He noted: • Collier Area Transit and Jacobs Engineering initiated the Regional Service and Fare Study in March 2023. N January 17, 2024 • Completion of the development of a Study which evaluates the prospect of implementing regional service from Collier County into adjacent Counties, including evaluation and recommendation for a Regional Fare structure, is the purpose of the Study. • CAT and Jacobs Engineering released a survey available to the public in December 2023, closing on January 3, 2024, requesting feedback on routes ridden and riders route choice recommendation. • The OF/IFAS to Lehigh Acres route was the top recommendation based on the survey results submitted by one hundred ninety-nine (199) respondents; the I75 Express route was the second most popular response. • Development of the OF/IFAS to Lehigh Acres will be the route selected for study finalization in March 2024. A recommendation to endorse implementation of the proposed OF/IFAS to Lehigh Acres route will be requested of the Committee in March 2024. c. Construction and Facility Updates Ms. Soriano presented the Executive Summary "Construction Update" to update the committee on the bus shelter construction program and transit facilities project. She noted: Mobile App BoardingPass • The CAT App to buy bus passes, plan trips, identify bus schedules, and track a bus ride in real time has been activated. Bus Stop Improvements • Twenty-eight (28) ADA compliant bus stops will be constructed in 2024. • The three (3) levels of bus stop facilities include a) pads, b) pads with benches and c) pads with benches and a protective shelter. • The Pads will be large enough to accommodate future upgrades. • The PTNE collaborates with communities such as the Bayshore CRA to install bus stops. • Bus stop construction criteria level, a, b, or c noted above, is based on ridership. Transit Facilities 1. Immokalee Transfer Station • A new transfer facility is under construction on Immokalee Road with an estimated completion date of fall 2023. • Three (3) bus routes connect on a regular basis via this facility. 2. O & M Facility • The 25,000 square foot transit -oriented facility will include operational offices, a drive - through maintenance area for the buses, service for electric buses, and secure fleet parking. • Grant funds were received for the project. • Approval of the design consultant's contract is on the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Agenda for February 13, 2024. • The design phase is projected to take one (1) year. • Construction project bid invitations will be solicited on completion of the design phase. 3 January 17, 2024 7. Member and Staff Comments Nezz� Member Mr. DeLeon introduced Nolan Begley, Operations Manager for MV Transportation. TDP Update Mr. DeLeon reported that the "Transportation Development Plan (TDP) Major Update " prepared for the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), will be presented at the March 20tn meeting. He noted: • A TDP Major Update is required every five years. • A Recommendation to endorse the plan is required by the PTAC Advisory Committee. Committee Vacancy A seat is available on the Public Transit Advisory Committee. The term is four (4) years. 8. Public Comments None 9. Next Meeting Date March 20, 2024 - 1:00 P.M. Collier County Museum Lecture Hall 3331 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL. 34104 10. Adjournment There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the chair at 1:24 P.M. Public Transit Advisory Committee John DiMarco III, Chair These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on 12024 as presented or as amended MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NAPLES, FLORIDA MARCH 20, 2024 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 1:00 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 (Virtual Participant) Dewey Enderle (Virtual Participant) Sonja Lee Samek Open Seat Open Seat ALSO PRESENT: Brian Wells, Director, Collier County PTNE Omar DeLeon, Public Transit Manager, Collier County PTNE Alexander Showalter, Senior Planner, Collier County PTNE Keyla Castro, Operations Specialist, Collier County PTNE Felicia Kirby, Jacobs Engineering Jacob Stauffer, Transit Planner, MV Transportation Nolan Begley, Fixed Route Manager, MV Transportation March 20, 2024 1. Call to Order Chair DiMarco called the meeting to order at 1:01 P.M. Mr. Showalter reported Martin de St. Pierre resigned from the Committee. 2. Roll Call Roll call was taken, and a quorum was not established. 3. Approval of Agenda The Committee agreed to hold an informational meeting in accordance with the Agenda. 4. Approval of Minutes a. January 17, 2024 The minutes of the January 17, 2024, Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting will be considered at the April 17, 2024, meeting. 5. Committee Action a. Approval of Draft PIP for TDP Major Mr. Showalter presented an Executive Summary "PIP for 2025 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update " for consideration. The five-year planning document which identifies recommendations and implementation strategies to achieve the goals and objectives of Collier Area Transit, will be presented to the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). He provided an overview of the update noting: • To receive State Block Grant Funds for system operations, each transit agency must develop a Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update every five (5) years and an Annual Progress Report for all other years. • The report outlines Collier Area Transit's progress made over the past year(s) towards achieving the goals and objectives identified in the TDP Major Update, approved October 27, 2020, by the BCC and FDOT on December 14, 2020. • A public involvement plan was established for distribution to solicit public comments. • Comments received will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) during final approval before transmitting to FDOT. • The final TDP Major Update draft will be submitted for review and comment in March 2025. • The proposed final TDP will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval in June 2025. • The deadline to submit all TDP updates to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for approval is September 1, 2025. • The draft was prepared by CAT Staff, Collier MPO Staff, and Stantec consultants. Mr. DeLeon noted any questions on the proposal plan should be submitted via email to Mr. Showalter. Recommendation Members in attendance endorsed the Collier Area Transit Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Progress Report to the Transit Development Plan. 0) March 20, 2024 b. Approval of CAT Regional Service and Fare Study Mr. Showalter presented the Executive Summary "Collier Area Transit Regional Service and Fare Study. " The Study was performed with the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and CAT to evaluate the prospect of implementing a new regional transit corridor for Cat to provide a service between Collier County and Lee County, connecting to the Lee County Transit (Lee Tran) system. The Study proposes a new regional connection operated by CA and analyzes existing conditions and funding opportunities. Felicia Kirby, Jacobs Engineering, presented the draft noting: • The Regional Transit Vision mission is to provide effective and efficient multimodal mobility services cross -county and connect the transit network to facilitate the needs of workers, residents, and visitors to support economic, environmental, and community benefits. • Performance measures developed include: o Decrease travel time and increase coverage and frequency of service to areas cross the county. o Development of a plan to fund improved/expanded services. • Public Outreach and Survey o All Participants: The I-75 Premium Express received the most first place rankings. o Bus Riders only: The UFAFAS and Lehigh Acres route received the highest rankings. • Recommended regional route: o Based on the outreach data, the OF/IFAS to Lehigh Acres route was selected. • Capital cost projection: o Bus, equipment and bus stop improvements are estimated at $628,700. o Annual operating costs are estimated at $605,000. • Fare Policy Recommendation: Separate and joint fare policies were evaluated. o Both agencies, LeeTran and CAT, recommended maintaining a separate regional pass structure. • An interlocal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for terms and conditions of future regional service will be created. Next Steps Presentation of the "Study" to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for approval. Comments Mr. DeLeon reported: • A Corridor Ranking criteria focusing on servicing the current needs for commuters was utilized. • U.S. Census data and economic data were taken into account. Recommendation Members endorsed the proposed Collier Area Transit Regional Service and Fare Study for presentation to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 3 March 20, 2024 6. Reports and Presentations a. CAT Paradise Beach Trolley Mr. Showalter updated the Committee on the Paradise Beach Trolley service providing transportation from Conner Park to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Vanderbilt Beach. He noted: • The beach bus, rebranded as the Paradise Beach Trolley with a resort themed beach wrap, commenced February 16 and will end April 28, 2024. • The travel route, a loop from Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park to Vanderbilt Beach, stopping at Conner Park in between, is complimentary. • The trolley transported 1700 passengers in five weeks, 610 of which were booked during spring break (March 10t' — 151h) • The service has had great success in previous years and CAT plans to continue to provide the service. 7. Member and Staff Comments Committee Vacancies Mr. Brown's term expires March 22, 2024, leaving three seats available on the Public Transit Advisory Committee. The term is four (4) years. Chair DiMarco urged members to reach out to the community and their peers to invite candidates to apply for Committee membership. 8. Public Comments None 9. Next Meeting Date April 17, 2024 - 1:00 P.M. Collier County Museum Lecture Hall 3331 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL. 34104 10. Adjournment There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned by the order of the chair at 1:41 P.M. Public Transit Advisory Committee John DiMarco III, Chair These minutes approved by the Board/Committee on ,2024 as presented or as amended al EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Reports and Presentations Item 5a PIP for 2025 TDP Major Update Objective: To inform and gain the committee's recommendation of the draft Public Involvement Plan required as a part of the 2025 Major Update to Collier Area Transit's Transit Development Plan. Considerations: In order 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. As part of the requirements for developing the Major Update, a Public Involvement Plan must be established to indicate how the plan will be distributed and collect public comments. This draft was prepared by CAT Staff, Collier MPO Staff, and Stantec consultants who have been chosen to complete the TDP Major Update. Recommendation: Approval of the TDP Major Update Draft PIP Attachment: CAT PIP Final Draft Prepared by: & 4Lk Date: Ale de howalter, PTNE Senior Planner Approved by: Date: mar DeLeon, Transit Manager Otr C-0"t Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division Collier Area Transit - Public Involvement Plan arnpanent of the Transit Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 8300 Radio Road, Naples, Florida 34101 Tel (239) 252-5840 Prepared by (3 Stantec Version Control Document Control & Draft Review NO. Description Date 1 PIP.01 Draft 2/22/2024 2 DRAFT v2 Dusty markups 2/26/2024 3 Draft 2024 03 04 3/7/2024 4 Draft with edits for final 3/8/2024 5 Draft final with Dusty's markups 3/13/2024 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update This table provides an overview of FDOT compliance requirements and references where the requirement may be found in this document. 2025 Major Update Compliance Items of Collier Area Transit's Transit Development Plan Public Participation Process Specific FDOT requirements for public participation process for TDP 1 Obtain Public Involvement Plan (PIP) approval from FDOT at the initiation of the TDP development process 2 Solicit comments from the regional workforce board and/or MPO 3 Advise FDOT, the regional workforce board, and the MPO of all TDP related public meetings Provide FDOT, the regional workforce board, and the 4 MPO an opportunity to review and comment during the development of the mission, goals, objectives, alternatives, and ten-year implementation program Reference where requirement is found. Item 6, page 11 Item 4, page 11 Item 4, page 11-12 Item 4, page 11 5 Establish time for receipts of comments Item 7, page 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.............................................................1 Background......................................................1 Purpose............................................................2 TDP Plan Review and Comment Opportunities .....5 Public Involvement Plan Goals and Objectives ...... 7 Public Involvement Plan Tools and Activities .........8 FDOT TDP Rule...................................................11 Responding to Public Comments .........................14 Tables Table 1 FDOT Compliance Matrix ........................11 Table 2 Public Comment Matrix ...........................14 Appendices Appendix A: Project Schedule .............................15 Appendix B: Contacts...........................................18 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update INTRODUCTION Background Collier County's Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE) Division is responsible for the management of the Collier Area Transit System (CAT). The Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) conducts transportation planning activities within Collier County and receives Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5305(d) grant funding. The MPO, as project manager in coordination with PTNE, is leading the preparation of a major update to CAT's Transit Development Plan (TDP). The TDP is a state mandated major planning document, serving as a business plan to evaluate current conditions, assess system performance, and incorporate previous documents into a comprehensive document with actionable recommendations. The TDP, when completed will cover federal fiscal years 2026 — 2035, transit revenue projections through 2050 and coordinate with the MPO's 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) consistent with Rule 14-73.001 Florida Administrative Code (FAC). The TDP will reflect key concepts, including: • Realigning the Fixed Route Network based on findings from public involvement and key performance indicators from the comprehensive operational analysis. • Role of Technology that leverages current and future projects, the proliferation of mobile devices and intelligent infrastructure. • Transit Supportive Language within state, regional and local plans that provide the foundation for growth to support success transit service. • Enhanced Regional Integration served by cross county routes, explore a multi -agency fare collection system and as data and technical memoranda with adjacent Lee County. • Sustainable Development Strategies that balance environmental protection, economic development, and social objectives and can meet today's needs without compromising quality of life for future generations. • Alternative Dedicated Revenue Sources to support the enhancement of the system based on what is proposed from the TDP. • Coordination between Modes that identifies the most appropriate service option for the density and travel market it will serve. Layering and integrating services into a seamless mobility system. • Performance Measurement of comprehensive mobility in addition to individual modes. As the TDP is developed, care will be taken to ensure the final document is in an easily accessible format that highlights the most relevant information using clear, direct, and plain language. Documents developed as part of the TDP will be developed to be accessible to persons with disabilities, recognizing access to information, electronic data, information, and content follow Section 508 standards. Section 508 is a law requiring federal agencies to make information and communication Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update technology accessible to persons with disabilities comparable to access experienced by others without disabilities. The development of the TDP follows an accepted schedule which includes opportunities for public involvement. These opportunities, the project schedule, and engagement strategies are detailed in the plan to demonstrate the overall goal of continuous stakeholder involvement. Purpose The development of the TDP requires a separate plan for defining a public involvement process that meets specific objectives. The TDP's Public Involvement Plan (PIP) must set forth a plan for creating meaningful public engagement and which considers comments by the public, stakeholders, policymakers, and others when making recommendations. The TDP PIP will build on and incorporate adopted public engagement strategies and approaches developed in the Collier MPO Public Participation Plan and Collier Area Transit's public engagement plans.' The purpose of this PIP is to provide guidance, written procedures, documentation, and a model for effective communication and meaningful participation by the public. The PIP includes standards and recommended processes and tools for addressing and responding to public comments resulting from outreach, notices, meeting participation, and/or other opportunities where public comment is solicited. li is the intent of the plan to give proper and careful consideration to all comments received and provide a thoughtful response that informs the development of the TDP. Where possible, this public involvement plan will utilize existing outreach activities, identify gaps, and develop strategies to fill those gaps and meet the following goals: • Use emerging channels to reach users and non -users of the public transportation system, demonstrating their implementation; • Identify potential major events to target public outreach activities; • Define a process to reach all demographic groups including commuters, students, transportation disadvantaged, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities; • Solicit input from riders whose primary transportation is transit, riders who may use transit occasionally for certain trips, non -riders that would like to use transit at least for some trips, and those who do not consider transit an option to meet their transportation needs; Collier MPO's Public Participation Plan is available on Collier MPO's website at https://www.colliermpo.org/get- involved/. CAT's Public Participation Plan is located on its website at https://www.ridecat.com/wp- content/uploads/2022/07/Public-Participation-Plan-Update-2022-Final. pdf. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 2 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update • Ensure that questions raised throughout the process are considered, responded to, documented, and synthesized; and • Complies with federal civil rights and environmental laws and regulations. Other public engagement activities and plans that may include transit service providers and users to allow the opportunity efficiently and effectively for public comment, and support the planning, development, and provision of public transit, will be consulted. In development of the TDP and within this PIP, opportunities to collaborate on transit services efficiently and effectively with the community will be noted and advanced. In order to be sufficient, the public involvement plan will be consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations as required. This includes previously provided certifications and assurances with the US (United States) Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (USDOT FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)), FTA, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), specifically the Transit Development Plan Rule, the Collier MPO PPP, and guidance provided by Collier County. Title VI The development of this PIP, its initiatives and strategies comply with Collier MPO, CAT, and Collier County's commitment to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. No person shall on the basis of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any program or activity. Environmental Justice Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1994 US Department of Transportation Order on Environmental Justice requires the transportation planning process to identify the needs of low-income and minority populations. This public involvement plan identifies opportunities, initiatives, and the commitment to enhancing public engagement activities that identify and address the needs of minority and low-income populations, facilitating their participation in the planning for and development of transit services. Limited English Proficiency Public transportation providers receiving federal funding from USDOT have a responsibility, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to take reasonable steps to ensure persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have access to benefits, services, information, and other important programs and activities. Persons with LEP including those with a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English. This public involvement plan recognizes the needs of LEP communities and seeks their meaningful participation and access. Special Accommodations This plan recognizes the importance of facilitating the participation of persons who require special accommodations. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services to participate in public meeting activities will be Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update advised on how to request services. This document is consistent with other plans, a notice advising requests for special accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to public meetings or workshops. Requests for alternative formatted materials or translations should also be made in advance to accommodate the provision of these materials. All public meeting materials developed will include contact information for the request for special accommodation. Florida Department of Transportation The State Public Transit Block Grant program provided by FDOT requires recipients to provide a 10- year TDP, with a major update every 5 years as provided in Rule 14-73.001, FAC. Specific FDOT requirements for public involvement processes for preparation of the TDP include approving the PIP, soliciting comments from the local Regional Workforce Board, advising partners of all public meetings, and providing partners the opportunity to review and comment during the development of the mission, goals, objectives, alternatives, and development of the 10-year implementation program. FDOT will be provided with the PIP for review and approval. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 4 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update TDP PLAN REVIEW AND COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES At least 30 days prior to the final public meeting for formal adoption of the TDP, CAT staff will post the draft plan and comment forms on the CAT website. Review of the draft TDP will include a 30-day public comment period L;_!Z before formal adoption. Public comments will be provided to the Board 0 0 0 of County Commissioners and the MPO Board for their consideration in r the adoption of the TDP. Transit Advisory Network — CAT staff will distribute electronic copies of the draft TDP with notice of the public comment period to the Transit Advisory Network (TAN) and others as identified. Collier MPO Adviser Network/News Announcement — MPO staff will distribute electronic copies of the draft TDP with notice of the public comment period to its adviser network and post a news article on its website inviting public comment. Advisory Committees — CAT/MPO staff will provide electronic copies of draft plans to applicable advisory committees for review. This will be coordinated with appropriate advisory committee staff liaisons. Public Comment — CAT/MPO will respond verbally or in writing to all public input received during the public comment period. If Board action is required, when significant written and/or oral comments are received on the draft TDP an amended submission will be prepared. A summary of comments received, and responses will be provided to the adopting Board for review. Public comments follow the 30-day public involvement review period. MPO Board — The Collier MPO Board will meet after conclusion of the public comment period. The Board will consider the recommendations of reviewing committees, boards, and other stakeholders when adopting the TDP. Board of County Commissioners - The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will meet after conclusion of the public comment period. The Board will consider the recommendations of reviewing committees, boards, and other stakeholders when adopting the TDP. Public Workshops and Meetings - If a public workshop is scheduled outside of regularly noticed meetings, CAT staff will submit a news release at least 7 days prior to the workshop and post notice in the interior advertising area on all buses. CAT staff will respond, and document public comments received at public workshops and note how the comments were considered and incorporated into the plan. Advertisements - CAT staff will submit a legal advertisement announcing the public comment period in a newspaper of general circulation. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Local Government Participation - At least 30 days prior to the public meeting and final adoption of the plan, CAT staff will distribute copies of the draft TDP along with public comment forms to local government agency offices and libraries. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 6 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The successful implementation of this PIP is advanced through key objectives identified in the scope for development of the TDP. These objectives are based on overall goals that consider the critical role stakeholders hold and the value they bring by participating in the planning processes. This PIP focuses on the engagement of the public, agency partners, and other stakeholders in the development of the TDP. Goals Key goals for this Public Involvement Plan focus on: • Engaging all stakeholders, partner agencies, the workforce board and community leaders across Collier County and encouraging their active participation in the development of this major update to the TDP. • Matching public participation and engagement with the appropriate outreach tools to advance TDP objectives including business strategies, compliance, and future transit planning for Collier County. • Aligning with existing public engagement plans which encourage the active participation of stakeholders, residents, and visitors. Objectives To meet the goals of this PIP, the following objectives establish the approach for engagement, involvement, and development of the TDP. Key Objectives for accomplishing the goals set for this PIP include: • Building on existing outreach activities already completed. • Matching existing outreach activities and opportunities to this PIP's needs and identifying and actively addressing any gaps which may exist. • Carrying out the activities identified. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 7 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN TOOLS AND ACTIVITIES A variety of tools, techniques, and activities are available to meet the goals and objectives of this PIP. While some techniques are well known and established, where possible this plan seeks to expand these tools to include newer tools. The tools noted in this section will be used throughout the development of the TDP and provide sufficient time for meaningful engagement. At least 30 days will be provided for the public to review and comment on the draft TDP. Existing Public Outreach Public outreach activities are already underway by CAT and the MPO. CAT routinely conducts online surveys of its riders. CAT and LeeTran, in coordination with Collier and Lee MPOs, recently conducted surveys to determine cross -county transit needs. Both CAT and LeeTran bus operators were interviewed regarding potential regional routes, ridership, and logistics. Collier MPO solicits public input on CAT's paratransit service annually via a public workshop. The workshop is advertised in Naples Daily News and flyers are distributed to numerous stakeholder agencies. Additional Public Involvement Tools and Activities TDP Project Working Group — A project working group functions as a project management team providing oversight to ensure tasks, requirements, and compliance items are appropriately considered, planned, and programmed in the development of the TDP. The project team meetings are documented informally with meeting summaries and notes which will become part of the background and premise for this TDP update. The project working group includes representatives from the Collier MPO, Collier PTNE, the Stantec consulting team, and others as needed. This working group held a project kickoff meeting on January 19, 2024, with FDOT to discuss the approach, goals, and overall objectives of the TDP Major Update used to formulate the study's scope. The working group has scheduled monthly meetings to provide project oversight. TDP Project Review Committee — A project review committee has been established to advance and guide the development of the TDP. The committee includes representatives from the Collier MPO, Collier County PTNE, the Workforce Development Board and FDOT. The project review committee will convene at key milestones to review and comment on draft documents, providing guidance and recommendations to the final outcomes in the TDP update. The project review committee's work will be documented in meeting summaries. Public Workshops — At least 2 public workshops will be held during the development of the TDP. The first workshop will focus on feedback, existing services, and gap identification. The second public workshop will be used to vet recommendations, analysis, and future opportunities for transit. All public comments received will be documented and become part of the documentation for this TDP. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 8 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Regional Workforce Development Board — The working group will coordinate with local and the regional workforce development board, providing regular updates at their meetings and at opportunities identified where the Workforce Development Board is present. The Workforce Development Board representative (and FDOT representatives) will be provided with invitations to all meetings where TDP updates are presented and discussed. The working group will identify opportunities for engagement with the Workforce Development representative as part of the TDP development process. Comprehensive Planning Department — The working group will align development of the TDP with planning efforts of local comprehensive planning departments (set forth in Table 5), identifying strategies that specifically address and enhance the transit system. The planning departments will be advised of all public meetings where the TDP is to be presented or discussed and shall be given an opportunity to review and comment on the TDP during the development of the proposed public transportation projects and services and the 10-year implementation program. Surveys — PTNE staff may conduct additional surveys to identify the needs of those who do not currently utilize public transit, but potentially could utilize public transit. On -board surveys may also be conducted to obtain passenger feedback and input. Community Events — Education regarding the TDP effort, surveys and requests for community feedback may be solicited at scheduled community events, such as farmers' markets. Stakeholder Interviews — Collier MPO and PTNE staff will identify key stakeholders to be interviewed as part of the PIP. Stakeholder interviews may be held in person, or virtually as necessary to facilitate participation. The goal of stakeholder interviews is to gauge the policy, long-term strategies, goals, and objectives of key decision -makers and identify obstacles and opportunities in the development of recommendations and plans. Stakeholder participation will be documented and become part of the TDP. Discussion Groups/Listening Sessions — The opportunity to discuss the TDP with focused groups will allow for the TDP to consider the specific needs of key stakeholders. Business groups, partner agencies, and others such as the newly formed Affordable Housing Committee provide opportunities for more in-depth and focused conversations. Invitations to hold listening sessions will be extended to 3 to 5 partners to include major employers through economic development initiatives, the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, educational institutions, and agencies serving the elderly and transportation disadvantaged. Representatives of the partner and stakeholder agencies will be notified of public meetings and opportunities for participation in the development of the TDP. These opportunities will be documented as part of the TDP development. Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) — The PTAC will receive updates on the progression of the TDP at their meetings. Their participation and active engagement in the update of the TDP will be solicited and considered. TDP progress reports, opportunities to review draft documents, and other related materials will be submitted as part of the PTAC's agenda and noticed as part of regular meetings. The participation of the PTAC will be documented as part of the development of the TDP. The PTAC will review draft documents and provide feedback and endorsement, as appropriate. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Transit Advisory Network (TAN) — Notice of the opportunities for participation and invitations to comment on the development of the TDP will be sent out to the TAN. Notices sent out via the TAN will be provided at least 7 days prior to a public workshop or public meeting. Notices may include ongoing opportunities to review and comment as the TDP development progresses. Open Comment — Through the use of social media, the CAT and MPO website, CAT's phone app, CAT's public information kiosk and with invitations, the public will be invited to provide comment throughout the development of the TDP. The recommended email address to capture comments is RideCAT(@CollierCountyFL.gov. Newspaper and Print Media — As the TDP develops and progresses toward adoption by the Collier MPO Board and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, CAT will publish a public comment period notice in a newspaper of general circulation, including those serving underrepresented communities. Print media may include interior bus cards, handouts, and other printed materials as identified. A notice will be provided encouraging the review and commenting on adoption of the TDP in print media. Collier MPO Board & Committees — The draft TDP will be provided for review, comment, and potential endorsement at the Collier MPO's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The final TDP will be presented to the MPO Board for approval. Other opportunities for TAC/CAC review and other committees' review may be identified and provided updates, invitations to participate, along with discussion and review of recommendations for their comment. Public comments received during board and committee meetings will be tracked and reflected in the public comment matrix and included as part of the TDP update. Collier County Public Offices and Libraries — The draft TDP will be provided for review and comment at various public locations including Collier County government offices and at Collier County libraries. Previous Public Comments Received — The development of the TDP will include a review of previous comments received which have relevance for the updated plan. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 10 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update FDOT TDP RULE The Florida Department of Transportation requires, as a condition of the State Public Transit Development Block Grant program, compliance with TDP Rule 14-73.001 FAC. Specially, FDOT reviews and approves the activities and intentions of TDP's PIP. FDOT requirements include: ✓ Review and approval of the TDP's Public Involvement Plan ✓ Identification of Public Involvement activities to be held in development of the TDP ✓ Notice and participation of the local Regional Workforce Board The following table identifies the FDOT checklist for compliance with public involvement activities in support of development of the TDP. It is noted, pending legislation and state rule making may change the requirements and evaluation criteria used by FDOT to determine compliance. Where needed, adjustments and documentation will be provided to meet FDOT requirements for adoption of the TDP by the established deadline. Table 1 FDOT Compliance Matrix This table identifies the Florida Department of Transportation's Transit Development Plan rule requirements for Public Involvement, explains how the requirement was met and where the activity is discussed in this Public Involvement Plan. Must be approved by FDOT Provide opportunity for public involvement Establish time limits for receipt of comments FDOT will be provided with the Public Involvement Plan for review and approval Public involvement efforts in the early and later phases of the TDP development have been identified. Established time limits for receipt of comments has been established. Outline of public involvement activities Outline of public involvement activities and planned resources in support of the TDP development is documented in the PIP. PIP Page 7 states this requirement. A placeholder has been provided for the transmittal letter and FDOT approval. PIP Page 8 identifies tools to be used throughout the development process. These include advance notice of opportunities to review and comment on the TDP. PIP Page 9 identifies time limits for receipt of comments. PIP Page 8 identifies tools to be used throughout the development process. These include advance notice of opportunities to review and comment on the TDP. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 11 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update An invitation to the local Regional Workforce Board to serve on the Project Review PIP Page 11 identifies the Solicit comments from Regional Committee is part of the review process. Workforce Board participation, Workforce Board Comments from the Regional Workforce notification, and invitations to Board will be solicited, documented, and participate will be provided. addressed as part of public comments. Invite FDOT, Regional Workforce Coordination efforts with FDOT, Regional Board, and MPO to all public meetings Workforce Board, and MPO are planned, PIP Page 9. documented and part of the PIP. Provide opportunities for FDOT, Regional Workforce Board, and MPO Plan for sharing items with FDOT, Regional to review and comment on the Workforce Board, and MPO for comment are PIP Page 8. mission, goals, objectives, noted in the PIP, built into the project alternatives, and 10-year schedule and currently ongoing. implementation program Include a description of the process used and the public involvement Description of each activity is provided. PIP Pages 5-6; 8-10. activities undertaken Time limits for receipt of comments are Establish time limits for receipt of provided for each activity. In addition, CAT comments has provided an ongoing open comment PIP Pages 5-6. period so as to provide the best opportunity to engage the public. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 12 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Placeholder to Transmittal Letter to FDOT Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 13 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update RESPONDING TO PUBLIC COMMENTS This PIP documents the standard the working group has established for responding to public comment. There is recognition that soliciting and engaging the public is only part of the plan's goals. Careful consideration and appropriate documentation of public comments is necessary to the development of the TDP. CAT/MPO staff will respond verbally or in writing to all public input 07" received during the public comment period within 30 days of receipt of the public comment. All comments received will become part of the TDP development. Should formal BCC action be required when significant written and/or comments are received on the draft plan, appropriate action will be undertaken to address the comment for BCC action. The Public Comment Matrix illustrated below will be used to capture and document public comments received. This matrix will be included in the final documents for transparency and accountability. Where appropriate and to the greatest extent possible, the public comment matrix will capture public comments and document critical information, including the following: • Context - The context in which the public comment was provided and/or solicited. Identification of the document, agenda, topic, or meeting which is the subject of the public comment is necessary to understanding effective outreach. • Public Comment — The unchanged and noted comment received. • Contact Information — The name and contact information and where possible, demographic information will be requested to help understand participation and outreach levels. • Comment Type — Identification and grouping of comment types allows for analysis and identification of major comments. This will include identification of key words to allow for cross-referencing and reporting. • Response - Documentation of the acknowledgement and response provided, if any. This will include how the public comments were considered. Table 2 Public Comment Matrix This table represents the matrix used to document public comments received throughout the project. The matrix provides critical information, documenting how comments were solicited, received, and addressed. The matrix will be updated throughout the project. The table is blank. Collier County Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division 14 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update APPENDIX A: PROJECT SCHEDULE This public involvement plan includes the project schedule with key milestone dates. It is important to note that the project schedule is updated monthly as progress towards completion of the TDP is noted. The schedule provided here provides the key activities, date scheduled, and the public involvement activity completed. Upon completion of the TDP major update, the final project schedule will be provided in the completed plan. TDP Project Schedule and Public Involvement Opportunities This table shows the current project schedule, noting the activity, date scheduled, and a description of the activity undertaken. Public Involvement activities are noted for emphasis. The table will be updated as public engagement activities are scheduled. • Collier MPO requested a proposal and fee for the major update to CAT's TDP. The proposal acknowledged the importance of a Public Involvement Plan Request for Proposal October 25, 2023 • Requirements for a PIP were included in the Scope of Services, documenting requirements for robust public engagement • Notice to Proceed includes identified deliverables including the PIP Notice to Proceed January 15, 2024 • Requires development of a project plan and schedule which includes a PIP • Attendance at PTAC • Committee advised major update to the TDP underway Collier County Public Transit January 17, 2024 • Advised PTAC review, comment and continued Advisory Committee (PTAC) engagement requested • The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised • Developed project schedule Deliver Project Schedule January 19, 2024 • Identified PIP deliverable • Early identification of Public Involvement Opportunities. Information sharing • Reviewed project schedule • Discussed Public Involvement Plan, state, federal, Collier TDP Kickoff Meeting January 19, 2024 County and Collier MPO requirements for PIP • Discussion of PIP approach, identification, and team coordination Appendix A: Project Schedule 15 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update • Attendance at TAC • Committee advised major update to the TDP underway Collier MPO Technical Advisory January 22, 2024 • Advised TAC that its review, comment and engagement Committee (TAC) requested • The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised • Attendance at CAC • Committee advised major update to the TDP underway Collier MPO Citizen Advisory January 22, 2024 • Advised CAC that its review, comment, and continued Committee (CAC) engagement requested • The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised • At the LCB annual public workshop, MPO staff advised major update to the TDP underway Collier MPO Local Coordinating • Advised that LCB members and public workshop attendees' Board for the Transportation March 6, 2024 engagement in public involvement opportunities was Disadvantaged (LCB) requested • The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised • Develop in partnership with working group Public Engagement Plan March 30, 2024 • Submit draft to FDOT for comment and approval • Review draft with working group Tech Memo 1 — System Analysis July 1, 2024 . Finalize draft • Present for review and comment • Review draft with working group Tech Memo 2 — TBEST Model August 1, 2024 • Finalize draft Analysis & Recommendation • Present for review and comment • Review draft with working group Tech Memo 3 — Trend Analysis & September 1, 2024 . Finalize draft FDOT Rule Compliance • Present for review and comment • Review draft with working group Tech Memo 4 — Revenue Tables September 1, 2024 • Finalize draft • Present for review and comment • Review draft with working group Draft TDP with Required March 1, 2025 Finalize draft Elements • Present for review and comment Public Comment Period Issued March 2025 (minimum of 30 days) Solicit public input on the draft TDP Appendix A: Project Schedule 16 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update • Present draft TDP for review and comment PTAC Review and Comment of TDP Draft March 19, 2025 The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised • Present draft TDP for review and comment MPO-TAC March 24, 2025 . The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised • Present draft TDP for review and comment MPO- CAC March 24, 2025 . The committee provides for comments from the public. Meeting is advertised Finalize analysis of public comment Analysis of Public Involvement April/May 2025 • Draft summary document • Incorporate necessary revisions based on comments Final Proposed TDP June 1, 2025 received • Provide proposed final TDP to PTNE and MPO • Final proposed TDP presented to MPO Board for approval MPO Board June 13, 2025 . The Board provides for comments from the public • Meeting is advertised • Final proposed TDP presented to Collier BCC for approval Collier BCC June/July 2025 . The Board provides for comments from the public • Meeting is advertised Final Deliverable September 1, 2025 . Final TDP Major provided to FDOT for review and approval *Note — this table provides the project schedule, which will continue to be updated with accomplishments Appendix A: Project Schedule 17 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update APPENDIX 6: CONTACTS The implementation of this plan and its objectives relies on the efforts and contributions of various stakeholders. Stakeholder collaboration ensures the development of the Collier Area Transit's Transit Development Plan is developed with the input and insight of the residents and visitors of Collier County and other interested parties. The work, as documented in this Public Involvement Plan, seeks to create meaningful engagement through readily available partners whose information is listed below. Contacts This table provides the name, agency and contact information for persons involved in the development of this plan and the major update of Collier Area Transit's Transit Development Plan. Notices will be provided via electronic mail or telephone, as appropriate. Contacts will be updated as they are identified. COLLIER MPO Dusty May Hansen, Senior Planner Project Manager Anne McLaughlin, Executive Director COLLIER AREA TRANSIT Brian Wells, Division Director Omar DeLeon, Transit Manager Alexander Showalter, Senior Planner Collier MPO 2885 S Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104 Collier MPO 2885 S Horseshoe Drive Naples, Florida 34104 Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division 8300 Radio Road Naples, Florida 34104 Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division 8300 Radio Road Naples, Florida 34104 Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division 8300 Radio Road Naples, Florida 34104 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Michelle Peronto, Transit Programs Florida Department of Administrator Transportation — District 1 Candice Monroy, Transit Projects Florida Department of Coordinator Transportation — District 1 239-252-5850 office 239-315-1019 mobile Dusty.Hansen@colliercountyfl.gov 239-252-5884 office 239-919-4378 mobile Anne.Mclaughlin@colliercountyfl.gov 239-252-5841 office Brian.Wells@colliercountyfl.gov 239-252-4996 office 239-207-0424 mobile Omar.deleon@colliercountyfl.gov 239-252-5849 office Alexander.showalter@colliercountyfl.gov 863-519-2551 Michelle. peronto@dot. state.fl. us 239-225-1982 Candice. Monroy@dot.state.fl. us Appendix B: Contacts 18 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Peyton McLeod, Congestion Management Florida Department of Transportation — District 1 Multi -modal Planner Rohan Sadhai, Congestion Management Florida Department of Transportation — District 1 Multi -Modal Planner STANTEC — CONSULTING TEAM Frank Domingo, PE Stantec Consulting Services Inc Project Manager Carmen Monroy, Deputy Project Stantec Consulting Services Inc Manager WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Suseth CareerSource Southwest Florida Cunningham, 750 S 5th Street Center Immokalee, Florida 34142 Supervisor SWFL Regional Workforce Development Board / Edward Conrad CareerSource Southwest Florida 3050 Horseshoe Dr N STE 110 Naples, Florida 34104 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION Daniel R. Collier County Deputy County Manager Rodriguez Beth Petrunoff City of Naples Council Member Raymond City of Naples Council Member Christman Jay Naples City Manager Boodheshwar Jared Grifoni Marco Island Council Member Becky Irwin Marco Island Council Member Michael McNees Marco Island City Manager Appendix B: Contacts 813-486-6917 Peyton. Mcleod @dot.state.fl. us 863-519-2484 Rohan.sadhai@dot.state.fl.us 941-232-1534 Frank. Domingo(d.)stantec.com 239-225-4819 Carmen. Monroy(@stantec.com 239-658-3300 scunningham (d.)careersourcesouthwestlforida.com 239-436-4301, ext. 2172 econrad(aDcareersoucesouthwestflorida.com (239) 252-8383 Dan.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov 239-213-1004 bpetrunoff@naplesgov.com 239-213-1035 rhristman@naplesgov.com 239-213-1030 citymanager@naplesgov.com jgrifoni@marcocitycouncil.com Blrwin@marcocitycouncil.com 239-389-5000 mmcnees@cityofmarcoisland.com 19 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Collier MPO Board c/o Ann McLaughlin, MPO Executive Director (239) 252-8602 Chris Hall Collier County Commissioner for District 2 Chris. hall(a-)colliercountyfl.gov louise.jarvis@colliercountyfl.gov William L. (239) 252-8605 McDaniel, Jr. Collier County Commissioner for District 5 Bill. McDaniel(o).colliercountyfl.gov cristina.tiberia@colliercountyfl.gov Scott Teach, 239-252-5755 Deputy County Collier County Attorney's Office Scott.Teach(a)colliercountvfl.gov Attorney Dominic Gemelli, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) 239-533-0319 Director DGemelli(a-)leegov.com COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Lorraine Lantz, Collier County 239-252-5779 Manager Transportation Planning Lorraine.Lantz@colliercountyfl.gov Collier County Trinity Scott, Transportation 239-252-5873 Department Management Trinity.Scott@colliercountyfl.gov Head Services Department James French, Collier County Department Growth 239-252-2400 Head Management James.French@colliercountyfl.gov Division Collier County Christopher Community 239-252-2932 Mason, Director Planning & Christopher.Mason@colliercountyfl.gov Resiliency Collier County Cormac Giblin, Housing Policy & 239-252-2460 Director Economic Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov Development Mike Bosi, Collier County 239-252-1061 Director Zoning Division Michael.Bosi@colliercountyfl.gov Mary Holden, City of Marco Planning Island Growth 239-389-3975 Manager Management mholden@cityofmarcoisland.com Department Erica Martin, City of Naples 239-213-1050 Director Planning emartin@naplesgov.com Department Planning Email@naplesgov.com Don Scott, 239-244-2220 Executive Lee MPO dscott@leempo.com Director TECHNICAL SUPPORT Appendix B: Contacts 20 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Collier County Jay Ahmad, P.E., Transportation 239-252-5826 Director Engineering Jay.Ahmad@colliercountyfl.gov Division City of Marco Justin Martin, Island Public 239-389-5184 Director Works jmartin@cityofmarcoisland.com Department Alison Bickett City of Naples (239) 213-5000 Traffic Engineer abickett@naplesgov.com MOBILITY PARTNERS c/o Cormac Giblin, Division Director Collier County of Collier County Affordable 239-252-2460 Economic Housing Advisory Cormac.Giblin@colliercountyfl.gov Development & Committee Housing Tami Scott, Bayshore Gateway 239-252-8845 Project Manager Triangle CRA tami.scottgcolliercountyfl.gov Christie A. Immokalee CRA 239-867-0028 Betancourt, Christie.Betancourt@colliercountyF.gov Program Manager Arthrex c/o Mike Boose, Larger Employer mike.boose@arthrex.com HR Kristina Park, CEO Greater Naples Small Business Chamber of Commerce Danny Gonzalez, President Immokalee Eastern Chamber Small Business of Commerce Collier County Tourism Department Tourism Sandra Rios, Public Relations 239-262-6376 kristina@napleschamber.org 239-657-3237 immokaleechamberofcommerce@gmail.com 239-252-2379 Sandra.Rios@colliercountyfl.gov John Lai, Collier Florida Restaurant 239-209-6068 Chapter Director & Lodging Association jlai@frla.org Collier County Community and Human Services (239) 252- 2273 Division Social Services Kristi.Sonntag@colliercountyfl.gov Kristi Sonntag, Director Appendix B: Contacts 21 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Fla. Dept. of Children & Families 877-595-0384 Circuit 20 Social Services SCR.C20.client.relations@myflfamilies.com Krystalee Salgado, Client Relations Youth Haven (239) 774-2904 Kelly Starke, VP Social Services kelly.starke(a)youthhavenswfl.ora of Programs Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. Rick Hart, Social Services 239-430-3934 Supervisor Asst. rick@lighthouseofcollier.org Tech. Area Agency on Aging for SWFL Sarah Gualco, (239) 652-6926 Director of Senior Services sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org Programs & Planning Collier County Public Services, Services for Seniors Senior Services 239-252-2233 Danielle Danielle.Mordaunt@colliercountyfl.gov Mordaunt, Program Manger Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration Health Care (239) 335-1251 Michael Stahler, Michael.Stahler@ahca.myflorida.com Human Services Specialist NCH Health Care (239) 624-5000 Physicians Regional Healthcare System Health Care (239) 354-6000 Collier County Public Schools 239-377-0001 Dr. Leslie Education riccialenacollierschools.com Ricciardelli, Superintendent Florida Southwestern State 239-732-3792 College Education gail.muMhy@fsw.edu Gail Murphy, Collier Campus Director Lorenzo Walker Technical College Education (239) 377-0900 John Monda, mondaj@collierschools.com Director Appendix B: Contacts 22 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Collier County Public Offices and Libraries The draft TDP will be provided at various public locations during the 30-day review period. These locations include the Collier County government offices and libraries listed below. Collier County Government Offices Collier County Administrative Offices North Collier Government Offices 3299 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112 Tel 239-252-4311 Collier Area Transit 8300 Radio Road Naples, Florida 34104 Tel 239-252-7777 Collier Museum at the Government Center 3331 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34112 Tel 239-252-8476 Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch 1215 Roberts Avenue West Immokalee, Florida 34142 Tel 239-252-2611 Marco Island Historical Museum 180 South Heathwood Drive Marco Island, Florida 34145 Tel 239-252-1440 Collier County Chamber of Commerce 2335 Orange Blossom Drive Appendix B: Contacts 23 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update Naples, Florida 34109 Tel 239-252-8999 Collier County Transportation Management Offices 2885 Horseshoe Drive South Naples, Florida 34104 Tel 239-252-8192 Collier County Libraries Everglades City Library 102 Copeland Avenue, North Everglades City, Florida 34139 Tel 239-695-2511 Naples Regional Library 650 Central Avenue Naples, Florida 34102 Tel 239-252-5135 South Regional Library 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway Naples, Florida 34113 Tel 239-252-7542 Vanderbilt Beach Library 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples, Florida 34108 Tel 239-252-7160 East Naples Library 8787 Tamiami Trail East, #3313 Naples, Florida 34113 Tel 239-252-7140 Estates Library Appendix B: Contacts 24 Collier Area Transit Public Involvement Plan A Component of the Transit Development Plan -Major Update 1266 Golden Gate Boulevard Naples, Florida 34120 Tel 239-252-7109 Collier Library System Headquarters Regional Library 2385 Orange Blossom Drive Naples, Florida 34109 Tel 239-252-7356 Marco Island Library 210 S Heathwood Drive Marco Island, Florida 34145 Tel 239-252-7064 Immokalee Library 417 North First Street Immokalee, Florida 34142 Golden Gate Library 24323 Lucerne Road Naples, Florida Tel 941-455-1441 Appendix B: Contacts 25 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Reports and Presentations Item 5b Draft Regional Fare and Service Study Objective: To present and gain committee's approval of the Draft Regional Fare and Service Study completed by Jacobs Engineering. Considerations: The Collier Area Transit (CAT) Regional Service and Regional Fare Study was performed with the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and CAT to evaluate the prospect of implementing a new regional transit corridor for CAT to provide a new service between Collier County and Lee County, connecting to the Lee County Transit (LeeTran) system. This Study proposes a new regional connection operated by CAT and analyzes existing conditions and funding opportunities. This draft is being presented today by the Jacobs Engineering team and will be discussed with PTAC to solicit any comment or feedback. Recommendation: Approval of the Regional Fare and Regional Service Study Attachment: CAT PIP Final Draft Prepared by: A&1,-,-1kDate: / Z Pd , ande howalter, PTNE Senior Planner Approved by: -- Date: �( Omar DeLeon, Transit Manager 3/14/2024 Collier Area Transit Regionery al5ireRegional and Fare Study Agenda Ma�iM1 t02fPo� 1. Project Purpose 2. Study Methodology 3. Candidate Corridors and Ranking 4. Public Involvement 5. Recommended Regional Route 6. Route Development 7. Fare Policy Analysis .:ass 8. Conclusion 3/14/2024 Project Purpose To evaluate prospective additional regional bus routes to provide service between Collier County and Lee County. CAT bus drops off in Lee County to connect to LeeTran. ^� To evaluate and provide a recommendation for a regional fare structure that would be implemented with any future regional service. Study Methodology 2 3/14/2024 Existing Travel Patterns Travel patterns and cross -county transit needs were Ili evaluated using 5 different data sets: 1. Collier MPO's'Origin-Destination Report' Data 15'.. ,. 2. CAT and LeeTran Ridershipri _f�•$ 3. U.S. Census Data and Demographics 4. Key Activity Centers and Workforce Commutes e 5. Existing Transit Development Plans for CAT and LeeTran 5 Candidate Corridor Evaluation Methodolo2v Identity top regional :ravel patterns between Collier and Lee County (based on O-D pairs, U.S. Census Data by Zip Code. Activitv Centers) [: Evaluate the patterns against the existing roadway network and CAT and LeeTran routes Is the movement served by an existing CAT or LeeTran route? Is there an existing major roadway (interstate, major arterial, minor arterial) that could serve the movement? If Yes: No corridor needed If No: Advance to evaluatd corridor If Yes: Advance to evaluate corridor If No: No corridor needed 3 3/14/2024 Origin -Destination Data Top -four trips from Collier County to Lee County: 1. North Naples to Bonita Springs 2. Urban Estates to Bonita Springs 3. City of Naples to Bonita Springs Immokalee to Lehigh Acres Top -four trips from Lee County to Collier County: 1. Bonita Springs to North Naples 2. Fort Myers to North Naples 3. Estero to North Naples Lehigh Acres to Immokalee C U.S. Census Data Use Public Transportation as Means of Transportation to Work - Workers 16 Years and Over (Top 10) iawQLo1TE I WDo ._—_ HENDRY LEE f`. . �9� COUJER I I Lehigh l Acres wn rtyer5 { !' Estero Imnlaka Bonita Springs- N orth turban -,;,.._ . Naples '-!�k states L. Ciy o° Naples; Use Public Transportation as Means of Transportation to Work (workers 16 years and over) - For whom poverty status is determined below 100% of Poverty Level CHARLOTTE pAlES F' ¢. t - HENDRY I Legend COµIER i :— A :�.. Z `%' ------ _---•--•--•- , Estimate Elm- unty Zip Code (% Collier 34116 71.4 Lee 33917 83.9 Collier 34114 53.5 Lee 33905 34.8 Collier 34142 42.5 Lee 33907 27.4 Collier 34112 40 Lee 33916 25.8 Collier 34110 39.6 Lee 33901 18.8 Lee 33990 1 1.3 M 3/14/2024 U.S. Census Data Use Public Transportation as Means of Transportation to Work (workers 16 Use Public Transportation as Means of Transportation to Work years and over) - Worked outside County of Residence (workers 16 years and over) - No Vehicles Available piMLOTTE GLADES HENDRY -41 LEE n y. stimate Count Collier 34142 S.5 Lee 33919 100 Lee 34135 43.1 Lee 33907 17.5 Lee 33905 15.9 Lee 33971 13A Lee 33901 11 Lee 33965 8.6 Lee 33917 1 1.3 CHARLOTTE GLAt]€5 h HENDRY •,i Y y. ,''t°Ae'': _";ice: LEE CLII.LIER o� Collier 34114 68.1 County Lee Zip Code 33907 Estimate N 63.7 Collier Collier 34142 34112 39.2 33.3 Lee 33901 36.4 Lee 33916 31 Lee 33905 21.2 Existing CAT and LeeTran Routes There is no direct transit route connecting Immokalee and Lehigh Acres. 10 CHARLOTTE G ES i. HENDRY LEE COLLIER Legend JvdrB� � r veF [�u[eieo 5 3/14/2024 .. Pair (Collier County Is this pair Source of Was this identified as a Is there a transit need or priority to Should this be to Lee County) served by an O-D pair top C-D pair from Lee serve the O-D pair?b advanced as a existing CAT or County to Collier J& candidate corridor? - LeeTran route? jllll��ounty?a OF/IFAS to Lehigh Acres No CAT and Yes, Immokalee is the top All categories for both Collier and Lee counties: Yes, identified as a Immokalee to Lehigh Acres LeeTran TDPs Collier County destination Workers 16 years old and older who use public need in the CAT and fortrips beginning in Lehigh transportation as main mode of transportation, LeeTran TDPs, and Acres. poverty status below 100% of poverty level, place of transit needs identified work is outside county of residence, and no vehicles in U.S. Census data. available in household I-75 Premium Express No CAT TDP No Collier: Workers 16 years old and older who use Yes, identified as a Option 1: Collier County public transportation as their main mode of need in the CAT TDP, Government Campus to Gulf transportation and have no vehicles available in and transit needs Coast Town Center household identified in U.S. East Naples to San Carlos Lee: None Census data. 1-75 Premium Express No LeeTran TDP No Collier: None Yes, identified as a Option 2: Pine Ridge Road to Lee: (for ZCTA 33905 — Fort Myers) Workers 16 years need in the LeeTran RSW and Colonial Boulevard old and older who use public transportation as main TDP, and transit needs Urban Estates to mode of transportation, poverty status below 100% identified in U.S. Gateway/Airport and Fort of poverty level, work outside county of residence, Census data. Myers and no vehicles available in household 1-75 Premium Express No Combination No Collier: Workers 16 years old and older who use Yes, identified as a Option 3: Collier County form of CAT public transportation as main mode of need in the CAT and Government Campus to and LeeTran transportation, poverty status below 100% of poverty LeeTran TDPs, and RSV/ and Colonial Boulevard TDPs. level, no vehicles available in household transit needs identified East Naples to Lee: (for ZCTA 33905— Fort Myers) Workers 16 years in U.S. Census data. Gateway/Airport and Fort old and older who use public transportation as main Myers mode of transportation, poverty status below 100% of poverty level, work outside county of residence, and no vehicles available in household North Naples to Bonita Yes— UnC Route O-D Report Yes, North Naples is the top Collier: None No, there is already an Springs Data Collier County destination Lee: (Sections of Bonita Springs in ZCTA 34135) existing route serving for trips beginning in Bonita Workers 16 years old and older who use public this 0-D pair. Springs. transportation as main mode of transportation and work outside county of residence 11 Urban Estates to Bonita No O-D Report No Collier: Small area identified as workers 16 years old and Yes, since the proposed (- Springs Data older who use public transportation and live below 100% of 75 Premium Express the poverty level covers the area, an Lee: (Sections of Bonita Springs in ZCTA 34135) Workers 16 alternative corridor to years old and older who use public transportation as main evaluate would be mode of transportation and work outside county of Livingston Road to residence Imperial Parkway. City of Naples to Bonita Yes— CAT network O-D Report No Collier: None No, there is already an Springs and UnC Data Lee: (Sections of Bonita Springs in ZCTA 34135) Workers 16 existing route serving this years old and older who use public transportation as main 0-D pair. mode of transportation and work outside county of residence Immokalee to Lehigh Acres No 0-D Report Yes, Immokalee is the top All categories for both Collier and Lee counties: This O-D pair can be Data destination in Collier Workers 16 years old and older who use public serviced by the proposed County for trips beginning transportation as main mode of transportation, poverty OF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres in Lehigh Acres. status below 100% of poverty level, place of work is outside Route as identified in county of residence, no vehicles available in household both CAT and LeeTran TDPs. Golden Gate to Bonita No U.S. Census No Collier: Transit need for area below 100% of poverty level; No. Since most daily trips Springs Data however, O-D Report data are showing top trips are not from Golden Gate are going to Lee County staying within Collier Lee: (Sections of Bonita Springs in ZCTA 34135) Workers 16 County, implementing a years old and older who use public transportation as main cross -county route is not mode of transportation and work outside county of a priority for this 0-D residence pair. a Based on the 0-D Report data. b Based on U.S. Census data. 12 3/14/2024 Candidate Corridors Based on the evaluation matrix, we developed the following candidate corridors: 1. OF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres Route 2. 1-75 Premium Express 3. Urban Estates and Bonita Springs Route 13 OF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres Route -Provides service between the Immokalee Health Department Transfer Station and Lehigh Acres Park -and -Ride Transfer Station. 14 Leh4h Acres Park -and -Ride/ Legend —_ Proposed UFJIFAS and Lehigh Acres Route Existing LeeTran Routes Existing GAT Routes A 7 3/14/2024 1-75 Premium Express Option 2: Pine Ridge Road to RSW and the Forum/Colonial Blvd [do�,ial ano- k ..� I _ «sw wroorc � Propo5e6 r-75 emress '{ goiion x ExStlrp t.eerran Routes Exyting GT RcaSes Pine Rdpe R0. A Option 3: Collier County Government Center to RSW and the Forum/Colonial Blvd — developed as hybrid version of Options 1 and 2 following discussions with CAT and LeeTran. 15 Urban Estates and Bonita Springs Route • Provides transit service between the Urban Estates and Bonita Springs subareas. 16 �� Bonita Springs �v L-� - g I j plrle Ridge Rd. 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Theshvr orxopreq tsrmmren Myers hire •�.—••�,�� 1 fimllr mdaginLMghrltre, � 0 0 0 0 2 .1KV1u WJ6 9m 3/14/2024 Corridor Ranking 1 OF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres Route (Immokalee to 220/270 81.48% Lehigh Acres) 2 1-75 Premium Express — Option 2 (Pine Ridge Road to 178/270 65.93% RSW and the Forum) 3 1-75 Premium Express — Option 3 (Collier County 168/270 62.22% Government Center to RSW and the Forum) 4 Urban Estates and Bonita Springs Route (Livingston 133/270 49.26% Road/Imperial Parkway Route) 5 1-75 Premium Express — Option 1 (Collier County 128/270 47.41% Government Center to Gulf Coast Town Center) 19 Public Involvement 20 10 3/14/2024 Public Outreach Public outreach was collected through: ■ Paper and online survey • Bus stop interviews ■ Bus operator interviews Public involvement materials were available in: ■ English • Spanish • Creole - contact 21 Public Input Survey The Regional Survey was distributed to: • Current Riders Onboard CAT and LeeTran busses and at stops (flier and paper survey) ■ CAT Stakeholders (email) • CAT webpages and social media ■ Lee MPO boards and committees • MOT Transit Office (app and social media) In the survey, participants were asked to rank how often they would use each of the proposed regional transit routes. 22 CAT Needs Your Input! connection between CoWer County and Lee County. 6�s io tes woWdbect '� year [pp�e[tlon needsr--CAT ,d ❑o p_ L ,Tu h. E.pW1 1.1=vu[n.i�Ts lull, de naan �.Wa �a,.ns5 ade[uadas E�rA xrs nc Jdaksd, 1-r,r,• Q Facunta rcp�°,r,l pare una co —on do uamia enG rw a r aesopar.•w�.avnrak4aael m..p�wia.nycr�mpw.Ga.ai 5v0. �a�*1 o�,��ara ravbon Cda Guys nTreu.Tm mr)w.r..pt�cf..ryv . Mef•e slo w[c�w�i. b�wwi�iamww� �rMtl�n�vrs�ae.w W.vW�li oar a� ° imbs oAl 11 3/14/2024 Public Survey - Candidate Corridor Ranking All Participants: The 1-75 Premium Express — Option 2 received the most first place rankings. • 140 out of 199 (70%) of these participants do not ride the bus. Bus Riders only: The OF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres route received the most first place rankings. • 59 participants indicated that they ride the bus. 23 Q12: If one of these proposed regional connections were implemented, which one would you prefer? Please rank from most preferred to least preferred. Other Route OF/IFAS and 8% Lehigh Acres 31% Livingston Road/Imperial Parkway Route 25% 014, 1-75 Premium I-75 Premium Express - Option 2 Express -Option 1 16% 20% Recommended Regional Route 24 12 3/14/2024 Recommended Regional Route Based O-D data, U.S. Census Data, identified transit needs, and public comments this recommended route was determined. 25 Route Development KI 13 3/14/2024 Route Development Collier County Bus Stops. Immokalee Health Department Transfer Facility: This facility is under construction and expected to be completed by late 2024. • Starting point for the proposed route. • Turnaround point for the route's inbound and outbound Service. OF/IFAS Satellite Campus Bus Stop: This stop is proposed along the existing southbound right -turn lane to the campus. • Proposed for inbound service only. Lee County Bus Stop: Lehigh Acres Park -and -Ride Transfer Facility: This facility is under construction and expected to be completed by early 2025 as a park -and -ride lot and a transfer station for the Lehigh Acres area • Turnaround point for the route's inbound and outbound service. 27 28 i Proposed Bus Stops _ Proposed UF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres Roane Existing LeeTran Rojtes EimAng CAT Rages SDPA Application LeeTran — Current Projects 14 3/14/2024 Annual Operating Costs Annual Operating Cost is approximately $605,000 per year. This was determined using CAT's current average operating cost of $112/hour for a route. Daily Revenue Miles Miles 333.3 Travel Type Daily Revenue Hours Hours 11.0 Deadhead Miles 87.2 Deadhead Hours 3.8 Daily Platform Miles 420.5 Daily Platform Hours 14.8 29 30 OperatingAnnual Cost Type Annual Cost Total operating cost per revenue hour $450,000.00 Total deadhead cost (hours) $155,000.00 Total operating cost per platform hour $605,000.00 15 3/14/2024 31 32 16 3/14/2024 Advantages and Disadvantages of Separate and Joint Fare Structures Fare Policy Type Advantages Disadvantages Separate Fare No additional fees caused by Requires riders to purchase multiple bus passes when traveling between Structure analyzing/distributing revenue shares. jurisdictions. • No need to develop an interlocal May cost riders more money if frequently traveling between jurisdictions (for agreement for fare/revenue shares. example, must buy a monthly pass from each agency or the daily fare • No "lost fares" or disagreements over fares capping). due to changes in costs and payment If both agencies operate the same route, inconvenience to riders to determine programs. the amount of funds to load on each bus pass. • Immediate revenue collection (no delay in If both agencies operate the same route and fares vary, overcrowding may money distribution). occur on the less -expensive bus. Joint Fare Seamless payment options that may be Potential for "lost fares" if one jurisdiction decides to adopt a fare -free policy Structure used across jurisdictions. This is only (for example, the case with the Manatee -Sarasota agreement). applicable if the regional pass is valid on all Additional administrative fees (split proportionately based on responsibilities) routes in both counties, including local and due to analyzing/distributing revenue shares between transit agencies. regional. Requires additional staff hours and responsibilities including: • May encourage ridership. Development and approval of an interlocal agreement • May provide cost savings for riders Assign personnel for host agency, project manager, and administrative frequently traveling between jurisdictions. staff Meetings and coordination Consistency with hardware and software systems and updates Establishment of a shared bank account Delay in money distribution/revenue collection. 33 Fare Policy Recommendation Maintain a Separate Fare Structure. Since the proposed additional regional route would be operated by a CAT bus and there is only one existing regional route, which is operated by a LinC bus, it is recommended to maintain the existing Qseparate fare structure, where each agency charges their own fares and retains revenues collected on their own respective vehicles. This was reviewed and agreed to by both LeeTran and CAT. 34 17 3/14/2024 CHARLOTTE Conclusion r HENDRY LEE Recommendation: • Implement the OF/IFAS and Lehigh Acres Route. • Maintain a Separate Fare Structure. 'r i ✓ Both Immokalee and Lehigh Acres demonstrate a significant transit need. COLLIER ✓ Immokalee and Lehigh Acres are within the top -four intercounty O-D pairs m for travel between Collier County and Lee County. Legend ✓ There is no existing transit route that connects Immokalee and Lehigh Acres. nwa ✓ The route has been previously identified in the CAT and LeeTran TDPs as a future need. ✓ The route was ranked most preferred by survey participants that typically ride the bus. ✓ The route provides a needed transit connection for workforce commutes that is anticipated to support economic growth. 35 36 In Decrease travel time for cross -county transit service. Increase coverage to serve areas cross -county, To improve and expand regional mobility connecting workers to employment centers and key services with a focus on commuter activity centers. express routes, connecting workers to Increase frequency of transit service. employment centers, and facilitating access to key activity centers. Develop a plan for funding improved or expanded To provide effective and efficient cross -county services. multimodal mobility services cross - county and connect the transit Receive positive feedback and customer satisfaction. networks to facilitate the needs Of Enhance the working relationship between CAT and workers, residents, and visitors, to LeeTran to address regional transit plans. support economic, environmental and Develop a plan for integrating a compatible farebox community benefits. system between CAT and LeeTran fjoint fare structure is desired. To improve and enhance Implement new technologies for improving account - intergovernmental relationships and based payment systems. expand regional travel services. Establish an interlocal agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for terms and conditions of any future regional service. Implement new regional transit routes to facilitate travel between Lee and Collier Counties. 3/14/2024 -Regional Inter -Jurisdictional Mobility Project • Hillsborough County (HART) • Pinellas County (PSTA) • Hernando County(TheBus) 39 Regional Inter -Jurisdictional Mobility Project • Implemented a shared -payment system, "Flamingo Fares" which allows for seamless purchases of bus passes on one application that may be used across jurisdictions. 04 Flamingo" • These routes operate a joint fare structure. • Consists of a Regional Working Group (RWG) that includes: • Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) • Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) • Hernando County Transit (TheBus) HART PSTi7 ThfRy"s 40 20 3/14/2024 Regional Inter -Jurisdictional Mobility Project Sarasota County and Pasco County dropped out of the agreement: Sarasota County: Manatee County opted out of using the Flamingo Fares system which left a gap in the regional service area since Sarasota and Manatee Counties jointly -operate a regional route. This resulted in Sarasota County dropping out in Spring 2021. Pasco County: Per the Executive Summary for the BCC for Termination letter approval (1/11/22): BACKGROUND SUMMARYIALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS: The Pasco County BOCC has participated in the Regional Revenue Collection and Inter - Jurisdictional Mobility Project through Hillsborough Area Regional Transit since April 2013. Since that time. the project has seen a sharp increase in costs to the County and citizens with minimal operational success. The ability to provide the same or greater customer service with lower cost alternatives confirms Pasco County should procure a more cost-effective service for the citizens. 41 Regional Inter -Jurisdictional Project Operating & Administrative Responsibilities HART (host agency) is responsible for: • Creating a shared bank account and serving as fiscal agent` • Distributing funds • Paying for (or finding grant funding for) administrative costs for the project for the first year only • Distributing the administrative costs split proportionately by boardings after the first year (farebox's calculation for distribution of revenues). • Coordinating with third -party vendors for equipment, software, and services. �Ce*aliq kmpwuaXltlus `°^°"°^ b,fuix[bn ""'� "•^°^"°gym* Balk Mfice CanfiBwnli•n X BaLk^reLeMaBnaq X Back xn eewarem X °"""ie °'n X °""'"" ° `" X EWA. X X R•MEMLkN^eMm a°° X Lm"ReveweCalkcBon eaaa ^smiaem X X X ICOn4aut Malnten — I X Cammunka[biss 42 21 3/14/2024 HART/PSTA Passport • Monthly pass that provides unlimited intercounty service on any HART or PSTA local or express bus, including regional express routes. • Fare revenue is split based on tap allocations and distributed to each agency based on percentage of taps within the 1- month period. • For example, out of 100 taps, if HART received 40 and PSTA received 60, the monthly revenue would be distributed by 40% to HART and 60% to PSTA. HARTIPSTA PASSPORT Po dee untimlten Navelan all HART Vd PSTA to Lonnerpteee servicefa an entVecatenaas month INTERCOUNTY FADE 43 MOO %, Financial Implications of a Joint -Fare Structure HART projected an overall increase in annual credit card costs due to the implementation of this program. These numbers are based on an assumption of 3.5% rider increase. $2,281.44 increase in annual credit card/administrative costs after implementing Flamingo Fares system HART Monthly CreditLHARTual Credit TMonthly imated HART Estimated Annual Card Costs FY 16sts FY 16 Credit Card Costs 9 Credit Card Costs FY 19 $ 5,432.0065,184.00 $ 1,622.12 $ 61,465.44 Model for Entire RWG Model for Entire RWG Model for Entire RWG Model for Entire RWG per month FY 16 Annual Costs FY 16 per month FY 19 Annual Costs FY19 $ 12,179.37 $ 146,152.44 $ 12,605.65 $ 151,267.78 • How is the CAT payment system setup? Any fees? 44 22 3/14/2024 Origin -Destination Report —Regional Travel Data 45 Top Trips between Collier and Lee Counties --- Legend R«,i 0-D Data based off Collier and Lee County Planning Community 20 ttCVOY MVef boundaries 7, LEB bs��u (— �s e�aM na.ow. 0 D Report Data was evaluated for 11 21 �` �9Gbven travel between Collier and, patterns cLegendnL Lee County [aw. [or u ra.xr m.w. i wuma�Rca.v ii wwwra� R COLLIER mwsrw.g sanr�,sr�,� ussey ,s soa ran »rtx ($ a 2 UPS a r� to so.�lF �e.ry i�i [ano ii nn-r� A* 46 23 3/14/2024 Top Trips between Collier and Lee Counties Top trips from Collier County were evaluated based on Lee County subareas and the number of trips ending in these destinations daily based on O-D data. The top four trip producers from Collier County to Lee County are: 1. North Naples 2. Urban Estates 3. City of Naples 4. Immokalee Each of these four origins were evaluated separately for their top three destinations in Lee County. 47 Top Trips from North Naples to Lee County North Naples generates the most external trips to Lee County, with over 30,000 trips daily. The origin - destination pair with the most intercounty trips is North Naples -Bonita Springs. Origin Total Trips Destination Total Trips Percent of total from North trips from Naples to Lee North Naples County to Lee County Bonita Springs 18,387 58% North 31,499 Naples Estero 3,392 11% San Carlos 1,950 6% 48 24 3/14/2024 Top Trips from Urban Estates to Lee County The Collier County subarea with the next most trips to Lee County is Urban Estates, with over 10,000 daily trips. The top three destinations for these trips are Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and South Fort Myers. Of these three, Bonita Springs occupies a significant portion with over 6,000 daily trips u�, -..'r75.►' Fort M. • •- y from Urban trips from t SSouthLPort I,Estates to Urban Estates ,. rore Lee County to Lee r fi' County 7% - Spnngs _ Bonita Springs 6,796 64% saw Urban 10,676 Urban Estates Estates Fort Myers 772 7% South Fort 726 7% Myers l� 49 Top Trips from City of Naples to Lee County The City of Naples subarea in Collier County generates over 7,000 daily trips to Lee County with Bonita Springs being the destination for approximately 41% of these trips with over 3,000 total. Origin Total trips Destination Total Trips Percent of total from City of trips from City Naples to Lee of Naples to County Lee County Bonita Springs r City of 7,436 Naples Estero 907 12% San Carlos 668 9% 50 25 3/14/2024 Top Trips from Immokalee to Lee County Of the 6,263 external trips from Immokalee to Lee County subareas, the highest trips to Lee County have the destination of Lehigh Acres at 42% of these trips. Origin Total Trips Destination Total trips Percent of total from trips from Immokalee Immokalee to to Lee County Lee County Priority O-D Pair: Immokalee-Lehigh Acres 51 h.MY— A—, 'Isa"Ncados 159E - mmoYakE -I Top Trips from Lee County to Collier County Top trips from Lee County were evaluated based on Collier County subareas and the number of trips ending in these destinations daily. The top four trip producers to Collier County from Lee County are: • Bonita Springs v - I • Fort MyersLeho Aves • Estero • Lehigh Acres" i Each of these four origins were evaluated separately for their Nam top three destinations in Lee County. 52 r9M 3/14/2024 Top Trips from Bonita Springs to Collier County North Naples receives the highest percent of these trips with almost half of the total trips from Bonita Springs to Lee County destinations. Priority O-D Pair. Served by existing LinC Route 53 Bonita Springs 18,387 58% NenM1 31,099 Naplaa Estero 3,392 11% Sen Csrla< 1,95o 6% mta Springs -\,}^ Top Trips from Fort Myers to Collier County The Fort Myers subarea produces the second most trips to Collier County, with approximately 9,500 daily trips. The largest percentage of these trips end in North Naples at about 21%. DestinationOrigin Total trips from Fort trips from Fort Myers to Myers to Collier Fb't MYers•. 13% Collier County County North Naples 2,051 21% a� 1mrnokaiee Fort Myers 9,552 Urban 1,378 14% Estates Nolte urban ' Nap` s Estates _ Immokalee 1,230 13% NVh Bonita 5pnn 11,317 11% NenM1 31,099 .PI..Estero 3,392 11% Sen Carlos 1,950 6% 54 27 3/14/2024 Top Trips from Estero to Collier County Estero produces the third most trips to Collier County, with over 9,000 trips daily. Of these 9,000 trips, 37% of them end in North Naples. -41 Narl6 31,099 rap« 55 Bonita Springs 18,387 58% yen ferl« 1.958 6% Top Trips from Lehigh Acres to Collier County The Immokalee subarea has the highest proportion of trips that begin in Lehigh Acres and end in Collier County. Priority O-D Pair: i Lehigh Acres- Leh;ghlr- 2,639 a2% Immokalee mn aow 6,20 F-Mya 967 15% 56 ME 3/14/2024 U.S. Census Data 7 *A...-: CHARLDTTE GLADES . •.':.... .. .. ...� HENDRY �3 L Legend �, •^��' COLLIER = 57 • US Census Data was evaluated using Zip Code Tabulation Areas • Demographic analysis for populations who are most likely and report to use public transit to get to work • American Community Survey 5-year estimates, subject tables for 2021 • Means of Transportation to Work: Public Transportation • By selected characteristics 29 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Committee Action Item 5c Endorsement of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 and Section 5339. Objective: To inform the PTAC of the Program of Projects for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 & 5339 grant application submittals. Considerations: Each year the Public Transit & NBHD Enhancement (PTNE) Division receives federal grant funds for the management of the Collier Area Transit (CAT) system under the Urbanized Area Formula Program (49 U.S.C. § 5307) to be used for transit capital projects and operating assistance as defined by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Collier County is located within the Bonita Springs/Naples Census Urbanized Area; therefore, a portion of the Section 5307 funding received is shared with Lee County. The amount allocated to the Bonita Springs/Naples Urbanized Area for USC Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program is $6,844,463. The portion of the grant funds awarded to Collier County is $5,025,205, $176,792 to FDOT, and the remainder of $1,642,466 would be distributed to Lee County. Projects proposed for the appropriated funding may include, as funding permits: (1) transit improvement projects which include the improvement of bus stops; (2) security and safety enhancement by replacing Intelligent Transportation Equipment; (3) provision of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit services; (4) funding for a replacement bus; (5) preventative maintenance; (6) and Fixed Route and Paratransit operational expenses. Section 5339 program provides capital assistance for new and replacement buses, related equipment, and facilities. For urbanized areas with populations of 200,000 and over, funds are apportioned and flow directly to a designated recipient. Collier County is the designated recipient for the urbanized area. The amount allocated to the Bonita Springs/Naples Urbanized Area for USC Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Urbanized Area Formula program would be $474,920. Project proposed for the appropriated funding may include, as funding permits: (1) purchase of a new 40 Foot bus. Recommendation: Endorsement of the 5307 & 5339 POP Attachment: FTA Section 5307, Section 5339 Program of Projects Prepared by: ectA Date: S /o ZpZ lexande howalter, Planner II Approved by: _ Date: ia n Wells, PTNE Division Director Collier Area Transit 5307 FY24 - 25 Program of Project Total apportionment Lee County distribution FDOT Collier County Total $6,844,463 $1,642,466 23.997% $176,792 2.583% $5,025,205 ALI Description Amount Match 1% Enhancement (exceeds requirement) Bus Stop Improvements (shelters) $50,252 1% Security / Safety (exceeds requirement) ITS -Routers for Vehicle Safety and Security $70,000 20% ADA Operational Expenses $1,005,041 Rolling Stock 40-ft Bus including wrap, ITS, and inspection. $275,080 Preventive Maintenance Fleet Preventative Maitenance $1, 845, 700 Operating Fixed Route and Paratransit Operational Expenses $ 1,779,132 $ 1,779,132 Total Amount $5,025,205 $1,779,132 53391Bonita Springs -Estero, FL $ 474,920.00 5339 FY23 -24 Program of Project ALI Description Amount Rolling Stock 40-ft Bus $474,920 Total Amount $474,920.00