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Appendix IV

RECOMMENDATIONS

STRATEGIES

SUBTA

1.A.1 Establish a cross-functional team to develop a Transit Authority Action Plan and Transit Development Plan. 4.D.1 Establish a working group with representatives from Monroe County and the City of Key West to facilitate collaboration to identify areas for transit service expansion.

1.A.1.1 Define the roles and responsibilities of each team memb representatives from relevant departments such as operations, fin 1.A.1.2: Conduct an analysis of existing county staff roles and re within the cross-functional team, considering factors such as skil 1.A.1.3: Identify specific roles that are unfilled by existing count needs and objectives of the cross-functional team as outlined in t 1.A.1.4: Develop job descriptions and requirements for the ident outlining responsibilities, qualifications, and desired experience team. 1.A.1.5: Conduct recruitment and selection processes to fill the v advertising job openings, reviewing applications, conducting inte priorities of the project. 1.A.1.6: Onboard and integrate new team members into the cross support to ensure a smooth transition and effective collaboration 4.D.1.1 Identify key stakeholders within Monroe County and the ensuring representation from relevant departments and agencies 4.D.1.2 Develop a charter or memorandum of understanding outl working group, establishing a framework for collaboration and d 4.D.1.3 Schedule regular meetings and communication channels opportunities, share information, and coordinate efforts effective 4.D.1.4 Conduct collaborative assessments and analysis of transp other factors to identify priority areas for transit service expansio 4.D.2.1 Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather input, add continuous express bus service on US 1. 4.D.2.2 Collaborate with the FDOT and FTA to navigate legal an service. 4.D.2.3 Seek partnerships and funding opportunities to support t route, including potential county sponsorship. 4.D.2.4 Generate implementation plan options with key factors i fare structure, and operational logistics. 4.D.2.5 Evaluate the pros and cons of each option in terms of cos sustainability. 1.A.2.1 Assess current resource availability and requirements for analysis, including personnel, financial, and technological resour 1.A.2.2 Develop a budget allocation plan to ensure adequate reso 1.A.2.3 Identify potential sources of funding or reallocation of ex year planning analysis. 1.A.3.1 Identify key stakeholders, including community members advocacy groups, and other relevant parties. 1.A.3.2 Develop a stakeholder engagement plan outlining the ob including meetings, surveys, focus groups, and public forums. 1.A.3.3 Design communication materials and outreach strategies encourage participation, and solicit feedback on service needs an 1.A.3.4 Facilitate stakeholder consultations through various chan 2.B.1.1 Assess the current budgetary allocation and available fu projects. 2.B.1.2 Identify potential funding gaps and explore alternative f partnerships, or reallocating existing resources. 2.B.1.3 Develop a funding allocation plan that prioritizes infrastr recommendations from Task #162 and the overall goals of the Tr 2.B.2.1 Identify key stakeholders including local governments, co 2.B.2.2 Establish communication channels and mechanisms for c meetings, working groups, and joint planning sessions. 2.B.2.3 Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather input from infrastructure investments, considering factors such as ridership 2.B.2.4 Collaboratively develop criteria or scoring frameworks to on agreed-upon objectives and priorities. 2.B.3.1 Define the scope and objectives of the feasibility studies transit infrastructure enhancements. 4.D.3.1 Review and analyze the Key West Transit Development implementation strategies for expanding transit services. 4.D.3.2 Identify funding sources and opportunities outlined in th partnerships, and fare revenue, to support the expansion of trans 4.D.3.3 Develop an implementation plan that aligns with the rec Development Plan, prioritizing actions and investments to achiev 4.D.4.1 Assess current resource availability and requirements fo improvements, including personnel, equipment, funding, and tec 4.D.4.2 Develop a budget allocation plan that identifies the nece proposed service expansions and infrastructure improvements. 4.D.4.3 Present the budget allocation plan to relevant stakeholde and funding partners, for review and approval, ensuring alignme 5.E.1.1 Evaluate the current tracking system used across all tran improvement in terms of accuracy, reliability, and user-friendlin 5.E.1.2 Engage with existing technology vendors to assess their c be integrated into the tracking system to address identified short 5.E.1.3 Collaborate with stakeholders, including transit operator feedback on desired features and functionalities for the improved 5.E.1.4 Develop a roadmap for upgrading the tracking system ba 5.E.2.1 Identify local advocacy groups and community organizati improvements, considering their reach, expertise, and alignment 5.E.2.2 Establish partnerships and collaborative relationships wi responsibilities, and objectives for the public awareness campaig shared goals. 5.E.2.3 Develop a comprehensive public awareness campaign str identification, communication channels, and key performance ind in promoting existing transit services and improvements. proposed improvements, considering diverse community perspec 2.B.4.2 Design communication materials and outreach strategies including public meetings, workshops, surveys, online platforms 2.B.4.3 Facilitate interactive sessions and dialogue with commun address concerns regarding the proposed transit improvements, e 2.B.4.4 Document and analyze community feedback, identifying to the proposed transit improvements. 2.B.4.5 Incorporate community input into the planning and desig 2.B.4.1 Develop a community engagement plan outlining objecti proposed improvements, considering diverse community perspec 2.B.4.2 Design communication materials and outreach strategies including public meetings, workshops, surveys, online platforms 2.B.4.3 Facilitate interactive sessions and dialogue with commun address concerns regarding the proposed transit improvements, e 2.B.4.4 Incorporate community input into the planning and desig to ensure alignment with community needs, values, and priorities 3.C.1.1 Assess the resource requirements for deploying the Comm personnel, technology, marketing, and operational costs. 3.C.1.2 Identify potential funding sources or reallocation of exist program. 3.C.1.3 Develop a budget allocation plan that ensures adequate r in infrastructure, technology, or personnel. 5.E.3.1 Develop engaging and informative content tailored to eac outreach opportunity, ensuring consistency in messaging and bra 5.E.3.2 Establish a content calendar and schedule for posting on relevant transit-related topics to maximize audience engagement 5.E.3.3 Leverage partnerships with local community organization public awareness campaign through co-promotion, event collabo

1.A.2 Allocate resources for the development and adoption of the ten-year planning analysis. 4.D.2 Explore integration of the LKS and Route 301 to create a continuous express bus route on US 1 from Key West to Miami-Dade County or, operate such a route as a County-sponsored service.

1.A.3 Conduct stakeholder consultations to gather input on service needs and preferences.

4.D.3 Utilize the Key West & Miami-Dade Transit Development Plans as roadmaps for expanding services and funding.

Table A.V.3: Part 3 of Strategy Monitoring Transit Authority Action Plan and Transit Development Plan Service and Mobility Hub Infrastructure Investment ing Services Continue Coordination with Key West & Miami-Dade Transit Technology Integration and Public Awareness Campaign Year 2033

all participants. 2.B.1 Allocate funding for infrastructure improvements along US-1 in alignment with Task #162 of the Transportation Master Plan.

2.B.2 Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to prioritize investments in transit infrastructure. 4.D.4 Allocate resources for implementing expanded services and infrastructure improvements.

2.B.3 Conduct feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments for proposed enhancements.

2.B.3.2 Identify and engage with relevant experts, consultants, an and EIAs, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to address techn 2.B.3.3 Collect and analyze data related to the proposed enhance land use patterns, regulatory requirements, and environmental se 2.B.3.4 Evaluate the feasibility and potential impacts and consid community benefits, and environmental sustainability. 2.B.4 Engage with the community to gather feedback on proposed improvements. 2.B.4.1 Develop a community engagement plan outlining objecti 5.E.1 Leverage the existing partnerships with technology vendors to improve the tracking system across all transit services.

5.E.2 Coordinate with local advocacy groups to launch a comprehensive public awareness campaign to promote existing transit services and improvements.

2.B.5 Implement enhancements to bus stop amenities and infrastructure based on prioritization in the county’s TMP.

5.E.3 Utilize social media, community events, and local outreach to reach a wide audience.

3.C.1 Allocate resources for enhancements to the Commute with Enterprise program.