Monroe County Transit: Existing Conditions Analysis

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Infrastructure and Safety Observations

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5 Field Observations highlight critical deficiencies such as infrastructure, signage, safety, and security. Recommendations include improvements to bus stop facilities, enhanced signage for improved rider navigation, and considerations for vehicle selection to enhance safety and comfort. Information on ridership, expenses, fares, assets, and operational costs was evaluated based on available data. Key metrics, such as cost per revenue hour and mile, and cost per passenger trip, were examined for each service. The analysis aimed to include a peer review, comparing operations to Florida and national counterparts, focusing on fixed route on-time performance across routes, times of day, and days of the week. Unfortunately, comprehensive datasets were not available for most of the services, except for Key West Transit, which underwent service changes in 2022/23. The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged 2022 Annual Operating Report provided insight into the demand response services offered by the Monroe County Community Transportation Coordinator, Guidance/ Care Center. Also serving the TD population is the county’s Veterans Affairs Department. Ridership and Productivity