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Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element transportation for ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, with the fare for service ranging from $5.99 per person for group trips to $16.07 per person for wheelchair trips. These costs are usually reimbursable by insurance. From 1996 to 2005, demand response service experienced a 27.8% decrease in passenger trips. While demand response service continues to serve riders who for various reasons are unable to use the fixed route system, the county has successfully transferred thousands of riders to the less costly fixed route system by expanding and publicizing the fixed route system and concentrating routes in traditionally underserved areas. Proposed improvements to the demand response transportation system are contained in the 2008 TDP Major update and the most recent Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. Going forward, the county needs to implement the strategies contained in these plans to improve its transportation disadvantaged transportation system and needs to revise and update those plans as necessary. Aviation, Rail, & Intermodal Facilities Echoing a national trend, total operations at local general aviation airports have declined in recent years. Even though commercial aviation service is no longer available in the county, there are no plans to resume scheduled passenger service. A principal reason for that is that the Melbourne, Palm Beach and Orlando Airports are all within a half hour to an hour and half drive from the county. With respect to access to the airports, the roadways accessing both major Indian River County airports currently function at level of service "D" or better. Although neighborhood opposition resulted in the deletion of a proposed four-laning of Roseland Road (which is the primary entrance to the Sebastian Airport) several years ago, access to the Sebastian Airport remains consistent with adopted standards. Recently, both the Vero Beach and Sebastian Airports completed Master Plans to guide future development and operations. Consistent with its master plan, the Vero Beach Municipal Airport recently renovated its terminals and hangers. The airport is also participating with the county on a number of trail and road widening projects that will improve access to those locations. One such project is the widening of Aviation Boulevard from two to four lanes between US 1 and 43rd Avenue. This planned construction project includes a multimodal component. These multimodal improvements will include new bus stops, airport access points, sidewalks, and recreational paths. Other areas of the airport and surrounding property will be incorporated into a greenways trail to provide recreational and travel opportunities. Although there are no public, general aviation airports within the unincorporated area and, therefore, under County jurisdiction, there are private airports and airstrips. In addition, there are, within the unincorporated county, clear zones, height limitation zones, and noise impact zones associated with the municipal airports. In the future, the County must not only address those issues, but also address roadway access to the airports. Community Development Department Indian River County 108