Monroe County Transit: Existing Conditions Analysis

SUBTA project, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, syste 4.D.1.4 Develop a communication plan to keep stakeholders info system project, including regular updates, milestone celebrations 4.D.2.1 Identify potential technology vendors with expertise in d transit agencies. 4.D.2.2 Initiate discussions and negotiations with selected techno deploying the fare system. 4.D.2.3 Conduct pilot tests and trials of the fare system in select 4.D.3.1 Develop a user testing plan to evaluate the usabilit system, including scenarios and test cases to simulate real 4.D.3.2 Recruit a diverse group of passengers to participat different demographics, backgrounds, and travel behaviors insights. 4.D.3.3 Conduct outreach and education campaigns to info including communication materials, tutorials, demonstrati with the features, benefits, and usage instructions. 4.D.4.1 Assess the compatibility of the new fare payment system requirements and potential challenges. 4.D.4.2 Develop technical specifications and protocols for integr infrastructure, ensuring interoperability, data exchange, and seam 4.D.4.3 Collaborate with technology vendors and transit operator modifications, and configuration changes to enable integration be infrastructure. 4.D.4.4 Conduct thorough testing and validation of the integrated locations, and user scenarios to verify functionality, reliability, a Appendix IV 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.5.1 Assess the ongoing maintenance and update requirement such as software upgrades, hardware maintenance, technical sup 4.D.5.2 Estimate the budgetary allocations needed to cover the c lifecycle, including annual operating expenses and periodic inves 4.D.5.3 Develop a budget allocation plan that earmarks funds for based on the criticality of components, anticipated lifecycle costs objectives. 5.E.1.1 Identify technology vendors specializing in GPS tracking such as accuracy, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compatibilit 5.E.1.2 Initiate discussions and negotiations with selected techno tracking devices on transit vehicles, outlining project requiremen 5.E.1.3 Collaborate with technology vendors to customize and de proper installation, configuration, and integration with existing f 5.E.2.1 Assess the compatibility of tracking data from GPS devic identifying integration requirements and potential technical chal 5.E.2.2 Develop technical specifications and protocols for integr systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and real-time updates 5.E.2.3 Collaborate with app developers and signage providers t configuration changes to enable integration between tracking dat 5.E.2.4 Conduct thorough testing and validation of the integrated 5.E.3.1 Develop training materials and resources to educate driv the new tracking and communication systems, including user ma 5.E.3.2 Schedule training sessions for drivers and staff to provid tracking and communication systems, accommodating different l 5.E.3.3 Facilitate interactive training sessions led by experience staff to ask questions, practice using the systems, and receive fee 5.E.4.1 Assess the ongoing maintenance and update requirement software upgrades, hardware maintenance, technical support, an 5.E.4.2 Estimate the budgetary allocations needed to cover the c lifecycle, including annual operating expenses and periodic inve 5.E.4.3 Develop a budget allocation plan that earmarks funds for based on the criticality of components, anticipated lifecycle costs objectives. 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. 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.

4.D.2 Partner with technology vendors to design and deploy the fare system across all transit services.

Table A.V.7: Part 7 of Strategy Monitoring Transit Authority Action Plan and Transit Development Plan Service and Mobility Hub Infrastructure Investment ing Services Integrated Far Real-Time Tracking and Communication for County Transit RECOMMENDATIONS

4.D.3 Conduct user testing and outreach to educate passengers on the new payment system.

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4.D.4 Integrate fare payment with existing transit infrastructure, including ticketing machines and mobile apps.

1.A.1 Establish a cross-functional team to develop a Transit Authority Action Plan and Transit Development Plan. 4.D.5 Allocate funding for system maintenance and updates to ensure continued functionality.

5.E.1 Collaborate with technology vendors to install GPS tracking devices on transit vehicles.

5.E.2 Integrate tracking data with existing transit apps and signage to provide real-time updates to passengers.

1.A.2 Allocate resources for the development and adoption of the ten-year planning analysis. 5.E.3 Conduct training for drivers and staff on using the new tracking and communication systems.

1.A.3 Conduct stakeholder consultations to gather input on service needs and preferences. 5.E.4 Allocate resources for ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure system reliability.

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.

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

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

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