Key West transportation update highlights Vision Zero counts, bike‑rack installs and $50,000 T‑Mobile grant

City transportation staff provided metrics and project updates tied to the Transportation Alternatives program, Vision Zero outreach and transit planning. The report summarized outreach numbers (nearly 23,000 social media views in June–July), equipment giveaways, new bike‑parking and scooter spaces, safety studies (North Roosevelt and Duke Avenue crossings), and pending grant outcomes tied to demonstration and implementation work.

"We received a $50,000 grant from T Mobile to purchase and install 4 artistic hurricane rated bus shelters in Old Town," said Ari Atkinson, growth management and transportation planning coordinator. Atkinson said the shelters and an associated promotional video are expected to be accessible to the public by next summer and that the grant includes outreach materials encouraging use of the new three‑position bike racks recently installed on transit vehicles.

Atkinson also reported Vision Zero data indicating two fatal crashes and four total fatal incidents last year, noted helmet and light distribution counts, and described proposed transit service changes that would create an 'Island Hopper' route to replace Key West Bridal and the workforce shuttle starting in January. Staff flagged upcoming open houses in late August or September to present route details and gather public input.

Atkinson said the city is pursuing additional grants, including a potential $300,000 FDOT research award for a two‑year near‑miss crash study in partnership with the University of Florida. He asked board members to watch for public meetings related to safety improvements and outreach events.