Collier County Transportation Disadvantaged System Evaluation and Enhancement Study - Technical Memorandum No. 2: Public Input on Community Transportation

One of the most essential elements of any evaluation process is the collection of public input, and any solicitation of public input must include a general forum whereby any member of the public can offer their opinion.A public workshop was held May 16, 1994 to provide this forum . ScopePrior to the workshop, CUTR discussed the format for the public workshop with MPO staff and provided an outline of the target audiences and issues that were to be discussed .The workshop was targeted to existing and potential Community Transportation clients/users.Per the intent of the project, input was desired from the public on the existing service, and on potential improvements and/or new services (including fixed-route public transportation) that might better meet their needs.Specifically, the workshop was designed for anyone who:• Has an interest in community transportation; • Has used TECH's Community Transportation services; • Has ideas for improved public transportation; andfor • Needs transportation alternatives.The participants were invited to discuss: • Ways that Community Transportation could better serve persons who are transportalion disadvantaged; • Locations that especially need transportation service; • What transportation services are most important; and • What additional transportation services are needed in Collier County. PublicityThe MPO staff arranged and publicized the workshop while CUTR staff prepared for the workshop itself.MPO staff designed and distributed a flyer, presented in Appendix A. The Naples daily newspaper also was contacted, and an article was run the morning of the workshop urging residents to attend.The article is shown in Appendix A.