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Q Transit TDP proposes 3-route network, more frequent west route and stop consolidations; public outreach to begin
Summary
City staff and consultants proposed a draft transit development plan for the Q bus system: move from two loop routes to three bi-directional routes, increase frequency on the western route to 20 minutes during peak, consolidate some stops to improve reliability, and release draft recommendations for public comment in October.
City transportation staff and consultant Kimley Horn presented draft recommendations Oct. 7 for the Q transit development plan (TDP), proposing a restructured network, stop consolidations and an outreach plan for public comment.
Wendy Sanford, the city’s transportation director, introduced the plan and said the draft recommendations will be released to the public for comment the day after the council work session. Lucas Muller of Kimley Horn summarized the technical analysis: three bidirectional routes that create more direct one-seat rides between Metro, George Mason University and Old Town; an increased frequency target of 20 minutes on the western route during afternoon peak periods; and stop consolidation to improve speed and reliability.
"One of the most interesting outcomes…was to increase access to frequent service,…
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