BOARD POLICY 501
UPDATE
AC Transit/Alameda ILC Meeting
September 2024
2 1. Policy Overview
2. Content Update
3. Feedback and Changes
4. Attachment
5. Discussion
PRESENTATION AGENDA TAC MEMBERS
3 • Board Policy 501: Bus Stop Guidelines
five-year update
• Policy includes bus stop spacing,
location, length, accessibility
• Goals: more customerfocused and guidance for decisionmaking Updated Board Policy 501: Bus Stop Guidelines
OVERVIEW TAC MEMBERS
4 JULY 24 BOARD MEETING FEEDBACK TAC MEMBERS
Add ridership
as a criteria
Update mid-block
stop placement
guidance to be more
accommodating
Clarify when the
policy applies to
existing stops
5 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK TAC MEMBERS
400+
Survey
Responses
51A, 51B, 72,
72R, 18, 12,
72M, 79, 6, O
Most Frequently
Commented On Lines
Most Common Comments Included:
• A desire for more benches and shelters
• Accessibility for disabled riders
• Lighting for safety
• Maintenance of shelters
• Understanding when to apply the
policy
6 BUS STOP PLACEMENT ATTACHMENT TAC MEMBERS
Guiding Principles
Considerations
Guidelines and Framework for Bus
Stop Location Decisions
Additional document developed
as a result of public feedback to
guide internal staff when making
bus stop placement decisions.
7 March
Gather Internal Feedback
Develop Updated Policy
March 27th Board Briefing
March - May
Develop Draft Policy
May - June
Gather Feedback
on Draft Policy
July
Present Draft Policy to the
Board
Finalize Policy based on
Feedback
September
Present Final Policy to the
Board for Approval
Current Stage
TIMELINE TAC MEMBERS