Table 5-30: Implementation Chart - Identify the Needs Table 5-31: Implementation Chart - Planning and

5.6.1 Identify the Needs The recommendation is for Omnitrans to update the data in this plan in conjunction with data collection and analysis. The recommended time frame is every eight years. The first phase for local jurisdictions and Omnitrans is to better understand the safety needs by assessing the existing infrastructure and listening to transit users. Strategies to accomplish this is to continue with Bus Stop Amenity and Safety Survey Focus Groups, reviewing bicycle and pedestrian collisions around bus stops and coordinating between Omnitrans, local jurisdictions and

TABlE 5-30: Implementation Chart - Identify the Needs regional agencies such as SBCTA and law enforcement to share concerns. For example, prioritizing where bus stop improvement needs can be collected through the surveys and focus groups, then analyzing bicycle and pedestrian collisions around these high priority bus stops, and then implementing improvements to the stops themselves, including additional personal safety and security measures. When identifying needs, it is important to include equity considerations such as demographics and socio-economic levels as well as consider the needs of the most vulnerable populations, such as the blind and the disabled. These steps are in line with the process of this Plan and the development of the pilot projects.

Category Project/ Program Examples

Identify the Needs Annual review of pedestrian and bicycle collisions

Responsibility Omnitrans Local Jurisdictions Regional Agency

Law Enforcement

Funding Source Examples (...but not limited to)

Local CIP, Highway Safety Improvement Program, SCAG Sustainable Communities

Identify the Needs Bus Stop Amenity and Safety Surveys and Focus Groups

Identify the Needs

Identify the Needs

Identify the Needs Continue to participate in the SBCTA Active Transportation Network Meetings Develop a bus stop access assessment checklist to assist in assessing non-motorized access to bus stops for local jurisdictions to use. Revamp bus stop assessment checklist to annually assess the condition of high use bus stops. Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone Program, California Air Resources Board Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP): Planning grant program and Implementation grant program. N/A

SCAG Sustainable Communities Program, Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Program, Local CIP

SCAG Sustainable Communities Program, Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Program, Omnitrans

Project/Program Lead  Supporting Agency or Agencies