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... 53 CHAPTER SIX CONCLUSIONS The further research needs offered here would address a greater detail of analysis about impacts on ridership, extent of agency–municipality partnerships, unanticipated impacts of ADA compliance at stops, the role of real-time bus arrival information at stops, and transferability of findings across cities and transit agencies. FINDINGS CONCERNING BETTER ON-STREET BUS STOPS • Responsibilities and coordination.
From page 56...
... 54 ence do make exceptions at specific locations. In older parts of the service area, stop locations have often been inherited from the previous operator, sometimes dating back to the days of streetcars.
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... 55 and from stops, wider sidewalks, additional amenities, improved and more consistent customer information, lengthened bus stops, and newly designed bus stop signs and flags. One agency noted that planners and community development staff have begun to incorporate transit perspectives into their processes.
From page 58...
... 56 tion department, utility companies, and others. The transit agency needs to be proactive and seek out the relevant agencies.
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... 57 to bus stops. The major drawbacks are financial needs and staff time required.

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