Chapter 6 Mobility Standards Appendix 6F Transit Design Standards Manual

Purpose & Intent

The location and type of transit amenities to be provided with various developments depends primarily on three factors: the planned use of the development, the scope of the development and the presence of transit service in the area. Other contributing factors include surrounding land uses, character of the neighborhood, environmental, and / or topographic factors. This Appendix is not intended to dictate where transit facilities are to be installed. Rather, it is designed to ensure that all developments are accessible by any means of transport and that all developments provide a physical place for transit passengers to access the transit vehicle and their final destination. These needs are especially crucial for young people, the elderly, and people with disabilities. In addition to the surrounding environment, transit amenities need to be sited based on service demands and transit agency policies. All of these factors are to be considered when locating a transit amenity.

Transit Amenities

Transit amenities are defined as physical design features that assist in the provision of transit service. They are to be considered part of the property as a parking lot or sidewalk in front of the building would be and maintenance should be provided as it is for those areas. The amenities are provided to ensure that transit patrons and other pedestrians have a safe, accessible, and pleasant place to board a transit vehicle and travel to and from the boarding area to the building. Larger developments or developments of a certain use may warrant the provision of additional amenities at the boarding area, including, but not limited to, seats, shelters, park-n-ride spaces, bicycle storage, trash cans, and increased lighting. Some developments, based on size, scale, or use, may require on-site transit access to be determined by transit agency and Planning and Design Services. For this Appendix, specific transit amenities are defined:

Transit Amenities to be provided (or verification of adequate existing facilities for a new development) based on Use
Any development should provide at minimum a boarding area to provide access for employees, or any persons with disabilities that may need to access the site. Additional requirements are outlined below.