Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

CHAPTER 5: SITUATION APPRAISAL 5.0 Review of Plans and Studies This section reviews transit policies and plans at local, regional, state, and federal levels of government to identify policies or issues that may have implications for Key West transit service. Findings from this review will ensure that Key West is consistent with other local and regional planning efforts. In addition, the results of this plan review serve as a component of meeting the Situational Appraisal requirement of the TDP Rule. These included functional master plans, area and sector plans, and current transit planning projects. These plans have common themes and points At the local and regional levels, several agencies and organizations conduct studies to produce plans and policies for addressing transportation issues that may impact Key West and Monroe County services. Various Federal and State plans and regulations may also affect the provision of transit services. This plan and policy review help understand and support the pursuit of existing goals while pursuing its own goal of creating a viable and accessible transit system throughout the Florida Keys.

on transit accessibility, multimodal connections, and sustainability. Overall, these plans and studies demonstrate Key West and Monroe County's commitment to enhancing mobility, promoting sustainability, and addressing the community's evolving transportation needs. Through targeted investments, policy initiatives, and community engagement, Key West aims to create a more accessible and efficient transit system for residents and visitors alike. » Multimodal access that provides facilities and infrastructure for transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. » Transit-oriented development to promote dense, mixed-use zoning. » Equity initiatives to ensure access to all. » Sustainable practices that reduce emissions, increase green space, and combat climate change.

Relevant transportation planning and programming documents are summarized, emphasizing issues having implications for Key West. Additionally, selected plans produced for stakeholders related to land use were reviewed to summarize and call attention to community goals, objectives, and policies that may have implications for current and future transit services. The following local, regional, state, and federal plans and studies were reviewed to understand current transit policies and plans with potential implications for Key West transit services, summarized below. As part of this effort, the following plans and programs were reviewed and highlighted in Table 5-1 on the following page.

Transit Development Plan FY 2025–2034

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