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Commissioners table airport–north-county transit pilot after debate over funding, ride payments and jail stop; local drivers raise abuse claims
Summary
Okaloosa County staff proposed a 90-day pilot transit route from the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to north-county destinations, but the Board of County Commissioners agreed June 10 to table the plan until staff returns with clearer funding breakdowns, on-vehicle payment capability and coordination for jail pickups.
Okaloosa County staff presented a proposal June 10 for a 90-day pilot transit route connecting the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport with destinations in north Okaloosa County, but commissioners opted to postpone implementation until outstanding operational and funding questions are resolved.
Tyrone Parker of the county Transit Division described a proposed pilot that would begin July 1 and run 90 days. Parker said the recommended funding mix was airport and tourism sponsorship, advertising funds and general-fund support. “Ridership data and survey responses will be used to determine the appropriateness of utilizing tourism…
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