Table 5-17: Census Tract 5 Bus Stop Improvements

Bus Stop Improvements

The northbound bus stop on Waterman Avenue at 5th Street supports a high volume of riders and should be developed as Standard Bus Stop according to Omnitrans’ Transit Design Guidelines. The northbound bus stop is adjacent to a parcel currently in development. This bus stop is currently being improved with sidewalks and a shelter. Recommended bus stop improvements at this intersection include a shelter, reconstruction of a curb and sidewalk, and a concrete bus pad. Bus stop improvements to be made to all bus stops at the intersection.

Existing bus stop on 5th St at Waterman Ave (source: Google Maps) TABlE 5-17: Census Tract 5 Bus Stop Improvements

ITEM # RECOMMENDED BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS APPlICABlE STRATEGIES

1

Provide Standard Bus Stop amenities including the following: -Bus shelter -Posters for transit code of conduct -Poster for smartphone app with real-time bus arrival, schedules, and payment option -Lights integrated into the bus shelter

2 Install sidewalks on Waterman Avenue to the connect the bus stop

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5

Crime such as assaults and robbery have occurred near this bus stop. Additional security, such as surveillance cameras, may be warranted. 1. Explore a Transit Ambassador Program to provide additional security and transit user assistance 2. Explore the CAHOOTS, or similar program is homelessness becomes an issue

Due to the proximity of downtown San Bernardino, explore opportunities for placemaking near this stop with the adjacent vacant/ developing parcel. Art, additional lighting, and a small pocket park are options to explore. 1. Pursue programs to install a demonstration project such as SCAG’s Go Human campaign 2. If well received, pursue funding to create a design and implementation

Conduct traffic analysis to evaluate a potential future bus-bicycle only lane. City of San Bernardino to coordinate with Omnitrans on feasibility of bus-bike only lanes. Implementation is the responsibility of the City of San Bernardino.

1. Condition the improvements as part of the developing adjacent parcel 2. Include in the City of San Bernardino’s CIP program 3. Pursue grants for construction 4. Coordinate with Omnitrans on Standard Bus Stop amenities