Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

8.3 Ranked Alternatives

8.3 Ranked Alternatives Each service alternative received a score based on the outlined evaluation process. The alternatives from each improvement type were scored against each other and ranked based on their respective scores, as shown in the table below. Examples of the ranking criteria: Duval Loop (longer service hours): Scored high in public outreach and productivity, resulting in the highest overall rating score of 12.00, securing the top ranking. New South Connector: Scored lower in transit markets and productivity categories, leading to an overall score of 7.67 and a ranking of 5.

8.2.3 Transit Markets The transit demand markets were assessed from two perspectives: Traditional Market using the Transit Orientation Index (TOI) and Discretionary Transit Market using the Density Threshold Assessment (DTA). Additional analysis was conducted for local and regional connectivity to key activity centers/hubs. The market analyses used GIS-based tools at the Census Block Group level to evaluate whether the transit alternatives provided effective service in high-demand areas. Traditional Market: Assesses geographic areas with a historical propensity for transit use. Five of 50 census block groups were identified with a “High” or “Very High” TOI. The percentage of the corridor for each transit alternative within these areas was calculated. Discretionary Market: Examines the relationship between population and employment density and the propensity to choose transit. Thirty-three of 50 census block groups met the “Minimum” Density Threshold Assessment (DTA) threshold. The proportion of each corridor for transit alternatives within these areas was calculated. Local/Regional Market: Evaluates connectivity to major activity centers or hubs. Routes connecting to more key hubs received higher scores. This analysis was conducted using GIS tools. 8.2.4 Productivity & Efficiency Transit agencies use ridership productivity and cost-efficiency measures to evaluate funding resource utilization. Alternatives with high productivity and cost efficiency should generate more ridership with lower costs per trip. The measures for these criteria were obtained from TBEST 2034 ridership data.

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