Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

4.3 Phase I: In-Person Outreach & Pop-up Events

Improvements Desired: Better Key West Rides (47%): Respondents want improved transit services. Expanded Routes (28%): Desire additional routes to cover more areas of Key West. Real-Time Updates (25%): Access to real-time arrival information would make transit even more convenient. Demographics: Age Groups: The survey captured a diverse age range, from young adults to seniors. Employment Status: Key West

The survey closed on March 30, 2024, with a total of 253 individual responses. Summary results for all questions on the survey are presented in a series of charts and graphs in Appendix D . Key findings include: Reasons for Using Transit: Work Commute (74%): The majority of respondents rely on transit for their daily work commute. Shopping (15%): Some use transit for shopping trips. Recreation (11%): A smaller percentage use transit for leisure activities. Length of Transit Use: Less Than a Year (39%): Many respondents are relatively new to using transit. 3+ Years (33%): A dedicated group of long-term users relies on transit as part of their lifestyle. 1-3 Years (28%): A significant portion have been using transit for a few years, indicating consistent usage. How People Get to Transit: Walking (42%): The most commonly reported way to access transit stops is by walking. Driving (28%): Some drive to transit hubs, emphasizing the importance of parking facilities near stops. Biking (18%): Riders cycle to transit points. Other (12%): A mix of other modes, such as scooters or rideshares

Transit serves both working professionals and retirees.

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