Strategy 1.4
Transit routes
This London bus stop offers physical maps to help people navigate. Photo: Sandy Ravaloniaina / Unsplash
1.4.1
Ensure transit systems are easy to navigate
-
Provide consistent information about routes and departure times across neighbourhoods.
-
Offer diverse trip planning options for those who don’t have a smartphone, such as a website and physical maps.
-
Minimize the number of transfers needed along popular transit routes.
In Metro Vancouver, TransLink offers HandyDART, a door-to-door shared ride service for people who need assistance to ride public transit. Photo: Paul Kimo McGregor / Flickr
1.4.2
Provide local transit options with frequent stops
-
Consider offering both a local transit option that stops at every block and a rapid transit option that gets people to their destination quickly.
-
Consider a local transit service, such as TransLink’s HandyDART, that brings riders directly to their destination.
A bus stop across from a pharmacy in Downtown Vancouver. Photo: GoToVan / Wikimedia Commons
1.4.3
Locate stops at strategic areas near services
-
Locate stops near seniors-focused services, such as community centres.
-
Locate stops near hospitals and medical clinics.
-
Locate stops near shopping areas, restaurants, and green spaces.