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PROJECT II-16: Bus Stop Improvements
Referendum Statement: This project consists of the upgrade and improvement of major transit stops along the Athens Transit Bus System routes. The improvements for these transit stops will be evaluated for their specific needs, and have one or a combination of the following provided: installation of proper signage and a paved pad, benches, covered shelter over the paved pad, landscaping, route information, bicycle racks, and bus pull-off which will allow traffic to have a clear lane while the bus is loading and unloading

Project Location: Various Bus Stops along the Athens Transit Routes.

  • Original Project Budget:
    • (Fixed) $ 1,030,400
    • (Variable) $ 137,392
  • Additional SPLOST Revenues Allocated: None
  • Additional Funding: None
  • Total Project Budget: $ 1,167,792
  • Annual Operating Budget Impact: $43,225
  • Budgets:
    • FY01: $180,000
    • FY02: $257,600
    • FY03: $257,600
    • FY04: $257,600
    • FY05: $257,600
    • FY06: $137,392 (Variable)

PROJECT CONCEPT:

  • This is a REOCURRING PROJECT and is envisioned to receive funds on an Annual basis as indicated within the SP2K Master Implementation plan.
  • The Mission of this project is envisioned to improve the customer’s experience on Athens Transit. It improves the pedestrian infrastructure, making riding The BUS more comfortable, and works toward improving the marketability of transit through enhancing existing ridership and reaching out to new customers.
  • The Goals are envisioned to be:
    • a) reduce accessibility barriers to transit and the community by meeting Americans with Disability regulations
    • b) reduce the number of bus stops where customers are forced to stand on unimproved surfaces
    • c) provide shelter to the customers at high volume bus stops
    • d) exceed customer expectations about riding public transit
    • e) encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation, and
    • f) increase transit ridership
  • This project proposes to improve approximately 150 of the 500 bus stops, or approximately 30%, Athens Transit currently serves. Project funds are envisioned to be utilized to develop a Bus Stop Master Sequencing Plan which will prioritize all bus stops based upon transit passenger activity, services provided, zoning and adjacent land use.
  • The inventory and analysis of existing Bus Stops is envisioned to be accomplished by ACC Transit Department Staff. It is envisioned that the Transit Consultant (McDonald Transit) be utilized to develop the Bus Stop Master Sequencing Plan.
  • From this Bus Stop Master Sequencing Plan, the actual number of bus stops to be improved, and the type of improvements to be made, will be determined. This will be provided to the SP2K Citizen Advisory Committee for recommendation and Mayor and Commission for approval prior to any design and/or construction work commencing.
IMPROVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS:
  • It is proposed for these Improvements to be divided into the following classifications:
    • 1) Basic -This stop will be marked with a pole-mounted sign. The ground around the sign and up the curb will be paved. If a sidewalk is near, the pavement will connect to the sidewalk.
    • 2) Bench - This stop will have the same pavement improvements as a Basic. In addition, it will have a bench on a paved pad and trash can.
    • 3) Shelter - This stop will have the same improvements as provided by the Bench prototype, but with the addition of a Bus Shelter.
    • 4) Shelter Plus - This stop will have the same improvements as a Shelter prototype, with the exception that a brick sitting wall around the shelter, landscaping, route information, and a bicycle rack (where appropriate) will be added.
    • 5) Pull-Off - This stop will have all of the improvements provided by the Shelter Plus prototype with the addition of a Bus Pull-Off.
  • It should be noted, that a combination of any of the above Improvement Classifications can be achieved as necessary depending upon the specific needs of that Bus Stop.
  • This project’s funds are envisioned to be utilized to in the following priority:
    • 1) develop the Bus Stop Master Sequencing Plan (accomplished by ACC Transit Department and McDonald Transit Staffs),
    • 2) design necessary improvements,
    • 3) acquire necessary right of way / easements,
    • 4) construct the improvements based upon priority order and type indicated within the Bus Stop Master Sequencing Plan.

Project Design Consultant: TBD
Sponsoring Department: Transit Department
Department Director: Jerome Parker
Associated Organizations: None
Other Interested Organizations: None

Verifications/Approvals: Date - References

  • Mayor & Commission: July 05, 2000 SP2K - Project Submittal Form
  • SP2K Citizens Advisory Comm: June 07, 2000
  • Manager’s Office: June 01, 2000
  • Responsible Department: May 23, 2000

Current Status:

  • Package 2 - Phase IV - Construction

Actions taken since last Report:

  • Construction of Package 1
    • Contruction of Package 1 Bus Stops is complete.
  • Construction of Package 2
    • Phase 2 Construction is substantially complete.

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