TRANSPORTATION Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation
Home / Transportation Choices / District 1
Project ResourcesMobility Week HomeSchedule of EventsLove to Ride ChallengeTransportation ChoicesMobility NewsPrevious YearsPartnersToolkitContact Us
CharlotteCollierDeSoto
GladesHardeeHendry
HighlandsLeeManatee
OkeechobeePolkSarasota
Here are the various transportation options available in Southwest Florida. Choose your favorite mode of transportation to find out more information and resources related to that mode, then take the transportation challenge.
Bus
Ride around Southwest Florida without having to worry about parking or the cost of gasoline. Use the following options based on the county you live in:
Charlotte County Transit (CCT)Serving Charlotte County.
Citrus Connection: Lakeland Area Mass TransitServing Polk County including Winter Haven, rural routes servicing Bartow, Ft. Meade and Frostproof.
Clew-Belle Community Bus RouteServing Glades and Hendry counties through bus route between Clewiston and Belle Glade.
Collier Area Transit (CAT)Serving Collier County.
DeSoto-Arcadia Regional Transit (DART)Serving the City of Arcadia.
Lee County Transit (LeeTran) Serving Lee County.
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT)Serving Manatee County.
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT)Serving Sarasota County.
These services are further described on the website of each of these agencies.
Many of these agencies also offer complimentary on-call services for individuals who are not able to use the regular fixed route bus service because of a disability, age or other limitations.
Charlotte County Dial-A-Rideand Sunshine RideServing Charlotte County.
Collier Area ParatransitServing Collier County.
DARTServing the City of Arcadia.
Good WheelsServing the Glades and Hendry counties.
Manatee County Paratransit(Handy Bus System)Serving Manatee County.
MV Transportation (CTC)Serving DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee counties.
Lee County Paratransit(Passport ADA Service)Serving Lee County.
Sarasota County Paratransit (SCAT)Serving Sarasota County.
Ridesharing
Ridesharing is a great way to cutting down transportation costs and reducing your carbon footprint. Visit the website for Commuter Connector to find out more about commute options such as carpooling and vanpooling and other commuter programs.
Telework
Telework is a work arrangement whereby employees are allowed to perform the normal duties and responsibilities of their positions through the use of computers or telecommunications, at home or another place apart from the employees' usual place of work. Ask your supervisor or human resources staff if you can telework during Mobility Week.
Bicycling
Bicycling is one of the most utilized modes of active transportation in Florida. Thousands of Florida residents bike to work as their primary mode or use their bikes in conjunction with bus/rail.
For information on bicycling, visit the following resources:
Walking
Walking has significant benefits on our transportation system, environment and on our personal health. Visit mapmywalk to find printable walking maps of any city. The resources below provide information on pedestrian laws, responsibilities and safety tips.
Walking and Bicycling Safety
Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle Law Synopsis
Florida Pedestrian/Bicycling Safety Resource Center
National Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Florida Bicycle Association
Other Resources
You can always use other options such as taxis, private car share or ride hailing services for your last mile connectivity or in conjunction with other commuter benefits programs.