Bus Stop Service Improvement Project

COTA is looking to improve bus service through a systematic analysis of bus stop locations. Many of the communities in COTA’s service area have changed over time and the current bus stop locations may not reflect neighborhood growth, business changes, land use types or boarding preferences. This project will create better bus service by determining if bus stops are located appropriately and being adequately used by riders.

Project Benefits

• Faster bus travel times
• Increased route frequency
• Simplified route maps and schedules

COTA is Considering Bus Stop Placement Based on Several Factors.

• Population density
• Pedestrian amenities like sidewalks and lighting
• Major destinations like schools, hospitals and employment centers
• Transit-oriented development

Proposed Bus Stop Spacing

Learn More

Click here to download our Bus Stop Service Improvement Project Presentation.

Changes for September 2010

Route 57
Route 66
Route 67
Route 68

Have a Comment or Suggestion?

Click here to send your comments and suggestions about this project to COTA.

As changes are added they will be posted to this page.

FAQ’s

Why is COTA looking at improving service through better bus stop placement?

As COTA adds service and evaluates existing service, we want to be efficient by shortening travel times and using available resources to best serve riders. To do that, COTA is creating bus stop spacing standards and looking at all factors that influence where stops are located.

Will this project create new bus stops?

This project will not create new bus stops unless it is necessary to create more appropriate bus stop spacing. Bus shelters that are part of this analysis will also be reviewed for use, condition and placement.

What criteria are you using to evaluate bus stop placement?

COTA will look at statistics like population density and ridership numbers, and it will also consider ADA needs, street amenities, major destinations, transit-oriented development and other factors. Click here to download a presentation with details.

When will this project begin?

The project is set to begin implementation September 2010 and will continue during future service changes (January, May, September).