Example Details

Example:

Create a regional taxing authority for transit improvements

Objective:

Funding

Strategy Category:

Pursue innovative funding sources for projects to enhance travel by non-SOV modes

Strategy:

(IV.C.2) Identify new revenue sources for ongoing transit operating costs and new transit improvements

Originators:

Palm Beach County

Implementors:

unknown

Timeframe:

Future (timeframe unknown)

Applies Systemwide?:

Yes

Comments:

Many regions that have been successful in implementing TOD have a regional taxing authority to fund premium transit service. Stakeholders have noted the lack of a regional taxing authority is a challenge for Southeast Florida.

Example last updated August 2017

Ex. ID 402

Facility Types and Functions What is this?

SIS Facilities
Primary Function:	Higher-speed mobility for longer distance regional, commute and freight trips
Transit:	Commuter express service
Primary Multimodal
Primary Function:	Primary circulation within and between multimodal districts
Transit:	Premium service