The City’s primary objective in developing the Program is to ultimately relieve congestion on the barrier island and west on Atlantic Blvd. to S.E. 25th Avenue. The City plans to further extend routes, including but not limited to the north through Harbor Village to 14th Street and south from Harbor Drive to SE 7th Street. With this, the City would like to maintain the on-demand service to residents and visitors, whereby services could be demanded for pick-up directly from a residence, hotel, or other local attraction for transport to and from area restaurants and other amenities. The City’s intention is to also provide for some park and ride locations within the City, located on the barrier island, as well as located just west of the Intracoastal Waterway on Atlantic Blvd. It is expected that the system would improve traffic congestion while reducing emissions. 4.1. Key Program Parameters: 4.1.1. The City will select one (1) qualified proposer. 4.1.2. Vehicles must be Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), GEM cars, or similar, compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and equipped with modern charging equipment. 4.1.3. The Program will start with at least three (3) vehicles and an ADA-compliant vehicle in reserve, with options to expand based on demand as services increase. 4.1.4. The Program will operate as a demand-response system, offering point-to-point transit within the service area boundary. 4.1.5. The proposer must provide all necessary vehicles, personnel, and resources to support the agreed-upon service schedule. Operations are expected to begin within 30 days of contract execution. 4.1.6. Proposers must recommend vehicle sizes and frequencies that efficiently accommodate future ridership demand.
