Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

Appendix C: Public Involvement Plan

2.1 KEY OBJECTIVES This major update is a comprehensive effort to understand and respond to the distinctive needs of Key West while simultaneously elevating the mobility experience for both residents and visitors. To ensure the success of this endeavor, public input plays a significant role in crafting a transportation plan that aligns with the needs of the community. To chart a course toward a more accessible, efficient, and inclusive future, the following objectives have been identified: » Increase public awareness about the TDP Major Update and opportunities to provide input. » Educate the public and stakeholders about the project and opportunities to improve service through public-friendly materials. » Provide a variety of opportunities for stakeholders and the public to meaningfully participate in the project and provide their input, including convenient methods both in-person and in digital formats. » Partner with local public agencies and community groups to increase reach to low-income, minority, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations. 2.1.1 Project Team The project team members identified for this update are listed below in Table 2-1. 1. Executive Committee (EC): » Responsibility: The EC, representing the city of Key West Department of Transportation, will oversee the project. » Roles: Provide strategic guidance, coordinate bimonthly with the WSP team, approve major deliverables, review, and approve public and stakeholder presentations, and supervise the overall project timeline schedule.

» Members: Rod Delostrinos, Rogelio Hernandez, Carolyn Haia, Sandros (KWT) 2. WSP Team: » Responsibility: As project consultants, the WSP team will manage day-to-day study activities, analysis, schedule, and budget of the Transportation Development Plan (TDP). » Reporting: Bi-monthly reports to the Project Review Team (PRT) and quarterly reports to the Review Committee. » Leadership: Oversight by Murriah Dekle, with support from Thomas Rodrigues, Michelle Kendall, Tim Rosenberger, Eric Heinz, Sandrine Charles, Chun Wu, Drake Hayes and other WSP team members. 3. Review Team Members: » Purpose: Ensure project alignment with local and regional goals and objectives through consistent coordination with key stakeholders at CareerSource and the Florida Department of Transportation District VI. » Roles: Play a significant role in reviewing deliverables, technical memos, and the final draft TDP. Participate in critical stakeholder interviews during the outreach phase of the project.

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