Joint work session ON transit MAY 25, 2011

1. Joint work session ON transitMAY 25, 2011 Transportation Planning Organization Polk Transit Authority

2. Welcome Commissioner Patrick Huff, TPO Chairman Commissioner Glen Higgins, PTA Chairman

3. Roll Call

4. Agenda

5. Background Information

6. Polk Transit Authority LAMTD 20 Routes PTA Improved Mobility Seamless System WHAT 6 Routes Ultimate Goal PCTS 3 Routes Single Agency with Dedicated Mission and Funding Source The Polk Transit Authority (PTA) was created by the Florida Legislature in 2007 with the unanimous support of local jurisdictions. Its stated purpose is to “provide for the consolidation of transit services in Polk County and to provide for the transition to a countywide transit system.”

7. Vision, Mission and Strategies Vision Be the Community provider of countywide public transportation services Mission Provide safe, efficient and accessible public transportation services to serve the travel needs of Polk County residents and visitors with access to jobs, education, medical care, and community services, places and events – to support vibrant livable communities. Strategies

9. Local Land Use Plans • The following local governments have included references to the PTA or transit supportive policies in their Comprehensive Plan: • Village of Highland Park • Town of Hillcrest Heights • City of Lake Alfred • Town of Lake Hamilton • City of Lakeland • City of Lake Wales • City of Mulberry • City of Polk City • City of Winter Haven • Polk County • City of Auburndale • City of Bartow • City of Davenport • Town of Dundee • City of Eagle Lake • City of Fort Meade • City of Frostproof • City of Haines City In Progress

11. Transit Funding • Federal assistance shifts from operating to capital • StarMetro – Tallahassee (FY 10): 33% of funds available for operational expenses • Potential impact on current level of transit service Urbanized Area > 200,000

12. Coordination of Services

13. CURRENT PROPOSED CHANGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011 Citrus Connection System Maps

14. Base Fares Adult One-Way Fare $1.50 Student One-Way Fare $1.25 Senior One-Way Fare $0.80 Disabled One-Way Fare $0.80 ADA Handy Bus Fare $2.00 ADA Fixed Route Fare FREE Children (7 and Under when accompanied by adult) FREE Transfers FREE Passes 31 Day Unlimited Pass $47 20 One-Way Adult Ride Pass $25 Weekly Pass $12 15 Ride Student Pass $12 15 Ride Senior/Disabled Pass $12 Fare Structure

15. LAMTD District $155,923.89 WHAT $410,994.80 Auburndale $ 49,783.00 TOTAL $616,701.69 Numbers based on FY ‘10 Route 12 Interagency Coordination

16. LAMTD District $189,367.18 County $131,117.84 Bartow $ 58,249.34 TOTAL $378,734.36 Numbers based on FY ‘10 Route 22XL Interagency Coordination

17. Transit Service Issues

18. Opportunities for Consolidation/Enhanced Cooperation • Centralized Intake/Scheduling and Dispatch “Trapeze” • One Stop Shop/One Phone Number • Open Brokerage of ADA Paratransit Trips • Develop a Common and Integrated Seamless Service and Marketing Plan (PTA) • Winter Haven Area Transit (WHAT) Policy Board

19. PTA FUNDING OPTIONS • County Transportation Surtax • Special Assessment Tax • Ad Valorem Tax (Up to 3 mils) • Local Government Funding Contributions • Grants • Private Funding

21. Open Discussion

22. Concluding Remarks