2. Needs Assessment

Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting · 2026-06-12 · agenda_item

The Metropolitan Planning Organization in Collier County is undertaking a needs assessment for transportation services. This review focuses on individuals with disabilities, the elderly, low-income residents, and at-risk children. The goal is to identify any gaps in current transportation services and to create an updated profile of transportation needs for these groups within Collier County. This assessment is part of the TDSP Major Update, which was previously adopted and amended. The review is currently under consideration as part of the planning process. This work will involve analyzing data to predict future demand and identify unmet transportation needs. The project will likely require data analysis, reporting, and potentially the development of new service strategies. Businesses that provide data analysis, transportation planning, and related consulting services may find opportunities. Early engagement could be beneficial as the needs assessment progresses and informs future service planning.

population estimate 2025

413,314

population 2020

375,752

percentage of residents 65 years and older

31.2 %

percentage above state average for residents 65 years and older

9.3 %

critical TD population forecast 2026

15,233

estimated daily trips for critical need population

4,375

total paratransit trips 2025

165,444

ADA trips 2025

96,052

TD trips 2025

69,392

percent increase from prior year 2025

5.76 %

total paratransit trips 2024

156,438

ADA trips 2024

89,647

TD trips 2024

66,791

percent increase from prior year 2024

16.92 %

total paratransit trips 2023

133,799

ADA trips 2023

79,514

TD trips 2023

54,285

percent increase from prior year 2023

22.70 %

total paratransit trips 2022

109,044

ADA trips 2022

55,292

TD trips 2022

53,752

percent increase from prior year 2022

-4.00 %

total paratransit trips 2021

113,598

ADA trips 2021

54,053

TD trips 2021

59,545

percent increase from prior year 2021

9.09 %

average monthly paratransit trips February 2025 through January 2026

10,787

completed paratransit trips February 2025

9,904

completed paratransit trips March 2025

10,600

completed paratransit trips April 2025

11,030

completed paratransit trips May 2025

10,599

completed paratransit trips June 2025

10,195

completed paratransit trips July 2025

10,279

completed paratransit trips August 2025

10,849

completed paratransit trips September 2025

11,116

completed paratransit trips October 2025

12,840

completed paratransit trips November 2025

10,448

completed paratransit trips December 2025

10,748

completed paratransit trips January 2026

10,835

total completed paratransit trips

129,443