TMD completed an accurate and complete bus stop inventory of all 2,800 RTA bus stops amenities to validate and update RTA’s bus stop lists in 2015. TMD collected bus stop location (including accurate latitude and longitude coordinates), physical condition, available amenities, and compliance with ADA accessibility requirements. During the data collection process, multiple photographs of each bus stop was also taken. TMD compiled the collected data into an excel database and worked with RTA staff to import the final database into HASTUS™ and created ArcGIS shapefiles and geodatabase to manage RTA’s bus stops.
TMD also helped RTA develop a Bus Stop Amenities Strategic Policy that established clear standards, guidelines, and a warrants policy for prioritizing the allocation and deployment of future use-stop enhancements and amenities. The project included a peer review, multiple meetings with RTA staff and stakeholders, and several Board presentations. The Policy was adopted in 2015.
In 2024, TMD worked with RTA to update and refine this policy. The updated policy outlines how bus shelters should be allocated across RTA’s diverse service area, balancing high ridership stops and geographic equity across the 17 member jurisdictions. The policy also clarified maintenance responsibilities and advertising options for shelters placed within and outside of RTA’s policy. The updated policy was approved by the RTA Board of Directors in September 2024.
