Table 5-26: Census Tract 8 Bus Stop Improvements

Bus Stop Improvements The bus stops on Del Rosa Avenue at East Highland Avenue supports a high volume of riders and should be developed as a Standard Bus Stop based on Omnitrans’ Transit Design Guidelines criteria.

As shown in Figure 5-25, the northbound stop on Del Rosa Avenue is adjacent to a commercial shopping center with numerous stores and restaurants. This bus stop has one shelter and another bench without a shelter.

Bus stops at this location are on wide sidewalks that support the bus shelters in both the eastbound and westbound directions, on both the north and south sides of the street. Adjacent parking lot lighting provides additional illumination at night. As shown in street-view photo, the roadway’s gutter pan is in need of repair at the Del Rosa northbound farside. With regular activity due to the adjacent retail stores and restaurants, explore opportunities for placemaking such as re-purposing or activating parking spaces, bulb outs, and other areas near the bus stop with art or a pocket park. Bus stop improvements to be made to all bus stops at the intersection.

Existing bus stop on Del Rosa Ave at Highland Ave (source: Google Maps) TABlE 5-26: Census Tract 8 Bus Stop Improvements

ITEM # RECOMMENDED BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS APPlICABlE STRATEGIES

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Provide Standard Bus Stop amenities including the following: -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 1. Integrate bus stop improvements with adjacent vacant parcel with future redevelopment project 2. Include in the City of San Bernardino’s CIP program 3. Coordination between Omnitrans and City of San Bernardino to pursue funding to install bus shelter

Crime such as assaults and robbery have occurred near this bus stop. Additional security may be warranted. Recommend adding surveillance cameras that feeds to San Bernardino Police Department at bus stops. 1. Explore a Transit Ambassador Program to provide additional security and transit user assistance 2. Explore the CAHOOTS, or similar program if homelessness becomes an issue.

Explore opportunities for placemaking near this stop due to high ridership, safety concerns and ongoing activity by the nearby restaurants and retail. 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, incorporate the placemaking space into a future redevelopment project for the vacant parcel. 3. 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 San Bernardino.