HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 16 2012 RTO Board Meeting Agenda PacketTREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING Martin County Board of County Commissioner Chambers 2401 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996 (772) 221-1498 www.martinmpo.com
Thursday, February 16, 2012 @2:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM ACTION 1. CALL TO ORDER – 2:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVE AGENDA APPROVE 5. APPROVE MINUTES APPROVE • October
20, 2012 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THREE MINUTES; COMPLETE CARD TO COMMENT) 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. RTO BYLAWS AMENDMENT APPROVE B. US 1 BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
APPROVE C. RTO/RTA DEVEOPMENT ISSUES INFORMATIONAL 8. FDOT COMMENTS 9. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS 10. NEXT MEETING • April 19, 2012 in St. Lucie County 11. ADJOURN Assistance for disabled
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October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 1 Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization (RTO) Board Meeting Summary Port St. Lucie City Council Chambers 121 SW Port St. Lucie
Boulevard Port St. Lucie, Florida October 20, 2011 2:00 P.M. Members present: Commissioner Paula Lewis, St. Lucie County BoCC, Chair Commissioner Doug Smith, Martin County BoCC, Vice
Chair Commissioner Michael Mortell, City of Stuart Councilman Jack Kelly, City of Port St. Lucie Commissioner Tom Bausch, Town of Sewall’s Point Joe Capra, Economic Development Council
of Martin County, Inc. H.M. Ridgeley, Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Inc. Members absent: Commissioner Reginald Sessions, City of Fort Pierce Staff present: Peter
Buchwald, St. Lucie TPO Beth Beltran, Martin MPO Marceia Lathou, St. Lucie TPO
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 2 Others in attendance: Jaclyn Meli, FDOT Arlene Tanis, FDOT Larry Merritt, FDOT Jennifer Gent, City of Port St. Lucie Patricia Roebling,
City of Port St. Lucie Heather Young, City of Port St. Lucie Don Donaldson, Martin County Corine Williams, St. Lucie County Housing and Community Services Natasha Monaco, St. Lucie County
Housing and Community Services Joe Quinty, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority David Carlin, City of Fort Pierce Marianne Arbore, Council on Aging of St. Lucie Kim Graham,
City of Pt. St. Lucie Kathryn Hensley, St. Lucie County School Board Bridget Kean, City of Port St. Lucie Kristen Nowicki, St. Lucie TPO Marceia Lathou, St. Lucie TPO Ed DeFini, St.
Lucie TPO Rob Gregg, CUTR Ann Joslin, CUTR Bill Ball, Tindale Oliver & Associates Richard Dreyer, Tindale Oliver & Associates Agenda Item 1, Call To Order: Chairperson Lewis called the
meeting to order at 2:02 P.M. Agenda Item 2, Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was was led by Chairperson Lewis. Agenda Item 3, Roll Call: The roll call was conducted and
a quorum was present. Agenda Item 4, Approval of Agenda: Chairperson Lewis asked if there were any revisions or additions to the agenda. Councilman Kelly moved to
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 3 approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Smith, and the motion passed unanimously. Action Item 5, Approval of Meeting Summary:
Mr. Ridgeley made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 18th RTO Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith and was unanimously approved. Agenda Item 6, Comments from
the Public: There were no public comments. Agenda Item 7, Comments from Transit Technical Advisory Committee: There were no comments from the Transit Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC).
Action Item 8a: Draft TCRTO By-laws: Mr. Gregg, CUTR, explained some of the revisions that were made to the draft By-laws as presented at the August 18th Board Meeting. The changes were
based on comments from RTO Board members, MPO/TPO staff, and members of the TTAC. The changes included: a broader definition of public transportation to address multimodalism, deletion
of some of the responsibilities of the Chair which will be addressed by staff, deletion of some some of the interlocal agreement language considered unnescessary for the By-laws, insertion
of a new definition of a quorum (five RTO members), incorporation of officer duty definitions, seven-day notice period for meetings, specification of TTAC meeting schedule to occur before
RTO meetings, and the process for amending Bylaws. Following a brief discussion, it was determined that the individual members of the TTAC did not need to be incorporated in the By-laws.
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve the By-laws as presented, with the list of TTAC members removed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mortell and passed unanimously.
Action Item 8b: Draft US 1 Corridor Capital Improvement Plan: Mr. Ball, TOA, presented an overview of the US 1 corridor infrastructure plan and the tentatively approved FDOT capital
grant. He explained that the infrastructure plan is consistent with the Long Range Transportation Plan
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 4 and identifies some immediate infrastructure improvements that can be made with resources the FDOT has made available. He stated that
the Board is not being asked to approve the specific improvements identified in the plan, but rather the submission of a summary scope to FDOT within the next month. Mr. Ball presented
information about the existing transit infrastructure (shelters, benches, bus bays etc.) along the corridor, and explained the methodology and weighting system used in the draft prioritization
plan. These included: existing boardings/alightings and connectivity which received the highest rankings, 2) ease of implementation which takes into consideration potential costs and
right-of-way availability, 3) ADA accessibility and quality, and 4) access to activity centers. Mr. Ball stated that at the October 3rd TTAC meeting there was considerable discussion
about additional considerations related to implementation of the infrastructure plan such as as sidewalk and right-of-way availability, design and engineering, and maintenance responsibilities.
The TTAC has recommended formation of a subcommittee to address these items. Mr. Ball pointed out that based on clarification provided by FDOT, the schedule differs from what was included
in the board packet, and the new target date for submission of the project description and scope is now by the end of October. The grant does not have to be submitted until February
15th, but refinements to the cost estimates could begin immediately with assistance provided by the TTAC. Execution of interlocal agreements between the partners can occur later next
year after the FDOT grant is executed, with actual project implementation occurring over a three-year period. The Board is requested to take action on three items: 1) submission of a
scope of work and project description to FDOT, 2) approval for the City of Port St. Lucie to act as the grant holder, and 3) approval of the establishment of a TTAC subcommittee to develop
priority recommendations based on engineering, design and cost considerations for final action by the RTO Board. Mr. Ball noted that nearly all of the draft priorities can be funded
with the exception of some of the more costly items such as sidewalks and bus bays. Discussion ensued regarding the population residing along the corridor, the number of people coming
to the corridor each day to work, shop, or access
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 5 services, the availability of parking near bus stops, and the Treasure Coast Connector’s market (auto versus non-auto ownership).
Mr. Ball clarified that this study’s focus is on making improvements to existing bus stops that will improve service for existing customers, but that the proposed improvements are expected
to help attract new customers as well. There was also discussion about marketing opportunities, system recognizability, and the need for a system brand. Commissioner Smith explained
his preference is to focus improvements on several select northbound/southbound opposing locations with high visibility shelters and amenities rather than making a larger number of improvements
with lower visibility and impact. This approach enhances the ability to market the service regionally and to use as gateways locally. In response to earlier comments, Councilman Kelly
and Commissioner Mortell discussed the merits of focusing on the “functional” population living and working in the corridor and determining how their auto trips can be shifted to buses.
Chairperson Lewis asked how the thresholds in the design guidelines included in the board packet were developed and what design elements are required. Mr. Ball explained the guidelines
were based primarily on thresholds used by other Florida transit properties and customized for use in this region. In addition, there are requirements associated with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and other engineering considerations. It was noted, for example, that the Social Security office in Ft. Pierce is a busy stop and may need a shelter along with other
locations that staff and the TTAC may identify and prioritize. Mr. Capra asked if the City of Port St. Lucie or FDOT will be responsible for construction and if a local preference for
builders can be considered. FDOT representatives indicated they will confirm their belief that a local preference clause can be included in the solicitation/contract. Commissioner Smith
inquired if the City of Port St. Lucie will be responsible for the bidding process and if there will be one contract with Martin County and one contract with St. Lucie County. He agreed
with Mr. Capra that a local preference is important. Mr. Ball explained that decisions regarding the specific contracting arrangements will be addressed when the interlocal agreements
are developed.
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 6 There was further discussion about current versus new stop analyses. Commissioner Smith noted that the system and stops have evolved
based on existing travel patterns and demand. Although not existing stops, Commissioner Smith requested that the Flagler rail line and the planned transit center in Stuart be noted on
the transit stop map included in the board packet. Additionally, Commissioner Smith confirmed his desire to focus on key sites, matching north and southbound directions, to make the
Treasure Coast Connector as identifiable as possible. Mr. Capra asked if developers will be responsible for donating land for shelter construction once a final infrastructure plan is
approved. Chairperson Lewis noted that in St. Lucie County, developers are required to set aside property for shelters. Commissioner Smith stated that development orders should incorporate
language related to developer responsibilities for transit facilities. Mr. Ridgeley asked why the draft prioritized list displays only existing stops and no new stops are identified.
Mr. Ball confirmed that the plan only addresses existing stops but the Board could make a decision to look at new stops. Chairperson Lewis asked for confirmation on exactly what decisions
need to be made today. Mr. Ball explained he is seeking approval for three specific items: submission of a project description and scope to FDOT, approval for the City of Port St. Lucie
to serve as the grant holder, and approval for the TTAC to form a subcommittee to refine project priorities. Like Commissioner Smith, Councilman Kelly stated his desire to focus only
on improving several key stop locations. Councilman Kelly made a motion to approve the three items. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. At the request of Ms. Beltran the motion
was amended to include the requirement that the City of Port St. Lucie provide adequate reporting information as required by the Federal Transit Administration for the National Transit
Data Base. Councilman Kelly amended his motion which was unanimously approved by the Board. Discussion ensued about what information should be taken back to the TTAC. Commissioner Smith
asked that the TTAC evaluate the following locations: BJ’s Wholesale, Lowes, and Publix. Britt Road and Regency Square in Stuart should also be evaluated. Councilman Kelly stated that
the prioritization process should not necessarily reflect the traditional
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 7 MPO/TPO funding split, but rather take into consideration the greater good of the region. He would also like the TTAC to evaluate
the Lowes location as well as the Civic Center, Prima Vista, and Midway Road locations. In the spirit of marketing, Commissioner Smith suggested that the picture on the cover page of
the draft U.S. 1 Corridor Bus Stop Capital Improvement Plan Technical Memorandum #1 be replaced with something a bit less “gloomy” as it appears to be raining on the day the photo was
taken. Action Item 8c: Adopt Proposed RTO Board meeting dates: Mr. Ball noted that St. Lucie County’s TPO representative (City of Ft. Pierce) on the RTO Board has a conflict with the
proposed Board meeting dates on the third Thursday of alternating months. This conflict was discussed at the previous RTO meeting, and Commissioner Becht, the TPO’s alternate representative,
indicated he was available to attend on the proposed dates. Councilman Kelly suggested the TPO may wish to reconsider its RTO Board appointment and that he prefers to confirm the proposed
meeting dates since they are acceptable to the other Board members. Mr. Buchwald confirmed the conflict is due to a Pension Board meeting that is not attended by all Fort Pierce City
Commissioners. Commissioner Smith indicated that Commissioner Becht had mentioned that he was going to ask if he could replace the TPO appointee on the RTO Board. Chairperson Lewis called
for a motion to take the matter up with the TPO. Councilman Kelly made a motion to approve the calendar as presented which was seconded by Commissioner Smith. The motion was unanimously
approved. Action Item 9: Follow up Action Items from August 18, 2011 RTO Board: Mr. Gregg explained that the proposed RTO topical presentations will be revisited in the future. He pointed
out that the information items previously requested by the Board (RTA contact information and the Consultant Services Contract) are included in the Board packet. Additional contact information
for RTAs outside the State of Florida may be presented and discussed at a future meeting. Agenda Item 10, FDOT Comments There were no FDOT comments. Agenda Item 11, Member Comments –
Mr. Capra noted that Commissioner Becht had asked that language referencing rail be incorporated in the Bylaws. Chairperson Smith said the By-laws had been amended to incorporate a
October 20, 2011 TCRTO Board Meeting Summary Page 8 more holistic multi-modal approach. Mr. Gregg explained that the adopted By-laws now include language referencing high capacity services
which address various rail options. Commissioner Smith stated he would like to see more specificity regarding rail. Mr. Gregg pointed out that the adopted Bylaws state that a copy of
any proposed revisions must be presented to the Board at least seven calendar days before a vote. Chairperson Lewis agreed to bring back a vote on the proposed revision at the next RTO
Board meeting. Mr. Ridgeley requested that staff provide Board members with notification of future TTAC meetings. Councilman Kelly inquired if the PowerPoint presentation from the last
RTO meeting had been distributed and Mr. Buchwald confirmed that information had been provided. Agenda Item 12, Staff Comments –Mr. Buchwald thanked the Martin County representatives
for traveling to St. Lucie County for the meeting, and stated that he would continue to work closely with staff on preparing the agenda packets. Ms. Beltran echoed the comments of Mr.
Buchwald. Agenda Item 13, Next Meeting -December 15, 2011 (Martin County) Agenda Item 14, Adjourn – The meeting was adjourned at 4:03 P.M.
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Page 1 of 1 MEMO: MEETING DATE: DUE DATE: 7A February 16, 2012 February 9, 2012 WORDING: REGIONAL TRANSIT
ORGANIZATION (RTO) BYLAWS AMENDMENT BACKGROUND On October 20, 2011, the RTO Board adopted the Bylaws for the operation of the RTO under Agenda Item 8a. During discussion under Agenda
Item 11-Member Comments, there was a request to specify “rail” under Section 2.2 of the Bylaws when addressing public transportation from a the multi-modal perspective. Since the adopted
Bylaws stated that all proposed revisions must be presented to the Board at least seven calendar days before a vote, Board members agreed that the revision would be addressed at the
next RTO Board meeting. ISSUES At the February 16, 2012 RTO Board Meeting, the RTO Board will vote to add “passenger rail” in Section 2.2 on page 2 of the RTO Bylaws. Passenger rail
would include various types of rail, such as communter rail, intercity passenger rail and light rail. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS a. Approve the inclusion of “passenger rail” in Section 2.2
on page 2 of the RTO Bylaws as shown in the attached document. b. Approve with conditions the inclusion of “passenger rail” in Section 2.2 on page 2 of the RTO Bylaws as shown in the
attached document. c. Do not approve the inclusion of “passenger rail” in Section 2.2 on page 2 of the RTO Bylaws as shown in the attached document. FISCAL IMPACT N/A ATTACHMENTS a.
Revised RTO Bylaws
Bylaws of the Treasure Coast Regional Transportation Organization (RTO) Draft Version 3.2: September, 2011
Draft Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization By-Laws 2 Section 1.0 Name of Organization The INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION, dated January
13, 2011, created a separate entity to be known as the TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION (RTO). Section 2.0 Purpose and Authority 2.1 The Martin MPO and the St. Lucie TPO
recognize the need to create a regional forum to promote shared goals for improved public transportation. The reasons for a Treasure Coast RTO include the following: ? Provide for efficiencies
in the delivery of existing regional transit service; ? Provide for improved services with existing resources; ? Provide public transit information to the public; ? Provide a regional
forum for deliberation on public transportation issues of mutual interest; ? Provide a regional voice for agreed upon public transportation policies, plans and programs ? Review funding
constraints and opportunities and provide recommendations on funding; ? Provide a forum to to respond to commuter concerns and travel needs in a timely manner; and ? Promote and work
toward a seamless regional public transportation system. ? May develop a recommended strategy for the transition to, and creation of, an RTA 2.2 The RTO shall be a planning organization,
with staff support from the Martin MPO and the St. Lucie TPO. The RTO is to exercise all powers necessary, appurtenant, convenient, or incidental to the carrying out of the purposes
for which it was created, including, but not limited to, the rights and powers set forth herein, and as established in the MPO/TPO Inter-Local Agreement. The RTO shall pursue a holistic
MOBILITY MANAGEMENT approach in viewing and making recommendations to improve coordination and service delivery of Public Transportation in the Treasure Coast Region.
Public Transportation will be viewed from a multi-modal perspective concerning accessibility, connectivity, and overall integration of road, bus, high capacity transit, passenger rail,
paratransit, vanpooling, carpooling, bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel. Section 3.0 Treasure Coast RTO Board Membership 3.1 The Board of the RTO shall be comprised of eight (8)
members to include one (1) elected official from the Martin BOCC; one (1) elected official from the St. Lucie BOCC; one (1) elected official from the City of Stuart; one (1) elected
official from the City of Port St. Lucie; one (1) elected official from the City of Fort Pierce; one (1) elected official from the Town of Sewall’s Point; one (1) representative from
the Economic Council of Martin County, Inc.; and one (1) representative from the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Inc.. 3.2 Member appointments shall be made at official
meetings of the Martin MPO and the St. Lucie TPO. Each member entity shall appoint one (1) alternate member to serve in the absence of the regular voting member. If the regular voting
member is an elected official, his/her alternate must also be an elected official. 3.3 Vacancies of the Board and/or alternate members shall be filled in the same manner as appointments
(described in section 3.2) Section 4.0 Quorum 4.1 A quorum of the RTO Board shall consist of five (5) voting members, (representing a “Majority”) and shall be required to conduct all
official RTO business. Draft Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization By-Laws 3
Draft Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization By-Laws 4 Section 5.0 RTO Board Officers and Duties 5.1 A Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected from the membership at the first
scheduled meeting of each calendar year by a majority vote at a meeting where a quorum is present. The chairman and vice chairman shall hold office no more than two consecutive years.
Any member may nominate or be nominated as an officer. 5.2 The Chairman shall preside at all meetings. 5.3 The Vice Chairman shall, during the Chairman’s absence or inability to serve,
have and exercise all of the duties and powers of the Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chairman. 5.4 If both the Chairman and
the Vice Chairman are absent from a meeting, a temporary Chairman shall be selected by a majority vote of the members where a quorum is present. The temporary Chairman shall serve only
until either the arrival of an officer or the end of the meeting. 5.5 Any vacancy in the office of of Chairman or Vice Chairman shall be filled by a majority vote of the members where
a quorum is present. Any Officer so elected shall fill the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant office. Section 6.0 Meetings 6.1 The RTO Board shall meet at least quarterly
at a date, time, and place acceptable to a majority of the members. At the last scheduled meeting of a calendar year, the Board shall adopt a regular meeting schedule for the next calendar
year. 6.2 RTO Board meeting agendas shall be transmitted at least seven (7) calendar days prior to any regularly scheduled meeting.
Draft Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization By-Laws 5 6.3 Special meetings of the RTO may be called by the Chairman, or in the absence of the Chairman, by the Vice Chairman with
at least 24 hours notice. Special meetings may also be called on the initiative of six (6) or more voting members petitioning the chairman. 6.4 Voting shall be by voice, but a member
shall have his/her vote recorded in the minutes upon request. A roll call vote shall be held upon request. All other questions or procedures shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order,
Newly Revised. 6.5 All meetings and hearings will be open to the public. 6.6 Summary Minutes shall be kept of all meetings. Section 7.0 Advisory Committees 7.1 The RTO shall appoint
a Transit Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC), consisting of technical staff from each of the participating jurisdictions. The TTAC shall provide technical recommendations to the RTO
Board on public transportation issues related to the planning and implementation of regional transit services. The TTAC shall meet prior to RTO meetings to provide technical input to
issues and concerns of the RTO. 7.2 The RTO may establish and maintain subcommittees, as necessary, to address specific subject areas such as marketing and service planning. These subcommittees
will report to either the TTAC or RTO Board, as directed by the Board.
Draft Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization By-Laws 6 Section 8.0 Amendments These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote where a quorum is present, provided a copy of the proposed
amendment shall have been sent to every member at least seven (7) calendar days before it is to be voted on. Any amendment to or modifications of these Bylaws shall take in consideration
the provisions of the INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION.
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Page 1 of 2 MEMO: MEETING DATE: DUE DATE: 7B February 16, 2012 February 9, 2012 WORDING: US 1 BUS STOP
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BACKGROUND The FDOT District 4 Office of Modal Development has secured tentative approval of a $500,000 transit capital infrastructure improvement grant for the US
1 Corridor, the area served by the Treasure Coast Connector (TCC) bus routes in St. Lucie and Martin Counties. A draft plan was prepared that identified preliminary needs and potential
improvements at bus stops. At their October 20, 2011 meeting, the RTO Board discussed focusing improvements on several select northbound/southbound locations with high visibility shelters
to not only provide amenities to riders but to also market the service regionally. The RTO Board established a Transit Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) Subcommittee to review the
plan and further analyze and prioritize the bus stops for improvements. The TTAC Subcommittee narrowed the list of 47 bus stops down to 17 bus stops. The stops, along with their “sister”
stop across US 1 (opposite direction of travel) are listed below: North/South Bound Ridership Stop Location /Name SB 224 Benton Building (move stop from side street to US 1) SB 129 K-mart
Plaza SB 225 Sable Palm Plaza SB 67 Midway Road South (with bus bay and pad) NB 77 Midway Road North (with bus bay and pad) SB 217 Rio Mar South (with bay and skinny shelter) NB 123
Rio Mar North (with pad) SB 75 Chase Bank NB 313 Prima Vista Crossing (very high ridership) SB 28 CVS Pharmacy (drainage issues here) NB 133 Treasure Coast Medical Building (drainage
issues here) SB 33 Lowe’s and BJ’s NB 36 Cracker Barrel SB 22 Britt Road (sidewalk issue, may move stop south of location) NB 27 Pineapple Commons (move stop from inside plaza to US
1) SB 48 Regency Square (move stop from inside plaza to US 1) NB 159 Stuart Center (high ridership, need to acquire parking spaces) At their January 19th meeting, the TTAC approved acceptance
of these 17 bus stop locations for bus shelters.
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Page 2 of 2 The TTAC also approved having a pre-fabricated structure with consistent elements to brand
the corridor. This structure would have various size dimensions to accommodate large and small transit stops, and would have common materials. The shelters would either have a “Backwards
C” roof or a pitched standing seam roof, similar to the Martin County approved shelter. ISSUES At the February 16, 2012 RTO Board Meeting, Claudette Mahan of the Martin MPO and Marianne
Arbore of the Council on Aging of St. Lucie County will present the 17 shortlisted bus stop locations and two bus shelter designs. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS a. Approve the 17 TTAC recommended
locations for bus shelters along US 1. b. Approve with conditions the 17 TTAC recommended locations for bus shelters along US 1. c. Do not approve the 17 TTAC recommended locations for
bus shelters along US 1. And d. Approve a design of the bus shelters along US 1. e. Approve with with conditions a design of the bus shelters along US 1. f. Do not approve a design of
the bus shelters along US 1. FISCAL IMPACT $500,000 in US 1 Bus Stop Improvement Grant Funds ATTACHMENTS a. PowerPoint Presentation of US 1 Bus Stops and Proposed Shelters.
TRANSIT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S (TTAC) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US 1 TRANSIT STOPS
• AT ITS LAST MEETING, THE RTO BOARD REQUESTED STRATEGIC STOP LOCATIONS TO ENSURE SHELTERS AND IMPROVEMENTS CAN SERVE AS “GATEWAYS” THAT ARE VISIBLE AND CAN BE IDENTIFIED AS THE US 1
ROUTE.
RECOMMENDED BY: SOUTHBOUND NORTHBOUND THE CITY OF FP – BOARD APPROVAL Benton Building K-Mart Plaza Sabal Palm Plaza SLC & TRANSIT PROVIDER Midway South Midway North Rio Mar South Rio
Mar North THE CITY OF PSL Chase
Bank Prima Vista Crossings CVS Pharmacy TC Medical Center MARTIN COUNTY Lowe’s & BJ Cracker Barrel Britt Road Pineapple Commons Regency Square Stuart Center TTAC’S RECOMMENDED TRANSIT
STOPS
BENTON BUILDING Dec Monthly Ridership 173 Southbound Stop No Northbound Stop NO ROOM TO PUT SHELTER
FRONT OF BENTON BUILDING FRONT OF BENTON BUILDING
K-MART PLAZA DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 166 SOUTHBOUND STOP
SABAL PALM PLAZA DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 300 SOUTHBOUND STOP SIDEWALK CONNECTIVITY
MIDWAY SOUTH DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 113 SOUTHBOUND STOP SHELTER PAD 12’x8’
MIDWAY NORTH DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 102 NORTHBOUND STOP
RIO MAR SOUTH DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 294 SOUTHBOUND STOP TRANSFER FOR 2 ROUTES ADA CROSSING SHELTER NEEDS ½ SIDE
PRIMA VISTA CROSSINGS RIO MAR NORTH DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 162 NORTHBOUND STOP
CHASE BANK DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 83 SOUTHBOUND STOP TRANSFER FOR 2 ROUTES
PRIMA VISTA CROSSINGS DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 408 NORTHBOUND STOP TRANSFER FOR 2 ROUTES
CVS PHARMACY NEEDS SIDEWALK CONNECTIVITY DRAINAGE ISSUES DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 32 SOUTHBOUND STOP
TC MEDICAL BUILDING SIDEWALK CONNECTIVITY DRAINAGE ISSUES DEC MONTHLY RIDERSHIP 89 NORTHBOUND STOP TRANSFER FOR 2 ROUTES
COST ESTIMATES • GRANT AMOUNT $500,000. • BASED ON 17 STOPS, ALLOWABLE COST PER STOP IS $29,400. • AVERAGE SHELTER FOOT PRINT IS BETWEEN 10’ X 15’. • ESTIMATED PREPARATION COSTS ARE
APPROXIMATELY $19,500 to $22,500. • ACTUAL ESTIMATES NEED TO BE OBTAINED.
COST ESTIMATES (CONTINUED) • USING $19,500 to $22,500 AS AN AVERAGE PREPARATION ESTIMATE, $6,900 to $9,900 IS LEFT FOR SHELTER, BENCH, SOLAR PANEL, TRASH RECEPTACLE AND BIKE RACK. •
SEPARATELY, THE BENCH, SOLAR PANEL, TRASH RECEPTACLE AND BIKE RACK ARE ESTIMATED TO COST APPROXIMATELY $3,000. WHEN PURCHASING PREFABICATION SHELTERS, SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET THESE AMENITIES
INCLUDED OR DISCOUNTED IN THE PRICE OF THE SHELTER.
SHELTER CONSIDERATIONS • COMFORTABLE FOR PASSENGERS, SHELTERS FROM THE WEATHER, I.E. SUN/RAIN. • LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE BOTH AMBULATORY AND WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS – ADA ACCESSIBLE.
• VISIBLE AND SAFE LOCATION. • ANTI-VAGRANT. • EASILY MAINTAINED.
Backward C Martin County Bus Shelters
THANK YOU ANY QUESTIONS?
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL TRANSIT ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Page 1 of 1 MEMO: MEETING DATE: DUE DATE: 7C February 16, 2012 February 9, 2012 WORDING: RTO/RTA DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES BACKGROUND At the October 20, 2011 RTO Board meeting, the subject of technical assistance being provided to the RTO Board in the form of educational and informational sessions
during RTO Board meetings was discussed. ISSUES At the February 16, 2012 RTO Board Meeting, Rob Gregg of the Center of Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) will give a presentation on
RTO/RTA development issues and opportunities. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS a. Provide Input. FISCAL IMPACT N/A ATTACHMENTS a. PowerPoint Presentation.
Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization Topical Program Series Outline RTO/RTA Concept Governance & Authority Needs & Services Community Relevance Financial
November, 2011 Treasure Coast Regional Transit Organization (RTO) Regional Mobility Program Schedule Report (To be presented in order for the next four RTO Board Meetings) I. RTO/RTA
Concept: Purpose and Experience a. Presentations i. RTA Organizational Models b. Resource Information i. RTA Quick Reference Sheets 1. All Florida RTAs and Contacts 2. Select National
RTAs and Contacts c. Board Discussion & Consensus i. Identify Issues and Opportunities for RTO/RTA ii. Categorize Benefits and Challenges iii. Develop/Refine Vision and Mission II. Mobility
Needs and Services a. Presentations: i. Existing Services 1. Community Transit (representative to be determined) 2. Community Coach (representative to be determined) 3. Commuter Services
(representative to be determined) ii. Identified Transit Needs – 1. Enhancing Mobility, Martin-St. Lucie 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan (RLRTP) – Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council (TCRPC) (representative to be determined) 2. Regional Transit Development Plan (TDP) for the Port St. Lucie Urbanized Area, Serving the Counties of Martin and St. Lucie
Florida – Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) b. Resource Information i. Peer Transit Agencies/Performance Trend Profile (CUTR/TOA) ii. Projected Demographics (CUTR/TOA)
c. Board Discussion & Consensus i. Identify Issues and Opportunities for RTO/RTA ii. Categorize Benefits and Challenges iii. Develop/Refine Vision and Mission
III. Transit Financial Assessment a. Current Transit Funding: Martin/St. Lucie County Staffs (representatives to be determined) b. Review of Federal/State Grant Programs: CUTR/TOA/FDOT
c. Projected Funding Needs: CUTR/TOA d. Funding Alternatives: CUTR/TOA e. Board Discussion & Consensus i. Identify Issues and Opportunities for RTO/RTA ii. Categorize Benefits and Challenges
iii. Develop/Refine Vision and Mission IV. Mobility Services and Relevance to Community Vision and Goals a. Situation Assessment i. Presentation from Martin/St. Lucie Planning Staffs
(representatives to be determined) ii. Presentation from Economic Development/Business Perspective (representatives to be determined) b. Board Discussion & Consensus i. Identify Issues
and Opportunities for RTO/RTA ii. Categorize Benefits and Challenges iii. Develop/Refine Vision and Mission V. Transit Governance & Authority a. Review of RTA Organizational Models (CUTR/TOA)
b. Martin/St Lucie RTA Development Alternatives (CUTR/TOA) c. Board Discussion & Consensus i. Identify Issues and Opportunities for RTO/RTA ii. Categorize Benefits and Challenges iii.
Develop/Refine Vision and Mission
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 269,637 2000 County: 246,681 % Change: +9.3% Cities 2010 Pop. RTA serving San Luis Obispo County, CA Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet
San Luis Obispo 44,948 Paso Robles 30,072 Atascadero 28,560 Arroyo Grande 17,145 Grover Beach 13,276 Types of Service Fixed Route (7 routes) Paratransit Beach Trolley Dial-a-ride Operational
Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -552,782 Pas/Rev Hour -17.8 Pas/Rev Mile -0.60 Operating Exp -$3.71M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$119.26 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal—23% State -47%
Local -9% Fare Revenues -15% Other -5% Source: 2009 NTD Morro Bay 10,608 Pismo Beach 8,704 Land Area: 3,305 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 81.6 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 82.6%, Asian: 3.2%,
Black: 2.1%, Hispanic: 20.8% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $55,638 Persons Below Poverty Level: 13.2% Mean Travel Time to Work: 19.9 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment:
124,300 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA Unemployment Rate: 9.9% Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (12) -Board consists of seven city members and five county members (one from each district)
Background and History -RTA is a JPA (Joint Powers Authority) in San Luis Obispo County, that operates bus service which connects cities throughout San Luis Obispo County (and beyond)
including Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and more. RTA also oversees the administration of South County Area Transit (SCAT)
which operates in the Five Cities area between Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano and Arroyo Grande. San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA, now RTA) was formed
in 1989, to provide central management for regional fixed-route service as well as Runabout paratransit service. SLORTA created a new, consolidated fixed-route system, under the name
CCAT (Central Coast Area Transit). CCAT provided six fixed routes serving all major population centers in the County. It replaced services previously offered through mutual agreements
between the County and various Cities. These prior services included: • CCRTA (Central Coast Regional Transit Authority): South Bay/Morro Bay – San Luis Obispo and Atascadero – San Luis
Obispo • SLOSCAT (San Luis Obispo/South County Area Transit): Five Cities – San Luis Obispo • SLOCAT (San Luis Obispo County Area Transit): San Simeon Acres – Morro Bay CCAT became RTA
in May 2003, and all vehicles were rebranded with a new logo and color scheme. During the past 20 years, the routes have been modified several times, but still serve the same areas as
did the original routes. Today, most routes have hourly service on weekdays, and weekend service is available along all routes. San Luis Obispo Statute Enabling -Section 6500 State Government
Code Los Angeles RTA WEBSITE http://www.slorta.org/Agency Contact: http://www.slorta.org/about/staff
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 662,614 2000 County: 432,973 % Change: +53.0% Cities 2010 Pop. Denton County Transportation Authority, TX Regional Transit Authority Fact
Sheet Denton 113,383 Lewisville 94,449 Flower Mound 64,457 Frisco 44,500 The Colony 36,328 Types of Service Fixed Route (12 routes) Flex Route Paratransit Commuter Rail Campus Shuttles
Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -2,060,146 Pas/Rev Hour -21.7 Pas/Rev Mile -1.57 Operating Exp -$6.80M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$71.61 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -12%
State -0% Local -55% Fare Revenues -28% Other -5% Source: 2009 NTD Little Elm 25,898 Corrinth 19,935 Highland Village 15,056 Land Area: 889 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 745.7 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity:
White: 75.0%, Black: 8.4%, Asian: 6.6%, Hispanic: 18.2% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $70,724 Persons Below Poverty Level: 8.7% Mean Travel Time to Work: 27.3 minutes
Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 2,981,100 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA Unemployment Rate: 8.7% Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (14) -Board consists of eight city members (eight
largest cities) and three county members. Background and History -The Denton County Transportation Authority offers several services to the general public in the Greater Lewisville and
Denton area. These services include fixed route service in Denton, Highland Village and Lewisville, campus shuttles to the University of North Texas and North Central Texas College and
a regional commuter service to DART's Trinity Mills Station and into Downtown Dallas. Additionally, DCTA offers demand response/paratransit service in Denton, Lewisville and Highland
Village. On November 5, 2002, the voters in Denton County approved the confirmation of DCTA by 73%. In 2006, DCTA absorbed LINK, the mass transit service operated by the City of Denton
since 2002. LINK's bus routes were absorbed into DCTA's local Denton services (now called Connect). Paratransit services in the three member cities were also absorbed and renamed DCTA
Access. Neither Lewisville nor Highland Village (the other current members of DCTA) operated bus lines prior to DCTA's formation. Vision and Mission Statement -Vision is to be a leader
in advancing public transportation alternatives. As a regional partner, DCTA is committed to provide safe, customer focused, and efficient mobility solutions for Denton County. Statute
Enabling -DCTA was created by House Bill 3323, under Chapter 460 of the Texas Transportation Code, approved by the 77th Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in 2001.
Denton Dallas RTA WEBSITE http://www.dcta.net/Agency Contact: Jim Cline, President jcline@dcta.net
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 430,640 2000 County: 374,575 % Change: +15.0% Des Moines Area RTA (DART), IA Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Largest Cities 2010 Pop.
Des Moines 203,433 West Des Moines 53,889 Ankeny 45,562 Urbandale 38,369 Types of Service Fixed Route (19 routes) Flex Routes Shuttles Van Pools Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed Route)
Ridership -4,513,648 Pas/Rev Hour -24.4 Pas/Rev Mile -1.85 Operating Exp -$16.35M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$88.54 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -27% State -4% Local -26% Fare
Revenues -42% Other -1% Source: 2009 NTD Johnston 17,278 Altoona 15,583 Land Area: 569 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 756.4 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 84.7%, Black: 6.0%, Asian: 3.5%, Hispanic:
7.6% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $54,948 Persons Below Poverty Level: 10.9% Mean Travel Time to Work: 18.5 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 298,000 Des Moines—West
Des Moines MSA Unemployment Rate: 6.0% Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (9) -Two of the Commissioners are at-large representatives, appointed by the Polk County Supervisors. The seven
remaining Commissioners represent specific regions, which largely mirror the seven state senate districts in Polk County; they are appointed by the mayors within that district and those
appointments are approved by the City Councils within that district. Many of the Commissioners are elected officials within their district, although that is not a requirement of the
position. Terms are four years. Background and History -DART is the largest public transit agency in Iowa, serving 19 cities in and around Polk County to varying degrees. Those include
Ankeny, Altoona, Alleman, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Elkhart, Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Runnells, Sheldahl, Urbandale, Windsor
Heights, West Des Moines. DART has independent property tax levying authority within all of Polk County and the city boundaries of all 19 communities in Polk County. The agency is operated
with with the support of local property taxes and fare revenue. Local and state leaders created the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, or DART, out of the Des Moines Metropolitan
Transit Authority, or MTA, in 2006. The move has enabled the agency to begin evolving into a more regional transit system. DART works closely with all regional transportation planning
initiatives including the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Transit 2030 Committee and its own Greater Des Moines Rapid Transit Study. Vision and Mission Statement -The Des Moines Area
Regional Transit Authority (DART) will be a leader in improving Central Iowa citizens’ quality of life by placing the customer first while providing safe, innovative, and efficient public
transportation to the region. Statute Enabling -Iowa State Code, Title 9, Subtitle 10, Chapter 28M Des Moines RTA WEBSITE http://www.ridedart.com/Agency Contact: Elizabeth Presutti epresutti@ridedart
com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 MSA: 1,600,358 2000 MSA: 1,311,789 RTA of Nashville, TN % Change: +22.0% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Largest Cities 2010 Pop. Nashville
635,710 Murfreesboro 108,755 Frankin 62,487 Hendersonville 46,218 Types of Service Fixed Route (4 routes) Van Pools Paratransit Commuter Rail Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership
-23,114 Pas/Rev Hour -9.1 Pas/Rev Mile -0.43 Operating Exp -$1.1M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$439.10 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -27% State -16% Local -25% Fare Revenues -24%
Other -8% Source: 2009 NTD Smyrna 39,142 Brentwood 37,163 Land Area: 6868 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 233 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 84.7%, Black: 6.0%, Asian: 3.5%, Hispanic: 7.6% Source:
2010 Census Median Household Income: $54,948 Persons Below Poverty Level: 10.9% Mean Travel Time to Work: 18.5 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 774,500 Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Frankli
, TN Unemployment Rate: 8.9% Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (33) -26 county and city members, six appointed members, one DOT member Background, History and Funding -The Regional Transportation
Authority (RTA) is an agency to plan and develop a regional transit system for the citizens of Middle Tennessee. The nine member counties of the RTA are Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson,
Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson. The RTA's management team oversees the largest commuter vanpool program in the Southeast, facilitates thousands of carpools,
coordinates four regional Relax & Ride commuter bus routes and is the agency of record for the area's first commuter rail project. When the Tennessee General Assembly created the agency
by state statute in 1988, it provided $100,000 in initial start-up funding with no ongoing funding source. Past funding sources beyond the initial seed monies include Congestion Mitigation
Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, federal grants and state and local matching funds. Grants are awarded based on need and merit of proposed projects. Most federal grants require matching money
from either state or local governments (or both). It is sometimes difficult for the state and local entities to provide matching funds, and many times the issue is timing or competition
for limited resources. Part of the RTA's historical funding has come from the federal government, specifically from federal CMAQ funds. These funds are released each year with the approval
of the federal budget. Since the majority of RTA's funding comes from this source, RTA's funding is unpredictable, limited and sometimes inadequate. Vision and Mission Statement -The
mission of RTA is to offer the citizens of Middle Tennessee choices and alternatives on how they commute to work each day and to coordinate local regional transportation services. Nashville
Statute Enabling -Created by Tennessee State Statute RTA WEBSITE http://www.rtarelaxandride.com/Agency Contact: Paul J. Ballard, CEO paul.ballard@nashville.gov
Hickory 40,583 Newton 32,264 Conover 8,110 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 MSA: 365,497 2000 MSA: 341,851 % Change: +6.9% Counties 2010 Pop. Western Piedmont RTA, NC Regional Transit
Authority Fact Sheet Catawba 154,358 Burke 90,912 Caldwell 83,029 Alexander 37,198 Cities 2010 Pop. Types of Service Fixed Route Flex Route Dial-A-Ride Operational Data (Fixed Route)
Ridership -159,298 Pas/Rev Hour -12.6 Pas/Rev Mile -0.64 Operating Exp -$1.15M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$91.18 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -39% State -28% Local -28% Fare Revenues
-5% Other-0% Source: 2009 NTD RTA Board (7) -Board consist of four county members and three city members Land Area: 1638 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 223 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 82.7%,
Black: 6.8%, Asian: 2.5%, Hispanic: 6.3% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $40,181 Persons Below Poverty Level: 14.4% Mean Travel Time to Work: 23.9 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09
Employment: 143,500 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton MSA Unemployment Rate: 20.6% Source: BLS -June 2011 Hickory RTA WEBSITE http://www.mygreenway.org/Agency Contact: Ed Clifford eclifford@wprta.org
Background and History -The Authority's Board of Directors selected the new system name, Greenway Public Transportation in Nov 2008 (the legal name is Western Piedmont RTA). The name
is symbolic of the system's role with regard to providing environmentally responsible transportation solutions and enhancing the overall quality of life within the region. It provides
van service to residents of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties, and bus service to residents in the Cities of Conover, Hickory, and Newton. The Greenway story began in 2001
when the staff at Caldwell County Area Transit undertook a feasibility study to evaluate the benefits of creating a regional transit system. This study was completed in 2004 and identified
advantages to creating a regional system, including: the ability to create seamless connections, an opportunity to bring more transit funding to the region, potential cost reductions
and economy of scales, and quality improvements through the development of a more specialized staff. From feasibility to implementation, the study moved forward in 2005 when the City
of Hickory applied for funding to study the implementation of a consolidated regional transit system. A consortium guided the study effort and included the 3 city managers, 4 county
managers and a representative from the Western Piedmont Council of Governments. The implementation plan was completed in 2007 and by September 2007 consortium members signed a resolution
agreeing to create a new Regional Transit Authority. Between January 2008 and June 2008, the new organization was staffed and actions necessary to establish the new entity were completed.
On July 1, 2008 the Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority officially came into being and became the first rural, urban Regional Transit Authority in the State of North Carolina.
Vision and Mission Statement -The vision of Greenway Public Transportation is to market transit as an attractive and competitive alternative to the automobile. Greenway Public Transportation’s
mission is to enhance the quality of life in the region by delivering safe, convenient and more environmentally efficient transportation solutions. Statute Enabling -Greenway Public
Transportation is a Regional Transit Authority formed under Chapter 160A, Article 25, North Carolina State Statutes.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 1,503,085 2000 County: 1,466,396 % Change: +2.6% MetroWest Regional Transit Authority, MA Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Largest Cities
2010 Pop. Framingham 68,318 Marlborough 38,499 Natick 33,006 Types of Service Fixed Route (12 routes) Paratransit Commuter Shuttle Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -282,624 Pas/Rev
Hour -7.4 Pas/Rev Mile -0.49 Operating Exp -$2.2M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$58.86 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -20% State -38% Local -30% Fare Revenues -10% Other -2% Source:
2009 NTD Sudbury 17,659 Ashland 16,593 Land Area: 823 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 1825 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 80.0%, Black: 4.7%, Asian: 9.3%, Hispanic: 6.5% Source: 2010 Census Median
Household Income: $77,672 Persons Below Poverty Level: 7.4% Mean Travel Time to Work: 27.4 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 141,100 Framingham, MA Unemployment Rate: 8.9% Source:
BLS -June 2011 Framingham RTA Board (12) -The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is guided by the MWRTA Advisory Board. State statutes mandate that the chief elected official of the
community served, or his/her chosen designee serve on the board. In addition, a member representing the disabled community also serves on the advisory board. Background and History -The
495/MetroWest Corridor experienced the greatest change in population growth in the Greater Boston region between 1990 and 2000. At the same time, communities within this region had a
69 percent gain in employment. The increased land use challenges caused by this employment and population growth have added to increased traffic and congestion. The "typical" commute
was no longer from the suburbs into a central city. Suburb to suburb travel is becoming the dominant commuting pattern. In fact, 57 percent of residents commute to employment centers
within the 495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership 32 community region. As a result, suburban communities in the I-495/MetroWest region have developed a pressing need for more comprehensive
transit transit services. In 2006, after a decade of effort by many individuals and organizations, the legislators of the 495/MetroWest delegation, led by state Senator Karen Spilka,
were successful in securing the statutory reforms necessary to allow communities served by the MBTA to start a new Regional Transit Authority (RTA) or join an existing RTA. Under the
advisement of the legislation, the MWRTA was created in Framingham. At the time, Framingham had its own community bus system called The LIFT (Local Inter Framingham Transit), so the
newly-formed MWRTA was based on The LIFT. With this system, the communities of the MWRTA would have a foundation for their new RTA. Vision and Mission Statement -Metrowest RTA’s mission
is to “Build a public transportation system to deliver convenient and dependable service that enhances mobility, environmental quality and economic vitality in the region.” Statute Enabling
-State of Massachusetts 2006 Economic Stimulus Bill RTA WEBSITE http://www.mwrta.com/Agency Contact: Ed Carr (508) 935-2222
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County (Richland): 384,504 2000 County (Richland): 320,781 Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, SC % Change: +19.9% Regional Transit Authority
Fact Sheet Counties 2010 Pop. Richland 384,504 Lexington 262,391 Largest Cities 2010 Pop. Columbia 129,272 Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit Dial-A-Ride Operational Data (Fixed
Route) Ridership -2,019,912 Pas/Rev Hour -18.8 Pas/Rev Mile -1.31 Operating Exp -$8.8M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$81.31 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -6% State -5% Local -68% Fare
Revenues -19% Other -2% Source: 2009 NTD West Columbia 14,988 Cayce 12,528 Forest Acres 10,361 Land Area: 756 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 508 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 47.3%, Black: 45.9%,
Asian: 2.2%, Hispanic: 4.8% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $45,643 Persons Below Poverty Level: 16.0% Mean Travel Time to Work: 21.6 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment:
336,800 Columbia, SC Unemployment Rate: 10.0% Source: BLS -June 2011 Columbia RTA Board ((9) -The Board of Directors is made up of representatives of the following local jurisdictions,
many of which are local elected officials: Richland County, City of Columbia, Arcadia Lakes, Blythewood, Eastover, Forest Acres, Lexington County, Chapin (Advisory), Bateburg-Leesville
(Advisory) Background and History -Established in October 2002, the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) is committed to providing safe, dependable affordable and accessible
public transit service to the heart of the Midlands, including Columbia, Cayce, West Columbia, Forest Acres, Arcadia Lakes, Springdale St. Andrews area, Harbison and the Village at Sandhills.
Since 2002, the CMRTA has provided transportation for more than 14 million passengers, expanded route services and introduced 43 new ADA accessible buses that offer a safer and more
comfortable mode of transportation. On July 12, 2011, CMRTA implemented service changes that were recommended by the Comprehensive Operations Analysis. These changes are improving efficiency,
on-time performance and customer service, all at no additional cost to riders or the CMRTA. However, these are only the first small steps toward an improved public transit system. This
November, there will be a question on the ballot for the approval or disapproval of a a one-cent sales tax increase which will be used to pay for a comprehensive transportation system.
Without this funding, at a minimum, transit service could be drastically reduced or the CMRTA could shut down all together. Vision and Mission Statement -The overall mission of the Central
Midlands Regional Transit Authority is to be responsible for seeing that its local transit and paratransit services meet, to the maximum extent feasible and within the constraints of
existing resources, the needs of the area's fixed route transit and paratransit service dependent population. Statute Enabling -The CMRTA is a public entity created under Section 58-25
of the South Carolina Code of Laws, Regional Transit Authority Enabling Act. RTA WEBSITE http://www.gocmrta.com/Agency Contact: Mary E. (Mitzi) Javers MitziJ@gocmrta.com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County (Horry): 269,291 2000 County (Horry): 196,660 The Coast Regional Transit Authority, SC % Change: +37.0% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet
Counties 2010 Pop. Horry 269,291 Georgetown 60,158 Largest Cities 2010 Pop. Myrtle Beach 31,968 Conway 16,317 Types of Service Fixed Route (15 routes) Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed
Route) Ridership -384,585 Pas/Rev Hour -6.6 Pas/Rev Mile -0.47 Operating Exp -$2.3M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$39.32 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -34% State -10% Local -27% Fare
Revenues -11% Other -18% Source: 2009 NTD N. Myrtle Beach 10,974 Georgetown 8,950 Land Area: 756 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 508 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 47.3%, Black: 45.9%, Asian:
2.2%, Hispanic: 4.8% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $45,643 Persons Below Poverty Level: 16.0% Mean Travel Time to Work: 21.6 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 127,400
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway MSA Unemployment Rate: 14.9% Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (9) -The Board of Directors is made up of representatives of the following local
jurisdictions: four appointed from Horry County, and one each from Georgetown County, City of Conway, City of Georgetown, City of North Myrtle Beach, and the City of Myrtle Beach. Background
and History -In July 1983 the vision of three men, Ivory Wilson, Clarence Watkins, and J. R. Taylor, came to fruition with bus service for the area being provided by Coastal Rapid Public
Transit Authority (CRPTA). The dream actually began on July 4, 1980 when Wilson, Watkins and Taylor began planning to provide transportation in Horry and Georgetown Counties for those
in need to places of employment, shopping and medical offices. The company began with six GM buses on lease from the
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. In that first year the new transit company enjoyed an average of 332 boarding's each day. The following year that number grew to 729. For
sixteen years the company operated as a private, non-profit organization governed by a three member board, Wilson, Taylor, and George Richardson. In 1999 CRPTA became the public, non-profit
Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority guided by a nine member board of directors. The RTA has done business as Lymo, and now, Coast RTA. Vision and Mission Statement -To create
a world class mass public transportation system that enhances the quality of life for residents of Horry and Georgetown counties and contributes to the growth of tourism. Myrtle Beach
Statute Enabling -The CMRTA is a public entity created under Section 58-25 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, Regional Transit Authority Enabling Act. RTA WEBSITE http://www.coastrta.com/Agency
Contact: Myers Rollins Jr., CEO rollins@CoastRTA.com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010: 1,052,567 2000: 1,048,319 Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, RI Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet % Change: +0.4% Largest Cities 2010 Pop.
Providence 178,042 Warwick 82,672 Cranston 80,387 Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit LINK trolleys Flex Services Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -19,819,547 Pas/Rev Hour
-21.7 Pas/Rev Mile -1.65 Operating Exp -$81M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$128.04 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -21% State -42% Local -9% Fare Revenues -26% Other -2% Source: 2009
NTD Pawtucket 71,148 East Providence 47,037 Land Area: 1214 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 1012 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 82.8%, Black: 5.5%, Asian: 2.7%, Hispanic: 11.4% Source: 2010 Census
Median Household Income: $55,569 Persons Below Poverty Level: 11.6% Mean Travel Time to Work: 22.9 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 626,400 Providence-Fall River-Warwick MSA
Unemployment Rate: 11.2% Source: BLS -June 2011 Rhode Island RTA Board (8) -The Authority’s board consists of eight members, seven of whom are appointed by the governor with the advice
and consent of the senate; and one of whom is the director of the department of transportation or his or her designee who shall serve as an ex officio member. Background and History
-The Rhode Island General Assembly created the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) in 1964, ending the privatization of the transit system. RIPTA began operations on July 1,
1966. Two years later, annual ridership was up to 21 million. Over the next 15 years, RIPTA more than doubled the number of bus miles traveled. By 1979, nearly 70% of Rhode Island residents
could access transit service. RIPTA has initiated a number of positive changes in the past 15 years. These included: introducing the Providence LINK system, using clean fuel (CNG) trolleys,
constructing a state-of-the-art Transportation Maintenance and Operations Center; upgrading the fleet with newer vehicles (using ultra low sulfur fuel), introducing a seasonal Providence/Newport
ferry service, and introducing electronic farebox technology. RIPTA also opened a new passenger terminal and bus facility, introduced Flex Service in suburban communities, and became
the major carrier for the statewide paratransit program. Vision and Mission Statement -RIPTA’s vision is a future in which a wide range of multi-modal, convenient, and attractive transportation
choices help promote growth, and support thriving, livable communities throughout Rhode Island. RIPTA aims to achieve this vision in a fiscally responsible manner, working with federal,
state, local and private partners to realize the benefits a modern transit system can provide and to improve the overall quality of life in Rhode Island. Statute Enabling -Chapter 39-18
of Rhode Island State Law RTA WEBSITE http://www.ripta.com/Agency Contact: Charles Odimgbe codmgbe@ripta.com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 98,970 2000 County: 84,196 Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority, VA Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet % Change: +24.9%
County 2010 Pop. Albemarle 98,970 Cities 2010 Pop. Charlottesville 43,475 Types of Service Fixed Route (14 routes) Paratransit Trolley Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -2,012,462
Pas/Rev Hour -22.6 Pas/Rev Mile -2.19 Operating Exp -$6.05M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$67.90 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -27% State -19% Local -41% Fare Revenues -12% Other -1%
Source: 2009 NTD Hollymead 7,690 Crozet 2,820 Land Area: 722 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 137 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 80.6%, Black: 9.7%, Asian: 4.7%, Hispanic: 5.5% Source: 2010 Census
Median Household Income: $63,669 Persons Below Poverty Level: 8.8% Mean Travel Time to Work: 21.3 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 104,600 Charlottesville MSA Unemployment Rate:
6.1% Source: BLS -June 2011 Background and History -Since January 2006, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board has been discussing the possibility
of creating a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to serve Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville. Regional transit has been of special interest and a regular topic at monthly
MPO Policy Board meetings. The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the Charlottesville City Council received enabling legislation authorizing the formation of an RTA from the General
Assembly during the 2009 session. This legislation does not form the Authority, but grants the City and the County permission to form the Authority when deemed appropriate by both bodies.
A second piece of legislation that would have granted enabling authority for the County and City to ask voters if they would approve of an increase to the local sales tax by up to one-cent
in each locality did not pass. Revenues that might be generated by the tax would be used to fund the operations of the new RTA and remaining funds would be used for other priority transportation
projects. The current provider of transit in Charlottesville is CAT (Charlottesville Area Transit). Vision and Mission Statement -The Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Transit Authority
will provide fast, frequent, dependable, and seamless transit service throughout the area. Statute Enabling -HB2158 passed in February 2009 establishing a Regional Transit Authority
in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. The Authority shall prepare a regional transit plan for all or portions of those areas located within the City of Charlottesville and all or such
portions of the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson as their governing bodies desire to have covered, to include, but not necessarily be limited to, transit improvements
of regional significance. RTA WEBSITE www.tjpdc.org/transportation/rta.asp Agency Contact: Steve Williams info@tjpdc.org
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 MSA: 5,564,635 2000 MSA: 5,007,564 % Change: +11.1% South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, FL Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Largest
Cities 2010 Pop. Miami 399,457 Ft. Lauderdale 165,521 West Palm Beach 99,919 Land Area: 6,137 Sq. Miles Types of Service Commuter Rail Bus Connector Routes Operational Data (Tri-Rail)
Ridership -4,223,350 Pas/Rev Hour -48.4 Pas/Rev Mile -1.43 Operating Exp -$52.87M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$605.53 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -35% State -32% Local -22% Fare
Revenues -8% Other -1% Source: 2009 NTD Pop Density: 890 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 71.0%, Black: 20.3% Asian: 2.2%, Hispanic: 38.9% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $48,580
Persons Below Poverty Level: 13.9% Mean Travel Time to Work: 27.8 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 2,544,121 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL MSA Unemployment Rate: 11.3%
Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (9) -Two from each County (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach), two board members are appointed by the governor, and one board member is from FDOT.
Background and History -The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) is a tri-county public transit authority operating out of Pompano Beach, Florida, serving Miami-Dade,
Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The organization was created on July 1, 2003 by the Florida Legislature and enacted by the Florida Department of Transportation. Replacing the pre-existing
Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, the goal of incorporation was to expand cooperation between the Tri-Rail commuter rail service and the existing county public transport authorities:
Broward County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, and Palm Tran. Tri-Rail is solely operated by SFRTA. To enable the SFRTA to provide the regional transit projects South Florida’s public has
requested, a dedicated source of funding of at least $50 million per year is required. These funds will: increase regional mobility and connectivity, attract Federal Transit Administration
Administration funding, provide greater return on investment for the State and Counties, support sustainable economic growth, enhance quality of life, and accelerate transit expansion
projects. Vision and Mission Statement -The vision of RTA is to provide greater mobility in South Florida, thereby improving the economic viability and the quality of the community,
region and state. The mission is to coordinate, develop and implement, in cooperation with all appropriate levels of government, private enterprise and citizens at-large in the community,
a viable regional transportation system in South Florida that endeavors to meet the desires and needs for the movement of people, goods and services. Statute Enabling -Established under
Chapter 2003-159 of the State Laws of Florida RTA WEBSITE http://www.sfrta.fl.gov/Agency Contact: Joseph Giulietti giuliettij@sfrta.fl.gov
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 864,263 2000 County: 778,866 Jacksonville Transportation Authority, FL % Change: +11.0% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Largest Cities
2010 Pop. Jacksonville 802,843 Jacksonville Beach 21,842 Atlantic Beach 13,271 Neptune Beach 6,745 Land Area: 774 Sq. Miles Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit ChoiceRide Ride Request
Trolley Service Skyway Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -10,253,890 Pas/Rev Hour -17.4 Pas/Rev Mile -1.15 Operating Exp -$53.70M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$90.91 Source: 2009 NTD Operating
Funding Federal -10% State -5% Local -60% Fare Revenues -23% Other -2% Source: 2009 NTD Pop Density: 1117 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 60.9%, Black: 29.5% Asian: 4.2%, Hispanic: 7.6%
Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $47,002 Persons Below Poverty Level: 15.3% Mean Travel Time to Work: 23.7 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 623,800 Jacksonville,
FL Unemployment Rate: 10.4% Source: BLS -June 2011 RTA Board (7) -Three members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate; three members are appointed by Jacksonville's
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; and the seventh member is the District Two Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Background and History -JTA is an independent
special district that provides regional transit services and roadway infrastructure connecting Northeast Florida. Working closely with the Florida Department of Transportation and the
City of Jacksonville, JTA develops and implements construction plans to improve traffic flow. JTA plays a significant role in the implementation of this massive plan with 32 roadway
projects totaling more than $800 million. The projects include 12 interchange improvements, roadway widening projects, construction of one major bridge and the design of another. In
1955, the Jacksonville Expressway Authority was founded to build bridges and expressways in Duval County funded by toll revenues. A merger in 1971 of the original Expressway Authority
and several private bus companies paved the way for the JTA as it is known today. Funded by a half-cent sales tax approved in 1988 as a result of the elimination of tolls, JTA manages
construction projects on state-and city-owned roadways. Those projects, however, are not maintained by JTA. Jacksonville voters approved an additional half-cent sales tax in September
2000 to fund The Better Jacksonville Plan—a $2.2 billion infrastructure and quality-of-life improvement initiative. Vision and Mission Statement -By the Year 2050, the Jacksonville transportation
system will be a reflection of the community; will be area-wide and multimodal; and will have community support and will be supported by transportation decisions that are tied to land
use and the consensus regional [area-wide] plan. Statute Enabling -349.04, F.S. Amended June 2009 (349.22 F.S) to reflect JTAs authority to plan and develop projects throughout Duval
County and to enter into agreements with neighboring counties. RTA WEBSITE http://www.jtafla.com/Agency Contact: Michael J. Blaylock mblaylock@jtafla.com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 1,229,226 2000 County: 998,943 Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), FL % Change: +23.1% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Cities
2010 Pop. Tampa 335,709 Plant City 34,721 Temple Terrace 24,541 Land Area: 1051 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 1170 Per/Sq Mile Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit YBOR Trolley Vanpool
Flexible Service Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -13,125,468 Pas/Rev Hour -22.6 Pas/Rev Mile -1.77 Operating Exp -$58.88M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$101.24 Source: 2009 NTD Operating
Funding Federal -21% State -6% Local -51% Fare Revenues -19% Other -3% Source: 2009 NTD Ethnicity: White: 71.3%, Black: 16.7% Asian: 3.4%, Hispanic: 24.9% Source: 2010 Census Median
Household Income: $47,129 Persons Below Poverty Level: 15.2% Mean Travel Time to Work: 25.7 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 563,102 Hillsborough County, FL Unemployment Rate:
10.5% Source: BLS -2010 RTA Board (12) -HART is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of representatives appointed by the governing bodies of its members and the Governor of the
State of Florida. Three representing the City of Tampa, six representing Hillsborough County, two representing the State of Florida, and one representing the City of Temple Terrace.
Background and History -The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) was created in October of 1979 to plan, finance, acquire, construct, operate and maintain mass transit
facilities and supply transportation assistance in Hillsborough County. By its Charter and its designation as a regional transportation organization established pursuant to Florida Statutes,
HART is responsible for meeting the mass transit needs of its member jurisdictions. Currently, member jurisdictions are unincorporated Hillsborough County and the Cities of Tampa and
Temple Terrace. Jurisdictions contiguous to those of its current members are also eligible to become members of HART. Funding -HART operating expenses are covered through federal and
state funds, passenger fares, ad valorem taxes and inter-governmental assistance. The total approved operating budget of all modes for fiscal year 2011 is approximately $62 million.
Vision and Mission Statement -HART’s team is dedicated to providing excellent customer service while building solutions to support Hillsborough County’s needs…now and into the future.
Statute Enabling -The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) was created by F.S. 163.565 et seq. by charter to provided public transportation services within Hillsborough
County Florida. RTA WEBSITE http://www.gohart.org/Agency Contact: Phillip Hale halep@gohart.org
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010: 3,626,760 2000: 3,104,071 Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, FL % Change: +16.8% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Counties 2010 Pop.
Hillsborough 1,229,226 Pinellas 916,542 Sarasota 379,448 Manatee 322,833 Pasco 464,697 Hernando 172,778 Citrus 141,236 Land Area: 6000 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 604 Per/Sq Mile Types of
Service -From the Regional Transportation Plan the following services were identified for the Mid Term (2035) Regional Network: • Short-Distance Rail -Probably light rail, to connect
regional anchors. (116 miles) • BRT in Exclusive Lanes -Buses that make limited stops, operating in their own lanes. (12 miles) • BRT in Mixed Traffic -Buses that make limited stops,
operating in lanes shared with cars. (42 miles) • Managed Lanes -Special lanes on highways for buses and carpool vehicles, with tolls for other vehicles. (159 miles) RTA Board (16) -Board
consists of seven County Commission Appointees, four Gubernatorial Appointees, member from the largest city served by HART, largest city served by PSTA, and largest cities in Manatee
& Sarasota and one non-voting FDOT member. Background and History -The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) was formed in 2007 to coordinate transportation planning
efforts between the communities of Tampa Bay. They were charged with creating a regional transportation plan for the seven Counties of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco,
Pinellas, and Sarasota (unlike the Tampa Bay Partnership, TBARTA does not include Polk County at this time). After an extensive public outreach program, the Regional Transportation Master
Plan was adopted in May 2009. Funding –TBARTA is funded through State transportation operational funds, State transportation program funds, Federal transportation program funds, local
funds, and private funds. The 2010/2011 operating budget is $1,745,599 and primarily State funded. Vision and Mission Statement -TBARTA’s vision is to be a world class transportation
network for the Tampa Bay region that will connect people and places, move goods and services, enhance the quality of life, and offer transportation options that are safe, sustainable,
affordable, and efficient. We will act as a catalyst for a vibrant economic future through leadership, collaboration, and partnerships. The Authority’s mission is to improve mobility
and expand multimodal transportation options for passengers and freight throughout the seven-county region. Statute Enabling -Chapter 343.975 of the Florida Statutes RTA WEBSITE http://www.gohart.org
Agency Contact: Robert Clifford, AICP executivedirector@tbarta.com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 916,542 2000 County: 921,497 Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), FL % Change: -0.5% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Cities
2010 Pop. St. Petersburg 244,324 Clearwater 107,685 Largo 73,215 Pinellas Park 47,354 Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -11,953,082 Pas/Rev
Hour -19.5 Pas/Rev Mile -1.36 Operating Exp -$51.39M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$84.02 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -6% State -8% Local -64% Fare Revenues -22% Other -1% Source:
2009 NTD Dunedin 36,640 Land Area: 280 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 3274 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 82.1%, Black: 10.3% Asian: 3.0%, Hispanic: 8.0% Source: 2010 Census Median Household
Income: $43,200 Persons Below Poverty Level: 13.3% Mean Travel Time to Work: 23.1 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 380,564 Pinellas County, FL Unemployment Rate: 11.5% RTA Board
(15) -Three appointed by the City Council of the City of St. Petersburg, one each appointed from the the Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, three appointed by combined
municipal governing bodies of smaller cities, and five appointed by the Pinellas County Commission. Background and History -PSTA began in the early 1900s as the St. Petersburg Municipal
Transit System (SPMTS). The system began with a streetcar line to Gulfport and eight buses running several routes throughout the St. Pete area. In 1970, the Central Pinellas Transit
Authority (CPTA) was formed, serving the Clearwater area and northern Pinellas. In 1971, a referendum was passed that created CPTA as an independent transit authority with taxing capabilities.
In 1982 representatives from both CPTA and SPMTS stepped up the unification process in order to combine resources and create financial stability. After receiving approval from the Florida
Legislature, both transit properties began to work toward the merger in order to form the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). With operations to be funded by a tax levied in
service areas, the merger was put to a popular vote for ratification. The referendum passed in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and South Pasadena, but failed in North County. In October of
1984, the two companies merged to create the PSTA. In the years following the merger, PSTA operated nearly 80 routes with a fleet of nearly 130 buses. Vision and Mission Statement -PSTA’s
vision statement is “Quick, affordable transportation from where you are to where you want to go. PSTA’s mission is to provide safe, affordable public transit to our community and to
help guide land use decisions and support economic vitality to enhance quality of life.” Statute Enabling -(Laws of Fla., Chapters 70-907, 82-368, 82-416, 90-449, 91-338, 94-433, 94-438,
99-440, 00-424, and 02-341.) RTA WEBSITE http://www.psta.net/Agency Contact: Brad Miller Bmiller@psta.net
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 MSA: 2,134,411 2000 MSA: 1,644,384 Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX), FL % Change: +29.8% Regional Transit Authority Fact
Sheet Counties 2010 Pop. Orange (OR) 1,145,956 Seminole (SE) 422,718 Osceola (OS) 268,685 Cities 2010 Pop. Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit Vanpool Operational Data (Fixed Route)
Ridership -23,747,795 Pas/Rev Hour -23.1 Pas/Rev Mile -1.67 Operating Exp -$84.6M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$82.06 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -14% State -16% Local -47% Fare
Revenues -20% Other -3% Source: 2009 NTD Orlando 238,300 Kissimmee 59,682 Poinciana 53,193 Altamonte Springs 41,496 Land Area: 2538 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 841 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity:
White: 63.6% (OR), 78.2% (SE), 71.0% (OS), Black: 20.8% (OR), 11.1% (SE), 11.3% (OS), Asian: 4.9% (OR), 3.7% (SE), 2.8% (OS), Hispanic: 26.9% (OR), 17.1% (SE), 45.5% (OS) Source: 2010
Census Median Household Income: $46,826 (OR), $56,201 (SE), $42,626 (OS) Persons Below Poverty Level: 14.3% (OR), 10.4% (SE), 15.8% (OS) Mean Travel Time to Work: 26.2 (OR), 26.0 (SE),
30.3(OS) min. Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 1,009,100 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford MSA, FL Unemployment Rate: 10.4% RTA Board (5) -The governing board of the authority consists of: the
three chairs of the County Commissions of Seminole, Orange, and Osceola Counties, the Mayor of the City of Orlando, and the FDOT District Secretary (as appointed by the Secretary of
Transportation) or his or her designee. Background and History -Initially founded in May 1972, the Orange Seminole Osceola Transportation Authority (OSOTA) became Tri-County Transit
in 1984. It began doing business as LYNX in 1992, but changed its official name to Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority in March 1994. The Central Florida Regional Transportation
Authority (CFRTA) d/b/a LYNX is an agency of the State of Florida created in 1989. Amended legislation in 1993 enabled CFRTA to assume the former Central Florida Commuter Rail Authority’s
operations and provided an opportunity for a merger with the Orange-Seminole-Osceola Transportation Authority (OSOTA), commonly known as LYNX. The CFRTA/OSOTA merger became effective
in October 1994 after the two agencies ratified the merger through formal action in March 1994. CFRTA chose to continue the use of the “LYNX” name in its business operations. Vision
and Mission Statement -LYNX’s vision is to be recognized as a world class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX’s mission is to
link the community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork. Statute Enabling -Chapter 343.63, Florida Statutes, and amended in 1993. RTA WEBSITE
http://www.golynx.com/Agency Contact: John M. Lewis, Jr. Jlewis@golynx.com
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 County: 602,095 2000 County: 483,924 Polk Transit Authority, FL % Change: +24.4% Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet Cities 2010 Pop. Citrus Connection
-Lakeland, FL Lakeland 97,422 Winter Haven 33,874 Haines City 20,535 Bartow 17,298 Lake Wales 14,225 Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership
-1,450,988 Pas/Rev Hour -18.31 Pas/Rev Mile -1.15 Operating Exp -$7.06M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$89.16 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -25% State -8% Local -43% Fare Revenues -12%
Other -12% Source: 2009 NTD Land Area: 1874 Sq. Miles Winter Haven Area Transit -Winter Haven, FL Pop Density: 321 Per/Sq Mile Ethnicity: White: 75.0%, Black: 17.0% Asian: 1.6%, Hispanic:
17.0% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $44,043 Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -466,008 Pas/Rev Hour -13.32 Pas/Rev Mile
-0.63 Operating Exp -$2.47M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$70.59 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -44% State -48% Local -2% Fare Revenues -6% Other -0% Source: 2009 NTD Persons Below
Poverty Level: 14.4% Mean Travel Time to Work: 25.4 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 242,940 Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA Unemployment Rate: 12.1% RTA Board (10) -One member position
is rotated between the City of Bartow and the City of Auburndale. One member position is rotated among the following cities, determined by population size in descending order: Fort Meade,
Lake Alfred, Mulberry, Dundee, Frostproof, Eagle Lake, Davenport, Polk City, Lake Hamilton. One member position is rotated between the City of Haines City and the City of Lake Wales.
The remaining members are from Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk County and FDOT. Background and History -The Polk Transportation Planning Organization conducted a Countywide Transit Study
in 2003 which provided evidence that increased coordination and cooperation among Polk transit providers was needed. The Polk Regional Transportation Organization (RTO) was created in
2004 to increase coordination of the existing transit services and lead the transition to a new countywide transit system. The RTO Board members, along with the Transition Committee,
worked on drafting the legislation presented to the Florida Legislators in 2007 to form the Polk Transit Authority. On July 27, 2007, Governor Crist signed Bill 777, officially forming
the Polk Transit Authority. The Polk Transit Authority Board of Directors was seated and held its first meeting on February 27, 2008, in Haines City. RTA WEBSITE http://www.polktransitauthority.com/A
ency Contact: Thomas Phillips 863-688-7433 Vision and Mission Statement -The PTO’s vision is to “Be the community provider of countywide public transportation services. The mission is
to provide safe, efficient and accessible public transportation service 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.” Statute Enabling -FL Statute Chapter 2007-275, Section 163.01
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Population: 2010 Counties: 424,107 2000 Counties: 319,426 % Change: +32.8% Martin-St. Lucie Regional Transit Organization, FL Regional Transit Authority Fact Sheet
Community Coach -Martin County Cities Census Pop. Port St. Lucie (2009) 155,251 Fort Pierce (2008) 41,000 Stuart (2007) 15,964 Sewall’s Point (2004) 2,053 Types of Service Fixed Route
Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed Route) Ridership -11,361 Pas/Rev Hour -4.59 Pas/Rev Mile -0.37 Operating Exp -$202,053 Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$81.70 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding
Federal -17% State -45% Local -31% Fare Revenues -2% Other -6% Source: 2009 NTD Land Area: 1128 Sq. Miles Pop Density: 376 Per/Sq Mile Treasure Coast Connector -St. Lucie County Ethnicity:
White: 77.1%, Black: 14.4%, Asian: 1.4%, Hispanic: 15.1% Source: 2010 Census Median Household Income: $46,548 Types of Service Fixed Route Paratransit Operational Data (Fixed Route)
Ridership -118,637 Pas/Rev Hour -6.24 Pas/Rev Mile -0.46 Operating Exp -$1.19M Oper Exp/Rev Hour -$62.84 Source: 2009 NTD Operating Funding Federal -22% State -34% Local -41% Fare Revenues
-3% Other -0% Source: 2009 NTD Persons Below Poverty Level: 14.9% Mean Travel Time to Work: 26.8 minutes Source: ACS -2005-09 Employment: 163,900 Port St. Lucie MSA Unemployment Rate:
12.6% Source: BLS -2010 Background and History -The urban areas of Martin and St. Lucie Counties were re-designated by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Port St. Lucie Urbanized Area (UZA),
following the publication of the official 2000 Census population figures. This UZA designation has led to additional efforts in the area of regional cooperation, coordination and
partnerships. Both the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and the Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are parties to an interlocal agreement for regional
coordination and also participate in a regional transportation board, the Treasure Coast Transportation Council (TCTC). The TCTC is comprised of the Chair and Vice-chair of the Martin
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the St. Lucie TPO, and the Indian River County MPO. The MPO and TPO also hold a joint board meeting at least once per year, and both have active
participation from a Citizens Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee and Local Coordinating Boards. Martin County COA WEBSITES The regional focus has resulted in several reports
and studies that address transportation issues impacting the Treasure Coast. Examples include the 2035 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Martin and St. Lucie Counties
Regional Land Use Study. A Regional Transit Development Plan adopted in 2009, included specific recommendations for regional transit services and initiatives for the Port St. Lucie Urbanized
area, while recognizing current economic conditions and local government challenges. Still, it contained a vision for future transit initiatives that would be reconsidered in future
years. The Port St. Lucie Transit Action Plan (2010) identified the need to establish a Regional Transit Organization, to expedite the discussion of overarching policy questions that
will govern the purpose and responsibilities of a potential Regional Transit Authority. http://www.kanecenter.org/p/249/St. Lucie COA -http://www.treasurecoastconnector.com