TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Board Policy 501 Update
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Receive an update on draft amendments to Board Policy No. 501, governing the District's bus stops.
Staff Contact:
Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Service Quality
AC Transit currently operates across more than 20 cities and unincorporated areas in the East Bay, San Francisco and the Peninsula, serving a network of 5,400 bus stops throughout its service area. Bus Stops represent the "front door" to AC Transit's service, and decisions regarding their placement and condition affect riders' access to the service as well as the operation of the service itself.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact associated with updating the bus stop policy beyond regular staff time. This work falls within the boundaries of routine staff work responsibilities and can be completed using existing staff capacity. If the updated policy results in broad changes to the District's bus stops, those changes could result in future capital costs.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Bus Stop Board Policy (BP 501) was last updated in 2019 and staff is updating this policy to reflect the latest in best practices, customer preferences and operational needs to ensure it is consistent with District goals and bus stop-related activities. AC Transit plans to conduct bus stop assessments across our service area, with a focus on prioritizing improvements in Equity Priority Communities. The new policy will help guide this effort. Board Policy No. 501 sets forth AC Transit's guidelines for future bus stop placement regarding spacing, location, and accessibility. The policy is due for its five-year update to reflect current District goals and priorities. Specifica...
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