This morning's Dr. Gridlock blog post (D.C. Shows Off New Bus Shelters, November 28, 2007, WashingtonPost.com) has news that the District is installing 600 new aluminum and glass shelters (pictured here). Says the Dr.:
"The new shelter has a modern, urban look. Plus, it has information. The big new bus map is another breakthrough in shelter design. And someday, we all hope, the panel that runs along the top of the shelter will display Next Bus information, giving riders a realistic idea of how long they'll be waiting."
"Improving bus service may be our best shot at improving mobility in this region. We can't build enough new roads and we can't build enough new train lines. Buses are cheaper and easier to redirect as needs change. One challenge is getting more people to try the buses. That's why I always praise the D.C. Circulator bus. It's approachable. And that's why I like these new shelters."
The Dr. concludes by saying he wishes we could see a similar effort across the region. We agree that all bus riders deserve a nice shelter and good information too.
Chris Hamilton is the Commuter Services Chief for Arlington County, manager of CommuterPageBlog and a biking/Metro commuter from Rosemont in Alexandria.
Hi Allen - Thanks for asking. I'm told by our Transit Operations folks that they are targeting summer '08 for installation of the first three stops. They are designed and ready to go. Tie ups with the money flow (Feds to VDOT to the County) have delayed implementation.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hamilton | November 29, 2007 at 04:37 PM
So in what year will we see the first three superstops on Columbia Pike?
Posted by: Allen Muchnick | November 28, 2007 at 06:56 PM