The Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is continuing to assist the City of Stuart in evaluating the current downtown tram system and building a 5-Year business plan for the service.

Funding for the tram is limited as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant that funds the tram system is expiring and cannot be renewed with the tram system’s current operation. In order to be prepared for future funding, an in-depth look at the tram’s operations and the development of a thorough business plan are important next steps.

This business plan will provide the decision-makers with the information to move forward and meet the goals of improved mobility and accessibility for downtown Stuart and understanding of funding for the immediate short-term (5 years).  This is the second of two presentations.  This presentation will focus on best practices, Tram objectives, funding sources and an alternatives cost analysis.