Agenda 12/08/2020 Item #16D12 (CAT Park & Ride Study)12/08/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Collier Area Transit Park and Ride Study.
OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to review and approve the Collier Area
Transit (CAT) Park and Ride Study.
CONSIDERATIONS: In 2005, a Park & Ride Study was conducted and found that there were favorable
conditions and locations for Park & Ride facilities within Collier County. There has been significant
development in the County since that time, thus an update was needed to reflect the current and planned
conditions. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hired the consulting team of Jacobs to
identify and develop a standardized methodology for locating, operating, and maintaining Park & Ride
Sites within Collier County. The Park and Ride Study was performed in collaboration with CAT and the
MPO and will be incorporated by reference into the MPO’S 2045 Long Range Plan (LRTP) and the CAT
Transit Development Plan (TDP) 2021-2030.
This Study is ultimately being thought of as a method to help address the impacts of traffic congestion
and parking constraints at some facilities. Park and Ride Facilities provide areas where commuters can
park and take public transit, carpool, or vanpool into more urban areas. This Study also documents and
prioritizes sites and provides implementation strategies to successfully locate potential lots near
multimodal facilities, such as transit, pathways, sidewalks, or bike lanes, providing access to alternative
transportation modes for travelers.
There were thirty-two (32) sites evaluated and discussed in the Study, of those the (10) sites were
identified as priority sites. The Study also provided Park and Ride facility type descriptions, lot size, and
cost estimates for priority sites, with possible funding options for priority sites. Funding allocation for the
priority sites will be identified at a future date when the need is warranted to improve the transit system.
The Study provides the County with a Park and Ride Handbook containing site evaluation methodology
and evaluation forms to use for the future.
The Park and Ride Study was formally endorsed by the MPO Board on 11/13/2020.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial commitment with the approval of this Agenda Item.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues at this time, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review and
approve the CAT Park and Ride Study.
Prepared By: Zachary Karto, Senior Planner, Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment 1 - CAT Park and Ride Study (PDF)
2. Attachment 2 - Appendix B Park and Ride Handbook (PDF)
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12/08/2020
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.12
Doc ID: 14261
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Collier Area Transit Park and Ride Study.
Meeting Date: 12/08/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Senior Planner – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Zachary Karto
11/18/2020 3:03 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Pub Tran & Nbrhd Enh – Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement
Name: Michelle Arnold
11/18/2020 3:03 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Caroline Soto Additional Reviewer Completed 11/18/2020 3:29 PM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Omar Deleon Additional Reviewer Completed 11/18/2020 4:18 PM
Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement Michelle Arnold Additional Reviewer Completed 11/19/2020 9:24 AM
Metropolitan Planning Organization Brandy Otero Additional Reviewer Completed 11/19/2020 9:34 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Level 1 Reviewer Completed 11/19/2020 4:11 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 11/20/2020 11:10 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 11/20/2020 4:40 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 11/23/2020 9:02 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/20/2020 4:43 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/23/2020 11:40 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 11/24/2020 10:54 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/30/2020 10:45 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/08/2020 9:00 AM
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Park-and-Ride Study
November 2020
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Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
2. Study Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Research .........................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Site Identification ........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Site Evaluation .............................................................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Public Participation ....................................................................................................................................2-3
3. Site Identification ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Priority Sites from CUTR Report ............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Commute Patterns .....................................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Deficient Corridors .....................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 Regional Interconnectivity .......................................................................................................3-4
3.2.3 Demographics ..............................................................................................................................3-4
3.2.4 Land Use ........................................................................................................................................3-6
3.3 Beach Facilities ............................................................................................................................................3-7
3.4 Candidate Locations Based on Stakeholder Input ..........................................................................3-8
3.5 Proposed Park-and-Ride Sites ...............................................................................................................3-9
4. Site Design ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Facility Types ................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Lot Size Estimation .....................................................................................................................................4-1
5. Site Evaluations ............................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Evaluation Ranking .....................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Priority Sites ..................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Alternate Sites ..............................................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 Alternates for Public-Private Partnerships ........................................................................5-4
5.3.2 Alternates for Developed Lots ...............................................................................................5-4
5.3.3 Phased Development ................................................................................................................5-4
6. Cost Estimates ................................................................................................................................................. 6-1
7. Funding Sources ............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Federal Funding ..........................................................................................................................................7-1
7.2 State Funding ...............................................................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Local Funding ...............................................................................................................................................7-4
7.4 Alternative Funding Strategies ..............................................................................................................7-4
8. Recommendations and Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Best Practices ...............................................................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Property Acquisition and Lease Agreements ....................................................................................8-1
8.3 Promotion of the Facilities.......................................................................................................................8-2
8.4 Park-and-Ride Handbook ........................................................................................................................8-2
9. References ........................................................................................................................................................ 9-1
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Appendices
Appendix A. Park-and-Ride Research Memorandum
Appendix B. Park-and-Ride Handbook
Appendix C. Public Involvement
Appendix D. Site Evaluation Results and Demographic Maps
Appendix E. Site Design and Cost Estimates
Tables
Table 3-1. 2005 Priority Locations ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
Table 3-2. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Serving Deficient Corridors ................................................... 3-3
Table 3-3. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations for Regional Interconnectivity .............................................. 3-4
Table 3-4. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Based on Employee Commute Patterns ............................ 3-6
Table 3-5. Beach Parking Demand (2017–2019) .................................................................................................. 3-7
Table 3-6. Beach Capacity Total Turnarounds (2017–2019) ............................................................................. 3-8
Table 3-7. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations for Beach Access ...................................................................... 3-8
Table 3-8. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Based on Stakeholder Input ................................................. 3-9
Table 4-1. Types of Park-and-Ride Facilities .......................................................................................................... 4-1
Table 5-1. Final Evaluation Rankings ....................................................................................................................... 5-2
Table 7-1. Federal Funding Sources ......................................................................................................................... 7-1
Table 7-2. State Funding Sources ............................................................................................................................. 7-3
Figures
Figure 1-1. Benefits of Using Park-and-Ride .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Figure 1-2. Florida Park-and-Ride Locations (2020) ........................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 2-1. Guide Sign from Main Arterial .............................................................................................................. 2-1
Figure 3-1. Priority Locations from 2005 ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Figure 3-2. Top Zip Codes for Home vs. Work Area ............................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-3. Collier County Employment and Residency ...................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-4. Final Proposed Site Locations ............................................................................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-5. Close Up of Final Proposed Site Locations ..................................................................................... 3-11
Figure 5-1. Recommended Priority Sites (Including Alternative Locations) .................................................. 5-3
Figure 7-1. Seed to Table Park-and-Ride lot .......................................................................................................... 7-4
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AUIR Annual Update Inventory Report
B&A boarding and alighting
CAT Collier Area Transit
CDP Census-designated place
CUTR Center for Urban Transportation Research
FDOT Florida Department of Transportation
FTA Federal Transit Administration
FY fiscal year
LeeTran Lee County Transit
LOS level of service
LRTP Long Range Transportation Plan
MOD Mobility on Demand
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
PL priority location
PPP Public Participation Plan
ROW right-of-way
SIS Strategic Intermodal System
STP Surface Transportation Program
TDC Tourist Development Council
TDP Transit Development Plan
TIP Transportation Improvement Program
USF University of South Florida
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1. Introduction
As the population of Collier County (hereafter, “the County”) continues to increase, traffic congestion has
become a growing concern on the County’s arterial network. The County is considering development of
park-and-ride facilities to help alleviate some of the congestion, providing areas where commuters can
park and take public transit, carpool, or vanpool into more urban areas. Figure 1-1 illustrates the many
benefits to using park-and-ride facilities.
This approach is popular throughout the state as
evidenced by the numerous park-and-ride facilities in
urban and urban core areas within Florida, indicating
these facilities are primarily correlated around
interstates and highways (refer to Figure 1-2). Ideal
locations for park-and-ride lots would serve congested
roadways and target regional and local commuter trips,
such as work, shopping, the beach, or the airport, to
reduce the number of vehicles on those heavily
congested corridors.
In 2005, Collier County addressed park-and-ride
strategies by commissioning a study by the University of
South Florida (USF) Center for Urban Transportation
Research (CUTR) (USF 2005) that identified primary
transportation corridors, including major roads and the
fixed-route public transit networks provided by Collier Area Transit (CAT) and Lee County Transit
(LeeTran). The study developed a list of 32 possible sites that were evaluated and then further refined to
12 prioritized park-and-ride sites. Since that time, continuous population growth, commercial develop-
ment, and the expanded CAT system have changed the “existing conditions” and the study is now
outdated. Thus, an update is needed to reflect current and planned conditions.
This Park-and-Ride Study updates the analysis and recommendations from the 2005 CUTR Report by
confirming whether the park-and-ride locations previously identified are still suitable and by identifying
additional sites to address changing land use in the County, regional commuter and transit travel patterns,
and the CAT system. This Study was performed in conjunction with the ongoing Collier Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) update (Jacobs 2020) and
the CAT Transit Development Plan (TDP) to update the park-and-ride strategies and prioritized sites for
the County. The new proposed sites are designed to take advantage of existing infrastructure whenever
possible and use County-owned parcels where practical. This Study documents and prioritizes sites and
provides implementation strategies to successfully integrate additional park-and-ride locations into the
multimodal transportation system currently serving the County.
Park-and-ride lots provide options for commuters and other travelers who can benefit from carpooling or
who need reliable transit options in the County, including businesses, recreational facilities, or schools. In
addition to helping address the impacts of traffic congestion and parking constraints at some facilities,
park-and-ride lots offer transit service for individuals without personal transportation and who need viable
options to and from work or other activities. Locating potential lots near multimodal facilities, such as
transit, pathways, sidewalks, or bike lanes, provides access to alternative transportation modes for
travelers.
Figure 1-1. Benefits of Using Park-and-Ride
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Figure 1-2. Florida Park-and-Ride Locations (2020)
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Park-and-ride facilities serve as conveniences to commuters and may be promoted to reduce the demand
for limited traffic capacity during peak travel hours. To entice commuters to give up their cars for sub-
stantial portions of their daily trips, park-and-ride facilities must be conveniently located. This means
commuters must not have to drive far to the park-and-ride site. In addition, the site should not be in a
direction contrary to the commuters’ work or other destination. Park-and-ride facilities should be located
to capture the maximum portion of the common “trunk” trips of commuters. The major trunk of travel for
commuter trips in Collier and Lee Counties is I-75. Therefore, park-and-ride facilities should be provided
as close as possible to the interchanges.
There are several northbound/southbound and eastbound/westbound roadways that are also used for
major commuting patterns within the County. A common commuting pattern for residents travelling to
work is westbound in the morning and eastbound in the evening. Some of the major eastbound/
westbound arterials and major collectors include Immokalee Road, Vanderbilt Beach Road, Pine Ridge
Road, Golden Gate Parkway, and Golden Gate Boulevard. Some of the major arterials for northbound/
southbound trips in Collier County include US 41, Goodlette-Frank Road, Airport Road, Livingston Road,
Santa Barbara Boulevard, SR 29, and Collier Boulevard. Therefore, park-and-ride facilities serving work
patterns should be located as close as possible to these major roadways.
Promoting transit and personal mobility options are areas of growing interest in the County as the
population steadily increases and it becomes costly and impractical to add capacity to the local roadways
and intersections because of right-of-way (ROW) requirements, drainage, and environmental concerns.
The County has successfully implemented intercounty transit service options within the County limits and
continues to explore additional public transportation connections to link residents with nearby jobs,
services, and tourist destinations. An implementable, cost-effective, and well-vetted park-and-ride
strategy is an important component of an effective and wholistic transit system, helping to extend the
reach of the available transit services to attract new users and offer alternatives to commuters.
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2. Study Methodology
2.1 Research
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012) provides a
basis for planning, site selection, site evaluation, site size estimation, and funding options. In addition to
FDOT guidelines, the 2005 CUTR Report (USF 2005) was reviewed and comparable programs in Florida
and throughout the U.S were researched. The goal of the review was to identify strategies to increase local
demand and use and to identify the best practices that may be integrated into park-and-ride lots within
the County. The studies were also reviewed for conventional and innovative funding strategies for
developing, implementing, and maintaining park-and-ride lots and programs.
Strategies and best practices identified during the research were analyzed for their application to both
existing and planned lots within the County. Top recommendations for the County include:
• Enhance online resources, such as a webpage dedicated to the park-and-ride program detailing the
overall vision, benefits of its use, and identification of each site or lot with photos and descriptions of
each location.
• Install guide signs off main arterials, per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) (FHWA 2009), to advertise and direct users to the lots in
addition to the entrance of the lot (refer to Figure 2-1).
• Provide park-and-ride at transfer stations to serve a wide variety of commute
patterns. This could include a designated lot or shared-use parking at an
existing lot.
• Provide an additional sense of security by locating lots adjacent to the sheriff
facilities, or by installing lighting, video surveillance, and fencing with timed
gates.
• Offer direct shuttles and vanpooling to accommodate participants in
employment-based or destination-specific lots.
Another economical strategy is to lease parking spaces within private properties, such as shopping plazas
or churches. Leased spaces can include the condition that park-and-ride spaces are only available for
weekdays or weekends if serving both the lot’s demand and the targeted ridership. For example, if the
targeted ridership is employee commuters (weekdays) and the proposed location is to lease spaces from a
church (high demand on weekends), providing spaces only during weekdays could offer a more attractive
public-private partnership than without such an arrangement. Appendix A provides further details on the
research findings and recommendations.
2.2 Site Identification
To ensure a thorough list of potential sites, several criteria were analyzed to identify ideal sites for future
locations. Locations were predominantly proposed along existing and planned transit routes that have the
highest potential to serve as park-and-ride lots. Sites were identified first based on locations within the
County where informal park-and-ride already occurs.
Sites were evaluated to serve major employment, educational, and tourism destinations. Research
included the review of the TDP, LRTP, U.S. Census Bureau data, Land Development Regulations, land use
patterns, and cell phone (global positioning system directional and delay) travel data. The U.S. Census
Bureau data were used to identify employment figures and commute patterns. The Annual Update
Figure 2-1. Guide
Sign from Main
Arterial
Source: MUTCD
(FHWA 2009)
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Inventory Report (AUIR) was used to identify existing and projected congested corridors. Sites were also
identified based on stakeholder input. A similar analysis should be used for identifying any future lot
locations considered within the County.
The following factors provided the basis for selecting potential sites in the County:
• Location, dimensions, and ownership of potential site
• Existing ingress/egress and multimodal access to the site
• Safety and security, such as lighting and cameras
• Estimated costs to acquire or lease site
• Estimated operating costs
• Estimated costs to construct the park-and-ride lot
• Estimated transit/park-and-ride demand at site (that is, existing and latent demand for transit route
and bus stop)
2.3 Site Evaluation
To evaluate and prioritize potential sites, evaluation criteria using the FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide
(FDOT 2012) site selection evaluation methodology were developed and included scoring based on such
factors as location and economic feasibility. These criteria were then tailored to the needs of the County.
The ranking of the criteria helps identify which locations along existing and planned transit routes have
the highest potential as successful park-and-ride lots. The sites were analyzed and ranked based on the
following core conditions:
• Visibility - Is the site easy to find or close to a primary roadway?
• Location - Is the site close to key activity area (businesses, stores, retail)? Is the site near a pathway or
major roadway? Is the property available? Are property owners on developed land in favor of a lease
agreement?
• Access - Is there easy access in and out of the site? If traffic makes it consistently difficult to access the
facility, customers will be discouraged from using it.
• Transit Linkage - Does the site offer a broad range of route options? Potential near-term linkages
between CAT and LeeTran will also need to be addressed.
• Cost - Is it cost-effective to develop this site? A currently developed site would cost less as an initial
investment.
The ranking of prioritized sites entails both a qualitative and quantitative analysis. Sites must first pass the
initial screening for feasibility and effectiveness (qualitative). Feasible sites were then evaluated using the
evaluation criteria, which provided scoring to rank and prioritize the potential success of the site (quantita-
tive).
A team consisting of representatives from CAT, Collier MPO, and Jacobs jointly developed the evaluation
criteria. The project team assigned weighting to each question to tailor the assessment to County
conditions. The weightings reflect the locations’ viability for a park-and-ride as well as its anticipated level
of success. The weightings are designated as follows:
• 1 - Basic site requirement
• 2 - Desirable benefit for the site
• 3 - Significant benefit to the success of the site
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Site evaluation methodology was prepared to explain the objective and scoring options for each question
within the evaluation criteria. This Study uses the FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide evaluation criteria and
the site evaluation methodology, so the evaluation herein can be performed for any potential locations
under consideration by CAT. Refer to Appendix B for the methodology and evaluation forms developed as
part of this Study.
Note: A discrepancy exists within some site maps on the site evaluation forms. Revised routes are not
reflected on the site maps, as the GIS files were being updated by CAT. However, the latest route layouts
were incorporated into the scoring for question 2 of the Site Evaluation Forms. The CAT interactive map
was used to evaluate question 2 and the scoring of each site was based on the latest revised route layout
(for example, R121 and R28).
2.4 Public Participation
The Collier MPO developed a Public Participation Plan (PPP) to identify outreach activities, outline
methods that will be used to measure outreach effectiveness, and ensure that relevant activities align with
the Collier MPO’s guiding principles. The PPP outlines a strategy for leveraging existing outreach and
acquiring the necessary new data through the public involvement process. Consistent with the Collier MPO
PPP, a Park-and-Ride Study PPP was developed to reach all demographic groups including, but not limited
to, commuters, students, large employers, transportation disadvantaged, senior citizens, and the disabled
community (refer to Appendix C for the Park-and-Ride Study PPP).
For purposes of consistency and efficiency with the LRTP, the outreach efforts for this Park-and-Ride Study
mimic the LRTP, with some project-specific required adjustments to ensure swift committee and board
approval. However, because of stay-at-home orders resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, planned
public meetings were cancelled and were no longer feasible within the timeline of this Study. The Park-
and-Ride Study PPP was modified to accommodate the stay-at-home orders. However, the original Park-
and-Ride Study PPP is also provided in Appendix C to apply to any future public participation regarding
park-and-ride studies for the County.
The modified PPP used electronic forms of communication and included outreach via email and online
surveys. PowerPoint presentations were made available to organization representatives for discussion and
feedback regarding the organization’s needs and potential site locations. The PowerPoint presentations
were provided through the Microsoft Teams platform and in person (prior to the issuance of stay-at-home
orders) and included the following organizations:
• Collier MPO Board
• Technical Advisory Committee
• Citizen’s Advisory Committee
• Congestion Management Committee
• Collier County Parks & Recreation Division
• Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
• Arthrex (large employer)
• Enterprise Rent-a-Car (vanpools for Collier County)
• Collier County Tourism Division
• LeeTran
The key stakeholder identified for each organization was provided links to the online survey to further
distribute to obtain feedback. Additional stakeholders within the Collier MPO’s adviser network and large area
employers within the County were identified and provided a handout describing the project with links to the
public survey, but none of the organizations requested a PowerPoint presentation. These organizations
included, but were not limited to, representatives of the disabled community, Walmart, Target, Publix, Naples
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Community Hospital, Bayshore and Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency, the Restaurant and
Lodging Association, and the Chambers of Commerce for Greater Naples, Immokalee, Marco Island, and
Everglades City. Appendix C includes a copy of the distributed handout.
The online public survey was also promoted using several other platforms to enhance public participation
from participants outside demographic and employer organizations. The handout information and survey
links were posted on the MPO and CAT websites and on CAT social media. The MPO published the link and
project summary in their newsletter, which is distributed to the MPO’s entire adviser network. CAT emailed all
County employees the handout and survey links, and fliers with the survey links were posted in each CAT bus
to encourage ridership response. Refer to Appendix C for results of the public participation surveys.
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3. Site Identification
This section summarizes proposed sites reviewed as part of this Study. The site identification process
described within Section 2.2 should be reevaluated if conditions change in the County for any future lots
considered. It should be noted that proposed sites can serve multiple areas, patterns, and needs.
3.1 Priority Sites from CUTR Report
The 2005 CUTR Report identified 46 potential sites and recommended 12 sites as potential priority sites
(USF 2005). These 12 priority sites were evaluated and identified in Table 3-1 with the Site ID beginning
with “PL” (priority location). Because land development and the transportation network in the County has
experienced major growth since the 2005 study, the potential priority locations were reevaluated for
feasibility and likelihood of success, with some sites being relocated or removed as applicable. Refer to
Figure 3-1 for the relocated or removed priority sites within County jurisdiction.
Figure 3-1. Priority Locations from 2005
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Table 3-1. 2005 Priority Locations
Source: 2005 CUTR Report (USF 2005)
Proposed Location/
Description for Site
Park-and-
Ride Site
ID Notes
Walmart, exit 111 off I-75 PL-1 Proposed using existing spaces on the shared-use lot.
Heritage Bay PL-2 Northeast corner of Immokalee Rd. and Collier Blvd. Evaluated at
the new Government Services Center at Heritage Bay.
Immokalee Rd., intersection of CAT
Blue Route, Marco Express,
Immokalee Circulator, and future
LeeTran connections
PL-3 Evaluated at SL-3, approximately 200 feet south of the
intersection described (East Main St. and Immokalee Rd.).
USDA Center and Fairgrounds,
Immokalee Rd and 39th Ave. NE
PL-4 Refer to site name as Agricultural Center and Fairgrounds.
Proposed using existing spaces at the parking lot.
Vacant lot behind Wilson Blvd. gas
station
PL-5 Corner of Golden Gate Blvd. and Wilson Blvd. Relocated to SL-14
(Golden Gate & 1st Street NW) as County will acquire property.
Proposed location less than 0.15 miles away.
Vacant lot west of Elizabeth Ann
Seton Catholic Church and School
PL-6 Removed because there is an existing park-and-ride at the
Golden Gate Library approximately 0.5 miles away.
Coastland Mall PL-7 Southeast corner of Golden Gate Pkwy. and US 41. Proposed
using existing spaces on the shared-use lot.
Parkway Plaza Shopping Center PL-8 Golden Gate Pkwy./Coronado Pkwy. Removed because there is
an existing park-and-ride at the Golden Gate Library less than
0.15 miles away.
Freedom Square Shopping Center PL-9 Proposed using existing spaces; however, if new lot is developed,
excellent location to serve as a transfer station.
Naples Outlet Mall PL-10 Proposed using existing spaces on the shared-use lot.
Ave Maria University PL-11 Development Order indicates Ave Maria to promote transit.
Miromar Outlets PL-12 Removed because it is located in Estero, FL (not within the
County’s jurisdiction and outside study area).
3.2 Commute Patterns
Employment data and commute patterns were reviewed for major employers in the County. The
employment commute patterns were reviewed in conjunction with existing and planned deficient corridors
identified in the AUIR (Collier County 2019) and proposed developments in the County.
3.2.1 Deficient Corridors
Based on forecasted traffic volumes, roadways or segments that are not projected to achieve the adopted
minimum acceptable level of service (LOS E), as identified in the Growth Management Plan, are classified
as deficient. To address existing and projected deficiencies within the County, sites were targeted immedi-
ately upstream the direction of travel for the deficient segment. Sites were provided to address each
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deficient roadway as identified in the 2019 AUIR (refer to Table 3-2) with deficiencies projected to 2029.
Refer to Appendix D for a map of evaluation sites in relation to the deficient segments.
Table 3-2. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Serving Deficient Corridors
Source: 2019 AUIR Update Deficiencies Report
Deficient Segment
Park-and-Ride
Site ID Movement Served
Old US 41 (US 41 to Lee County Line) and
Tamiami Trail E. (Immokalee Rd. to
Wiggins Pass Rd.)
SL-15; SL-1 Proposed sites serving each direction.
Immokalee Rd. (Goodlette-Frank Rd. to
Livingston Rd.)
PL-1; SL-15 Proposed sites serving each direction.
Immokalee Rd. (I-75 to Santa Barbara
Blvd. to Everglades Blvd. and Oil Well Rd.)
SL-5; SL-17 for
east side;
SL-16; PL-2
Proposed sites serving each direction.
Randall Blvd. (Immokalee Rd. to
Everglades Blvd.)
SL-5, PL-3,
PL-4, Pl-11
Proposed sites serving each direction.
Goodlette-Frank (Vanderbilt Beach Rd. to
Immokalee Rd.)
SL-15; SL-25 Proposed sites serving each direction.
Pine Ridge Rd. (Airport Rd. to I-75) SL-18, SL-24;
SL-7
Proposed sites serving each direction.
Golden Gate Pkwy. (Goodlette-Frank Rd.
to I-75)
SL-18; SL-8;
PL-8; PL-7
Proposed sites serving each direction.
Wilson Blvd. (Vanderbilt Beach Rd. to
Randall Blvd.)
SL-14, SL-5,
SL-17,
Also supported by the existing park-and-ride at the
Golden Gate Estates Library. Site to alleviate
congestion heading southbound in the morning
and northbound in the afternoon.
Collier Blvd. (Manatee Rd. to Mainsail Dr.) PL-9, PL-10,
SL-13
Existing park-and-ride at the Marco Island Library
serves commuters heading northbound in the
morning. Proposed sites to alleviate congestion
heading southbound in the morning and
northbound in the afternoon.
Tamiami Trail (Airport Rd. to Rattlesnake
Hammock Rd.)
SL-11, SL-20 Proposed sites serving each direction.
Collier Blvd. (Davis Blvd. to I-75) SL-21, PL-9,
PL-10, SL-13,
SL-8, SL-9
Surrounding sites serving each direction.
Pine Ridge Rd. (Shirley St. to I-75) SL-7, SL-18 Proposed sites serving each direction.
Golden Gate Pkwy. (Santa Barbara Blvd. to
Collier Blvd.)
SL-8, PL-6,
PL-2, SL-9
Surrounding sites serving each direction. Serving
vehicles going through this corridor (destination
not in corridor).
Tamiami Trail E. (Greenway Rd. to San
Marco Dr.)
PL9, PL-10,
SL-13, SL-23
Proposed sites serving each direction.
SR-82 (Lee County Line to SR 29) SL-3, SL-22 Proposed sites serving westbound in the morning
and eastbound in the evening.
Immokalee Rd (Collier Blvd. to Oil Well
Rd.)
PL-2, PL-4,
Sl-5, SL-17
Vanderbilt Beach Rd. extension expected to reduce
volumes. Proposed sites serving westbound in the
morning and eastbound in the evening.
N. 1st Street (New Market Rd to SR 29) SL-3, SL-22 Proposed sites serving each direction.
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3.2.2 Regional Interconnectivity
Sites were proposed to support regional interconnectivity within the state of Florida and intercity transit.
FDOT identifies the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) highway corridors in Collier County as I-75, SR 29,
and SR 82 (FDOT 2019). These highways provide regional interconnectivity between cities and counties
within Florida. Additionally, there are state grant sources for projects that support regional travel along SIS
corridors. Park-and-ride sites were located as close as possible to interchanges and intersections along
these highways.
The TDP proposed a new CAT route to accommodate commuters traveling to Lehigh Acres. Sites were
proposed in Immokalee to serve the commute into Lee County from Lehigh Acres. Additionally, Lee
County is developing a new park-and-ride lot to serve the commute from Lehigh Acres to employment
areas. Table 3-3 lists proposed locations for regional interconnectivity.
Table 3-3. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations for Regional Interconnectivity
Proposed Location/Description
Park-and-Ride
Site ID Comments
Railhead SL-1
Located on County property adjacent to the railroad tracks
along Old US 41. Can also serve the Southwest Florida
International Airport.
Immokalee Health Department SL-3 Location is adjacent to SR 29.
Target (Immokalee Rd.) SL-16 Located adjacent to I-75 interchange to support regional
commuters from Lee County. PL-1 is the alternative to this
location.
Creekside Transfer Station SL-15 Currently the only transfer station connecting to LeeTran.
Provides interconnectivity to Lee County. Supports the
airport and Gulf Coast Mall.
Physicians Regional Hospital
(Pine Ridge Rd.)
SL-18 Adjacent to I-75 interchange. Can provide carpool
opportunities for commuters working outside the County.
Lehigh Acres SL-3 Servicing commuters heading into Lee County using the
TDP’s proposed Lehigh Acres route. Connection to
LeeTran should be explored with Lee County.
Carnestown SL-23 Adjacent to SR 29 to service the City of Everglades with its
proposed vanpool service.
Golf Course/VA Hospital Lot SL-8 Adjacent to I-75 interchange for commuters heading
eastbound.
Sports Complex SL-9 Adjacent to I-75 interchange for commuters heading
eastbound.
Resource Recovery Park SL-19 Adjacent to I-75 interchange for commuters heading
eastbound.
3.2.3 Demographics
U.S. Census data was extracted from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies using data
collected from 2017. The U.S. Census data displayed correlations of employee commute patterns by
home and work areas through zip codes and places, which included cities, Census-designated places
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(CDPs), etc. The analysis of the employee commute patterns displayed most Census tracks where workers
live had the highest density quadrants at:
•Golden Gate Estates region and northeast section of Collier County
•Between Immokalee Road and Vanderbilt Beach Road, east of Airport Pulling Road
•Between Vanderbilt Beach Road and north of Golden Gate Parkway, between Livingston Road and I-75
The home-to-work distance directional analysis resulted in approximately 49 percent of workers traveling
less than 10 miles, approximately 20 percent traveling between 10 to 24 miles, 7 percent traveling 25 to
50 miles, and 24 percent traveling greater than 50 miles. The longer commutes are likely for commuters
living in Immokalee and Marco Island and commuters traveling to these outskirt locations for
employment. The cities, CDPs, and places where workers live resulted in: 5.9 percent Golden Gate CDP,
4.1 percent City of Bonita Springs, 3.5 percent for Immokalee CDP, 3 percent at Lehigh Acres CDP,
2.7 percent City of Naples, 2.1 percent City of Marco Island, and 2 percent Cape Coral City, with the
remaining locations less than 2 percent.
Cities, CDPs, and places with the largest
employers are as follows: City of Naples
(13 percent), City of Marco Island (3.7 percent),
City of Bonita Springs (2.8 percent), and
Immokalee CDP (2.6 percent), with the
remainder less than 2 percent. The highest jobs
per square mile are along the west boundary
and coastline of Collier County, west of I-75, in
Marco Island and in Immokalee. The data
shows that traffic flow patterns for
employment head west in the mornings and
east in the evenings, indicating the need to
support commuters to Marco Island and
Immokalee. Refer to Figure 3-2 for zip code
boundaries displaying top home area
(residential) versus work areas. Appendix D
provides additional demographic maps used in
this analysis.
Because park-and-ride lots should be located
within less than 50 percent of commuters’
travel time (Renaissance Planning Group
2013), potential sites were evaluated around
the employee’s home, evaluating direction of
travel based on employment centers and
places with the largest employers.
The Census data showed 89,002 people
employed and living inside the County,
52,918 people employed in the County but
living outside the County, and 51,782 people
living in the County but employed outside the
County, as indicated on Figure 3-3. Of the
employed workers in the County, approximately 63 percent live in the County. There is a close balance of
commuters entering and leaving the County for work, indicating the need for interconnected service to
Figure 3-3. Collier County Employment and Residency
Source: 2017 U.S. Census Data
Figure 3-2. Top Zip Codes for Home vs. Work Area
Source: 2017 U.S. Census Data
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surrounding counties and regional interconnectivity. The Census data show that most commuters come
from Lee County surrounding I-75 and the Hendry County border.
3.2.4 Land Use
Employment centers and business districts analyzed included, but were not limited to, the Coastland
Center Mall, hospitals, County government campus (main campus, Horseshoe Drive, and planned
Resource Recovery Park), Arthrex, Mercado, Waterside Shops, and retirement communities, such as Vi at
Bentley Village and Moorings Park. Planned unit developments were used to determine location of
commercial and residential areas (Collier County 2020). Employee commute patterns in underserved
areas were also evaluated for the City of Everglades, Ave Maria, City of Immokalee, and City of Marco
Island. Table 3-4 lists proposed sites that consider employee commute patterns.
Table 3-4. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Based on Employee Commute Patterns
Commute Pattern or Area
Park-and-Ride
Site ID Comments
Employment in the City of Marco
Island
PL-9, PL-10,
SL-13, SL-3,
SL-22
Many sites serve this area; however, these are targeted
lots.
Employment in the City of Cape
Coral (Lee County)
SL-15, SL-16,
PL-1
Existing Seed-to-Table lot also serves this area.
Employment in the City of
Immokalee and ZIP 34142
SL-5, SL-17,
PL-4, PL-11,
PL-9, PL-10,
SL-13
Existing lot at Golden Gate Estates Library also serves this
commute.
Employees commuting from
Golden Gate CDP
PL-6, SL-8 Existing lot at the Golden Gate Library also serves this
area.
Employees commuting from City
of Bonita Springs and City of
Cape Coral
PL-1, SL-16 Existing Seed-to-Table lot also serves this area.
Employees commuting from
Immokalee CDP
SL-3, SL-22
Employees commuting from
Lehigh Acres CDP
SL-3, SL-22 Lee County is in progress for developing a park-and-ride
lot for Lehigh Acres within Lee County limits.
Employees commuting from City
of Naples
Pl-8, PL-7, SL-12,
SL-20, SL-6
Employees commuting from
Marco Island
Existing at Marco
Island Library
Advertisement and guide signs are recommended to
increase awareness of this lot.
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Table 3-4. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Based on Employee Commute Patterns
Commute Pattern or Area
Park-and-Ride
Site ID Comments
Employment circulation: inflow
and outflow to Collier County
SL-15, SL-16,
PL-1
To and from Lee County and City of Bonita Springs.
SL-3, SL-22 To and from Lehigh Acres.
SL-8, Sl-9, SL-19 To and from Broward and Dade County.
SL-23 To and from Monroe County.
Employees commuting from City
of Everglades
SL-23 In conjunction with proposed vanpool service.
Employees commuting from Ave
Maria
PL-11 Serving Ave Maria residents.
3.3 Beach Facilities
Collier County serves as a destination location with the Gulf of Mexico coastline and beaches as its major
generator of tourism (Naples beaches attract visitors worldwide). County and city public beaches reach
capacity with both residents and tourists during peak season from October through March, causing
informal park-and-ride to occur for beach access and beach hotel parking. Acquiring additional public
beach access is costly and the limited opportunities attract private businesses, making it challenging for
the County to acquire ideal locations at a reasonable cost. Several hotels along the coastline have
constructed parking garages to support their parking demands, with hotel expansions requiring additional
parking capacity, such as the Ritz-Carlton of Naples constructing a second parking garage to accom-
modate their expansion.
Beach capacity statistics were reviewed for the County beaches from 2017 through 2019. Table 3-5 lists
the number of days during the fiscal year (FY) that each beach reached parking capacity. Table 3-6
displays the quantity of vehicles required to turn around at beach parking lots resulting from lack of
capacity. Turnarounds were only counted where park attendants or vehicle counters exist. The beach
parking locations not listed do not have statistics on turnaround counts (Sullivan, pers. comm. 2020).
Table 3-5. Beach Parking Demand (2017–2019)
Source: Sullivan, pers. comm. 2020
Beach
Days at Capacity
FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 a
Barefoot Beach Access 84 54 72a
Barefoot Beach Preserve 39 24 30
Clam Pass Beach Park 36 10a 29
Conner Park 9a 1a 5
South Marco Beach 156 177 164
North Gulf Shore Beach 32 16 35
Tigertail Beach Park 13 8 12
Vanderbilt Beach Park 71 29 45
a Value has missing quarterly data. All Quarter 4 data for FY 19 was
not included.
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Table 3-6. Beach Capacity Total Turnarounds (2017–2019)
Source: Sullivan, pers. comm. 2020
Beach
Turnarounds
FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 a
Barefoot Beach Preserve 9,433 11,109 6,805
Clam Pass Beach Park 5,740 3,447a 4,539
Tigertail Beach Park 5,778 4,816 4,075
Vanderbilt Beach Park 2,793 2,689 1,460
a Value has missing quarterly data. All Quarter 4 data for FY 19 was
not included.
Beach parking locations were considered for areas under the existing power transmission lines that
parallel Livingston Road on the west. Because of limited land use options, a park-and-ride facility under
the transmission lines is an innovative use of the property. However, during stakeholder meetings, while
the Parks & Recreation Division recommended beach park-and-ride lots east of US 41 because of its
congestion, the County Tourism Division requested to locate beach lots closer than Livingston Road.
Vacant properties were examined around Goodlette-Frank Road to serve beaches along the arterials of
Pine Ridge Road, Vanderbilt Beach Road, and Immokalee Road. Refer to Table 3-7 for proposed beach
sites.
Of the existing County beaches, Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach Preserve have capacity to support
additional visitors but available areas can only be accessed by walking and do not have access by shuttle
or boardwalk. There is an existing CAT beach express bus that circulates from the Creekside transfer
station to Conner Park to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. However, each proposed beach lot is
recommended to have a designated beach shuttle during tourism season, if one does not exist.
Table 3-7. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations for Beach Access
Proposed Location/Description Park-and-Ride Site ID Comments
Beach lot (Goodlette-Frank Road) SL-24 Undeveloped 13-acre parcel along Goodlette-
Frank Rd.
Beach lot (Vanderbilt Beach Road) SL-25 Undeveloped 5-acre parcel between US 41 and
Goodlette-Frank Rd.
Beach lot (Pine Ridge Road) SL-26 Undeveloped 1.6-acre parcel adjacent to
Goodlette-Frank Rd. with parcel to the north
3.4 Candidate Locations Based on Stakeholder Input
Using public participation data (Appendix C), candidate sites were evaluated against locations already
identified to determine any additional sites. Survey responses included requests for proposed sites already
being considered such as:
• shuttle to beach
• Lee County to main government campus
• close to I-75
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• East Naples
• parking to help travel to Marco Island for work
• Golden Gate Estates express bus
• within Orangetree area to reduce traffic from Golden Gate Estates
Table 3-8 lists additional locations added based on stakeholder feedback. Park-and-ride lots on the
outskirts of downtown Naples to serve places that approach parking capacity, such as 5th Avenue North
and Cambier Park are recommended. Continued communication is needed between the County and City of
Naples to identify and develop park-and-ride lots to serve the downtown Naples area.
Table 3-8. Proposed Park-and-Ride Locations Based on Stakeholder Input
Proposed Location/Description
Park-and-Ride
Site ID Comments
Pine Ridge and Collier Boulevard
(CR 951)
SL-8 Requested along CR 951 to serve the Golden Gate
Estates area. Location proposed to capture area
after existing lot at Estates Library.
Downtown Naples (5th Ave., Cambier
Park, beaches)
N/A Requested to serve crowded destination spots
within the City of Naples.
Big Corkscrew Regional Island Park SL-4 Removed because PL-4 (Agricultural Center and
Fairgrounds) is closer and serves same targeted
ridership.
3.5 Proposed Park-and-Ride Sites
Based on the site identification described herein, the complete list of the evaluation sites developed is
shown on Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5.
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Figure 3-4. Final Proposed Site Locations
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Figure 3-5. Close Up of Final Proposed Site Locations
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4. Site Design
4.1 Facility Types
The targeted ridership and area served will determine the type of park-and-ride facility. Table 4-1 lists the
types of park-and-ride lots identified in this Study serving the County’s current conditions. A full list of
park-and-ride facility types, with descriptions and standards for each, are identified in Table 3-1 of the
FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide.
Table 4-1. Types of Park-and-Ride Facilities
Source: State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012)
Facility Type Description Recommended Site Size
Shared-use
(hosted on
existing lots)
Signing existing parking spaces in a
privately-owned lot. Typically located at
shopping plazas to ideally reduce
additional trips taken by the user. Lease
agreements are required for this private-
public partnership.
Recommended 5 to 10 spaces based on demand.
For developer agreements, a minimum of 5 spaces
is recommended; however, quantity should be
tailored to the size of the development it would
serve based on full build-out.
Remote 20+ miles from employment. Low
population growth anticipated.
Refer to the FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide for
site size estimation calculations.
Urban Fringe Located along the boundaries of an urban
area. Serves areas of high concentrations
of employees (home residence).
Refer to the FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide for
site size estimation calculations.
Parking
Deficiency
Supports locations where parking
deficiencies already exist. Informal park-
and-ride and carpool may already occur.
Refer to the FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide for
site size estimation calculations.
4.2 Lot Size Estimation
The quantity of parking spaces recommended and total lot size (acres) was estimated for each Priority
Site. The lot size estimation was based on the FDOT (2012) State Park-and-Ride Guide methodology,
tailored to the information provided or accessible. Once the lot size (quantity of spaces) is estimated,
future build-out was determined with a design year of 2045. Acreage required for the lot was then
estimated, including sidewalk, bus bay waiting areas, and stormwater treatment. It is recommended to
acquire properties with the full acreage required to develop the 2045 build-out. Refer to Appendix E for
detailed calculations on site size.
Typically, lots are constructed to operate at 75 percent capacity. However, consideration should be made
based on construction costs and funding available to determine the size constructed. Designs can be
tailored to accommodate size and shape of the property available for parking. For example, a combination
of pervious and impervious spaces may be used to reduce the area needed for stormwater treatment.
Cost estimates were prepared based on lot size (refer to Section 6). Such additional features as restrooms,
car charging stations, or ride sharing accommodations were not included in the lot size estimation and
cost estimates. If such additional features with the site are desired, it is recommended to prepare a
conceptual site plan to estimate additional space and utilities required for the site size, as well as a revised
cost estimate.
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For shared-use lots on private property, the number of spaces provided usually ranges between 5 to 30
(Franklin Regional Council of Governments 2008). Because most sites proposed on shared-use are for
employees and carpools at locations that still have available capacity, a quantity of 5 spaces, no greater
than 10, was proposed for shared-use lots to serve current conditions.
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5. Site Evaluations
5.1 Evaluation Ranking
Site visits were performed at each proposed shared-use lot to identify additional features that could
benefit or hinder the success of the lot. Such features include lighting, security cameras, and the capacity
of the existing lot (that is, does the lot already reach capacity or is it underutilized). Sites that ranked the
highest reduce single occupancy trips and increase transit ridership. Sites with proposed alternative
transportation modes, as opposed to transit, to serve the site (such as an express bus, vanpool, Mobility on
Demand [MOD], etc.) are indicated under the comments section within each evaluation. Table 5-1
summarizes the final scores and prioritized rank. Refer to Appendix D for site photos and evaluation
reports on each location.
The TDP update was not finalized prior to the completion of this Study. The draft TDP report was used to
evaluate planned transit routes along each site, with planned routes noted in the comments section of
each form indicated as ‘TDP Proposed Routes’ (Medina 2020). Because the evaluations were based on the
existing network, the scoring was not affected if the TDP-proposed routes no longer accommodated a site.
However, if a vanpool service or MOD was proposed for the area, it was scored as an additional site benefit.
If the TDP plans to eliminate transit along a proposed site and a direct shuttle, vanpool, or MOD service is
not pursued by CAT to accommodate, the proposed site should not be pursued.
Of the 32 sites evaluated, the top 14 ranked sites are recommended as priority sites. A total of 4 sites are
proposed on existing lots, while 3 are not on County property and will require lease agreements. The
average score of evaluated sites was 81.5 percent with a standard deviation of 7.8.
5.2 Priority Sites
Figure 5-1 shows a map of the recommended priority site locations (including alternate locations)
according to rank and recommended alternate. If a priority site cannot be pursued at the proposed
location, the next highest-ranked site will be pursued. A site may be eliminated if agreement with property
owners cannot be reached for property acquisition or lease.
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Table 5-1. Final Evaluation Rankings
Rank Site ID
Final
Score Site Name
Lease
Agreement
Required?
County
Owned?
Parking
Spacesa
Lot Size
(acres) Alternate Locations
Targeted Ridership/
Destination Served Notesb
1 SL-15 102.8 Creekside 78 1.28 SL-1 Commuting between Collier and Lee County Phase I: Plaza not interested, proceed to Phase II. Options for lot location
provided.
2 SL-20 101.0 Government Campus 5-10 Commuters to work. Commuters to CBD Recommended adjacent to museum parking (closest to transfer station).
3 PL-7 98.6 Coastland Center Mall 5-10 SL-2 Commuters to work, Commuters to shopping/ entertainment Options provided to serve this location.
4 PL-9 93.8 Freedom Square shopping center 5 PL-10, SL-13 Commuters to Marco Island or Everglades City Recommended over two alternate locations.
5 SL-18 91.3 Physicians Regional (Pine Ridge) 5 Commuters to work, Carpool
6 SL-22 89.3 Immokalee Government Center 43 0.91 SL-3 All trips for Immokalee residents; Remote facility SL-3 is recommended over SL-22 because of funding obtained.
7 SL-13 87.9 Marco Island (Crossing 951 & 41) 5 PL-9, Pl-10 Commuters to Marco Island or Everglades City Reevaluate need if higher-ranked alternate, PL-9, is developed.
8 SL-8 87.6 Golf Course / VA hospital 10 SL-10 Commuters to work, Regional interconnectivity County to determine development plans and adding spaces for park-and-ride/
9 PL-10 87.5 Naples Outlet Mall 5 Pl-9, SL-13 Commuters to Marco Island or Everglades City Reevaluate need if higher-ranked alternates, SL 13 and PL-9, are developed.
10 SL-3 86.9 Immokalee Health Dept 43 0.91 SL-22 All trips for Immokalee residents leaving Immokalee Recommended over SL-22 because location has Tiger Grant funding for CAT
transfer station.
11 SL-26 85.6 Beach Lot (Pine Ridge Rd) 420 4.81 Beach parking deficiency County to determine plans for the lot.
12 SL-25 85.6 Beach Lot (Vanderbilt Beach Rd) 373 4.21 Beach parking deficiency County to determine plans for the lot.
13 SL-1 85.4 Railhead (Old US 41) 94 1.46 SL-15 Airport, Commuters to work, Commuters between Collier and
Lee County
If SL-15 is constructed, a smaller site size is recommended. Size should be
reevaluated based on site size of SL-15.
14 SL-10 83.1 Radio Rd Transfer Station lot 67 0.88 SL-8 Parking deficiency for transfer station and employment
center
Serves the Radio Rd. transfer station lot, which receives informal park-and-ride
and is reaching parking capacity.
15 SL-6 82.9 The Marketplace at Pelican Bay 5 SL-25 Commuters to work Not recommended if SL-25 is built.
16 SL-11 82.8 Shoppes at Hammock Cove (Thomasson Dr) 5 SL-20 Commuters to work, Commuters to shopping/ entertainment
17 SL-5 81.5 Publix Plaza (Randall Blvd) 5 Commuters to work, primarily westbound
18 PL-1 80.4 Walmart (Immokalee Rd) 5 - 10 SL-16 Commuting between Collier and Lee County Options provided.
19 PL-2 78.5 Government Services Center at Heritage Bay 5 Commuters to work, primarily westbound or southbound
20 SL-24 77.2 Beach lot (Goodlette-Frank Rd) 420 4.81 Beach parking deficiency
21 SL-17 76.8 Rural Village (Immokalee Rd) Needs Sizing PL-4 Commuters to work, primarily westbound
22 SL-7 75.7 Dicks Sporting Goods (Naples Blvd) 5 Commuters to work, Commuters to shopping/ entertainment
23 SL-2 75.1 Naples Plaza shopping center 5 PL-7 Commuters to work, Commuters to shopping/ entertainment
24 SL-21 75.1 Physicians Regional - Collier 5 Commuters to work, Carpool, primarily north and
southbound
25 SL-16 75 Target (Immokalee Rd) 5 PL-1 Commuting between Collier and Lee County Lease for Phase 1
26 PL-4 73.3 Agricultural Center and Fairgrounds Needs Sizing SL-17 Commuters to work, primarily westbound; Remote facility Phased as demand increases.
27 SL-23 73.3 Carnestown Needs Sizing Commuters to work; remote facility
28 SL-9 73.1 Sports Complex 5 Commuters to work, Carpool
29 SL-14 71.7 Golden Gate Estates (1st St) Needs Sizing Commuters to work, Carpool; Remote facility
30 PL-11 68.8 Ave Maria 5 Commuters to work, Carpool; Remote facility Options provided.
31 SL-12 66.1 Naples Airport 5 Commuters to work, Carpool Options provided.
32 SL-19 50.6 Resource Recovery Park Needs Sizing Commuters to work
a Quantity of parking spaces estimated to serve 2045 needs. Refer to Appendix E for site size calculations and FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide for site sizing guidance.
b Refer to Appendix D for the Site Evaluation on each location.
Notes: Sites removed or relocated include PL-3, PL-5, PL-6, PL-12, SL-4 (Big Corkscrew Regional Park). Refer to Table 3-1 for details.
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Figure 5-1. Recommended Priority Sites (Including Alternative Locations)
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5.3 Alternate Sites
Some service areas had alternative sites (separate site IDs) evaluated or phased development listed within
the comments section. The alternate with the highest rank should be pursued first and the other alternates
pursued as applicable. Sites with higher-ranked alternates should have its site size reevaluated based on
the size of the higher-ranked alternate that is developed. These locations in the Priority Sites include
SL-22, SL-13, PL-10, and SL-1.
Options are also presented on the evaluation forms for locations that may have more than one property
pursued, if the recommended parcel is not successful. Alternative sites should be evaluated to pursue on a
case-by-case basis, based on whether it is proposed on a shared-use or developed lot.
5.3.1 Alternates for Public-Private Partnerships
For sites requiring public-private partnerships, sites were proposed on shared-use lots where the
participating property owner would host a park-and-ride site on their lot. In this scenario, a lease
agreement would be required, and the designated parking spaces would be signed as park-and-ride.
Alternative sites on shared-use lots are considered interchangeable but can also be used in conjunction
with each other where applicable. For example, PL-9, PL-10, and SL-13 are all proposed on a shared-use
lots that requires a lease agreement and are alternates to each other. All three locations ranked as a
priority site. However, all three sites may not need to be pursued. The highest-ranked site (PL-9) should be
pursued first. If the property owner at the highest-ranked site is not amenable to providing the quantity of
proposed parking spaces, the remaining spaces recommended should be pursued at the next highest-
ranked alternate location.
5.3.2 Alternates for Developed Lots
For developed lots with alternative sites, only one site shall be pursued with the other alternate site
resized or eliminated. For example, SL-1 (Creekside) and SL-15 (Railhead) are alternates proposed for a
transfer facility and connection with LeeTran. SL-15 resulted in a higher score because it already serves as
a transfer station and accommodates several routes but requires the County to purchase property within
an approximate 0.5-mile range. However, if property cannot be acquired within a reasonable price, the
County should pursue its alternate, SL-1, which is on County-owned property. The transfer station with
LeeTran and applicable CAT routes should be evaluated and rerouted to accommodate the new location
as appropriate. If SL-15 is purchased and constructed, the site size for SL-1 should be significantly
reduced.
SL-22 (Immokalee Government Center) and SL-3 (Immokalee Health Department) are the two alternates
proposed in the City of Immokalee and are both ranked within the top priority sites. Although the
Immokalee Government Center scored slightly higher than the Immokalee Health Department, the Health
Department already has funding in place from the Tiger Grant awarded in 2018 to construct a bus transfer
station (Collier County 2020). Therefore, because of the proximity of the two lots, SL-3 should be the lot
constructed and SL-22 removed from consideration.
5.3.3 Phased Development
Some sites proposed various options for a location within the individual evaluation form. The evaluation
was performed on the proposed phase, with an interim or long-term solution indicated as the applicable
phase. Typically, approximately 5 spaces are proposed as an interim Phase I solution, with the fully
developed lot as the long-term solution.
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Some locations had options presented to pursue. The prioritized option should be pursued first, then if an
agreement or property acquisition cannot be made at agreeable terms, then the next option should be
pursued for that location.
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6. Cost Estimates
Cost estimates were developed for the priority site locations. Cost estimates included initial construction
costs, estimated operating costs, and anticipated leasing fees. Initial construction costs included the cost
of land acquisition, design, permitting, and the development of the site with recommended amenities. The
estimate for SL-15 is $564,940, $352,251 for SL-3, $2,587,310 for SL-26, $2,318,200 for SL-25, and
$565,013 for SL-10. Refer to Appendix E for a detailed breakdown of estimated costs and site size
requirements. As noted in Section 4.2, additional features such as restrooms and utilities were not
included in the cost estimates. Additional amenities desired, such as those proposed for SL-3, should be
added to the cost estimates provided.
The cost estimate for a new beach express shuttle to serve SL-26 is proposed to operate only during peak
season. Because the beach only reached maximum capacity 36 days per year within the last 3 years (refer
to Table 3-5), the cost estimate for a beach shuttle is anticipated to align with the cost of the R29a Beach
Bus. A new beach express shuttle is also recommended to serve SL-25. The cost for new service to
accom-modate the sites would be added to the cost estimates provided.
The yearly maintenance cost per space for maintaining pavement, drainage, landscaping, and fencing is
anticipated to cost at $130 per space per year for 2020. The yearly leasing fee for shared-use lots on
private property is anticipated to be minimal, estimated at approximately $15 per space per year for
2020 (FDOT 2012).
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7. Funding Sources
An important consideration for prioritizing park-and-ride sites is determining available funding for
developing and maintaining the site. Federal, state, and local funding options were reviewed in relation to
each proposed park-and-ride site. Funding allocation will be needed for all elements of the development
and maintenance including design, ROW acquisition or lease, construction, promotion, monitoring,
operating, and management of the development and maintenance of the facilities. Funding will also be
needed for any future expansion or improvements to the sites.
The FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012) summarizes potential federal and state funding
sources for building park-and-ride facilities. The programs were evaluated for funding, implementing, and
maintaining park-and-ride facilities as applicable to the proposed sites for the County. Refer to Section 8.2
for recommended funding sources to pursue for priority lots.
7.1 Federal Funding
Federal resources are available and generally targeted to support the highway system and improve its
capacity. Table 7-1 summarizes potential federal resources for programs administered by the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA). A recent award of the FY 17 Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure
Investment Program through the FTA was to Lee County for the transfer station and park-and-ride lot
(FTA 2020).
Table 7-1. Federal Funding Sources
Source: State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012)
Funding Source Agency Description Comments
5309 Bus and Bus
Facilities (Transit
Project Earmarks)
FTA The Capital Investment Grants and Loans
Program (formerly Discretionary Grants)
provides transit capital assistance for new
fixed guideway systems and extensions to
existing fixed guideway systems (New
Starts), fixed guideway modernization, and
bus and bus-related facilities.
Project must be consistent with
the MPO plan, and typically
matched on 80/20 basis.
Small Starts FTA This program is following a simplified
process for projects seeking less than
$75 million in federal discretionary “Small
Starts” funds and with a total project cost
not exceeding $250 million.
Has many requirements that are
still in process. Exclusivity of
corridor, model, and ridership
may be issues.
Very Small Starts FTA FTA has defined a class of projects that are
very simple, low-cost, and demonstrably
effective called Very Small Starts projects
within the Small Starts Program. FTA’s
intent is that Very Small Starts will qualify
for an even simpler and expedited
evaluation and rating process.
Designed for the bus rapid transit
services. Can be as high as 80/20
funding.
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Table 7-1. Federal Funding Sources
Source: State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012)
Funding Source Agency Description Comments
5307 Formula
Funds
FTA The Urbanized Area Formula Grants
Program provides transit capital and
operating assistance to urbanized areas
with populations of more than 50,000.
Approximately $18 billion is provided to
transit agencies for bus and rail vehicle
replacements and facility recapitalization.
Project must be consistent with
MPO plan and Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).
Typically used by transit agencies
for non-project-specific funding.
5311 Capital
Grant Program
FTA This program provides grants for
transportation projects that are included in
a state program of mass transportation
service projects (including service
agreements with private providers of mass
transportation service) for areas other than
urbanized areas. Each state receives an
apportioned amount based on its amount of
non-urban area. This program is often used
for operating assistance.
Eligible activities include planning
and marketing for intercity bus
transportation; capital grants for
intercity bus shelters; joint-use
stops and depots; operating
grants through purchase-of-
service agreements, user-side
subsidies, and demonstration
projects.
CMAQ Funds FTA A modification to the law during
Transportation Equity Act of the 21st
Century provides states that receive the
minimum apportionment of 0.5 percent
with some flexibility to use CMAQ funds for
Surface Transportation Program (STP)-
eligible purposes.
Project must be consistent with
the local comprehensive plan and
must be included in MPO plan
and TIP.
STP Funds FTA These funds are excess highway funds or
those chosen to be flexed to transit
projects. Federal and state funds that are
flexed are permanently removed from a
highway project or from potential highway
project funding.
Project must be consistent with
the local comprehensive plan and
must be included in MPO plan
and TIP.
7.2 State Funding
FDOT has a Park-and-Ride Grant Program that supports the purchase or leasing of private land for the
construction of park-and-ride lots, as well as the promotion (advertisement) and monitoring of the lots. It
is an integral part of the Commuter Assistance Program. The Central Office has established criteria for
detailed park-and-ride planning, implementation, and evaluation. All local park-and-ride projects are
reviewed for eligibility by the FDOT District office, and suitable projects are considered for funding.
Table 7-2 summarizes potential state resources for programs administered by FDOT.
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Table 7-2. State Funding Sources
Source: State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012)
Funding Source Agency Description Associated Issues
Transit/Rail
Service
Development
FDOT Discretionary funding allocated to
specific projects by FDOT policy makers
to assist in initiating new transit or rail
service. Assistance can be either capital
or operating grants, although operating
assistance is limited to a defined
timeframe (typically 3 years).
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
Strategic
Intermodal System
FDOT An initiative by FDOT to provide funding
for statewide and regionally significant
transportation facilities and services.
Initial focus is on improving intercity
transportation corridors, rather than
local services.
Park-and-Ride;
Commuter
Assistance
Programs
FDOT Programs to facilitate the use of car
pools/vanpools by providing funding
for planning, marketing, and capital
projects.
Historically, focus has been on
commuter assistance.
Intermodal
Development
FDOT Program designed to provide funding
for improved access, connections to
other modes (for example, airports,
seaports, and rail), and to facilitate
intermodal or multimodal movement of
people and goods.
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
Public Transit
Block Grants
FDOT Formula grants to established transit
providers for use on capital projects or
operating assistance.
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
State Infrastructure
Bank Loans
FDOT Provides low interest loans for
transportation projects – all modes.
Repayment terms are flexible and are
negotiated on a case-by-case basis. This
is a financing tool, not a grant.
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
Not a grant—requires repayment.
TRIPS FDOT Program to improve travel on regionally
significant facilities or benefit regional
travel or commerce; 50 percent of
project cost or 50 percent of non-
federal share.
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
CIGP FDOT Up to 50 percent for improvements to
relieve congestion on State Highway
System.
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
New Starts FDOT Dollar-for-dollar match of local funds
for New Starts projects.
Project must be consistent with the
local comprehensive plan and must
be included in MPO plan and TIP.
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7.3 Local Funding
Local funding is typically required to match the federal and state resources. Local funds can include
general Capital Funds or various taxes, such as sales tax, property tax, local business tax, taxes associated
with transportation (such as vehicle registration fees), or tourist development tax.
The County’s tourist development tax is governed by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) and TDC tax
dollars are used for the promotion of tourism. Any projects and expenditures of tourist development tax
must be approved by the TDC. This is a potential funding source to assist with park-and-ride lots
associated with beach park facilities or those specifically designed to support tourism. Projects seeking
TDC funding require TDC Board conceptual approval prior to advancement to ensure eligibility and
support.
Another possible local funding option includes working with the County MPO Congestion Management
System to determine if their program has potential for funding certain park-and-ride facilities. Park-and-
ride lots would be eligible under this program if they are located along corridors that do not meet an
acceptable level of service and do not have funding for widening within the next 5 years. The Congestion
Management Committee would review selected park-and-ride lots that meet this program’s goal to
determine if it would be advanced for recommendation. If advanced, the Congestion Management
Committee would prioritize the project and bring to the MPO Board for final approval.
7.4 Alternative Funding Strategies
An alternative strategy for the development of additional park-and-ride lots in congested areas is to work
with new commercial developments in their conceptual and design stage. When designing parking
requirements for a commercial use, allowing developers to provide required parking spaces offsite can
help promote park-and-ride facilities and reduce congestion. The developer could be given the option to
either build a park-and-ride offsite or participate in a joint planned effort with funds from several
developers being pooled for constructing lots or parking garages. Offsite parking for developers can be
made more attractive by providing incentives and benefits, such as increased square footage capability for
buildings, water treatment and storage, or even reduced development fees.
The Seed-to-Table park-and-ride lot near the
intersection of Livingston Road and Immokalee
Road is a good example of such an arrangement
(refer to Figure 7-1). Seed-to-Table is a retail
market and café who funded and constructed a
park-and-ride lot on County property. The design
of the lot incorporates one section designated for
Seed-to-Table use only and another section for
public use. Because the lot is not ideal for
pedestrian commute to the shopping center, the
County required Seed-to-Table to provide a
shuttle service to safely bring users (targeted for
employees) across Livingston Road to the
shopping center.
Another alternative strategy is to use regulatory
requirements to implement revisions to County and City systems (Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades
City). For example, modifications to the Concurrency Management System Ordinances could be made by
revising mitigating improvements to accept transit, instead of contributing to roadway improvements. This
Figure 7-1. Seed to Table Park-and-Ride lot
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would be advantageous where developments are increasing trips on corridors that have limited or no
capability for ROW expansion (for example, Immokalee Road around I-75) or congested segments that
cannot improve capacity or level of service because of financial limitations or environmental restrictions.
It is recommended for the County and its associated municipalities to endorse this ordinance change. A
standard process would need to be developed for computing transit fees as an alternative mitigating
improvement. Specific areas or segments should be selected where this option is available to developers.
The associated fees should be updated as needed in conjunction with the transit or mobility plan
accepting this alternative (FDOT 2012).
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8. Recommendations and Conclusions
Park-and-ride priority lots should be adopted into the County’s LRTP and TDP updates. In addition, new
sites should be acquired and reserved for the future along corridors identified in the AUIR or LRTP as
deficient and along corridors with high commuter patterns, even if transit is currently not yet provided
along that route. The County’s property acquisition team should inform CAT when any opportunities arise
for potential purchase of land near these main arterials to serve this demand, as well as for beach parking
within a 3-mile radius of beaches at capacity (refer to Table 3-5) especially in areas with limited
availability, such as South Marco Beach Access in Marco Island.
8.1 Best Practices
Designing and building cost-efficient park-and-ride facilities is key for the success of funding and
feasibility. Facilities should be designed with landscaping that requires little to no maintenance to further
reduce upkeep costs. In addition, Collier County Vertical Construction Standards should be incorporated
where applicable for such items as video surveillance. Designing the sites with conventional facility
standards that are used around the County, such as standard lighting fixtures and gates, will allow for
efficient maintenance and servicing.
Strategies and best practices should be incorporated into site design where feasible, as noted in
Appendix A. Where appropriate based on parking and roadway capacity, park-and-ride spaces on shared-
use lots can be designed for use only from Monday through Friday or weekends only.
For the lots designed to accommodate offsite airport parking for the Southwest Florida International
Airport. If charging is desired, parking meters and the PayByPhone system, or equivalent, could be
implemented, with numbered parking spaces. The County shall determine the maximum amount of days
to allow overnight parking. Expired spaces may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense. Using a
parking meter that can be paid through an online (PayByPhone) portal would allow commuters who have
unplanned extended trips to pay for the additional parking days remotely.
The PayByPhone parking system with phone application is used by more than 300 cities designed to
accommodate this service. An MOD service should be developed with Lee County to serve the airport
commuters, such as those using SL-1. Lots allowing overnight parking should be fenced with automatic
timed gates and night vision cameras to increase safety and security.
8.2 Property Acquisition and Lease Agreements
To develop new lots, the following actions are recommended:
• Establish funding, secure local funds, or obtain grants as applicable
• Acquire property
• Design and permit
• Construct
To establish funding for SL-15 (Creekside) and SL-10 (Radio Rd Transfer Station lot), grants may be
pursued as the facility will also serve the transfer station. It is recommended to pursue the bus and bus
facilities grant; however, funding can also be pursued using public transit block grants or possibly through
the MPO’s Congestion Management Committee.
For SL-3 (Immokalee Health Department), the funding for the transit center was included with Immokalee
Complete Streets grant proposal, which was awarded the Tiger IX Grant in March 2018. The project
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included a bus bay, canopy shelter, waiting area, trash receptacles, vending machines, restrooms, and
Americans with Disabilities Act improvements.
For the proposed beach lots, SL-26 (Pine Ridge Rd) and SL-25 (Vanderbilt Beach Rd), it is recommended
to pursue TDC funds and the bus and bus facilities grant. An alternate funding source could be through
public transit block grants.
For shared-use lots requiring private-public partnerships, funding should be pursued using the FDOT Park-
and-Ride commuter assistance programs. Property owners of the priority locations on shared-use lots
were contacted. CAT and Collier MPO should more formally engage with property owners at proposed
lease locations to describe the project and inform on the benefits a park-and-ride can bring to commercial
lots. A sample maintenance agreement can be found in the FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide.
8.3 Promotion of the Facilities
As discussed in Appendix A, guide signs following the latest MUTCD guidelines are recommended on the
major arterial leading to each park-and-ride lot (existing and future) provided within the County, as well as
at the entrance of each lot. In addition, CAT should create a separate webpage identifying each lot and
shared-use site available for park-and-ride within the County, with photos and descriptions of each lot.
The webpage should include information on the benefits of using park-and-ride and links for commuter
service and MOD available. In addition, park-and-ride locations should be added to the overall CAT map
and to the interactive bus route maps’ Real Time Trip Planner webpage (CAT 2020).
The facilities can also be promoted by installing amenities to entice users to the lot, such as electric
vehicle car charging stations. To help commuters to reach their ultimate destination after taking transit,
alternative methods such as electric scooter stations can be installed at popular stops. Each developed
park-and-ride lot and transfer station should have informational signs about the lots available within the
County and information on CAT and the commuter assistance program.
To advertise designated beach park-and-ride lots, tourism and Parks & Recreation websites should
promote the lots to increase awareness. Pamphlets of the beach shuttle should be available at hotels and
tourist locations. The Parks & Recreation Division recommended the beach shuttle be exchanged with a
beach trolley, with open windows and beach graphic wraps to attract tourists and entice users. Additional
promotion and marketing strategies outlined in FDOT State Park-and-Ride Guide (FDOT 2012) should be
pursued as resources and funding are available.
For all beach park-and-ride lots, digital ‘real-time’ tracking signs indicating the quantity of available
spaces is proposed along the arterials. Real-time tracking for SL-26 should be posted at the park-and-ride
lot (Pine Ridge Road) for drive-by trips as well as on US 41 prior to visitors entering Seagate Drive. This
will reduce trips on Seagate Drive and promote lot use. The real-time tracking should also be posted
online to allow visitors to plan their route accordingly during peak season. The online location should be
easy to search, with the location posted on the interactive sign. It would be ideal for the website to indicate
‘real-time’ availability of parking at each of the County beach lots.
8.4 Park-and-Ride Handbook
A Park-and-Ride Handbook was developed to assist in the evaluation process for future sites analyzed
after the conclusion of this Study (refer to Appendix B). The handbook should also be used as the basis for
any future park-and-ride studies performed for the County. The handbook includes guidance on the site
selection and evaluation process as well as the Evaluation Methodology and Evaluation Forms.
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Weighting and evaluation methodology should be reevaluated as demographics, needs, and development
changes occur within the County from the current 2020 conditions of this Study.
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CAT Park and Ride Handbook
October 2020
Collier MPO and CAT
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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.Evaluation Methodology ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.Evaluation Form ................................................................................................................................................11
4.References ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
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1. Introduction
This Park-and-Ride Handbook is established for Collier County to follow a standard procedure for
identifying and evaluating future park-and-ride sites. This handbook should be used as a basis for
repeating any park-and-ride studies in the future.
Contents of the handbook include:
1. Evaluation Methodology for direction on completing the evaluation forms.
2. Evaluation Form to assess each site.
The analysis procedure outlined in Figure 1-1 should be followed for identifying, evaluating, and
recommending future sites. The latest best practices should be incorporated into the analysis and design
process as well as those outlined in the Research Memorandum (refer to Appendix A of the Collier MPO
and CAT Park-and-Ride Study). It is preferable to visit the proposed site, especially if it would be a shared-
use lot, to determine any additional site benefits or constraints.
The methodology should be updated to evaluate planned routes if CAT has accepted planned or revised
routes to their existing system. The weighting, evaluation methodology scoring, and questions should be
reevaluated as demographics, needs and development occurs within Collier County from the conditions at
the time of this study. Funding sources should be reevaluated as available options change.
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Figure 1-1. Park-and-ride evaluating procedure
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2. Evaluation Methodology
This methodology provides instruction for evaluating potential park-and-ride sites on the evaluation form.
These criteria will provide quantitative ratings to determine the site’s anticipated level of success. The
evaluation criteria summarized herein scores the proposed site based on many factors including location
and economic feasibility. These criteria were based on the Florida Department of Transportation State
Park and Ride Guide site selection evaluation methodology and tailored to the local conditions within
Collier County (hereafter, “the County”).
Weighted values were assigned to tailor the assessment to the County’s specific needs. The weightings
were assigned by a project team consisting of representatives from Collier Area Transit, Collier
Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. The weightings reflect the
criteria’s anticipated contribution to the success of the site, with designations as follows:
1. Basic site requirement
2. Desirable benefit
3. Significant benefit
The assigned weighting (W) is indicated after each question. The
proposed number of spaces shall be indicated on each form. For
shared-use lots, between 5 and 10 spaces were proposed. For new
developed lots, the quantity of proposed spaces was calculated as
detailed in the Collier MPO and CAT Park-and-Ride Study.
The evaluation criteria are as follows:
1) Is the site on a major arterial? (W=3)
Sites are more desirable if located along a major arterial. The farther the distance is from the site,
the less convenient the site is to travelers. Therefore, as the distance from a major arterial
increases, the less desirable the location is.
Scoring Criteria: Along major: 10 pts; Within 0.25 mi: 8 pts; Within 0.5 mi: 6 points; Within 0.75 mi:
4 pts.
2) Is the site located on an existing transit line? If so, indicate which route. (W=2)
Sites along an existing transit line are more desirable. The further the site is from an existing
transit line, the further an existing route will have to go to accommodate the new location. A new
route may also be needed if an existing transit line cannot reasonably accommodate the new
location. Route number is requested for informational purposes only. All routes that are located
along the site shall be listed. This question should be evaluated based on the latest route layouts.
Note: Planned routes proposed within the draft TDP were noted in the comments section for each
evaluation.
Scoring Criteria: On existing: 10 pts; Within 0.25 miles: 8 pts; Within 0.5 miles: 6 pts.
3) Is there an existing bus stop adjacent to the site? If so, indicate the bus stop ID. Is it a well-used
stop? (W=1)
If the site already has a bus stop, the transit service does not need to provide a new stop at the
proposed site. A new stop would require coordination with adjacent property owners, an easement
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or right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, and passenger amenities. Ridership is requested for
information only using count data provided by CAT.
Scoring Criteria: Yes: 10 pts, Within 250 ft: 8 pts; Within 500 ft: 6 pts; Within 750 ft: 4 pts; Within
1,000 ft: 2 pts.
4) Does the existing bus stop have passenger amenities (shelter & bench)? If no, is there ROW available
for amenities at the site? (W=1)
A site with a shelter and bench is more attractive to commuters. If the site needs a shelter and
bench, construction costs to the site will increase.
Scoring Criteria: Shelter & bench: 10 pts; Bench only: 7 pts; ROW available: 6 pts.
5) Is the site located upstream of a congested segment based on anticipated travel path in the AM
and/or PM? Note what applies and anticipate future growth. (W=2)
The site is more desirable if it is located directly upstream of a congested area. This will reduce the
quantity of traffic travelling through the congested area. AM and PM traffic flow will be used to
determine whether the Site is ‘upstream’ of anticipated travel path. Refer to the latest AUIR for
existing and anticipated deficient roads.
Scoring Criteria: Within 0.5 mi: 10 pts; Within 1 mi: 8 pts; Within 2 mi: 4 pts.
6) Does the site have good visibility (from arterial)? (W=1.5)
Visibility is more desirable as it is associated with safety and security. Additional factors such as
lighting can help increase visibility and provide a feeling of safety. Remote locations with less
visibility are less desirable. In addition, a site that is visible from the side of a major arterial
increases’ awareness of the park-and-ride.
• Clearly Visible: entirely visible from main arterial
• Partially Visible: lot is visible from main arterial, but sight line may be slightly obstructed by
vegetation, walls, etc.
• Semi-Visible: visible from access road
Scoring Criteria: Clearly visible: 10 pts; Partially visible: 8 pts.; Semi-visible: 5 pts.
7) How far is the site from the Central Business District (CBD) or Activity Center? (W=1.5)
Sites were evaluated based on their distances from CBD or Activity Center. If a site is too close,
commuters will walk instead of using transit. Conversely, if too far, it reduces attractiveness of the
site. A site within a range of slightly more than 1 mile will be the most attractive to prompt users
to use the lot and transit system.
Use Google Maps for mileage approximations. CBD’s and activity centers included, but was not
limited to, the City of Naples, Coastland Center Mall, hospitals, government campus, Mercato,
Waterside Shops, high employment areas such as Marco Island, hotels, Arthrex, Vanderbilt Beach
Hotels, retirement communities (Moorings Park, Via Bentley), etc.
Scoring Criteria: 1-3 miles: 10 pts; Within 5 miles: 8 pts; Within 10 miles: 5 pts; <1 or >10 miles: 0
pts.
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8) Does the site have sufficient access (ingress and egress) from the adjacent roadway? (W=3)
A site with easy/quick access is more desirable for users. A site may include recommended access
improvements when constructed. Desirable ingress and egress include right in, right out, left in,
left out and distance to signals.
• Excellent: Signal access or left in, left out, right in, right out or access off two roads (10
pts)
• Good: Directional access with U-turns available within 0.2 miles
• Fair: Directional access with U-turns available within 0.5 mile
• Poor: One direction in, U-turns not available within 1 mile
Scoring Criteria: Excellent: 10 pts; Good: 8 pts; Fair: 6 pts; Poor: 0 pts.
9) Is the location on the correct side of the road for transit pickup (serving proper direction for
anticipated demand)? (W=2)
A site will be more convenient and reduce travel time when on the correct side of the road
(direction of travel) for the commute to the destination.
Scoring Criteria: Yes: 10 pts; No: 0 pts.
10) Is the site in proximity to an existing park-and-ride facility serving the same route? (W=1.5)
If the site is located too close to an existing Park and Ride site serving the same route, the new
location may not attract enough new users or attract users from the existing site. Therefore, the
site is expected to have less cost benefit. Sites that have further spacing will likely generate more
overall use resulting in a greater cost benefit.
The Radio Road transfer station and Seed-to-Table lots were evaluated as park-and-ride facilities
in addition to those marked on the System Map accessed from the CAT website which identifies
park-and-ride lots at the Headquarters Library, Estates Library, Golden Gate Library, and Marco
Island library.
*Note: If an existing park-and-ride facility is over capacity and cannot be expanded, the scoring
should not penalize the site. Park-and-ride facilities at capacity should be noted but excluded in
the evaluation of this question.
Scoring Criteria: >10 mi: 10 pts; 5-10 mi: 7 pts; <5 miles but different direction: 2 pts; <5 mi and
same direction: -40 pts.
11) Is the anticipated commuter driving distance minimal (from home to the site) for the majority of
targeted ridership? Identify targeted ridership. (W=1)
A site is more desirable when the commuter has less distance to travel to reach the site. If the site
is too far, commuters are less likely to use the site. The commuter driving distance is estimated
based on factors such as survey results, anticipated targeted ridership, adjacent developments,
etc. Targeted ridership shall be identified for information only. Use the US Census maps, census-
designated places (CDP’s), and Google Earth for measurements.
Scoring Criteria: 1-3 mi: 10 pts; 4-6 mi: 8 pts; 7-10 mi: 6 pts; >10 mi: 0 pts.
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12) Is the site within or adjacent to a commercial area? (W=2)
A site is more attractive if commuters can utilize adjacent commercial areas. If commercial areas
are within close range, commuters can easily incorporate other trips into the original trip and may
result in reduced vehicle miles traveled. This will help identify public/private partnerships and
Sites with multi-use amenities.
Scoring Criteria: Yes: 10 pts; Within 250 ft: 8 pts; Within 500 ft: 6 pts; Within 750 ft: 4 pts; Within
1,000 ft: 2 pts.
13) Are there pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities adjacent to the site that connect to the transit stop? Is
adding infrastructure feasible? (W=2.5)
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities make a location more attractive. If a site is located within close
range of an existing bicycle or pedestrian facility, it can be used to reach the transit stop at
minimal cost. Feasibility of adding facilities is for information only.
If a transit stop does not currently exist, respond indicating if bicycle and pedestrian facilities exist
for proposed new location.
Scoring Criteria: At site: 10 pts; Within 250 ft: 8 pts; Within 500 ft: 6 pts; Within 750 ft: 4 pts; Within
1,000 ft: 2 pts.
14) Does the site have existing parking facilities that can be used? (W=3)
If a site already has parking spaces that can be utilized, there are significant cost savings to
developing the site.
If the proposed site is on private property assume 5 spaces. If the lot is on private property and
there are usually many spaces available assume 5-10 spaces. Assume >10 if developing a new
parcel.
Scoring Criteria: >10 spaces: 10 pts; 5-10 spaces: 7 pts; <5 spaces: 2 pts.
15) If the answer to Question 14 was no, is there available ROW at the site for a minimum of 5 spaces? 10
spaces? More than 10 spaces? Is it owned by the County? (W=2)
If the site has available ROW that can be purchased to allow at least 5 spaces, the site is worth
pursuing. If ROW available would provide less than 5 spaces, it is less desirable to invest in that
location. If the property is already owned by the County, savings will include purchase of the
property and quicker schedule to develop the site.
Scoring Criteria: ROW available & County owned: 10 pts; ROW available & Privately owned: 5 pts.
16) If the answer to Question 14 was no, what is the location zoned as? (W=1)
If a location needs to be rezoned to allow for a Park and Ride site, there could be opposition from
the public. In addition, it would take additional time and budget to rezone the property for a Park
and Ride location. Collier County interactive GIS zoning maps can be accessed from:
https://colliercountygmd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d3f4802ac5b743
39b21b27467ff4c9fb
Scoring Criteria: Commercial or Industrial: 10 pts; Residential: 0 pts.
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17) Does the Site have capability for expansion? (W=1)
If the site is successful, having the ability to expand and accommodate future growth is more
desirable. As traffic projections show an increase in congestion along major arterials, Park and
Ride usage is expected to increase.
• Excellent: Empty space for development or has undeveloped area within the parcel
• Good: Undeveloped parcels within range of the lot.
• Fair: On private lot, capability for expansion with shopping center area can approach
different property owner along same route
• Poor: Privately owned and not many available spaces usually observed
Scoring Criteria: Excellent: 10 pts; Good: 8 pts; Fair: 3 pts; Poor: 0 pts.
18) How much time is anticipated to acquire and develop the Site as a Park and Ride? (W=1.5)
The quicker a site can be developed, the more desirable it is. If a site is anticipated to have a long
acquisition, zoning, and construction period, the site is deemed less desirable.
• Within 6 months: for developed properties on County property (ex. Library)
• Within 9 months: for privately owned locations proposed for a lease agreement, anticipated
more than 6 months but less than 9 months. Timeline based on the following schedule:
1-2 months get in contact with property owner and setup meeting with proper contacts
1-2 month discuss and negotiate location of spaces, costs, etc.
1-2 month get lease agreement contract established and finalized, signatures and draft
BCC agenda item
1 month BCC item internal approvals and BCC approval
1 month obtain P&R signs and install
• Over 9 months: for undeveloped parcels requiring design, permitting, construction, and some
cases property acquisition.
Scoring Criteria: Within 6 months: 10 pts; Within 9 months: 8 pts; Over 9 months: 4 pts.
19) Would the Site encourage employee ride sharing? (W=1)
Sites that are anticipated to encourage employee ride sharing are more desirable. Additional
benefits include reduced trips on the road and reduced carbon emissions. Use US Census maps
and deficient roadways listed in the latest AUIR.
• Likely: within 3 miles of high-density areas or remote areas
• May encourage: within 3 miles Medium- density areas
• Not likely: travelers commuting short distances and spaces usually available at destination
Scoring Criteria: Likely: 10 pts; May encourage: 5 pts; Not likely: 0 pts.
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20) Include any additional Site benefits and/or negative features associated with this location. (W=2.5)
Identify if there are any additional unique benefits to the site to increase usage. Unique benefits
can increase the site’s usage over other locations. For example, numerous adjacent planned land
use developments are underway near an intersection, the proposed site is located upstream to
reduce trips through the congested area. Negative features unique to the site which make it less
desirable for users will receive negative points.
Scoring Criteria: Benefit or negative feature (± pts) as follows:
• Lighting: +2 pts
• Cameras: +2 pts
• Increased security (near sheriff office, EMS, mall patrol, etc): +5 pts
• Lack of available parking spaces if on private lot or lot seen to be full: -3 pts
• ADA compliant Bus Stop: +3
• Transfer facility (+10) or for every additional route location serves (+2 not to exceed 10)
• Connection to other service route (ex. LeeTran, established vanpool) (+12)
• Public restroom facilities available (+5)
• Established express route serves location (+2). Note: if a location was currently not served by
transit but is proposed within the TDP to be served by mobility on demand (MOD), vanpool, or
express points were provided in this section.
• Assisting underserved and isolated communities, including Everglades City, Marco Island,
Immokalee, and Ave Maria (+8)
• Serving regional commuters (+10)
• Other: serving areas that reach parking capacity and informal P&R naturally occurs (+10).
Comments
Any sites with alternates, phasing, or options proposed were indicated in the comments section. The draft
TDP proposed routes were indicated in each evaluation under the comments section as “TDP Proposed
Routes.”
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3. Evaluation Form
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Proposed Location
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Evaluation Criteria
3
(Along major: 10 pts; Within 0.25 mi: 8 pts; Within 0.5 mi: 6 points; Within 0.75 mi: 4 pts)
2
(On existing: 10 pts; Within 0.25 miles: 8 pts; Within 0.5 miles: 6 pts)
1
(Yes: 10 pts, Within 250 ft: 8 pts; Within 500 ft: 6 pts; Within 750 ft: 4 pts; Within 1,000 ft: 2 pts)
1
(Shelter & bench: 10 pts; Bench only: 7 pts; ROW available: 6 pts)
2
(Within 0.5 mi: 10 pts; Within 1 mi: 8 pts; Within 2 mi: 4 pts)
1.5
(Clearly visible: 10 pts; Partially visible: 8 pts; Semi-visible: 5 pts)
1.5
(1-3 miles: 10 pts; Within 5 miles: 8 pts; Within 10 miles: 5 pts; <1 or >10 miles: 0 pts)
6. Does the site have good visibility (from arterial)?
7. How far is the Site from the CBD or Activity Center?
and/or PM? Note what applies and anticipate future growth.
Score Weight Total
3. Is there an existing bus stop adjacent to the Site? If so, indicate the bus stop ID.
5. Is the Site located upstream of a congested segment based on anticipated travel path in the AM
Is it a well-used stop?
available for amenities at the Site?
No. of Proposed Spaces:Location ID:Overall Score (%):
4. Does the existing bus stop have passenger amenities (shelter & bench)? If no, is there ROW
1. Is the Site on a major arterial?
2. Is the Site located on an existing transit line? If so, indicate which route(s).
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(Excellent: 10 pts; Good: 8 pts; Fair: 6 pts; Poor: 0 pts)
2
(Yes: 10 pts; No: 0 pts)
1.5
(>10 mi: 10 pts; 5-10 mi: 7 pts; <5 mi different direction: 2 pts; <5 miles same direction: -40 pts)
1
(1-3 mi: 10 pts; 4-6 mi: 8 pts; 7-10 mi: 6 pts; >10 mi: 0 pts)
2
(Yes: 10 pts; Within 250 ft: 8 pts; Within 500 ft: 6 pts; Within 750 ft: 4 pts; Within 1,000 ft: 2 pts)
2.5
(At site: 10 pts; Within 250 ft: 8 pts; Within 500 ft: 6 pts; Within 750 ft: 4 pts; Within 1,000 ft: 2 pts)
3
(>10 spaces: 10 pts; 5-10 spaces: 7 pts; <5 spaces: 2 pts)
2
(ROW available & County owned: 10 pts; ROW available & Privately owned: 5 pts)
1
(Commercial or Industrial: 10 pts; Residential: 0 pts)
of targeted ridership? Identify targeted ridership.
11. Is the anticipated commuter driving distance minimal (from home to the Site) for the majority
10. Is the Site in close proximity to an existing Park and Ride facility serving the same route?
9. Is the location on the correct side of the road for transit pickup (serving proper direction for
anticipated demand)?
13. Are there pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities adjacent to the Site that connect to the transit
12. Is the Site within or adjacent to a commercial area?
stop? Is adding infrastructure feasible?
8. Does the Site have sufficient access (ingress and egress) from the adjacent roadway?
Score Weight Total
14. Does the Site have existing parking facilities that can be utilized?
16. If the answer to Question 14 was no, what is the location zoned as?
15. If the answer to Question 14 was no, is there available ROW at the Site for a minimum of
5 spaces? 10 spaces? More than 10 spaces? Is it owned by the County?
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(Excellent: 10 pts; Good: 8 pts; Fair: 3 pts; Poor: 0 pts)
1.5
(Within 6 months: 10 pts; Within 9 months: 8 pts; Over 9 months: 4 pts)
1
(Likely: 10 pts; May encourage: 5 pts; Not likely: 0 pts)
2.5
(Lighting: 2 pts; Cameras: 2 pts; Increased security: 5 pts; ADA compliant bus stop: 3 pts; Transfer
facility: 10 pts or every additional route served: 2 pts NTE 10; Connection to other service route: 12
pts; Public restrooms: 5 pts; Established express, carpool, etc.: 2 pts; Serving underserved or isolated
communities: 8 pts; Serving regional commuters: 10 pts; Serving location reaching parking capacity
or P&R occurring informally: +10pts; Lack of available spaces: -3pts)
20. Include any additional Site benefits and/or negative features associated with this location.
Score Weight Total
18. How much time is anticipated to acquire and develop the Site as a Park and Ride?
19. Would the Site encourage employee ride sharing?
17. Does the Site have capability for expansion?
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Photos of Proposed Location
Comments:
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Site Map of Proposed Location
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4.References
AECOM. (June 2012). Florida Department of Transportation State Park-and-Ride Guide. Retrieved from
https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-
source/content/transit/pages/finalparkandrideguide20120601.pdf?sfvrsn=a592696c_0
Coastal Region MPO. “Park and Ride Lot Initiative." https://www.thempc.org/Core/Pr#gsc.tab=0. Accessed
July 2020.
Collier County. 2020. Collier County Zoning. Accessed June 28, 2020.
https://colliercountygmd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d3f4802ac5b74339b21b
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