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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