Public Transit in Florida

The enclosed report, Public Transit in Florida, was adopted unanimously yesterday by the Florida Transportation Commission in response to HB 1689, This statute directed the Commission to make a thorough assessment of public transit needs, institutional relationships, financing strategies and the effect of urban density on the feasibility of public transit.In developing this report, the Commission beginning in June 1988 held nine public meetings throughout the state and received testimony from 25 individuals -public officials, public transit providers and the private sector.The Commission is indebted to the Legislature for funding research through the University of South Florida.This report would not have been possible without the expert assistance of the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the professional staff of the Florida Department of Transportation.This study revealed that public transit involves many complex issues which require continuing dialogue.Consequently, this Commission is prepared to provide continuing assistance to you in your quest for the appropriate roles for the state and local governments in providing public transit services.I-. ,.]_..__...l_._,filn • g • , tll:a-,:�. -p......... thn ,,_miss�..-.,n_ �, ji"l, fi�'rillllf, in J'ilifii"l,i!li 19• , 00 h...,]_,;r ni,:'l,a, n aeveop.ust nis rep or t, ae lOm i..,.. sio n De_ginning .-. rune zoo ieq ine public meetings throughout the state and received testimony from 25 individuals public officials, public transit providers and the private sector.The Commission is indebted to the Legislature for funding research through the University of South Florida.This report would not have been possible without the expert assistance of the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the professional staff of the Florida Department of Transportation.This study revealed that public transit involves many complex issues which require continuing dialogue.Consequentl y, this Commission is prepared to provide continuing assistance to you in your quest for the appropriate roles for the state and local governments in providing public transit services.