Beneath that are signs featuring the bus stop number, GRTC customer contact information and the route(s) serviced by that bus stop. There are approximately 1,600 basic bus stop signs in the GRTC system, and they were all replaced and upgraded between March 2016 and December 2017. The basic bus stop signs feature a taller, more visible pole in accordance with VDOT standards (7 feet off the ground) with a round bus icon at the top. GRTC's bus stop signs and additional informational signage around the system make it easier for customers to ride! However, specific bus stop locations take into account safety, walkability, ADA, ridership, land-use, distance between stops, and on time performance considerations. Types of area in the table above are based on Richmond Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Analysis Zones for GRTC's local service area. Many bus stops are about three blocks apart. GRTC's bus stop spacing policy adheres to the following guidelines from the GRTC Transit Development Plan: (All bus stops with benches or shelters automatically qualify for a trash can).īus Stop Spacing Policy: GRTC should space bus stops so that routes in urban/walkable areas have an average of five bus stops per mile In suburban/less walkable areas stops may be spaced closer. Trash cans with 15 average daily boardings are considered for a trash can.

GRTC is partnering with RVA Rapid Transit on a 'Better Bus Stop' Program! Please visit this website to learn more.īus stops with 20 average daily boardings are considered for a bench. We provide an overview of the different types of signage at stops below. GRTC has more than 1,600 bus stops in its system where customers can connect with local, express and extended express routes.

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