Description
New transit facilities encompass the construction of stations, stops, bus transfer centers, and transit centers that expand or improve access to transit service. These facilities serve as critical infrastructure to support new or enhanced transit routes, which makes transit a more attractive and convenient alternative to single occupancy vehicles.
Implementation Details
- Conduct needs assessments and ridership demand analyses to determine optimal facility locations.
- Improve pedestrian connections to transit stops by integrating sidewalk gap closures and crosswalk enhancements.
- Integrate new facilities into transit system operations, scheduling, and wayfinding.
Mitigation Potential
Adding transit facilities will subsequently improve the access and convenience of transit stations. Adding transit facilities improves the access to transit for potential riders and can encourage people to rely less on private vehicles. The impact on VMT will vary on the share of transit at the site/community/region.
Linked Strategies
Equity Considerations
Prioritize investments in transit facilities in communities with high percentages of zero-vehicle households, seniors, and youth populations. Ensure ADA accessibility and include culturally relevant wayfinding or art. Coordinate with community-based organizations to identify gaps in comfort, safety, and accessibility, especially at stops in mobile home parks and rural unincorporated areas.
Funding Sources
Requires significant initial funding to construct capital improvements, plus continued funding for maintenance and operations. Funding sources include Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Investment Grants or the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Implemented in TAM Area
Current TDM Implementation
A new transit center for San Rafael is in progress as an improved regional transit hub served by Golden Gate Transit, Marin Transit, Sonoma County Transit, SMART, airporter services, and other local transportation options. Marin Transit is developing a new Operations & Maintenance facility to support transitioning to a zero-emission bus fleet.
TDM Benefit Locations
This TDM Measure would be especially beneficial at key regional transit hubs where multiple modes converge, like the Larkspur Ferry Terminal and Civic Center and Novato SMART train stations.