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TransportationCommission | 2006-11-15 | 5 | Chair Knox White noted that he would not be comfortable suggesting no bus stops between Whitehall and Grand. He noted that he occasionally rode that bus line, and heard some people discussing how they missed the old stop. He suggested that this stop could be put in for a year to measure ridership, and if that were to be the case, the stop could be removed. He believed that the best location for a stop would be in the center of where people lived. Staff Khan expressed concern due to the need to install a crosswalk at adjacent to a new bus stop. In particular, this is an issue since the location is near a school, and this will result in the children crossing Otis Drive at multiple locations. A discussion of the costs of crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, signage and paint ensued. Commissioner Ratto inquired whether a resident requested this bus stop, or whether its installation was being explored because a stop was required every 1200 feet. He suggested that whatever the expense would be to build a bus stop, that nothing be put there; if bus riders felt they were not being properly served, they could come to the Transportation Commission and request a bus stop. He tended to agree with the speaker who felt the bus stop was being forced on the residents of that block. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that he completely disagreed with Commissioner Ratto 's comments and believed that he presented a false choice. He believed that use of transit was created by the access to transit. He believed that fewer people would use the bus if the stops were too far away from each other. Staff Khan noted that staff must examine potential crosswalk sites to ensure that they meet warrants. Also, staff may want to look at the ridership at the previous stop locations at Otis Drive and Sandcreek Way. Chair Knox White stated that he would entertain a motion. Commissioner Schatmeier noted that he was leaning towards the Pond Isle location, which he believed had the fewest negatives associated with that location. Commissioner Krueger believed that Sandalwood was a slightly better location for spacing. Commissioner Schatmeier moved to recommend to City staff that bus stops be installed at Otis Drive and Pond Isle. Commissioner Krueger seconded. Motion passed, 5-1 (Commissioner Ratto opposed). Chair Knox White apologized for the late mailings for this item. He added that the item had been on their agenda for the last month, and that they did not personally do the mailing. He added that the agenda was not officially set until the Wednesday prior to the meeting. He believed that the notices went out once the agenda was officially set. He will | TransportationCommission/2006-11-15.pdf |