Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

CHAPTER 9: TEN-YEAR TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

This section summarizes the recommendations for Key West Transit over the next 10 years. These recommendations are based on public input, discussions with Key West Transit staff and leadership, feedback from public and agency stakeholders, an analysis of the transit system and service area, and available or potential funding sources. Public and Political Input Public and political opinions were considered in developing alternative options for improving Key West Transit services. Outreach activities gathered preferences for types of service and capital projects. Surveys of existing users and the public indicated a strong interest in expanded service hours and frequency improvements. Many users also expressed a desire for more availability of the on-demand service, Key West Rides. These factors helped shape the proposed alternatives. Service and Capital Improvements The plan aims to enhance current service quality by: » Adding two new routes (North and South Connector) » Increasing frequency on two existing routes (Lower Keys Shuttle and Workforce Express)

This section also summarizes the assumptions for capital and operating costs and revenues to support the short-term recommendations, outlines the costs associated with unfunded long-term needs, and suggests approaches to identifying new funding for both sets of needs. 9.0 Ten-Year Implementation Plan In a limited funding environment, improvements that provide the most benefit to existing and potential transit users are prioritized. Enhancements that directly improve existing services and related facilities/amenities are given the highest priority. Based on community and stakeholder feedback and fiscal constraints, the following service and capital needs are programmed in a phased approach. The primary focus is on short-term (1-5 years) improvements to existing services and supportive capital infrastructure. Long-term (6-10 years) improvements are also planned but remain unfunded due to their higher costs. The following section outlines the prioritized short- and long-term improvements. Phased improvements require a strategic examination of routes to ensure synchronization and efficiency. The initial phase prioritizes routes with the highest ridership, ensuring timely upgrades for the most utilized routes.

» Expanding service hours on one route (Duval Loop) » Making necessary capital and infrastructure investments

Transit Development Plan FY 2025–2034

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