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Capital project NRTA-C-0121Design

Accessible Bus Stop Modernization

Upgrades to bus stops across the region so that every stop has an accessible boarding area, a connecting sidewalk, and, where ridership warrants, a shelter.
Current phase
Design
Expected completion
2028
Estimated cost
$12.9 million
Jurisdictions
Regionwide

Current phase

  1. Planning (complete)
  2. Environmental Review (complete)
  3. Design (current phase)
  4. Procurement (not started)
  5. Construction (not started)
  6. Completed (not started)

Purpose and need

Make every bus stop in the region usable by people who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices, starting with the stops that serve the most riders and essential services.

Project overview

A 2022 inventory found that 41 percent of the region's 1,380 bus stops did not have a firm, level boarding area meeting ADA requirements. The program prioritizes stops by ridership, proximity to medical and social services, and requests from riders.

Phase 1 (complete)

Between 2023 and May 2026, 212 stops were upgraded with concrete boarding pads, curb ramps, and sidewalk connections. 64 of those stops received new shelters and benches.

Phase 2 (in design)

Phase 2 will upgrade 180 additional stops. The construction Invitation for Bids is open through October 20, 2026.

Project updates

  • Phase 2 Invitation for Bids released

    IFB 26-012 is available on the Procurement Opportunities page. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held September 24, 2026.

  • Phase 1 complete

    All 212 Phase 1 stops are complete and open to riders.

Public involvement

  • Upcoming

    Citizens Advisory Committee review

    The Committee will discuss proposed Phase 2 locations at its September 22 meeting.

  • Stop improvement requests

    Riders may request that a stop be considered for Phase 2 by email or phone at any time.

Timeline and milestones

  1. Regional bus stop inventory, complete

    2022

  2. Phase 1 construction (212 stops), complete

    2023–May 2026

  3. Phase 2 construction bids, in progress

    September–October 2026

  4. Phase 2 construction (180 stops), upcoming

    2027–2028

Funding

Funding sources for Accessible Bus Stop Modernization
SourceAmount
FTA Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310)Federal$4,200,000
FTA Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307), through Ridge TransitFederal$3,100,000
Regional Transportation Improvement FundLocal$5,600,000
Total project cost$12,900,000

Documents

Related plans and studies