The Sarasota-Manatee Area Regional Transit Study (SMART Connect) evaluated various transit options for the extension of premium transit service from the Sarasota/Manatee County line north to Bradenton and Palmetto, and from Sarasota Memorial Hospital south to Venice and North Port. The goal of the study was to identify viable corridors that can extend premium transit services in order to connect major activity centers; connect redeveloped areas to employment centers; and provide a resource to local decision makers who can utilize the findings in order to develop and implement future multimodal improvements.
The study is completed for local consideration.
Technical Report 1: Existing and Future Conditions
Technical Report 2: Public Outreach
Technical Report 3: Evaluation Methodology
Technical Report 4: Conceptual Design and Operational Plans
Technical Report 6: Capital and Operating Costs
Technical Report 7: Economic Development
Technical Report 8: Environmental and Community Impacts
Comprehensive Plan Model Policies for Transit Oriented Development
