POLK GOVERNMENT TV AND VIDEOS
Polk Government Television (PGTV), which airs on Brighthouse Channel 622, Verizon Channel 20, and Comcast Channel 5, was used in the My Ride public involvement effort. Mr. Tom Phillips, Director of LAMTD and Polk Transit, along with Mr. Paul Simmons, Director of PCTS, appeared on the PGTV program “Polk Place” to educate citizens about public transportation options in Polk County and to solicit public involvement in the development of the My Ride document. The Transit Needs Forum and the My Ride Rollout event were both broadcast on PGTV. In addition, with the assistance of staff, PGTV also produced a My Ride Video, which was used at the My Ride Rollout event in June and presented the draft plan for public comment. The Needs Plan for My Ride was developed from the direct result of public comments received at these events, as well as the two survey instruments that were distributed during this time. PGTV staff are also developing 30-second public service announcements that will be used once the plan is formally adopted. These announcements are continuing efforts to educate and inform the citizens of Polk County of their public transportation options. WEBSITE / INTERNET
The following agency websites were utilized in the development of My Ride to advertise upcoming workshops and events, as well as to solicit public comment via the survey instruments used in this effort. These websites were: www.polktpo.com, www.polk-county.net, www.ridecitrus.com, and www.polktransit.org.
Consolidated Transit Development Plan FY 2013–FY 2022
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