City multimodal staff updated the Sustainability Advisory Board on transit and bicycling projects, including a Jan. 1, 2026 suspension of the Duval Loop route, plans to redesign certain shuttle layovers to improve workforce access, and data-driven safety work for North Roosevelt Boulevard.

Ryan Stachurski, multimodal staff, reported system ridership of about 18,000 in September and roughly 20,500 in October, and said notices about the Duval Loop suspension are posted at stops. "We do anticipate the suspension of the Duval Loop, as I'm sure you all are aware, for 01/01/2026," Stachurski said.

Stachurski highlighted 137 newly installed bike-parking spaces around Old Town and South Roosevelt and noted a concerning 41% year-over-year drop in bicycle counts at a permanent counter on one bridge for November. He said staff installed durable racks (including tandem/cargo-capable spaces) and plan to use new software to track rack usage.

During discussion, staff described a proposed redesign of the Lower Key shuttle that would move a long layover from Stock Island to downtown/Old Town to make service faster and more direct for workers. Staff also said the city purchased VIA's Remix software to support route, stop and demographic analysis and expected to present a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) safety action plan to the board in February.

Staff noted other projects in development include North Roosevelt resurfacing with pedestrian improvements, a modern mini-roundabout on Staples Ave and 4th Street, and potential artistic, hurricane-resistant bus shelters if a $50,000 T-Mobile hometown grant is awarded.

Next steps: staff will present more workshops and additional details on the Lower Key shuttle redesign, SS4A safety action plan and transit planning tools in coming months.