Transit Stop Access Project

The Transit Stop Access Project is an effort to improve access and accessibility to priority bus stops across the region, including stops used by Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit, Greater Portland Metro, and the South Portland Bus Service.

Project Timeline

Phase 1: 2017-2018—Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization 

The project team worked with the transit agencies and a project consultant on the following key tasks: 

· Developing an inventory of the region's bus stops 

· Assessing the condition and amenities at each stop 

· Prioritizing stops for improvement based on ridership, condition, and stakeholder input

Read the Transit Stop Access Project Phase I Report (PDF).  

Phase 2-A: 2018-2019—Conceptual Design

The project team worked with the transit agencies and a project consultant on the following key tasks: 

· Developing conceptual design plans and cost estimates for approximately 120 high-priority stops as identified in Phase 1 

· Developing conceptual design plans and cost estimates for two transit mini-hubs 

· Identifying and incorporating bicycle and pedestrian improvements at approximately 20 stops

Read the Transit Stop Access Project Phase II Part A Report (PDF). 

Phase 2-B: 2020-present—Preliminary and Final Design

The project team is working with the transit agencies and a project consultant on the following key tasks: 

· Based on available budget, refining the final list of stops for improvement 

· Completing environmental review, historic preservation impacts, and construction coordination 

· Completing preliminary and final design plans 

Additional information on the results of Phase 2-B will be coming soon.

Phase 3: 2023-2024—Construction

The project is slated for construction in 2023 and 2024.

Funding Source

This project is funded through the following regional funding sources: 

· FTA Section 5303—Metropolitan Transportation Planning funds 

· FTA Section 5307—Urbanized Area Formula Grants 

· American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds