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A second innovative idea that came up at the Transit Stop Visioning Workshop (Transit Stop Visioning Workshop, October 30; Frequency on bus route signs) is painting bus pads red. Bus stops are supposed to have red curbs to define the no-parking zone, but some stops do not. Even when the curb is painted red, many people ignore … Continue reading red no-parking bus pads
The third important resource useful in considering light rail and transit alignment and facilities in downtown Sacramento is the NACTO Transit Street Design Guide. This is presented as a series of web pages with diagrams, photos, and resources. If you have the money ($50), it is also available in print or as an e-book. The … Continue reading NACTO Transit Street Design Guide
“Transit service that is reliable and efficient brings value to people and cities, but slow and inconsistent service will discourage passengers and jeopardize local benefits.” –NACTO Transit Street Design Guide
“The most significant sources of transit delay are related to both street design and transit operations, calling for coordinated action by transit and street authorities.” –NACTO Transit Street Design Guide
“While street performance is conventionally measured based on vehicle traffic throughput and speed, measuring the number of people moved on a street—its person throughput and capacity—presents a more complete picture of how a city’s residents and visitors get around.” –NACTO Transit Street Design
“A public transit-based mobility system, open to people of all ages and abilities, is fundamentally more equitable than one based primarily on private vehicles.” –NACTO Transit Street Design Guide
Sacramento Transit Advocates and Riders (STAR) 