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5 Introduction Background All transit agencies that operate or purchase transportation service for fixed-route bus service have an intrinsic interest in the presence and quality of infrastructure in the immediate bus stop area and on the connecting pathways to simplify access to fixed-route transit for all riders. Such amenities include shelters, benches, concrete landing pads, sidewalks, curb cuts, and marked crosswalks.
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6 Transit Agency Relationships and Initiatives to Improve Bus Stops and Pedestrian Access start or grow their bus stop programs, it is important to understand the available strategies and best practices in relationships and agreements with local partners to successfully implement improvements based on agency goals and priorities. This synthesis report presents an overview of the current state of the practice for transit agencies and government authorities administering various types of bus stop improvement programs.
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Introduction 7 • Pathway. The pedestrian path to get to and from the landing pad serving the bus stop, preferably using a paved, continuous, and level sidewalk to ensure accessibility and ease of use for all riders.
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8 Transit Agency Relationships and Initiatives to Improve Bus Stops and Pedestrian Access programs, and (3) in-depth case examples of selected transit agencies that responded to the survey.
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Introduction 9 • San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (San Francisco, CA) • Utah Transit Authority (Salt Lake City, UT)
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10 Transit Agency Relationships and Initiatives to Improve Bus Stops and Pedestrian Access • Chapter 3, Survey, provides information on the current state of the practice for bus stop and pedestrian infrastructure improvement programs based on the responding agencies. The survey results indicate how frequently factors are included in programs concerning the scope and amenities for improvement, lead departments and agencies, agreements and coordination with other entities, tools and data sources, accessibility and equity features, and funding sources.
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