1. Presentation of Draft Report Martin MPO Advisory Committees September 2014

2. St. Lucie County Martin County The Study Area: 120+ Miles of Waterways N O R T H

3. Public Participation & Outreach Forum on Marine Transportation December 19, 2013 Forum on Land Use & Upland Transportation January 8, 2014 Forum on Regulation & Management January 29, 2014 Forum on Natural ResourcesFebruary 27, 2014 Forum on Recreational, Cultural & Educational Resources March 12, 2014 Forum on the Economics of the Waterways May 2, 2014 Public Workshop #1May 7, 2014 Public Workshop #2May 8, 2014 Public Workshop #3May 9, 2014 Public Design StudioMay 19-23, 2014 Project Steering Committee

4. Key Findings: Natural Resources Paramount Concerns over Water Quality (Discharges from Lake Okeechobee, Uplands, Other) Local & Regional Restoration & Stormwater Efforts Need More Pump-Outs, Restrooms & Boater Education Expanded Environmental Education (K-12, Public At-Large) Inter-Agency Permit Protocol Deficiencies for Enforcement Personnel & Vessels Multiple Agencies with Overlapping Regulations

5. Key Findings: Marine Transportation Need for Maintenance Dredging (inlets & channels) Need for Improved Boater Facilities (ramps, docks, parking, dredging) St. Lucie River RR Bridge Concerns Potential for Water Taxis Improved Navigational Aids “Alternative” Marine Modes (seaplanes, high-speed ferries) Designated Anchorages

6. Water Taxi Potential Service Assumptions Vessel Types & Speeds Boarding/Alighting Sample Routes Manatee Speed Restrictions Operational Considerations Special Events Waterside Infrastructure Seasonal vs. Annual Station Screening

7. Potential Water Taxi Route: Port Salerno Potential Initial Stations: Manatee Pocket Restaurants (Shrimpers, Twisted Tuna, Manatee Island Bar & Grill, etc.) Fish Market/Fishing Docks Pirates Loft Marina Sandsprit Park St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park On-Demand Service: Hutchinson Island Marriott (+/- 45 mins) Other marinas (within 45 mins)

8. Potential Water Taxi Route: Stuart Potential Initial Stations: Downtown Floating Dock Sunset Bay Marina Harborage Marina Rio Town Center / Stuart Harbor Proposed Hotel/Restaurant On-Demand Service: Club Med Sandpiper (+/- 45 mins) Other marinas (within 45 mins)

9. Key Findings: Land Use & Upland Transportation Waterfront Villages & Centers Need for Multi-Modal Connections Last-Mile Transportation for Boaters Desire for More Waterfront Destinations Need for Waterways Circulator (Transit) & Greenways Water Taxi Stations as Central Nodes - Port Salerno - Stuart - Rio - Jensen Beach - Palm City - Indiantown - Fort Pierce - Port St. Lucie

10. Port Salerno: Authentic Fishing Village

12. Old Palm City: Rowing Niche Opportunity

13. Expanded Boat Ramp Parking

14. Key Findings: Recreation & Public Access Need for Improved Paddling Launches & Facilities (signage, kiosks, camping sites, events) Expand Water Sports Concessions & Uses in Parks Opportunity for Blueways/Greenways Network Growing Inventory of Water Sports Activities (Human-Powered, Wind-Powered, Other) Opportunities for Expanded Events (tourism benefits)

15. Key Findings: Economic Development Constraints upon Marine Industries (dredging, workforce, roadway network) Fishing industry Impacts (Commercial & Recreational) Implementation of Unique Waterfront Villages Potential of the Hospitality Industry Potential of Treasure Coast Water Sports Industry Uncertainty of Port of Fort Pierce (niche cargo, maritime academy, mixed-use)

16. Marine Industries Sub-Sector BOATER REGISTRATION RECREATIONAL & COMMERCIAL Martin County15,322 St Lucie County12,482 TOTAL27,804 MARINE INDUSTRY SELECT STATISTICS Estimated # Jobs3,000 Direct & Indirect Expenditures (annual) $250 Million Number of Marinas30 & growing Number of Boat Builders (estimate) 67

17. Marine Industries – Career Training Development of Marine Industries “Career Track” within School Districts -Foundational Courses -Off-site Instruction (internships) -Former Chapman School of Seamanship HS Program -Partnership with MIATC Opportunity to Expand Marine Industrial Technical Training with IRSC Potential for Collaboration with Maritime Academy

18. The Water Sports Industry of Today Treasure Coast Rowing Club US Sailing Center / Martin County

19. The Water Sports Industry of Tomorrow? TREASURE COAST (TBD) * MAY 2015

20. The Hospitality Industry Need Better, Consistent Data (Direct & Indirect) Benefits from Maintaining Authenticity & Individuality of Waterfront Villages Secondary Benefits from Water Taxi System, Expanded Water Sports Base, Special Events Marketing & Branding

21. Summary of Key Recommendations Support On-Going Waterways Restoration Efforts Initiate Water Taxi Working Group Design & Fund Public Multi-Use Docks Utilize Federal Process & FDOT re: St Lucie River RR Bridge Protect “Marine Transportation Routes” for Boat Builders Prioritize “Last Mile” Connections & Greenways to/from Marinas & Waterfront Centers Work with SFWMD to Create Canal-bank Greenways

22. Issue Area: Natural Resources Summary of Key Recommendations Establish “Lagoon Partnership Network” (parks/preserves) & Regional Env. Education Prioritize Recreational Improvements (Boat Ramps, Paddling Launches, Amenities) Develop Comprehensive Datasets for Marine Industries & Hospitality Industry Advance “Marine Industries” Career Training Develop “Treasure Coast Water Sports” Brand Support Redevelopment Programs & Key Infill Opportunities (e.g., Old Palm City - Rowing Club Expansion; Port Salerno Fish Market)

23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: K IM D E L ANEY, P H.D. S TRATEGIC D EVELOPMENT C OORDINATOR T REASURE C OAST R EGIONAL P LANNING C OUNCIL (TCRPC) KDELANEY @ TCRPC. ORG 772.221.4060

24. Questions & Discussion