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Council committee reports resolution urging shelters at low-frequency bus stops
Summary
The Honolulu City Council committee advanced Resolution 26-47 asking the Department of Transportation Services to prioritize shelters and seating at stops on routes with headways over 30 minutes, highlighting accessibility, site constraints, and the role of sponsorships and data in siting decisions.
The Committee on Infrastructure, Transportation and Technology voted to report out Resolution 26-47, which asks the Department of Transportation Services to prioritize installing shelters at bus stops on routes with service frequencies exceeding 30 minutes and to give priority to unprotected stops.
The resolution, introduced by the committee chair, responds to constituent concerns about riders' exposure to sun and rain, and specifically calls for attention to stops used by kupuna and caregivers. John Noguchi, director of transit, told the committee, "DTS definitely supports the intent of this resolution," and described a data-driven approach that considers boardings, alightings, route type, transfer connections, ADA clearances and…
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