US 41 Transit Choices
US 41 Transit Choices
The US 41 corridor is the spine of the Manatee and Sarasota region. This corridor moves over 35,000 vehicles daily including public transportation services operated by MCAT and SCAT. US 41/Route 99 public transportation service has the largest number of passengers in the region, connecting people from Downtown Bradenton to Downtown Sarasota.
US 41 Transit Choices Study focuses on evaluating options that improve the speed and on time performance of transit services on US 41/Route 99. The goal is to identify projects that improve and enhance public transportation services by providing timely connections with other services operating throughout the region, as well as meeting future transportation needs to support the creation of vibrant places and equitable transportation choices.
Project History
The US 41 corridor has been a priority of the Sarasota/Manatee MPO since the development of the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan and continues to be a priority in the Transform 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The US 41 corridor is one of the MPO’s Multi Modal Emphasis Corridors (MMEC) and is considered a major travel corridor in the region.
Project Schedule
The project will include public and stakeholder involvement throughout its duration. Major feedback points are shown below in blue. Initially, the community will indicate their preference for each of the proposed alternative concepts. Following the initial community responses, the alternative concepts will be evaluated and further defined for application at specific locations on US 41, and for additional community feedback.
Long Range Transportation Plan
The Transform 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) presents the transportation improvements that are needed today and in the future to help move people and goods safely and conveniently about the community. On time and consistent transit services help move people around the region and supports the creation of vibrant places, provide equitable transportation choices, and increase the accessibility of goods and services.
About the Sarasota/Manatee MPO
The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. MPOs are established by state and federal laws and through interlocal agreement to provide a process for local governments within the region to coordinate with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). To learn more about the Sarasota/Manatee MPO, visit www.mympo.org.
US 41 Transit Choices and Concept of Operations
Sarasota/Manatee MPO
Phone: 941-359-5772
Email: mpo@mympo.org
Project Timeline