CC MEETING: July 12, 2016
DATE: June 30, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
Title
Discuss DART Bus Stop Improvements.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012 the City began work in coordination with DART to improve the most heavily used DART bus stops in Carrollton. Improvements have been completed at 14 locations to date. These improvements include construction of bus pads and the addition of benches and passenger shelter structures. Specific improvements were agreed upon with DART based on the location and ridership at each bus stop. DART funds the majority of costs associated with these improvements. City funds are incurred for survey work, acquiring easements and the additional cost for the Carrollton-standard passenger shelters above and beyond the cost of the standard DART shelter. Improvements at four additional locations are currently being planned.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Bus stop improvements have been completed at 14 locations. $9,250 in City funds has been spent on these improvements.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff will brief City Council on the completed and planned DART bus stop improvement program at the July 12 worksession.