Agenda 05/23/2017 Item #16D 605/23/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the submittal of the attached Grant Application project proposal to
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the State Park-and-Ride Lot Program to
fund a Park-and-Ride Study for the Transit System.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate appropriate locations for Park-and-Ride Lots in Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: Public Transit funds are made available each year through an application process
administered by the FDOT State Discretionary Transit Program. FDOT announced a request for project
proposals for the State Park-and-Ride Lot Program on May 02, 2017. The State Discretionary Park-and-
Ride Lot Program provides a resource to assist in the planning, implementation, promotion, maintenance,
and monitoring of Park-and-Ride facilities by the Department in joint development with local
transportation agencies.
The grant program provides for 50% of the project costs; the remaining 50% must be provided by the
local or Federal Funding. PTNE staff drafted a proposal for funding to complete a Park-and-Ride Study.
The Park-and-Ride Study will identify potential Park-and-Ride facilities that will provide a common
location for individuals to transfer from a low- to a high-occupancy travel mode. While most commonly
considered as a staging location for individuals to transfer between auto and transit or other high-
occupancy vehicle (HOV) modes, Park-and-Ride lots can serve a wider range of intermodal transfers,
providing better integration with the surrounding environment. Some of these other modes include
pedestrian, bicycles, paratransit, carpool/vanpool, airport service and rail.
Collier Area Transit (CAT) would like to update the Park-and-Ride (P&R) Study that was prepared for
the community in 2005 to identify potential central nodes that are within close access to the Florida
Strategic Intermodal System and areas of high concentration of residential and commercial businesses. By
identifying and developing nodes as designated Park-and-Ride facilities throughout the County,
commuters will be encouraged to carpool, vanpool, and take public transportation.
The deadline for proposal submittal to FDOT is May 26, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total project cost for the proposed projects is $120,000. Should Collier County
receive funding from FDOT for the proposed State Discretionary Park-and-Ride Lot Program, funding
would be awarded in the amount of $60,000 (50% of the project cost), and federal funding will be used to
meet the match requirement of $60,000.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Consistent with the Transportation Element of the Growth
Management Plan.
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
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached State Discretionary Park-and-Ride Lot Program Grant
Application Proposal for submission to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Prepared By: Omar De Leon, Senior Planner, PTNE Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. PNR Grant Application (PDF)
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05/23/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.6
Doc ID: 3198
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the submittal of the attached Grant Application
project proposal to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under the State Park-and-Ride Lot
Program to fund a Park-and-Ride Study for the Transit System.
Meeting Date: 05/23/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Planner, Senior – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Omar Deleon
05/11/2017 3:09 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
05/11/2017 3:09 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 05/11/2017 6:03 PM
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 05/12/2017 7:14 AM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Caroline Soto Additional Reviewer Completed 05/12/2017 8:49 AM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 05/12/2017 8:57 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 05/12/2017 9:09 AM
Grants Kimberly Lingar Level 2 Grants Review Completed 05/12/2017 1:02 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/15/2017 7:58 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/15/2017 8:21 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/15/2017 9:41 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 05/15/2017 11:33 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/16/2017 11:57 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/23/2017 9:00 AM
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STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
GENERAL INFORMATION
Purpose:
According to the Department’s published guidance for this program:
The Florida Legislature initiated the statewide State Discretionary Park-and-Ride Lot Program in
1982 to provide organized, safe parking for vehicles parked on roadsides. Initially the
Department and other parties constructed park-and-ride lots on publicly owned land such as
rights of way, park lands and state owned land.
This program provides for the purchase and/or leasing of private land, and grants to public
agencies in conjunction with a local project (e.g., for planning, right of way acquisition,
engineering, inspection, marketing, design and/or construction of a park-and-ride facility) for the
construction of park-and-ride lots, the promotion of these lots, and the monitoring of their usage.
This program is an integral part of the Department’s Commuter Assistance and Ridesharing
Program efforts to encourage the use of transit, carpools, vanpools and other high occupancy
modes. It is essential in efforts to meet federal, state, regional and local goals for reducing
single occupant vehicle travel.
The State Discretionary Park-and-Ride Lot Program provides a resource to assist in the planning,
implementation, promotion, maintenance, and monitoring of park-and-ride facilities by the
Department and in joint development with local transportation agencies.
Funding
This Request for Proposals is primarily associated with anticipated funding for State Fiscal Year
(SFY) 2018/2019. Applicants may request funding for new projects scheduled to begin July 1,
2018.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: Applicants are encouraged to describe in narrative
form, with supporting data, how the proposed project will contribute to the achievement of
greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Eligible Recipients Are: Transit systems, local governments and public agencies.
Objectives: Grant applications shall include a list of specific actions the applicant commits to
take to meet stated objectives. The length of time expected to be required to develop the
required service shall be explicitly stated.
Planning and Technical Guidance: Planning information and technical guidance is available
from the Department upon request. Applicants are encouraged to request from the Department a
copy of the State Park-and-Ride Lot Planning Handbook to ensure consistency with the
Department-established criteria for park-and-ride planning with respect to siting, sizing, and
future considerations associated with park-and-ride facilities.
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Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: PNR Grant Application (3198 : Park and Ride Grant)
STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
Proposed facilities must be identified in a Transit Corridor Plan, Transit Development Plan
(TDP), a major highway construction justification plan or other locally published plans.
Siting: Park-and-ride facilities constructed by the Department, or funded in whole or in part by
the Department, must be sited, sized, and promoted in such a way that there is a reasonable
expectation of at least an average 60% occupancy. They also serve as intermodal facilities and,
as such, should be designed to facilitate transfer between modes. The Department encourages
coordination with corridor and special lane planning as applicable.
Maintenance Agreement: The Department and a grantee (and/or the agency or organization
accepting the responsibility for maintaining a park-and-ride facility) the Department selects to
receive funding will execute a formal written maintenance agreement relative to responsibility
for maintaining a Park-and-Ride facility. In cases where a facility is owned by another agency,
the term of this agreement shall be in perpetuity, unless the facility is closed or ownership is
transferred. Provisions apply for facilities to be owned and operated by others (e.g., a
community institution or a private-not-for profit organization).
Eligible Costs: As stated herein, eligible costs include, without limitation at the Department’s
discretion, the following examples:
• Capital costs
• Construction
• Directional signs and pavement markings
• Energy efficiency (“green”) improvements
• Grants to public agencies in conjunction with a local project (e.g., for planning, right of
way acquisition, engineering, design, inspection, marketing, design and/or construction
of a park-and-ride facility)
• Intelligent technology
• Maintenance
• Monitoring of their usage
• Planning
• Promotion of these lots
• Purchase and/or leasing of private land, and
• Rehabilitation.
Based on a Florida Department of Transportation determination and the Department’s Public
Transit Service Development Program [Management] Procedure park-and-ride facilities are
eligible under the State Public Transit Service Development Program as capital costs.
Project Proposals: Project proposals shall be in compliance with the format example provided
by the Department, and shall include sufficient detail to fully understand and to adequately
evaluate the project. All projects submitted must be specifically identified in an approved park-
and-ride lot plan, transit development plan, or other Department approved local, regional, or
statewide plan.
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Packet Pg. 716 Attachment: PNR Grant Application (3198 : Park and Ride Grant)
STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
Project Solicitation and Selection Process
Project requests must be submitted to the District. The District Office will:
o Review grant applications through a grant application review committee which
develops grant award recommendations, decisions, and/or District priorities, and
o Request Central Office allocation of funds to the District based on anticipated
legislative appropriation.
Grant Award Timing
Grant applications applicants are filing with the Florida Department of Transportation are
eligible for funding the Department anticipates the Legislature will make available for State
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 (i.e., beginning July 1, 2018).
Project Activation and Invoicing Timing
Projects funded through this program will be required to begin within twelve months, and the
grantee(s) will invoice the Department within twelve months, from the date of execution of the
Joint Participation Agreement between the Department and the grantee(s).
State Statute
The State Park-and-Ride Lot Program is located in Chapter 341.051(1) (b) at
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&UR
L=0300-0399/0341/Sections/0341.051.html
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Packet Pg. 717 Attachment: PNR Grant Application (3198 : Park and Ride Grant)
STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND CONTENT GUIDANCE
Recipient Name: Board Collier County Commission
General Manager or
Agency Director: Michelle Arnold, Director
Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division
3299 Tamiami Trl E
Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
239-252-5841
MichelleArnold@colliergov.net
Contact information: Omar De Leon, Senior Planner
Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division
3299 Tamiami Trl E
Suite 103
Naples, FL 34112
239-252-4996
OmarDeleon@colliergov.net
Project Type: Park and Ride Study, Collier Area Transit has a public transportation system
that helps to alleviate some of the congestion on the roadways. U.S. 41, Livingston Road and I-
75 are the primary north-south arterials roads connecting Collier County to the County to the north,
Lee County, expanding access to employment and other resources for residents and visitors. In
addition, within Collier County, other major north-south arterials are Collier Boulevard (C.R. 951)
and Airport Road. East-west links between the coastal and rural portions of the County are
provided by Immokalee Road, Pine Ridge Road, Golden Gate Parkway and Davis Boulevard. Park
& Ride sites that provide relief in these increasingly congested corridors will have the greatest
likelihood for success.
The Park and Ride Study will identify potential park-and-ride facilities that will provide a common
location for individuals to transfer from a low- to a high-occupancy travel mode. While most
commonly considered as a staging location for individuals to transfer between auto and transit or
other high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) modes, park-and-ride lots can serve a wider range of
intermodal transfers, providing better integration with the surrounding environment. Some of
these other modes include pedestrian, bicycles, paratransit, carpool/vanpool, airport service and
rail. Collier Area Transit (CAT) would like to update the Park-and-Ride (P&R) Study that was
prepared for the community in 2005 to identify potential central nodes that are within close access
to the Florida Strategic Intermodal System and areas of high concentration of residential and
commercial businesses. By identifying and developing nodes as designated Park-and-Ride
facilities throughout the County, commuters will be encouraged to carpool, vanpool, and/or take
public transportation.
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Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: PNR Grant Application (3198 : Park and Ride Grant)
STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
Maximum Duration: 18 Months
Project Location: Collier County
Florida Department of Transportation District: One
Prior Florida Department of Transportation Funding:
1.A Park and Ride Study was conducted in 2005 for Collier County by Center for Urban
Transportation Research (CUTR). The study was funded by the Collier Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO)
2.Collier County was previously awarded State Discretionary Transit Service
Development Grant Program funds for:
a.Mobile Application –To develop a mobile app that will provide scheduling
information for bus service which will include real-time bus information, service
alerts and connecting bus information, as well as marketing strategies. The scope
of work has been completed and procurement process to commence in June 2017.
State Funding Awarded for the amount of $50,000
b.Beach Trolley – New route to provide service to Collier County beaches along
Gulf Shore Blvd. The route utilizes the North Collier Regional Park as a park and
Ride to alleviate congestion near the beach as well as providing an alternative
mode of transportation to access the beach and a segment of the roadway that did
not have public transportation. The route also serves as an alleviator to parking as
because of a lack thereof. First year of Service is near completion. State funding
awarded for the amount of $137,250
c.Collier County was awarded a service development grant for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements for bus stops on the State Highway System
on January 11, 2013. The total State participation for this grant is $237,919. The
project is anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2017
d. In addition, Collier County received funding in FY 14/15 for the Route 27.
Funding was awarded in the amount of $1,100,000. The service related to this
grant began service on January 2, 2015.
Project Objectives: The deliverables for this study should identifying potential locations for
P&R facility; establish criteria for the required thresholds to build P&R facilities, including
dimensions and applicable FDOT guidelines to support the cost of design and constructions
of such facilities. This will help plan and allocate funding for the development of future
facilities.
Ownership, Operational, Maintenance and Governance Responsibilities: Collier County
will secure a consulting professional to prepare the study. The County will manage the
contracted vendor throughout the project, ensuring schedule adherence and timely delivery of
service within established budget.
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Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: PNR Grant Application (3198 : Park and Ride Grant)
STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
Financial Responsibilities: The total cost of the study is $120,000.00. Collier County will
provide $60,000.00 utilizing FTA 5307 FY 2018 grant funds to provide the required 50% match
of the state funds.
Project Justification: As indicated in CAT’s latest Transit Development Plan Major Update
and Long Range Transportation Plan, integrating Park and Ride facilities into the overall
transportation network can encourage a shift from single occupant vehicles to transit or other
alternative modes. These documents identify areas/corridors for new park-and-ride facilities, the
proposed study will further identify specific locations and evaluating parcels in Collier County
for optimal use of a park-and-ride facility. Pages from both documents have been attached for
reference.
Project Initiation / Milestone or Progress / Completion Dates: If funding is available on
July 1 st 2018, Collier County could begin the project by January 2019 with a completion date by
August 2019.
Planning Requirement: Attached please find the section of the adopted Transit Development
Plan and Long Range Transportation Plan.
Project Linkage(s):
1.The project will identify key locations for optimal linkage between commuters and the
transit system.
2.Identifying a location near the county lines would complement the existing route regional
connection of routes 11, 12, 27 to Route LinC600 that currently service both Collier and
Lee residents.
3.Park and Ride facility that will be established as a result of the study will incorporate
Carpool/Vanpool, Bike, and Pedestrian interconnectivity.
Criteria for Success: The criteria of success is for the study to establish feasible locations for
park and ride facilities to enhance the level of service of the transit system. Success will also be
determined by the construction of a park and ride facility within 3 years following of the study.
Sample Project Budget:
COST ITEM
TOTAL
PROJECT
COST
VALUE OF
ROW
DONATION
NET
PROJECT
COST
STATE
SHARE
Study $120,00 $0 $120,000 $60,000
Total $120,000 $0 $120,000 $60,000
Proposals are due by Friday, May 26, 2017, at 5:00 P.M. for SFY 2018/2019 funding.
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Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: PNR Grant Application (3198 : Park and Ride Grant)
STATE DISCRETIONARY PARK-AND-RIDE LOT PROGRAM
EXHIBIT A
Applicant Certification and Assurance
to the
Florida Department of Transportation
for the
State Discretionary Park-and-Ride Lot Program
To be completed and signed by an individual authorized by the governing board of the
applicant agency and submitted with the grant application.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) certifies to, and assures, the Florida
Department of Transportation in regard to its Application for State Discretionary Park-and-Ride
Lot Program Financial Assistance dated ___________:
1. It shall comply with Section 341, Florida Statutes,
2.It has the fiscal and managerial capability and legal authority to file the application and to
execute the project.
3.Its proposed project is listed and justified in its Transit Corridor Plan, Transit
Development Plan (TDP), a major highway construction justification plan or other locally
published plan, as applicable, and
4.It has identified and will commit by October 1, the required local matching funds
identified in its proposal, or the prorated portion thereof should the Department fund the
project at less than the applicant’s requested amount of funding.
Date: _______________________ Signature: ________________________________________
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reverse commute to persons seeking employment in Everglades City as well as residents needing
access to services in the Naples area.
Socioeconomic Trends
When assessing the impact of the growth in population on public transportation needs, it is important to
understand the trends and markets that could be effected or may benefit from public transportation
services.
x The Collier County population has increased by 28 percent from 2000 to 2010, with another 2
percent increase from 2010 to 2012. According to an analysis of the 2040 LRTP socioeconomic
data projections, future growth is expected to occur in Immokalee, North Marco Island, and along
US 41 and Collier Boulevard and Airport Pulling Road near Radio Road.
x Existing employment densities are and will continue to be densest in the western portion of the
county within the Naples area and Marco Island along the coast. Employment growth is projected
to occur in Immokalee east of SR 29 and within Naples along Golden Gate Parkway and Airport
Pulling Road.
x Collier County’s population above age 65 is approximately 27 percent and the population segment
between 45 and 65 years, which will be the next wave of retirees, represents approximately 26
percent of the total population within the county.
Implications – The existing CAT service generally covers the existing areas with higher densities as well
as the areas that are projected to increase in density over the 10 year planning period. With a growing
number of persons over the age of 65, there may be an increased need for additional transportation
services over the next 10 years. Some stakeholders have expressed an opinion that choice riders,
seasonal visitors, and individuals with access to automobiles will choose not to use public
transportation based on frequency of service, access to bus stops, and inclement weather conditions.
In the future, premium services that offer amenities for choice riders may alter opinions regarding
usage for choice riders and provide transit dependent users enhanced travel. Improving the existing
service or adding coverage to new areas may also meet the transportation needs of other
socioeconomic groups in the county.
Travel Behavior
A review of applicable transportation-related trends in travel behavior for Collier County indicated the
following:
x The analysis of commuter travel patterns indicated that approximately 17 percent of persons
living in Lee County traveled to Collier County for work in 2012. In addition, approximately 11
percent of commuters who live in Collier County traveled to work in Lee County while four percent
of the Collier County commuters traveled to Broward County.
x Alternative commuting modes have increased slightly including people working from home, using
public transit or means other than driving, and departing at times other than the typical 6 a.m. to
9 a.m. early morning commute times.
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Objective 1.4: Create an interconnected transit network using multimodal transportation
elements.
Initiatives for Objective 1.4:
Initiative 1.4.1: Work with Commuter Services to identify properties for park-and-ride
lots in priority areas as identified within the TDP Major Update and
as funding is available.
Initiative 1.4.2: CAT should review and propose additional regional public
transportation connections along future transit corridors, as
appropriate.
Initiative 1.4.3: Encourage local governments to provide accessible sidewalks, bus stops,
and other bus stop improvements.
Initiative 1.4.4: Coordinate public transportation connections with existing and planned
pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
Initiative 1.4.5: Continue to explore opportunities for additional bicycle storage facilities
around the county.
Initiative 1.4.6: Encourage passengers to travel with foldable bicycles that may be
transported on the fixed-route buses.
Initiative 1.4.7: Continue to explore new and innovative concepts to accommodate
bicycles on the fixed-route buses.
Objective 1.5: Coordinate transportation services to provide cross county connections to Lee
County as appropriate based on the regional transportation and economic benefits that can be
derived.
Initiatives for Objective 1.5:
Initiative 1.5.1: Continue to evaluate how regional services can add economic value to
Collier County by increasing job access and creating alternative routes
to access goods and services.
Initiative 1.5.2: Coordinate with LeeTran and FDOT to identify funding sources for the
expansion of cross county public transportation services.
Initiative 1.5.3: Expand transportation services to Lee County with connections to
LeeTran near Immokalee.
Objective 1.6: Enhance the availability of transit services for tourists and seasonal residents.
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Initiative 1.7.6: Update the CAT webpage with user-friendly features to provide easier
access to route maps, trip planning, and real-time bus location
information.
Goal 2: Reduce energy demand, implement green initiatives and sustainable processes, and protect
Collier County’s natural resources using cost-effective and efficient technologies.
Objective 2.1: Implement innovative programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled within Collier
County.
Initiatives for Objective 2.1:
Initiative 2.1.1: Continue coordination with FDOT’s District One Commuter Services
program for the implementation of additional commuter programs.
Initiative 2.1.2: Coordinate with public and private entities to establish new park-and-
ride locations for commuters.
Initiative 2.1.3: Coordinate with the Naples Pathway Coalition, the MPO Pathways
Advisory Committee, and local non-profit and/or for-profit groups to
explore the potential for implementing a bicycle share program.
Initiative 2.1.4: Determine how Collier County can leverage additional funding to
promote and provide green alternatives including federal funds for
transit in parks.
Initiative 2.1.5: Coordinate with Collier County Driver License and Motor Vehicle Service
Centers to promote CAT fixed-route services to persons unable to
obtain a driver’s license or with an unsafe and/or inoperable vehicle.
Objective 2.2: Implement environmentally-friendly operating procedures.
Initiatives for Objective 2.2:
Initiative 2.2.1: Explore potential to transition the fleet to alternative fuel vehicles for
economic and environmental benefits.
Initiative 2.2.2: Where appropriate, consider the potential to purchase smaller vehicles
to match the capacity requirements of the new service areas.
Initiative 2.2.3: Reduce fuel consumption by one percent each year, as service, new
sources to power vehicles, and funding allows.
Initiative 2.2.4: Construct future CAT facilities utilizing environmentally-friendly
materials, where feasible.
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comment has also indicated a need for additional transit services in North Naples. This
services would operate Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 60 minute
frequency.
o Golden Gate Estates Flex – The boundaries for this flex route area have been conceptually
shown just east of Collier Boulevard, Vanderbilt Beach Road on the north side, Desoto
Boulevard North on the east, and Interstate 75 to the south. However, if funding becomes
available for the implementation of this service, the flex route boundaries may be
established within any area near or within Golden Gate City to address demonstrated
need and best operational use. The Golden Gate Estates Flex route would provide new
service to an area currently without fixed-route transit and connect with the other fixed-
routes, if the new services and realignments recommended in this 10-year plan move
forward based on funding availability. The Golden Gate Estates and Golden Gate City
areas have both been mentioned as transit needs throughout the outreach process. This
flex route would operate Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with 120
minute frequency.
x Implement new express routes – Express route service has fewer stops than traditional fixed-
route service and may be used to connect areas that are greater distances apart. Based on Collier
County’s land area, the needs expressed through the public outreach process, and the commuter
flow patterns, four express bus service alternatives are recommended and described below.
o Government Center to Everglades City – New express route connecting the Naples area
with Everglades City. A need has been expressed to provide transit service to the residents
of Everglades City for access to jobs and services and to visitors for access to Everglades
City. This route would operate Monday through Saturday during the peak hours with 60
minute frequency.
o Immokalee to Lehigh Acres – New express route providing a regional connection between
Collier and Lee County from Immokalee. This route would offer another option for
accessing Lee County without having to travel from Immokalee to the Naples area.
Through the public outreach process, this service along SR 82 was identified several times
to connect residents of Immokalee with major attractors in the Lehigh Acres area,
including Wal-Mart. This route would operate Monday through Saturday during the peak
hours with 60 minute frequency.
o Government Center to the airport (RSW) and Florida Gulf Coast University (Lee County) –
New express route from Collier to Lee County terminating at the airport with a stop at
FGCU. Regional connections with airport access as well as transportation for students
have been identified as needs during this process. This route would operate Monday
through Saturday during the peak hours with 60 minute frequency.
o Government Center to Park and Ride Lot at Collier – Lee County Line – New express route
to the proposed park and ride lot at the Lee County line. If recommended alternatives in
this plan are implemented, this express route may potentially connect with the North
Naples Flex, providing a more direct connection between North and South Naples. This
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route would operate Monday through Saturday during the peak hours with 60 minute
frequency.
Capital/Infrastructure Alternatives
The following capital and infrastructure alternatives were developed for the 2016-2025 TDP major update.
x Vehicle replacement – Vehicle replacement is the most important component of transit
infrastructure for CAT. A total of 20 fixed-route buses have been identified to maintain the existing
service over the 10-year period; however, following an increase in service frequency or the
implementation of any new alternatives, CAT should evaluate its vehicle replacement and
acquisition plan. Expansion vehicles have been included in this needs plan to accommodate for
new service as funding becomes available. Vehicles should be purchased equipped with
technology employed by CAT, such as electronic fareboxes and vehicle locators. Additional
paratransit and support vehicles will also be needed over the 10-year period for both maintaining
existing transit service and expanding service.
x Expand and improve bus stop infrastructure – Input received during the public outreach process
indicates a need for improvements to transit stop infrastructure and amenities. CAT should
continue to improve infrastructure at bus stops, including benches, shelters, bicycle storage
facilities, trash receptacles, and other infrastructure needed to improve the rider experience at
bus stops and the potential for attracting new riders.
x Establish new park-and-ride lot – Park-and-ride facilities provide collection points for travelers to
transfer from auto to transit or between autos (from a single-occupant vehicle to a carpool or
vanpool). When conveniently located and carefully planned and implemented, park-and-ride
facilities integrated into the overall transportation network can encourage a shift from single-
occupant vehicles to transit or other alternative modes. Park and ride locations will connect with
bus service. The following potential park and ride locations have been included in the TDP to begin
the planning phase, with possible implementation. The list below includes possible locations and
not all of the park and ride lots will move beyond the planning phase during the 10-year TDP
planning period; therefore, the park and ride lots are also included in the Collier MPO 2040 LRTP
long-term planning process. Also, without the addition of new services in areas where CAT
currently does not operate, there would not be a need for some of the park and ride locations
presented in this alternative.
o US 41 & Collier-Lee County Line
o I-75 & Collier-Lee County Line
o Collier Boulevard & Immokalee Rd
o Golden Gate Boulevard & Wilson Boulevard
o Ave Maria & Camp Keais Road
o Immokalee Drive & Adams Avenue
o US 41 & Collier Boulevard
o Tamiami Trail & SR 29
o Vanderbilt Beach
o US 41 & Golden Gate Pkwy
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Service Type/Mode Description Implementation
Year
Annual
Operating
Cost
2016
Other Operating Expense Priorities
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Planning Studies 2016 $20,000
Marketing Seasonal Beach Access Route 2016 25,000
Planning Priorities Staff Position - Mobility Management 2016 $64,000
Planning Priorities Evaluate Fare Policy 2017 $30,000
Planning Priorities Bus Stop Inventory Assessment, COA, Etc.2018 $150,000
Planning Priorities Major TDP Update 2019 $150,000
Table 25: 10-Year TDP Capital Implementation Plan
Improvement
Type Capital Needs Unit Cost
2015
10-
Year
Need
Total Cost
Vehicle Requirements
Fixed-Route/Fixed Guideway
Fixed-Route Vehicles Replacement Buses - Maintain Existing Fixed-route $429,000 20 $8,580,000
Paratransit Vehicles Replacement Buses - Maintain Existing Paratransit $130,000 31 $4,030,000
Fixed-Route Vehicles New Buses - Expansion and New Services $429,000 42 $18,018,000
Paratransit Vehicles New Vehicles - Paratransit to Complement Expansion $130,000 3 $390,000
Total 96 $31,018,000
Support Vehicles
Support Vehicles Support Vehicles - Maintain Existing Service $30,000 3 $90,000
Support Vehicles Support Vehicles - New Service $30,000 2 $60,000
Total 5 $150,000
Other Transit Capital
Infrastructure Amenities Program (Stop Signs, Benches, Shelters, Trash Receptacles)$35,000 10 $350,000
Technology ITS Improvements $452,773 4 $1,697,898
Infrastructure Park-and-Ride Lots $396,000 2 $792,000
Infrastructure Existing Transfer Point Upgrade $100,000 2 $200,000
Infrastructure New Transfer Point $200,000 4 $800,000
Infrastructure ADA Compliance Improvements $25,000 10 $250,000
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Capital $15,000 10 $150,000
Infrastructure Seasonal Beach Access Route Infrastructure $97,087 2 $145,631
Total 10-Year Capital Cost (Without Inflation) $35,553,528
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Figure 6-6 | 2040 Transit Cost Feasible Plan
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Operating and Capital Costs Summary
Table 6‐7 presents the total operating and capital costs for the transit component of the 2040 Transit
Cost Feasible Plan by project between 2021 and 2040.
Capital improvements required to support the transit service expansion included in the Cost Feasible
Plan are summarized below:
Vehicles Replacements
Shared‐Use Park‐and‐Ride Facilities
Transfer Points
Other Capital Infrastructure, including stop amenities (e.g., stop signs, benches, and shelters),
ITS improvements (APC, AVL, and etc.), ADA compliance improvements, seasonal beach access
route infrastructure, and miscellaneous capital components.
There are numerous capital and operational costs which transit funds are allocated towards. Figure 6‐7
illustrates some of the costs.
Figure 6‐7 | Operating and Capital Costs Summary Diagram
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Table 6‐7 | Operating and Capital Costs Summary
Project Description Implementation
Year
Capital Costs (YOE)
Operating
Cost (YOE)
Total Cost
(YOE)
Replacement
Vehicles for
Existing
Services
Vehicle
Purchases
for New
Services
Infrastructure
Continue existing fixed‐route service Ongoing $23,618,735 $0 $0 $177,312,459 $200,931,194
Continue existing demand response
service (ADA) Ongoing $9,916,974 $0 $0 $100,880,036 $110,797,010
Support vehicles Ongoing $382,499 $0 $0 $0 $382,499
Service frequency and hours expansion on
existing routes 2039 $0 $16,933,372 $0 $35,677,992 $52,611,364
Add Sunday service to Routes 16, 18, and
23 2039 $0 $0 $0 $1,171,068 $1,171,068
Beach to Seagate via Goodlette‐Frank 2039 $0 $846,669 $0 $1,708,676 $2,555,345
Seasonal Beach Access 2016 $0 $1,483,720 $0 $2,287,228 $3,770,948
Seasonal Beach Access ‐ service hours
improvement 2040 $0 $0 $0 $40,769 $40,769
Mercato/5th Ave (Thursday‐Saturday
Only) 2038 $0 $1,644,017 $0 $2,126,143 $3,770,160
Government Center to FSW 2039 $0 $2,466,025 $0 $1,695,043 $4,161,068
Collier‐Lee County Connector 2035 $0 $1,504,508 $0 $4,371,080 $5,875,588
Paratransit (ADA) service for new local
routes 2021‐2040 $0 $2,128,564 $0 $361,402 $2,489,966
Spare vehicles for improved and new
fixed‐route service 2021‐2040 $0 $4,975,662 $0 $0 $4,975,662
Staff Position ‐ Mobility Management 2021‐2040 $1,795,286 $1,795,286
Major TDP Update 2021‐2040 $826,149 $826,149
Evaluate Fare Policy 2021‐2040 $165,230 $165,230
Bus Stop Inventory Assessment Update,
COA, Etc. 2021‐2040 $852,451 $852,451
Miscellaneous Planning and Technical
Studies 2021‐2040 $561,027 $561,027
Amenities Program 2021‐2040 $0 $0 $1,122,962 $1,122,962
ITS Improvements 2021‐2040 $0 $0 $608,489 $608,489
ADA Compliance Improvements 2021‐2040 $0 $0 $802,116 $802,116
Miscellaneous Capital 2021‐2040 $0 $0 $481,269 $481,269
Transfer Point‐Existing (2) 2021‐2040 $0 $0 $278,784 $278,784
Transfer Point‐Future(2) 2021‐2040 $0 $0 $1,481,692 $1,481,692
Total $33,918,207 $31,982,537 $4,775,313 $331,832,039 $402,508,096
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System‐wide Transit Needs Assessment
The transit element of the 2040 System Needs includes consideration of transit service expansions and
the needed capital improvement to support them. Identification of transit needs included input from a
wide range of sources, including:
Collier County FY 2016‐2025 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update—serves as the
strategic guide for public transportation in Collier County and represents the vision Collier Area
Transit (CAT) has for public transportation during this 10‐year period to 2025.
Collier 2035 LRTP—identifies a list of proposed transit improvements.
2013 Collier Area Transit Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) – includes detailed route
by route ridership and operating characteristics.
Public Input— from various public workshops and stakeholder meetings.
Regional Model Ridership Projections—includes forecasts of 2040 transit ridership.
Discretionary Transit Market Assessment—estimates potential transit riders based on
projected (2040) population and employment densities.
Traditional Transit Market Assessment—considers demographic factors such as elderly
population, youth population, low‐income households, and zero‐vehicle households
These sources were used to guide the development of transit needs, which include expansion of the
transit network and the necessary capital improvements, without consideration of funding.
Improvements to Existing Service
Improve weekday and Saturday service frequencies to 20 minutes on Routes 11, 12, 13, 14,
15,16,17,18, 21, 22, 23, and 27.
Improve weekday and Saturday service frequencies to 30 minutes on Routes 19, 24, 25, 26, and
121.
Expand service to 17 hours, from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Add Sunday service to Routes 16, 18, and 23.
Extend Routes 17 and 18 to serve Rattlesnake‐Hammock Road Extension.
Split Route 20 into Routes 28 and 29.
Realign Route 19 to Oil Well Road from existing Immokalee Road.
Park‐and‐Ride facilities at various locations.
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New Service Expansions‐‐New Express Services
Collier County Government Center to Everglades City—peak‐hour service from Collier County
Government Center to Everglades City along US 41.
Immokalee to Lehigh Acres—connect Immokalee in Collier County to Lehigh Acres in Lee County
via SR 82 during peak‐hour periods on weekdays.
Collier County Government Center to the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and
Florida Gulf Coast University in Lee County—express route that route would operate during
peak‐hour periods on weekdays.
Collier‐Lee County Connector—peak‐hour weekday connection serving the proposed park‐and‐
ride lot at the Collier‐Lee County line and Collier County Government Center along Tamiami
Trail.
CAT Operations Center to Marco Island—connect the CAT Operations Center to Macro Island
along Collier Boulevard seven days per week
New Local Service
CAT Operations Center to Creekside Transfer Point (via Livingston Road)—connect the CAT
Operations Center to the existing transfer point located at Creekside via Livingston Road.
Immokalee Road (Everglades Boulevard to Beach)—provide an east‐west connection between
Gulf Shore Drive and Everglades Boulevard along Immokalee Road.
CAT Operations Center to Park‐and‐Ride (via CR 951)— operate along Collier Boulevard
between the CAT Operations Center and a future park‐and‐ride facility located at the
intersection of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard.
Immokalee‐Vineyards — run between a future park‐and‐ride facility located at the intersection
of Gulf Shore Drive and Bluebill Avenue and Vineyards Elementary School along Vanderbilt Drive
and Vanderbilt Beach Road.
County Barn Road/Santa Barbara Road—connect the Collier County Government Center and
CAT Operations Center along Radio Road and Davis Boulevard, with a loop on County Barn Road
and Santa Barbara Boulevard.
Everglades Boulevard/Golden Gate Boulevard—operate along Golden Gate Boulevard and
Everglades Boulevard between Immokalee Road and the future transfer point located at the
intersection of Golden Gate Parkway and Sunshine Boulevard.
Mercato/5th Avenue—connect Naples to major retail centers and attractors along Tamiami
Trail.
Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension— a new route extending from Everglades Boulevard to a
potential park‐and‐ride lot on Immokalee Road.
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New Circulator Service
Beach Trolley—provide trolley service along Mooring Line Drive and Gulf Shore Boulevard
between Tamiami Trail and Downtown Naples.
Downtown Naples Loop—circulate in downtown Naples to connect employment, shopping, and
recreational places with 30‐minute service frequency.
Beach to Seagate via Goodlette‐Frank Road—provide a looping service along Seagate Drive,
Goodlette‐Frank Road, Immokalee Road, and Tamiami Trail.
Medical Center to Vineyards Park‐and‐Ride—connect Physicians Regional Medical Center to a
future park‐and‐ride facility located at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard
via Vineyards Boulevard, Vanderbilt Beach Road, and Collier Boulevard.
Ave Maria—circulate within the Ave Maria community and provides connecting opportunities to
future modified Route 19.
Creekside/Bonita Beach Road—start from Creekside transfer point and loops back via US 41,
Bonita Beach Road SE, and Old 41 Road.
Beach Access Route (Seasonal)— connect Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples to Gulf Shore
Drive along Immokalee Road on a seasonal basis.
New Flex Services
South Naples Flex
North Naples Flex
Golden Gate Estates
Everglades City
Immokalee/Oil Well Road
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Capital Needs
Capital needs include those capital components necessary to implement transit service improvements.
Below is a summary of the major capital components included in the 2040 Transit Needs Assessment.
Park‐and‐Rides
Park‐and‐ride facilities provide collection points for travelers to transfer from auto to transit or between
autos (from a single‐occupant vehicle to a carpool or vanpool). A total of 12 park‐and‐ride facilities have
been identified in the Plan.
Transfer Points
The existing transfer points at Creekside and at US 41 and Golden Gate Parkway have been identified for
upgrades to add one or more of these components. Two potential new locations have been identified in
the Plan as new or expanded transit services are established, which include:
I‐75 & Immokalee Road
Golden Gate Parkway & Sunshine Boulevard
Expand and Improve Bus Stop Infrastructure
Collier County and CAT should continue to improve benches, shelters, bicycle storage facilities, trash
receptacles, and other infrastructure that enhances the rider experience at bus stops or potentially
attracts new riders.
In addition, the 2040 Plan also includes ITS improvements and implementation of the phased ADA bus
stop compliance improvements and priorities as identified in the 2014 CAT ADA Bus Stop Assessment.
Project Prioritization
A prioritization of the service alternatives was conducted to evaluate the relative importance of each for
developing the 2040 Cost Feasible Plan.
Alternatives Evaluation Methodology
A methodology was developed to evaluate and prioritize the transit alternatives identified for the 2040
Needs Assessment. To prioritize and program these service improvements, it was important to weigh
the benefits of each service improvement against the others. Through this alternatives evaluation, the
Collier County MPO prioritized projects and allocated funding using an objective service implementation
process. A multi‐criteria evaluation process organized into the following three categories was
developed for this alternatives prioritization:
Public Outreach
Transit Markets
Productivity and Efficiency
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Table 4‐8 lists the evaluation categories, the corresponding criteria for each category, and the
associated measure of effectiveness and relative weighting assigned to each criterion.
Table 4‐8 | Alternative Evaluation Measures
Category Criteria Measure of Effectiveness Relative
Weighting
Overall
Category
Weight
Public
Outreach
Public
Input
Level of interest in specific alternatives (Very High, High,
Moderate, Low) 25% 25%
Transit
Markets
Traditional Market Percent of corridor in “High” or “Very High” TOI1 15%
35%
Discretionary
Market
Percent of corridor in areas that meet the “minimum”
DTA tier for employment or dwelling unit density2 15%
Urban/Regional
Market Connectivity to urban markets adjacent counties 5%
Productivity
& Efficiency
Productivity Trips per hour (2040 LRTP transit ridership modeling
results and calculated revenue hours) 20%
40%
Cost Efficiency Cost per trip (including new trips)20%
Total 100% 100%
Financial Costs Summary
As part of the transit needs evaluation, present day cost estimates were developed to demonstrate the
order of magnitude of the transit needs. Using the current operating costs of $9.9 million per year to
maintain existing service as a cost basis, the needs‐based service enhancement/expansion would
require an additional $58.3 million per year in operating costs and capital investment of $72.4 million
over the planning period.
The additions to the transit network are shown in Figure 4‐9.
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