Table 5-20: Census Tract 6 Bus Stop Improvements

Bus Stop Improvements The bus stop on Baseline Street at Waterman Avenue supports a high volume of riders and should be developed as a Standard Bus Stop per Omnitrans’ Transit Design Guidelines to provide the amenities needed for transit users to feel safe.

The stop is located north side of the street heading westbound in a retail zone but also supports residential areas nearby. Existing amenities at the bus stop include seating, signage, and trash receptacle. The sidewalk is currently not wide enough to provide adequate space for a bus shelter. Recommended bus stop improvements include improvement to curb and sidewalk to accommodate a shelter and a concrete bus pad. Opportunities to expand the bus stop to provide these amenities can be coordinated with the adjacent property owner and City of San Bernardino. With regular activity due to the adjacent retail stores and restaurants, explore opportunities for placemaking such as re-purposing or activating parking spaces, bulb outs, and other areas near the bus stop with art or a pocket park.

Funding for a shelter on Baseline and Waterman westbound farside is currently in place and should be installed in the next year. Bus stop improvements to be made to all bus stops at the intersection.

Existing bus stop on Baseline Rd at Waterman Ave (source: Google Maps) TABlE 5-20: Census Tract 6 Bus Stop Improvements

ITEM # RECOMMENDED BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS APPlICABlE STRATEGIES

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Provide Standard Bus Stop amenities including the following: -Bus shelter -Posters for transit code of conduct -Poster for smartphone app with real-time bus arrival, schedules, and payment option -Lights integrated into the bus shelter -Blue light call box 1. Coordination between Omnitrans and City of San Bernardino to pursue funding to install bus shelter 2. Coordinate with adjacent property owners to expand the bus stop into the parking lot. 3. Include in the City’s CIP program

Crime such as assaults, disorderly conduct and robbery have occurred near this bus stop. Additional security, such as surveillance cameras, may be warranted. 1. Explore a Transit Ambassador Program to provide additional security and transit user assistance 2. Explore the CAHOOTS, or similar program is homelessness becomes an issue

Explore opportunities for placemaking near this stop due to high ridership, safety concerns and ongoing activity by the nearby restaurants and retail. Art, additional lighting, and a small pocket park are options to explore. 1. Pursue programs to install a demonstration project such as SCAG’s Go Human campaign 2. If well received, incorporate the placemaking space into a future redevelopment project for the vacant parcel. 3. Pursue funding to create a design and implement

Conduct traffic analysis to evaluate a potential future bus-bicycle only lane. City of San Bernardino to coordinate with Omnitrans on feasibility of bus-bike only lanes. Implementation is the responsibility of the City of San Bernardino