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Chapter 5 Situation Appraisal A situation appraisal is an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a transit system, as well as the external barriers and opportunities that impact the delivery of transit services. This chapter presents an overview of the transit provider's organizational structure, agency coordination efforts, land use patterns within the County, major employers, roadway level of service, jobs and housing balance, pedestrian infrastructure, technology, and state and local transportation plans, including efforts being undertaken by land use authorities to foster a more transit -friendly operating environment. In accordance with Transit Development Plan Rule 14-73.001, the TBest Model was utilized to forecast transit ridership in Indian River County. Those results are included in the demand estimate section of Chapter 7. 5.1 Transportation Planning Agency The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the designated legislative agency responsible for transportation planning in Indian River County. It has the power to develop and adopt plans and to set priorities for the programming of improvements to the County's transportation system. It is housed within the County's Community Development Department. The MPO assists the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, by providing oversight and implementation assistance for the County's Transportation Disadvantaged Program. 5.2 Transit Provider Organizational Structure The Senior Resource Association (SRA) is the designated Community Transportation Coordinator for the County. Through a contractual arrangement with the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, the SRA is also charged with the provision of public transportation services for all members of the general public. In addition to public transportation, 5-1 - � —C,'Stanley Consultants IJ