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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .
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Meeting Date: June 18. 2003
Division: Community Services Division
Bulk Item: Yes No X Department: Community Services Division
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Conceptual approval for Monroe County Government to enter
into an interlocal agreement with the City of Key West to provide an "In Kind" match for grants
underwriting fixed route bus service from Key West to MM 50 in Marathon on a daily basis
starting in September 2003.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Ms. Myra Hernandez, Director of Transportation for the City of Key
West is to receive approval from the City Commission on June 17,2003 at the City Commission
Meeting for the authorization for the extended fixed route bus service as described.
The presentation scheduled to the BOCC by Ms. Hernandez will explain the concept and
funding sources for the startup extended bus service between Key West to Marathon with
connections to points Northward in the County.
This would allow for connecting bus service to the Miami-Dade mainland with the Miami-Dade
to Monroe JGT Express currently provided service to the Middle and Upper Keys from Florida
City to Marathon at MM 50. This will further provide fixed route bus service throughout the
Florida Keys along Highway US 1 in Monroe County.
After the presentation it is desired that the BOCC provide conceptual approval so an Interlocal
Agreement can be drafted and brought back to the BOCC in July for final approval.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: None
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST: Approximately $2 Million (Grant Funding)
BUDGETED: Yes _No N/ A
COST TO COUNTY: None (In Kind Services)
SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No N/A AMOUNTPERMONTHN/A Year
DOCUMENTATION:
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To Follow ~ Not Required
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APPROVED BY: County Arty NI A
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DISPOSITION:
Revised 2/27/01
STRATEGIC PLAN
DRAFT
Project / Description:
The City of Key West Department of Transportation (KWDoT) is proposing a fixed route
extension of public bus transit system service to the lower keys of Monroe County,
Florida, specifically, to provide a regional connection of bus service to mile marker 50, at
Marathon Key, Florida.
Ideally, the city would like to have the County of Monroe, support and/or participation in
this venture, as the county agency designee for all of Monroe County, Florida.
Funding / Budget I Service Plan:
At this time, KWDoT has ordered, and will begin receiving seven (7) 24-passenger Gillig
transit buses in mid July to August of 2003. They have been acquired by a $2.0 million
dollar grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District VI, at
602 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130.
KWDoT proposes to utilize a minimum of 4 new transit vehicles, and a maximum of up
to six (6) vehicles, to implement the Lower Keys South 50 Shuttle Bus Service, within
the limits of Monroe County, Florida, which would consist of a route extension from mile
marker 5 (approximate) on U.S #1, or the west end of Junior College Road, Stock Island
Florida, up to Marathon Key, Florida.
The travel pattem(s), frequency and/or level of service(s) as it relates to times, would be
based on the existing Miami-Dade reverse commute service already in place, which
would be a minimum of six (6) continuous loop services from mile marker 5 all the way
up to mile marker 50, and would connect by time requirements, to the arrival times of
that service (see attachment).
In addition, FDOT has committed to provide a consultant service to develop a route plan
and map for the Lower Keys South 50 Shuttle Bus, and that is forthcoming in the next
60-90 days.
The funding efforts to date, include, but are not limited to the following (all of which are
awarded and/or awaiting the issuance by FDOT to the City of Key West, a joint
participation agreement (JP A):
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03 & 04 5311 / $2.5 million Bus Farm Facility 80/10/10 (revenue toll
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03 JARC / $1.0 m Job Access Reverse Commute / 50/50 (in kind and fare
Route Extension box)
03 5309 Earmark /$1.0 m Capital (Buses, facilities, etc.) 50/50 (in kind)
04, 05 and 06 Svc. Development Operating / annual assistance 75/25 (in kind and fare
box)
Strategic Plan - Lower 50 Shuttle Bus Service
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As indicated above, the funding appears to have come together and there should be more
than adequate funds available to make this project work.
The issue and concern at hand is that the City of Key West would like to see Monroe
County participate in this program, in a positive fashion, which can be as minimal as a
use of existing expenditures for transportation services (county transportation service
program dollars already being budgeted and spent) to be used as part of or all of the 25%
required match to the three (3) year service development grant that would kick in after
the initial $1.0 million dollar JARC funding is exhausted, or in fiscal period 04/05.
This would not require the county to budget or expend any more or less monies than it is
currently budgeting / expending on existing transportation service(s). It would simply be
an agreement, of whatever type is recommended by the legal representatives of both
agencies, to use those expenditures as the "match" for funding and reimbursement
through FDOT.
In summary, the initial match of 50% required to get the program off and running, under
the JARC funding, noted above (which is Job Access Reverse Commute funding), the
County could also participate in the same fashion. The City would do so by using their
existing repair and maintenance resources, operating costs, etc.
I do hope that this project/proposal presents itself as a beneficial service that is feasible
by both entities at this time, as it is a much needed and discussed service, both by the
government bodies for which we all serve, and the community at large.
The City of Key West wishes to participate with the County of Monroe in provision of
this public bus transit fixed route service extension, and we are hopefully, that Monroe
County is also willing to participate.
In closing, let me say that my office is available to make a presentation to the County
Commission at any time, should you feel that would be helpful and/or necessary, in order
to facilitate this project progress.
Also, I cannot say enough about how professional, helpful and resourceful the social
service division, specifically, Mr. LaTorre, Mr. Eskew and Mr. Malloch, and their
support staff, have been in trying to gather statistical data on this project, meet with
members of the city staff, and their participation level on this proposed project.
I thank them all.
Respectfully submitted:
Myra J. Hernandez, CCTM
Manager/l(WDoT
Tabulation of Unofficial Transportation Survey
Page 1 of 1
Malloch-Jim
From: Mcmennamy-Margy
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 4:38 PM
To: 'Myra Hernandez'
Cc: Malloch-Jim; Eskew-Jerry
Subject: Tabulation of Unofficial Transportation Survey
Importance: High
Myra-Please let me know you have received this and if you have any questions. I was going to add
comments from the surveys, but ran out of time. Maybe for the next presentation.
Jim & Jerry - FYI
Tabulation of Unofficial Transportation Survey
LOCATION YES NO MAYBE TOTAL NUMBER OF
SURVEYS FROM
EACH LOCATION
Bia CODDit 2 0 0 2
Bia Pine 7 3 0 10
Cudioe Key 1 0 0 1
Duck Key 0 1 0 1
Grassy Key 0 1 0 1
Islamorada 2 1 2 5
Key Colony Beach 1 1 2 4
Key Laroo 3 3 0 6
Key West 21 6 8 35
Little Torch 3 0 0 3
Looe Key 1 0 o - 1
Marathon 34 5 4 43
Miami 0 1 0 1
Middle Torch 1 0 0 1
Plantation 1 0 0 1
Ramrod 2 0 0 2
Ramrod 1 0 0 1
Stock Island 0 0 1 1
Suaarloaf 1 0 0 1
Suaarloaf 1 0 2 3
Summerland 4 3 1 8
Tayenier 7 1 4 12
TOTAL NUMBER
OF SURVEYS 93 26 24 143
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Executive Committee
June 11, 2003
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Approval of PY'03 TANF Funding Allocations for
Special Initiatives
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval is recommended for $456,000 in PY'03 T ANF funding for special initiatives as described below.
BACKGROUND:
Renewal of Contract with Miami-Dade Transit for Bus Service to Mile Marker 50 in Monroe County
On September 19, 2001, the Board approved a $360,000 contract with the Miami-Dade Transit to extend Miami-Dade bus service to
Mile Marker 98 and on July I, 2002 this bus service was further extended to Mile Marker 50, in Marathon. The route operates seven
days a week, year round, to enable Welfare Transition customers from South Dade to access job opportunities in the Keys. All SFW
participants -from WIA, Welfare Transition, and Welfare-to-Work - are eligible to use these buses at no cost. Any fares generated by
other customers who are transported by the bus service will be used to offset the cost of the route.
Staff recommends the approval ofa PY'03 contract with Miami-Dade Transit to provide bus services from South Dade to Mile
Marker 50 in Monroe County, for an amount not to exceed $360,000.
Other Special Initiatives
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Subject:
Transit Partnership - Lower Keys Shuttle Route
"South Fifty Keys Connection"
Monroe County and City of Key West Inter Local Agreement
Proiect / Historv:
As the city and county continue to face issues of affordable housing for our working
community, we are all faced with the reality that in order to own a home, or afford to live
in the Keys, the only alternative is to move into the Lower Keys area.
These same individuals that comprise a majority of the work force in the Keys and Key
West are the persons required to travel daily commutes to and from work, school,
grocery stores, doctor appointments, and so forth. In many cases these individuals do
not always have the resources available to them to perform the required functions of
life, but depend on the kindness of others to assist them in accomplishing same.
In yet severe circumstances, this is the reason some of these individuals are not
employed, working, or are not enrolled in and receiving continuing education or
vocational training that would inevitably benefit us all. The reason, they simply do not
have transportation available.
This information, along with the fact that the Keys economy is primarily based on
tourism, which today consists of a driving market due to concerns of potential terrorism
activity, we continue to see a constant and steady increase of traffic and congestion on
U.S. Highway 1, with no plan for alternative modes of travel, or solutions to this problem
close at hand.
Given the above information, we have not even taken into consideration what type of
scenario might unfold should emergency evacuation be necessary at any given time,
Keys wide. Hurricane season as we speak, yet another reason for a Lower Keys
shuttle bus service.
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Lower Keys Shuttle - Transportation Partnership
June 11, 2003
To get to the issue at hand, back in June of 2000, the Monroe County Commission and
South Florida Work Force Board, entered into a contractual agreement wherein Miami-
Dade provided a WAGES funding program that allowed for the implementation of the
Miami-Dade Express, a reverse commute service.
This bus route is currently operating via funding assistance awarded by a Job Access
Reverse Commute (JARC) program from the State of Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FT A).
The Miami-Dade Express reported rider ship of 2,000 passengers during the month of
September 2000, and rider ship of 12,227 for the same period of time in year 2002, a
10,000+ increase over two (2) years.
This bus service operates daily and provides transportation from Dade County to
Monroe County, beginning at Florida City, and traveling southward to Marathon, Florida,
operating six (6) trips per day.
Those statistics alone demonstrate the demand for a keys-wide public transportation
system, which will provide connection abilities; a total "Keys Connection" from Miami
Dade County, Florida, through the Florida Keys, and to the final destination, the City of
Key West.
With the same issues and concerns in mind, the City Commission / City of Key West
sponsored and approved Resolution No. 02-160, creating a County/City Transportation
Study Committee, that would work together to communicate and facilitate participation
by all government entities interested, in the development of a Lower Keys Shuttle bus
route network, or conceptual plan, as presented to you at this time.
The County/City Transportation Study Committee members have worked together for
over a year to date and have developed a conceptual plan for the city, other cities, and
the county, which is presented to you at this time, for your review, comments and/or
approval to proceed in securing funding, implementation and route network design work
to be provided with the assistance of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
via a consultant service, as soon as possible.
The purpose of the resolution request at this time from both the City Commission and
the County Commission, with meetings being held one (1) day in between each other, is
to request clear direction on how each agency wishes to proceed on this issue To
request proper authorization and approval be conveyed to the City Manager, Mr. Julio
Avael, the County Administrator, Mr. James Roberts, to the Key West Department of
Transportation (KWDoT) and Monroe County Transportation (MCT), as those persons
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June 11 , 2003
who will continue to work together and move forward on behalf of the City of Key West
and the County of Monroe in securing funding abilities to develop a viable route network
for the Lower Keys.
network, planning and design of the route extensions with assistance to be provided by
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District VI, in identification of
anticipated costs, revenue fare I fee structure, and all other operating details that will
then be brought back to both commissions, for review and final approval, in the very
soon future.
The options presented are the most realistic, equitable and fairest share formulas that
the committee believes have potential that can result in a commitment from the city and
county, while providing a benefit and service to the community and public at large, both
the visitors and residents, while maintaining an equitable distribution of responsibility
and cost to all agencies participating.
Below, each option listed includes the option reference as to type of funding program
and use of funding dollars, advantages, disadvantages and potential fiscal impact.
Oation 1J Job Access Reverse Commute (JARCJ Fundina:
The Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) program funding assistance award
available to the City of Key West, which has been relayed by David Whitestone of
Holland and Knight, as an electronic award but we have not received anything hard
copy yet. The amount is $1.0 million dollars and this program can be used for operating
assistance related to providing reverse commute transportation services by bus, train,
carpool, vans or other public transit service.
However, JARC funds allow for up to a 50% reimbursement of expenditures, which
means that would require a total 50% match of expenses from all agencies participating
of an equal value, or 25% city I 25% county.
Assumations:
. Trips will operate seven (7) days I week, including holidays.
· Trips will begin from Stock Island and end at Stock Island, and will take
approximately 75 minutes to complete for the two (2) Marathon I Stock Island
routes.
· Four (4) buses I drivers will be required to operate the lower keys route.
· Two (2) buses will be traveling in either direction at any given time.
· Two (2) buses will travel the complete route from Stock Island to Marathon, Florida.
· Two (2) buses will travel half the extended route, or from Stock Island to Big
Pine Key, Florida.
· Trips and times will coincide with the schedule used by the Miami-Dade Express.
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. Trips will begin at 6:00 am and operate until 11 :30 pm, each day.
. All four (4) buses will operate 17.5 hours I day.
Costsffimetables:
17.5 hours per day I vehicle X 4 vehicles; two (2) vehicles operating the Marathon to
Stock Island route I day, equates to seven (7) round trips or 14 one-way trips I day,
utilizing an average trip time of 75 minutes I trip. The other two (2) routes will travel
from Big Pine Key, to Stock Island and back, each day, for an estimated travel
distance of 35 miles, or 50 minutes. At 17.5 hours I day, that computes to 10.5 round
trips per day, or 21 one-way trips per day.
At bottom line operating cost per vehicle which recommends using non-benefit earning
contract labor initially, the cost per hour for a driver and the vehicle is $18.95.
Four (4) vehicles per day, at 17.5 I hours I day, equals $1,326.50 I day for operation
costs associated with a lower keys shuttle bus route.
The important point here is to utilize contrad, or non-benefit earning labor initially, as
this is set forth as a pilot project, and until it can become self supportive, we would
recommend initial hiring of non-benefit earning, or contrad labor, positions to utilize as
bus drivers until such time that the route has proven itself to be successful, and then we
could convert those positions over to fulltime equivalent personnel with benefit earning
privileges. To do so initially would commit everyone to an unrealistic goal.
Base on a cost of operation of $1,326.50 I day, multiplied by 365 I days I year, equals
an annual operating cost of $484,172.50.
Should the city and county accept the JARC funding assistance grant, up to $1.0 million
dollars is reimbursable at the rate of 50%, which means that $242,086.25, per year
would be required as the remaining 50% match, to be met by a combination of
expenses from both agencies, or a split of $121,043.13 I City of Key West, and the
same amount from Monroe County.
While we have not been able to ascertain whether existing in-kind service expenses can
be assigned at a percentage rate or ratio of time used and costs related to the
Lower keys shuttle route extension such as those operating expenses of the para transit
service, salaries, fuels, fluids, etc., currently in place and used for the Monroe County
Transportation program; and, the very same type of expenses of the public transit
service provided by the City of Key West DOT, we believe that an amicable formula can
be worked on with the assistance of FOOT and the FT A, as this has been done with
service development grant programs in the past for certain route extensions of public
transit service.
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Lower Keys Shuttle - Transportation Partnership
June 11, 2003
However, this is a critical factor as to the direction to proceed on this project at this time,
as it means the difference between out of pocket or additional expenses versus existing
expenses.
Further, we all recognize that a fare structure must be set at a realistic value as it
relates to the service and related expenses for operating said service, but we
recommend it be set at a sliding scale or distance of travel, rather than a flat rate.
An example would be that the fare for a Marathon to Stock Island commute would be
$4.00/ person / trip, full fare, and the fare for a Big Coppitt to Stock Island trip would be
$1.50/ person / trip.
It is important to also include a "local" or discounted pass rate or fare, which would be a
reduced rate, and would be available to disadvantaged, disabled, elderly and local
residents for unlimited use for a specific period of time.
This type of bus pass would be a weekly, monthly, or other type of pass at a local
and/or discounted rate, similar to the monthly pass fare structure currently in place
for Key West Transit. Of course, eligibility criteria would have to be met with proof for
same.
In summary as it relates to all options of the lower keys shuttle route conceptual plan
and operating project, the ultimate goal is to that the shuttle make every effort possible
to become a self-sufficient operation within the two (2) to three (3) year pilot project time
frame set forth by FOOT. So, the fare structure becomes a critical part of that equation.
And, in an effort to explore options further, the city and county did contact the Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT) District VI, and we were told that it is very
possible that FOOT, District VI, may be able to commit a 75/25% service development
program funding assistance grant for this project.
Service Development Grant Programs can be for up to a three (3) year period, and the
ration of match of 75% to 25% is extremely a good percentage for FOOT to offer. It
exemplifies a substantial commitment on the part of State DOT.
Please note that is has been verbally relayed that the JARC funding award and
acceptance of same is for the current fiscal year, which means that this funding would
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June 11, 2003
be available for use immediately, or at the beginning of fiscal year 2003-04, October 1,
2003, and that the service development funds could come into play in operating period
or years 2,3 and 4.
ODtion 2) - Service Deve/oDment Proaram Plan Fundina:
First, let us assume that all the prior assumptions and operating plans as to times and
route hours and expenditures are the same under this option, then in light of the fact
that FOOT District VI, has always been in favor of this type of joint venture, and has
recognized the need for a public transportation service, county-wide for sometime, they
have stated there position on possible participation by way of a 75/25% operating
assistance program with the City of Key West and the County, for a regional connection,
or the lower keys shuttle bus route extension.
All of the specifics of operation would remain the same as outlined in Option No.1,
above, but the difference would be the percentage required, and the implementation
date. The grant program used would be as noted above, a Service Development
Funding Program.
A service development program project description, and letter of request for
consideration of funding for fiscal year 2004, and beyond, has been forwarded to District
VI, FOOT, and a copy is attached for your information to this executive summary.
Service development program requests are due in June of each year, and if awarded,
become available the following State budget period, or the following July 1st, of the next
year.
If the County and City desire to proceed with utilizing a service development funding
assistance program at this time, it would not be available to implement, if awarded, until
July 1, 2004.
The concern of the County/City Transportation Study Committee members at this point
in time is that the Miami-Dade Express reverse commute may not renew their operation,
or service, yet another year, if there is not a regional or keys-wide service connection,
allowing for travel ability between the two (2) counties, Dade and Monroe, all the way.
That is a chance that we would have to take if the consensus is to proceed in that
direction at this time.
However, given the split of 75/25%, the dollar amount of match required by a
combination to be agreed upon by the city and county would be a total of $121,043.13,
or $ 60,521.57, each entity, for up to three (3) years.
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Lower Keys Shuttle - Transportation Partnership
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O/Jtion No. 3J JARC Fundina Utilization for Enhanced Public Trans/Jortation -
Destination To Be Announced:
And, the third option is an option that mayor may not include or require participation by
Monroe County, is the ability to use JARC funding to enhance and improve existing
public transportation services and the system currently in place.
That can be done either using the existing routes and stepping the service level up with
increased frequency times for an improved level of service or system enhancement that
can be a derived by utilizing the JARC program assistance also.
This would require additional expense as it would require additional buses on the road,
and the study as well as recommendation for same can be easily conducted within the
scope of services that will be addressed over the next two (2) to three (3) month time
frame when KWDoT is performing and participating in our 5-Year Transit Development
Plan update.
It is quite possible that there currently are sufficient "operating expenses" within the Key
West Department of Transportation that will allow for improved levels of service, city-
wide, without requiring additional "out of pocket" expenses that fall outside of the eligible
reimbursement maximum of all grant programs currently in place, as well as the
additional JARC funds that are being offered to us at this time.
The third (3rd) year update to the existing TOP is a grand requirement of FOOT, and the
third year update is considered your "major" update year.
So, if the direction of the City Commission and City Manager, is to look at ways to utilize
the JARC funding award within the city, or direction is provided to research the
possibility of expansion but not as far north as Marathon, Florida, then it is important to
advise everyone at this time that JARC funds can be used for that type of operational
assistance as well.
Concrete and complete answers to that direction will be made available, should that be
the direction the City Manager and City Commission provide as a result of this summary
and information contained herein.
Based on the rider ship information from the Miami-Dade Express bus route, and the
random I inform bus surveys collected by both city and county committee members, a
copy of which is attached, it is clear that there is a need and demand market for a lower
keys shuttle bus service.
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And, based on the recommendation for the fare box revenue recapture as it relates to
direct operating costs, the committee believes that we could easily make up 15% of
the required revenue match for such a shuttle route, if the fare structure is properly
evaluated and established from the beginning.
Committee Recommendation:
Given the demand and information contained in this summary, it is recommended by the
Transportation Study Committee members that the City and County continue to explore
ALL of the options available; that the committee members continue to meet on a regular
basis, define and confirm the details of both the JARC program funding requirements as
well as the solidity of the FOOT commitment for the Service Development Program
request.
That the final PLAN be brought back to both commissions, the city and county, for final
review of detailed budgeting and route network operational plans, and specific match
versus use of JARC program dollars for initial implementation by October 1, 2003,
and/or use of Service Development Program funds for the following three (3) year time
frame.
In summary, it is recommended that a combination of the two (2) programs be utilized to
provide for a solid foundation on which to build the lower keys shuttle bus route
extension of service.
However, this recommendation is pre-requisite in that the committee must confirm that
there will be NO additional out of pocket expenses required to implement this program,
with the exception of the salaries and direct operation costs, which also will require
confirmation that said expenditures are eligible for reimbursement by one or the other
funding assistance programs being considered, and that the final plan for operation and
an inter-local agreement MUST be brought back to both commissions, the City
Commission and County Commission, for formal and final approval to proceed.
And, finally, the Key West Department of Transportation and Monroe County Social
Services and Transportation committee members will present a financial Performa at
the meeting(s) to be held on June 17, and 18, 2003, respectively, for the City of Key
West Commission and City Manager, and the County Commission and County
Administrator.
At this time I would like to thank everyone who has contributed with time and effort to
this project. Hopefully, we will be working together in the future.
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Attachments
Executive Summary (City and County Transportation in the Lower Keys) 6-11-03
Tabulation of Unofficial Transportation Survey
LOCA TION YES NO MAYBE TOTAL NUMBER OF
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Big Pine 7 3 0 10
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May 12. 2003
Myra J. Hemandez. KWDoT Manager, CCTM
627 Palm Avenue, P.O.Box 1078
Key West. Florida 33040
Dear Ms. Hemandez:
The South Rorida Workforce is pleased to support Key West's Grant Application to the Rorida
Department of Transportation. As the organization that represents the partnership between workforce
development (the workforce development board forthis region), and the five govemment South Rorida
Employment and Training COnsortium (Miami-Dade and Monroe COunties, the cities of Miami, Miami
Beach and Hialeah), we are happy to provide support of your grant application for funding to implement
bus service throughout the Florida Keys.
We strongly support Monroe County's grant application. As you are aware, the South Rorida Workforce
through the fanner WAG.E.S. Coalition was instrumental in implementing the TEA 21 services from
Florida City to Mile MarXer 94 and cunently using Welfare Transition funds provides transportation
services from Mile Marker 94 to MIa Marker 50. Your grant application if funded would provide a much-
needed expansion of transportation services needed to faciltate employment opportunities for the
hardest to serve residents of the Lower Keys and South Dade COunty.
We look forward to wor1dng with Monroe COunty and the City of Key West if your grant application is
selected for funding.
Sincerely,
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Harriet Spivak
Executive Director
South Rorida Wor1dbrce Board
Service Development Project Proposal
"Lower Keys Shuttle Route Extension"
City of Key West and Monroe County
Recipient Name: Key West Department of Transportation (KWDoT)
City of Key West, and
Monroe County Transportation, Monroe County, Florida (MCT)
Project Type: A route extension that will connect with the Miami-Dade Reverse Commute
Express in Marathon, Florida, at Mile Marker 50, and provide a regional
public transportation system into Stock Island and Key West, Florida.
DBA: South Fifty Keys Connection
Maximum Period: The maximum duration period requested is the maximum allowed under
this program, a three (3) year period, of which, this application is the third
(3RD) year request. This request should cover the fiscal year of 2004-2007.
Project Location: Shuttle route extension that service all the Lower Florida Keys from Stock
Island, Florida, where the current public transportation system network ends
service, east and north, to Mile Marker 50, Marathon, Florida. This service
will provide total keys wide connection for residents and visitors of the
Florida Keys and the City of Key West. The Florida Keys Community
College has agreed to serve as the connection terminal site for transfers of
the Lower Keys Shuttle route bus service to the existing bus service routes
that travel throughout StockJsland and Key West, Florida. Service will be
provided with travel times estimated at 50 minutes for two (2) vehicles,
traveling between Stock Island and Big Pine Key, Florida, with 10 round
trips per day, and two (2) other bus service/routes that will travel the entire
extended portion, or 50 miles, with an estimated travel time of 75 minutes,
one-way, allowing for 6 round trips per day. Headway time for the entire
route network will be 35-40 minutes, and for the shorter or "express" travel
distance, headway is expected to range from 25-35 minutes.
Project Initiation/Completion: The City of Key West and Monroe County have undertaken the
joint task of developing a County/City Transportation Study Committee,
which has worked together for more than one (1) year to date and
respectfully, submit this application and letter of request as a joint venture
on behalf of both agencies.
Additionally, the extension of the existing fixed route public transportation
system was identified in the Key West Department of Transportation
(KWDoT) 5-Year Transit Development Plan (TDP), which was submitted to
FOOT in July 2000. The requested service and route extension is a direct
recommendation of that TOP for enhanced and improved public
transportation services.
Project Objectives: The proposed route extension would allow connect ability to the Miami-
Dade Express Reverse Commute, and would be the first time in history that
public transportation has been available in the Florida Keys.
Service Development Grant Request
FY 2004-2007
June 11, 2003
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Objectives identified are to develop and implement a fare structure that
would eventually provide for up to 25% of the operating expense of the
route; to increase rider ship by 10% per year; to increase fare box revenues
by 10% per year, and to educate visitors to the Florida Keys that they can
visit our island chain without automobiles.
Additionally, for this project to work, the county and city would enter into an
Inter-Local Agreement for share cost of operational expenses as well as
revenues associated with funding programs available.
Operational Responsibilities: The City of Key West Department of Transportation (KWDoT)
and Monroe County Transportation (MCT) will jointly be responsible for
providing operational assistance, administrative support, monitoring of rider
ship, marketing, education, as well as marketing and solicitation of private
sector participation with cost-sharing or special coupon pass purchase
programs to be identified.
Criteria for Success: It is anticipated that the rider ship increase and the needs assessment
as indicated by the survey results included in the bench mark and perform
that is a part of our current 5-Year TDP will assist with the scope of services
required to assure the success of the Lower Keys Shuttle.
Project Budget
(Fiscal Period 2004-05, and 2006-07)
(Note: This is a one (1) year operating budget proposal)
Item I Cost Total Cost Revenues Net Cost State Share
Operating $ 484,172.50. $ 484,172.50. $ 72,626.00 $ 411,546.50 $ 205,773.25
Administrative
Support: 25,000. 25,000. -0- $ 25,000.00 $ 12,500.00
*Total: J 509.172.50. $ 509.172.50. $ 72.626.00 $ 436.546.50 $ 218.273.25
*(Note: Again, this is an annual budget and the need and request is for three (3) years total
with the understanding that it must be re-applied for each year to FDOT, District VI).
The 3 year total projection of costs and request for project is $509,172.50, total project request
for assistance)
File: ServiceDevelopmentGrant (Lower Keys Shutte) 6-11-03