Project NRTA-C-0121
Accessible Bus Stop Modernization
Current phase
- Planning (complete)
- Environmental (complete)
- Design (current phase)
- Procurement (not started)
- Construction (not started)
- Complete (not started)
A 2022 inventory found that 41 percent of the region's 1,380 bus stops did not have a firm, level boarding area meeting ADA requirements. The program prioritizes stops by ridership, proximity to medical and social services, and requests from riders.
Phase 1 (complete)
Between 2023 and May 2026, 212 stops were upgraded with concrete boarding pads, curb ramps, and sidewalk connections. 64 of those stops received new shelters and benches.
Phase 2 (in design)
Phase 2 will upgrade 180 additional stops. The construction Invitation for Bids is open through October 20, 2026.
Project updates
Phase 2 Invitation for Bids released
IFB 26-012 is available on the Bids and RFPs page. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held September 24, 2026.
Phase 1 complete
All 212 Phase 1 stops are complete and open to riders.
Timeline and milestones
Regional bus stop inventory, complete
2022
Phase 1 construction (212 stops), complete
2023–May 2026
Phase 2 construction bids, in progress
September–October 2026
Phase 2 construction (180 stops), upcoming
2027–2028
Funding
| Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FTA Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310)Federal | Federal | $4,200,000 |
| FTA Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307), through Ridge TransitFederal | Federal | $3,100,000 |
| Regional Transportation Improvement FundLocal | Local | $5,600,000 |
| Total project cost | $12,900,000 |