Agenda 10/24/2017 Item #16D1010/24/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve an amendment to the Transit Fee Schedule to allow free fares for the
Beach Route and approve an alternative wrap for the buses used on the Beach Route.
OBJECTIVE: To alleviate congestion and parking limitation by providing an alternate mode of
transportation to access the beaches of Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 9, 2015, the Board of Collier County Commissioners (Board) ratified the
approval of an after-the-fact grant application for the State Discretionary Transit Service Development
and State Park-and-Ride Lot Program administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
On October 20, 2016, FDOT notified Collier County of the award of the grant for a total project amount
of $274,500 over a three-year period. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) approved funding of
$200,000 over a three-year period in support for the route at their November 28, 2016 meeting.
The service consisted of a reverse route running from North Collier Regional Park to Conner Park on
Bluebill Road on an hourly basis, Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:50 pm. The route began
service on February 4th and ran through May 28th in 2017. The participation on the service was not as we
expected, so staff is recommending several changes to improve the results:
Run route into Delnor-Wiggins State Park
Shorten the route to provide more frequency
Begin service earlier in the Season
Limit service to 4 days a week (Friday through Monday)
Provide service for free
Extend the hours of operation to include sunset
In coordination with the TDC and their staff, the following enhancements were recommended to further
the success of the route this coming season:
Work with hotels along the route to promote uses
Wrap the bus differently to distinguish from regular route
Play tropical music on buses
The attached Resolution must be approved by the Board to provide free fares on the Beach Route. The
recommendation to run the route into Delnor-Wiggins State Park will require the Board to approve the
Agreement with the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which will be presented as a
future agenda item. All other recommendations are ready for implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT: The service is being funded with State Service Development Grant and Tourist
Development Council (TDC) funds, Category “A” Bach Park Facilities Fund 183. The project has been
previously appropriated within CAT Grant and Match Funds (424/425) Project 33496. There is no
additional cost associated with this executive summary.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for Board approval. -JAK
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RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize an amendment to the Transit Fee Schedule to allow
free fares for the Beach Route, authorize the Chairman to sign the Fee Resolution, and approve an
alternative wrap for the buses used on the Beach Route.
Prepared by: Michelle Arnold, PTNE Division Director, Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. CAT Free Bus Pass Resolution (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.10
Doc ID: 3976
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve an amendment to the Transit Fee Schedule to allow
free fares for the Beach Route and approve an alternative wrap for the buses used on the Beach Route.
Meeting Date: 10/24/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
10/16/2017 12:03 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
10/16/2017 12:03 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Operations & Veteran Services Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 10/16/2017 3:15 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 10/17/2017 8:30 AM
Grants Kimberly Lingar Level 2 Grants Review Completed 10/17/2017 8:54 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 10/17/2017 11:20 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 10/17/2017 2:22 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 10/17/2017 2:39 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 10/17/2017 2:49 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 10/17/2017 4:09 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 10/17/2017 4:13 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/17/2017 4:36 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/24/2017 9:00 AM
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