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hybrid units are designed to optimize vehicle operating temperatures, maintain longer maintenanceintervals, and reduce hydraulic oil, thereby improving passenger safety and reducing engine overheating.The use of mini-hybrid systems is gaining momentum in the transit industry as agencies anticipateachieving better mileage and generating lower emission levels using these types of units on older modelvehicles.New Passenger Shelter Design ConceptNew passenger shelter design concepts are currently being developed by PSTA. The new shelters willenhance and modernize PSTA’s image and will replace the existing shelter stock that currently are installedat bus stops throughout the county.Figure 6-1PSTA Conceptual Shelter DesignsADA Landing Pad InstallationPSTA is working on improving accessibility at bus stops. Using ARRA funding, PSTA is improvingpassenger boarding and alighting areas, performing curb retrofits, and enhancing the connectivity toadjacent sidewalks that provide a complete accessible route for bus service customer travel. Accessibilityimprovements are being made consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines(ADAAG).To initiate the effort, PSTA conducted a detailed assessment of stops along several priority corridors.Based on that assessment, improvements were prioritized and PSTA is currently working to bring all stopsup to ADA standards. To support the construction of ADA-compliant bus stop areas, PSTA also developed10 landing pad designs to be used for the stop improvements. The landing pad designs are designed toaddress a host of stop details unique to each stop location. Over 200 stops have been completed as ofJune 2010.Tindale-Oliver & Associates, IncPinellas Suncoast Transit AuthoritySeptember 2010 6-2 Transit Development Plan