Agenda 03/28/2017 Item #16D 703/28/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to acknowledge April 21, 2017, as Try Transit Day and to authorize
complimentary rides to all transit riders on that date.
OBJECTIVE: To promote Public Transit as an alternate mode of transportation.
CONSIDERATIONS: To raise awareness of public transit and encourage healthier lifestyles, Collier
Area Transit (CAT) is reaching out to the traveling public who normally commute alone to suggest riding
on CAT buses on Try Transit Day. Riding CAT reduces the number of vehicles on the roadways, thus
reducing traffic congestion and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Also, walking or riding a bike to and
from the bus stop improves health and physical fitness.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One Office is co llaborating with public transit
agencies within the region to encourage 100% participation in designating April 21, 2017 as “Try Transit
Day”. With this designation FDOT is also encouraging transit agencies in the region to promote the use
of public transit by adopting a proclamation for the day, offering free service and any other initiative that
they believe would introduce the public to transit. Within the region FDOT has been able to get the
following commitments from neighboring transit systems:
• Lee County Transit (LeeTran):
o Free rides on Try Transit Day
o Proclamation - pending approval
• Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT):
o Free rides on Try Transit Day
o Proclamation
o Employer Commuter Awards Ceremony
• Manatee County (MCAT):
o Free rides on Try Transit Day
o Proclamation
• Charlotte County (Dial-A-Ride):
o Free rides on Try Transit Day
o Proclamation
Complimentary rides provide a great opportunity to allow choice riders and residents of Collier County to
experience the quality and professional services that Collier Area Transit offers.
FISCAL IMPACT: If approved Staff estimates fare collection would be $2,600 in uncollected revenues
for this event.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact.
RECOMMENDATION: To recognize April 21st, 2017, as Try Transit Day, and approve the provision
of complimentary rides on that date.
Prepared by: Omar De Leon, Senior Planner, PTNE Division.
03/28/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.7
Doc ID: 2848
Item Summary: Recommendation to acknowledge April 21, 2017, as Try Transit Day and to
authorize complimentary rides to all transit riders on that date.
Meeting Date: 03/28/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Senior – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Omar Deleon
03/06/2017 5:12 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
03/06/2017 5:12 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 03/06/2017 5:26 PM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Caroline Soto Additional Reviewer Completed 03/07/2017 11:53 AM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 03/08/2017 2:33 PM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 03/09/2017 3:36 PM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 03/09/2017 4:34 PM
Grants Kimberly Lingar Level 2 Grants Review Completed 03/10/2017 8:02 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/14/2017 11:47 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/15/2017 9:15 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 03/17/2017 10:12 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/20/2017 9:39 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/28/2017 9:00 AM