Short Range Transit Plan 2008-2013 - Omnitrans

IBI GROUP
SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN REPORT
OMNITRANS COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT
& SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
5. REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES
5.1 Omnitrans sbX (BRT) Systemwide Plan
The Systemwide Transit Corridor Plan for the San Bernardino Valley – The plan identified seven key
transit corridors (Figure 5-1) for the introduction of higher quality transit service (higher frequency,
express or BRT services) to attract choice riders and effect a positive transit mode shift. Major transit
corridors include Corridor 1 (E Street), Corridor 2 (Foothill East), Corridor 3 (Foothill West), Corridor 4
(Mountain & Euclid), Corridor 5 (San Bernardino Avenue), Corridor 6 (Holt & Fourth Street), and Corridor
7 (Grand & Edison). Corridor 1 was identified as the highest priority corridor with the planned
implementation of the E Street sbX in FY 2010/11. The remaining corridors form the framework for the
establishment of a base 5 fixed route network, with the possible introduction of limited stop or full express
services as a precursor to sbX network expansion.
5
Base routes are the core routes in the transit system, operating in a straight-line route structure on the main arterial roads
throughout the service area. They are oriented as much as possible to the main travel destinations and corridors, and form a grid
route network that can provide a basic level of mobility to residents.
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