Florida National Parks Association Inc

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE TRANSIT SYSTEMS TO BENEFIT THE SOUTH FLORIDA PARKS, AND TO ADDRESS SOLUTIONS FOR MULTI-MODES OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE NATIONAL PARKS, WHILE ENHANCING INTERPRETATION AND THE VISITOR USE EXPERIENCE AS PART OF THIS PLANNING PROJECT.PROJECT ACTIVITIES: PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR MARKETING, INTERPRETING AND OPERATING AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR VISITOR ACCESS INTO THE THREE NATIONAL PARKS: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE, AND BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK. DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE THE PARKS WHICH INCLUDE: AN INSTITUTE VAN SYSTEM, ENHANCED TROLLEY SYSTEM, AND COORDINATION AND LINKAGES TO AREA MASS TRANSIT HUBS. GOALS INCLUDE: MARKET AND ENHANCE THE EXISTING PILOT TROLLEY SYSTEM (ALTERNATIVE TRANSIT SYSTEM) FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA PARKS. COORDINATE, PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PASSENGER VAN TRANSIT SERVICES TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA PARKS, INCLUDING INTERPRETATION DURING TRANSIT. COORDINATE AND DEVELOP PLAN WITH COLLIER COUNTY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUS TRANSIT PROGRAMS TO FURTHER REDUCE SINGLE OCCUPANCY RIDERSHIP TO THE PARKS.