Table 5-11: Census Tract 3 Bus Stop Improvements

Bus Stop Improvements The bus stops are located on San Bernardino Avenue at Locust Avenue. Due to the isolated location and lack of shade, a shelter is recommended.

As shown in Figure 5-10, the eastbound bus stop on San Bernardino Avenue is lacking a shelter and continuous sidewalks for people walking. The existing sidewalk is narrow and there is little space available for a new bus shelter. To add a bus shelter, San Bernardino County should explore feasibility of adjusting lane widths on San Bernardino Avenue to widen the sidewalk configuration and support a new bus shelter. Bus stop improvements to be made to all bus stops at the intersection.

Existing bus stop on San Bernardino at Locust Ave (source: Google Maps)

Existing bus stop on San Bernardino at Locust Ave (source: Google Maps) TABlE 5-11: Census Tract 3 Bus Stop Improvements

ITEM # RECOMMENDED BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS APPlICABlE STRATEGIES

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If funds become available, the local jurisdiction should explore feasibility of a project to reconstruct curbs, sidewalks, and adjust lane widths within 100 ft of the intersection to widen the sidewalks and make space to add a shelter, close the sidewalk gaps, and add planned bicycle lanes. 1. San Bernardino County to pursue grants for additional corridor and feasibility study 2. Include in the County’s CIP program 3. Pursue grants for construction

Provide Standard Bus Stop amenities including the following: -Bus shelter -Posters for transit code of conduct 1. Coordination between Omnitrans and San Bernardino County to install Standard Bus Stop amenities

Due to its rural and isolated location, and reports of crime, additional security may be needed 1. Explore a Transit Ambassador Program to provide additional security and transit user assistance 2. Install surveillance camera(s) at the shelter (County Sheriff’s Department to monitor)