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Lee County Transit Authority Concept: An Update

Lee County Transit Authority Concept: An Update. July 2008. Presentation Overview. Purpose Project History Transit Authority Concept Action Plan Process Interlocal Agreement Existing & Future Service Benefits Options & Considerations.

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Lee County Transit Authority Concept: An Update

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  1. Lee County Transit AuthorityConcept: An Update July 2008

  2. Presentation Overview • Purpose • Project History • Transit Authority Concept • Action Plan Process • Interlocal Agreement • Existing & Future Service • Benefits • Options & Considerations

  3. Provide update on implementation of a Transit Authority in Lee County Get consensus on final interlocal agreement Purpose

  4. Project History • Funding & Governing Study (May 2002) • MSTU Study (June 2003) • Short-Term Solutions Study (July 2003) • Transit Authority Action Plan (January 2006) • Draft Interlocal Agreement (June 2007)

  5. Primary Findings • Need Dedicated $ Source • Must With Inflation • Municipalities Should Participate • Long-Term Solution  Transit Authority

  6. What is a Transit Authority? • Single Governmental Entity • Multi-Jurisdictional Representation • Authority to Levy Taxes

  7. Transit Authority Types • Regional Transit Authority • Independent Transit Authority

  8. Special Region State Statutes Formula Board Representation Population-Based Ad Valorem Funding Transit Authority Structure Independent Regional • Special District • State Enabling Legislation • More Flexibility • Funding Source • Board Composition

  9. Why a Transit Authority? • Governing Structure • Dedicated Funding Source • Support for Transit & Existing Success

  10. Action Plan Process • Governing Board Presentations • October 2005 • Public Involvement • Policy & Advisory Committees • Public Workshop • Transit Authority Summit • December 14, 2005 • Develop Action Plan

  11. Educate Importance of Transit Need for Authority Gain Consensus Action Plan Next Steps Recruit Champions Transit Summit Goals

  12. Lee County Transit Authority The formation of a Transit Authority in Lee County . . . . . . . . should be prescribed by state statute. 14% . . . should allow for flexibility in how it is established and funded. 86% 0 0% . . . is not necessary at this time.

  13. Lee County Transit Authority Which funding source makes the most sense for transit in Lee County? 3 19 Sales Tax 13% 83% Ad Valorem 0 1 Not Sure Other 0% 4%

  14. Lee County Transit Authority Would you consider an interlocal agreement indicating participation in an Authority? 14 0 Yes No 87% 0% 2 Not Sure 13%

  15. Lee County Transit Authority Would you be willing to participate on a committee to draft an interlocal agreement? 14 0 Yes No 82% 0% 2 Not Sure 18%

  16. Transit Summit Conclusions • Agreement on Need for Authority • Sales Tax • Interlocal Agreement • Transit Authority Oversight Committee • Education = Marketing

  17. Transit Authority Action Plan

  18. Action Plan Overview • Action Plan Organization • Major public outreach tasks • Required legislative & administrative tasks • Action Plan milestones • Step-by-step process for establishing a transit authority.

  19. Interlocal Agreement • Developed by Transit Authority Oversight Committee • Not the Authority Charter • Agreement to Participate in Remaining Action Plan Steps

  20. Existing Bus Service • 17 Routes • 30- to 60-Minute Service • 49 Peak Vehicles • 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Limited Sunday Service • Complementary ADA Service (Passport) • Commuter Assistance Program (Connexus)

  21. Existing Bus Service

  22. Existing Bus Service LeeTran Ridership Trend 3,037,194 2,891,968 2,821,130 2,508,407 2,318,340 2,320,758 2,271,574 2,205,604

  23. Previous Projected Demand

  24. Possible Future Transit Service

  25. 2030 LRTP Improvements • Expanded Service Frequency on Existing Routes • New Express Service • Bus Rapid Transit • Passenger Ferry Service • New Park-and-Ride Lots

  26. Benefits of Transit • Social • Mobility • Alternative • Environment • Reduced Congestion • Economic • Expanded Work Force • Reduced Congestion

  27. Benefits to Municipality • Voice in Transit Decisions • Customize Your Service • Support Existing Service Success

  28. Lee County’s Options • Support Regional Transportation Solution • Maintain Status Quo

  29. Your Considerations • Support Transit Service? • Support Authority Governing Structure? • Support Dedicated Funding Source? • Support Interlocal Agreement?

  30. Comments & Questions

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