2026–27 · City-wide
Quick-build bus platforms pilot
Resident proposes a pilot of quick, low-cost bus platforms to cut stop time, reduce bike conflicts and add parking, benefiting mostly lower-income and minority bus riders.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Pilot program for quick build bus platforms. This would quickly and cheaply speed up busses by reducing stop time. It could also remove conflicts with bikes and create parking spaces. Ex: [link removed]
Who it helps and why
Bus riders are disproportionately lower-income and people of color. This would save riders time and add dignity to their daily experience.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 20, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Transit & getting around
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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