Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

9.2 Long-Term Operating and Capital Improvements

OPTION C: HERON TRANSFER HUB Heron Transfer Hub is the site scenario option that has the lowest risk. It focuses on Key West Transit’s goals of establishing a parking garage, housing for transit employees, and providing an intermodal hub. Minimal additional amenities would be included. Stakeholder Engagement Overall, stakeholders were supportive of the KWIC and potential amenities examined. Throughout the interviews, there were some commonalities among the topics, benefits, ideas, or concerns discussed. This feedback was taken into consideration during the subsequent risk assessment, as well as incorporated into the suggested implementation strategies. » Implementing commercial space at the KWIC can help to address the limited number of shops currently along College Road. » With limited parking in Key West, establishing a new parking garage is a necessity, however there needs to be incentives for drivers to utilize the KWIC’s parking garage. » Establishing new affordable housing can help to help address the high cost of living that workers experience in Key West. » The establishment of the KWIC may increase the traffic congestion that already periodicly occurs on College Road. » There are opportunities for collaboration and partnerships between KWT and local businesses.

Organization City of Key West City of Key West Engineering Department City of Key West Housing and Community Development City of Key West Planing Department Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Gerald Adams Elementary School Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Freeman Substation, Lower Keys Area, District 1

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