How will the project improve bus stops?
At the upgraded stops there would be more space for shelters, signs and bus stop lighting. The project would install:
- A new Muni sign at each bus stop
- New bus shelters at up to four stops if space allows
- Solar transit stop lights to provide light for riders waiting for the bus after dark, if space allows
What are bus bulbs?
Bus bulbs are areas where the sidewalk is wider next to a bus stop. Bus bulbs can:
- Provide more space for riders waiting for the bus
- Make it easier for riders to get on and off the bus without stepping between cars
- Provide level boarding to people using mobility devices
Would this project remove parking?
This project would build mostly “front-door” bulbs. Front-door bulbs are shorter than typical full-length bus bulbs. This means fewer parking spaces would need to be removed. One parking space per stop would be removed at seven stops in total.
How were stops selected for the proposed bulbs?
- We looked at ridership levels, existing stop conditions, and destinations in the project area. We found:
- Most of these bus stops serve at least 150 riders daily
- Some do not have shelters and are on narrow sidewalks
- These stops serve popuar destinations, such as the Cow Palace, Visitacion Valley Elementary School and the Visitacion Valley Branch Library
What will the full-length boarding island and protected bike lane at Geneva Avenue and Santos Street look like?
At Geneva Avenue and Santos Street, we would build a bus boarding island. The Geneva Avenue bike lane would be between the island and the sidewalk. Over 400 riders board the bus here each day. The new island would provide more space to wait with a bus shelter and sign. To limit parking removal, the island would move west of the current bus zone, to a mid-block location closer to Carrizal Street. One parking space would be removed to fit the island.