Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

7.7 Service Change Scenarios

7.7 Service Change Scenarios In an ongoing effort to improve transit service for KWT customers, a series of service changes are being considered. These changes aim to enhance both the availability and quality of the service. To understand the potential impact of these changes, the Transit Boardings Estimation and Simulation Tool (TBEST) is being used to model and analyze a series of scenarios. The scenarios under examination represent a comprehensive and phased approach to service expansion and improvement. They begin with the existing service, referred to as the 'Base' scenario. Thereafter, changes are introduced incrementally and include extending service hours, frequency and introducing new services. Each scenario builds upon the previous one, allowing for an assessment of the cumulative impact of these changes. The scenarios are designed to address the needs of a diverse passenger base, providing more flexibility for those who travel early in the morning, late at night, or on weekends. By examining these scenarios, the goal is to strike a balance between improving service for passengers and maintaining operational efficiency. The insights gained from this analysis guide the decision-making process, help prioritize service improvements, and enable effective communication of these decisions to stakeholders.

Table 7-5 Service Change Scenarios Category

Services/Improvements

South Connector North Connector

New Services

Increase frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes on the Lower Keys Shuttle Expand service hours on the Duval Loop from 8am–10pm to 7am–12pm to accommodate the tourism am and pm activities Route frequency to Workforce Express from 60 minutes to 15 minutes including mid-day and weekend service.

Improvements to Existing Service

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