Monroe County Transit: Existing Conditions Analysis

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary

The planning process incorporated innovative strategies for public engagement through stakeholder participation. A virtual reality vignette depicting a glimpse of envisioned services was presented to the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting. In-person onboard surveys were administered to capture insights into existing services and community needs.

The Monroe County Transit Existing Conditions Analysis represents the culmination of a ten-month effort to evaluate the current transit network, aiming to address growing congestion, limited transit service, and unsafe infrastructure. As the county emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the analysis emphasizes the need for a resilient, flexible, and inclusive transit system. The assessment identifies key issues, gathers stakeholder input, and proposes high-level recommendations for short-term (1-5 years) and long-term (5-10 years) implementation. The evaluation process incorporated agencies’ capital, operating expenses, and operational performance and needs. The Existing Conditions Analysis developed a set of findings and recommendations to support Monroe County in achieving the goals outlined in the agency’s Transportation Master Plan, which identifies future expansion of transit services. WSP performed this analysis based on a series of data collection and evaluation efforts with participation from the Monroe County Transit Executive Director, Miami Dade Transit, and Key West Transit staff to determine critical factors for the potential integration and expansion of transit services.

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A summary of the significant findings in each of the plan components follows. The report is divided into eight major sections, addressing:

1. Goals and Objectives 2. Existing Conditions • Transit Market • Existing Services

• Service Performance • Origin and Destination Surveys

3. Other Services 4. Current and Past Plans 5. Gap Identification 6. Scenario Planning and Costs

7. Key Findings and Recommendations 8. Funding Options and Programming Initiatives