1. July 2008 Lee County Transit Authority Concept: An Update

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

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

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

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

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

7. Transit Authority Types Regional Transit Authority Independent Transit Authority

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Transit Authority Action Plan

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

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

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

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

23. Previous Projected Demand

24. Possible Future Transit Service

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

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

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

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

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

30. Comments & Questions