Transit Services’ Bus Stop Improvement Program is in its
seventh year of operation and has upgraded two-thirds of Ride On’s 5,000 bus
stops. The program systematically
evaluates and upgrades bus stops by addressing safety issues, such as ensuring waiting
passengers are not in danger; making sure the bus stop is reasonably close to a
safe street crossing; would improvements make nearby crossings safer; and “ensuring
the path to the bus stop is accessible.
In planning improvements, staff consider the walking routes
patrons will take to destinations and housing.
About $7 million in infrastructure enhancements have been made.
The bus stop program coordinates with other Montgomery
County Department of Transportation projects to bring about innovative and
attractive upgrades, including the sidewalk construction program, Americans
with Disabilities Act improvements and traffic calming projects.
For more information, visit Ride
On’s website. Or, call 311 (TTY,
call 301-251-4850), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
