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 a report on the process and guiding principles for updating Board Policy 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 Alameda County and the East Bay, serving a network of 5,600 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. The Policy was last updated in 2019 and staff are updating the policy to reflect the latest in best practices, and customer and operational needs to ensure it is consistent with District goals and bus stop-related activities.
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 a future capital cost.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Board Policy No. 501: Bus Stop Guidelines, 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 clarify bus stop policy elements and reflect the most recent goals of the District, aligning with the needs and preferences of AC Transit riders. Specifically, the goals of this update include making the policy more customer-focused, addressing safety...
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