Short Range Transit Plan 2008-2013 - Omnitrans

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SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN REPORT
OMNITRANS COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT
& SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
Bus Stop Design Guidelines Report
Omnitrans Bus Stop Design Guidelines were submitted in September 2006 and approved by Omnitrans’
Board on October 4, 2006. The goal of the guidelines is to provide comfortable and convenient high
quality facilities at bus stop locations, while considering the operational needs of Omnitrans, the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and public safety. These guidelines are
intended for use by city planners, designers, traffic engineers, developers, and other public officials, and
define the responsibilities of local jurisdictions and Omnitrans staff in the provision of transit facilities to
the public. Bus stop spacing, placement, dimensions, signage and amenity guidelines are summarized in
the Omnitrans Bus Stop Design Guidelines report.
sbX
The E Street Transit Corridor Project – Phase I Final Alternatives Analysis Report (12/07/05)
recommended the implementation of sbX BRT service to the E Street corridor in FY 2011/12. The
introduction of a limited stop express as a Route 2 overlay has been considered in the 2008-2013
Omnitrans SRTP Scenarios 2 and 3 service plans to develop a market for higher speed transit along the
E street corridor. sbX bus storage and maintenance needs have been considered in the Capital/Facilities
Plan and Financial Plan. Implementation of sbX will require some East Valley route restructuring to
accommodate east-west transfers to sbX. A Route 2 limited stop express (proposed Route 302) is
recommended as a precursor to the E Street sbX in the Partially Constrained Scenario (Scenario 2,
discussed in Chapter 12). Although Route 302 is not included in the recommended Financially
Constrained Scenario (Scenario 1, discussed in Chapter 10), it could be considered for implementation in
the later years of the SRTP timeframe if overall systemwide ridership and farebox revenue recovery
improve. If implemented, Route 302 would be discontinued with the implementation of the E Street sbX.
In addition, the reduction of Route 2 Local frequency to 30 minutes should be considered.
1.12 Local and National Mobility Objectives
Local Objectives
Omnitrans mobility objectives reflect the provision of affordable and safe public transportation options to
all residents and visitors of the San Bernardino Valley. This fundamental mobility objective is supportive
of Federal Transit Administration objectives for public transit.
National Objectives
National mobility objectives are reflected in the Federal Transit Administration’s stated role for public
transit, which includes: affordable mobility, congestion management, and supporting neighborhoods
served by intensive transit services.
• Affordable Mobility: Affordable mobility for all is the most fundamental reason
for offering transit service. All transit systems provide low-cost mobility for
people who do not, or cannot, operate a motor vehicle because of personal
preference, low income, disability, youth or old age. An important characteristic
of affordable mobility service is that regular access is provided to as many
destinations as possible.
• Congestion Management: Transit services that can compete effectively with
the automobile are the most effective in mitigating traffic congestion. Rapid and
direct transit services should be designed to reduce travel time.
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