SPACE COAST AREA TRANSIT
BUS STOP ADA ASSESSMENT
DRAFT REPORT
January 30, 2015
Prepared For:
Space Coast Area Transit
401 South Varr Ave.
Cocoa, FL 32922
BUS STOP & FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY STUDY
Table of Contents
1.0
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1
2.0
INVENTORY PROCESS .................................................................................. 2
2.1
Field Data Collection ......................................................................................... 2
2.2
Bus Stops ......................................................................................................... 2
2.3
Quality Control and Compilation of Master Database ........................................ 4
3.0
ADA REQUIREMENTS AND DATA COLLECTION .......................................... 5
3.1
General ADA Requirements .............................................................................. 5
3.2
Bus Stop Requirements .................................................................................... 7
3.3
Boarding and Alighting Areas ............................................................................ 7
Standards ........................................................................................................ 7
Data Analysis and Results............................................................................... 8
3.4
Bus Stop Signs ................................................................................................. 9
Standards ...................................................................................................... 10
Data Analysis and Results............................................................................. 12
3.5
Accessible Routes and Sidewalks ................................................................... 12
Standards ...................................................................................................... 12
Data Analysis and Results............................................................................. 13
3.6
Curb Ramps .................................................................................................... 14
Standards ...................................................................................................... 14
Data Analysis and Results............................................................................. 15
3.7
4.0
Obstructions .................................................................................................... 16
DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ........................................ 18
Step 1: Identify Responsible Entity ............................................................... 18
Step 2: Identify Consolidated/Relocated Bus Stops ...................................... 20
Step 3: Prioritization of SCAT’s Improvement Responsibilities ...................... 30
4.1
Identify Quick Fix Improvements ..................................................................... 30
4.2
Identify Fund Leveraging Opportunities ........................................................... 36
4.3
Prioritization Process for Phased Implementation Plan ................................... 39
Accessibility................................................................................................... 40
Safety/Security .............................................................................................. 42
Operational Efficiency ................................................................................... 44
Bus Stop Activity ........................................................................................... 46
Nearby Trip Generators ................................................................................. 48
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Title VI Assessment Methodology ................................................................. 49
Title VI Assessment Results .......................................................................... 49
5.0
IMPLEMENTATION AND FINANCIAL PLAN .................................................. 52
5.1
Development of Improvement Costs ............................................................... 52
5.2
Development of the Implementation and Financial Plan .................................. 55
Individual Bus Stops ...................................................................................... 55
5.3
6.0
Funding Plan for Needed Improvements ......................................................... 57
NEXT STEPS ................................................................................................. 66
Bus Stop and Facilities Standards ................................................................. 66
Funding for Improvements............................................................................. 66
Analysis to Determine Jurisdictional Responsibility ....................................... 66
Advise Entities Responsible for Improvement Needs .................................... 66
Bus Stop Consolidation/Relocation................................................................ 66
SCAT Training ............................................................................................... 67
Database Maintenance Procedures............................................................... 67
Implementation Schedule for Quick Fix Improvements .................................. 67
Review Implementation and Financial Plan ................................................... 67
Update Inventory Database Regularly ........................................................... 67
Annual Review of Progress ........................................................................... 68
Regularly Report Progress of Implementation ............................................... 68
Regularly Update GIS Analysis ..................................................................... 68
Explore Future Applications for Inventory Information ................................... 68
Figures
Figure 2-1 Data Collection Tools ..................................................................................... 3
Figure 3-1 General Bus Stop Accessibility Standards Diagram ....................................... 6
Figure 3-2 Landing Area Standards Diagram .................................................................. 8
Figure 3-3 Updated SCAT Bus Stop Sign, Schedule, and Route Number. .................... 11
Figure 3-4 Accessible Route Standards Diagram .......................................................... 13
Figure 3-5 Curb Ramp Accessibility Standards Diagram ............................................... 15
Figure 4-1 Prioritization Process Flow Chart ................................................................. 19
Figure 4-2 Brevard County Low Income Title VI Areas .................................................. 50
Figure 4-3 Brevard County Minority Population Title VI Areas ....................................... 51
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Tables
Table 3-1 Total Deficiencies for Boarding and Alighting Areas ........................................ 9
Table 3-2 Visual Character Height Standards................................................................ 10
Table 3-3 Total Deficiencies for Bus Stop Sign Placement and Visibility ....................... 12
Table 3-4 Total Deficiencies for Accessible Routes and Sidewalks ............................... 14
Table 3-5 Total Deficiencies for Curb Ramps ................................................................ 16
Table 3-6 Total Obstruction Deficiencies ....................................................................... 17
Table 4-1 Responsible Entity for Bus Stop Improvements ............................................. 20
Table 4-2 Bus Stops Recommended for Consolidation ................................................. 21
Table 4-3 Bus Stops Recommended for Relocation ...................................................... 22
Table 4-4 Bus Stops Recommended for Quick Fixes .................................................... 31
Table 4-5 Potential Piggy-Backed Bus Stops ................................................................ 37
Table 4-6 Distribution of Accessibility Scores ................................................................ 41
Table 4-7 Bus Stops with Highest Accessibility Score ................................................... 41
Table 4-8 Top 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Accessibility Score ........................................ 41
Table 4-9 Distribution of Safety/Security Scores............................................................ 43
Table 4-10 Top 10 Bus Stops with Highest Safety/Security Score ................................. 43
Table 4-11 Bottom 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Safety/Security Score ............................ 43
Table 4-12 Distribution of Operational Efficiency Scores ............................................... 45
Table 4-13 Top 10 Bus Stops with Highest Operational Efficiency Score ...................... 45
Table 4-14 Bottom 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Operational Efficiency Score .................. 45
Table 4-15 Distribution of Bus Stop Activity Scores ....................................................... 47
Table 4-16 Top 10 Bus Stops with Highest Ridership .................................................... 47
Table 4-17 Bottom 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Ridership ............................................... 47
Table 4-18 Stops Serving Major Trip Generators .......................................................... 48
Table 5-1 Cost Estimate ................................................................................................ 53
Table 5-2 Phased Implementation Plan for Bus Stop Improvements ............................. 58
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Appendices
Appendix A – Survey Questionnaire
Appendix B – Training Manual
Appendix C – Database Definitions
Appendix D – Bus Stop Assessment Database
Appendix E – Bus Stop Assessment Matrix
Appendix F – Bus Stop Assessment Summary Tables
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) is interested in improving the access to and from, the
security at, and the operations at SCAT’s 852 stand-alone bus stops.
This study includes a comprehensive inventory of the conditions at SCAT’s bus stops
and facilities and identifies and helps prioritize improvements to address accessibility,
security, operation, and passenger comfort issues.
Information relating to the
accessibility of each bus stop and facility has been collected. The purpose of this data is
to improve SCAT’s staff’s understanding of accessibility issues pertaining to Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Specifically, how the ADA relates to bus stops
and transit facilities, as well as to identify which bus stops and facilities are in
compliance with the ADA and which are not. Not only does the placement of bus stops
and facilities affect passenger amenities, but service speed and schedule adherence
also can be adversely impacted by the implementation of too many stops. However,
SCAT recognizes that it is important to have a balance between the potential need to
eliminate underutilized stops and the community’s need for convenient access to nearby
bus service. In an effort to ensure all of SCAT’s bus stops are compliant, safe, secure,
and operationally efficient, all of SCAT’s bus stops were considered in this review.
This document serves as a summary report outlining the development of the bus stop
inventory and database, the prioritization of bus stop improvements, and the phasing
plan to implement improvements based on anticipated funding available over the next
five years. A separate appendix document has also been prepared, which includes a
detailed summary of the results of the analysis.
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2.0 INVENTORY PROCESS
This section describes the processes and methodologies used to develop the master
inventory database, including field data collection, quality control, and compilation of the
master database. In addition, this process also included the development of a new
tablet based application in order to directly input raw data into a master database. The
prioritized list of improvements and phased implementation plan developed as part of
this project are the result of the data collection effort conducted during the inventory
process.
The data collected are used to record infrastructure, characteristics, and location of each
bus stop, which can be utilized by SCAT and other entities to identify infrastructure
improvement needs.
2.1
FIELD DATA COLLECTION
TOA and SCAT staff were sent into the field to collect data using a tablet based
questionnaire. The questions and answers used may be found in Appendix A at this end
of this report. It should be noted that the data was collected November 2013 through
February 2014 and supplemental data was collected in August 2014.
2.2
BUS STOPS
The first step of the inventory process was to identify the list of the data items to be
collected. This list was developed based primarily on the data required to determine the
accessibility of a bus stop using the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
A comprehensive checklist of the data to be collected was prepared and developed into
a software interface specifically designed and programmed for this study. The
application developed allowed the surveyors to easily enter all the necessary data
collected at each bus stop. The program also allowed the collected data to be exported
to a database format for the analysis. This interface was accessed by the surveyors
using Android tablets and smartphones. These devices all had wireless connectivity and
GPS built into each of them. By utilizing the most up to date mobile technology, survey
teams could determine the bus stops GPS coordinates, input data with prompted
questions, and take photographs using a single tool. The following is a list of the primary
equipment utilized by each survey team to conduct the inventory:
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Mobile Tablet or Smartphone
Smart level
Measuring wheel
Compass
Safety Vest
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Figure 2-1 illustrates the primary equipment utilized by the surveyor teams during the
data collection process.
Figure 2-1 Data Collection Tools
Following development of the program interface and distribution of the necessary data
collection tools, the inventory process began. The inventory process consisted of three
stages: a field test, data collection training, and the bus stop inventory.
Field Test – The purpose of the field test was to check the established data
collection methodology on several bus stops in order to determine whether any
adjustments were needed prior to training.
Data Collection Training – The data collection training presented the data
collection process to the surveyors, including step-by-step instructions, reminders
and pointers for collecting data at each stop, as well as contact information for
appropriate project team members. Pertinent information related to the data
collection was compiled into a Data Collection Training Manual for surveyors to
use as a reference during the inventory process. The data collection training
included one day of in-class training for the surveyors and multiple days of field
training, where the surveyors practiced accessing actual bus stops.
Bus Stop Inventory – The inventory data collection was conducted by twoperson team at all stand-alone bus stops.
A copy of the Data Collection Training Manual provided to each surveyor during the data
collection training class can be found in Appendix B. In addition, a comprehensive list of
the data collected as part of the inventory process can be found in Appendix C.
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2.3
QUALITY CONTROL
DATABASE
AND
COMPILATION
OF
MASTER
The initial data collection process was conducted over a period of four months. During
this time, quality control (QC) measures were continuously conducted by the project
team to ensure that all information collected was complete and accurate. As the
database was compiled, all records were reviewed and corrected for missing or incorrect
data by matching the record to its corresponding photographs. Corrected information in
the database was marked to reveal patterns of incorrect information in the database.
Data elements with significant errors were closely analyzed to determine the source of
the error (e.g., mis-entries, programming errors). Elements such as presence of
benches or shelters could be corrected by viewing the photographs, while elements that
require measurement, such as slope or width, could only be determined in the field.
The master database was finalized and prepared for analysis and is included in
Appendix D and summarized in Appendix E. Following completion of the analysis, a
digital version of the master database will also be transmitted to SCAT.
It should be noted that SCAT intends to continuously maintain and update the inventory
database to reflect ongoing changes made to the system’s bus stops.
The initial analysis performed on the master database included the development of
summary tables for each category of data collected during the inventory. Appendix F
provides a series of tables summarizing the frequency and distribution of data for all of
SCAT’s bus stops collected during the inventory, including any applicable comments
noted by the surveyors.
The remainder of this report summarizes the development of the Comprehensive
Improvement Plan and associated data analysis. The purpose of this Plan is to identify
and prioritize needed improvements and recommend a phasing program for
implementing the needed improvements, based on anticipated funding.
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3.0 ADA REQUIREMENTS AND DATA COLLECTION
An analysis of the collected data was undertaken to develop a comprehensive list of
deficiencies present and the subsequent improvement needs. This section provides an
overview of the general requirements pertaining to bus stops and facilities and then
presents the findings of the inventory process as it relates to the specific improvement
needs.
3.1
GENERAL ADA REQUIREMENTS
Three primary guidance documents were utilized during this project to highlight specific
design and infrastructure requirements related to accessibility: the ADAAG, the FDOT
Accessing Transit Design Handbook for Florida Bus Passenger Facilities, and the FDOT
Transit Facility Handbook. The general ADAAG/FDOT requirements for bus stops and
transit facilities are as follows:
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The bus stop site must be chosen to provide the greatest degree of accessibility
practicable.
The boarding and alighting area must provide a firm, stable, slip resistant
surface.
The clear area of the boarding and alighting area must be equal to or no less
than 60” parallel and 96” perpendicular to the curb or street/roadway edge and
connected to the accessible route.
A 6” raised curb is recommended at all bus stops to insure that the bus ramp is
deployed with a compliant slope.
The bus stop must have an accessible approach to the boarding and alighting
pad and all amenities provided.
The cross slope of the boarding and alighting pad (perpendicular to the curb)
must be equal to or less than 2 percent.
The running slope (parallel to the curb) of the boarding and alighting area should
match the slope of roadway.
The bus stop must be on or connect to an accessible route.
Bus stop amenities must be connected to the accessible route, allow accessible
maneuvering space, and be within 48” maximum reach range of all operating
controls.
If a shelter is provided, it must connect to the accessible route and allow a
minimum space of 30” X 48” fully within the shelter.
If a bench is included within a shelter, it must allow a minimum space of 30” X
48” resting/transfer space at one end of the bench.
Figure 3-1 illustrates a number of these general accessibility requirements.
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Figure 3-1 General Bus Stop Accessibility Standards Diagram
Many standards that would apply to bus stops located in dense urban environments are
not necessarily applicable to bus stops located in suburban or rural locations, where
curbs and sidewalks are not present. Currently, some of SCAT’s bus stops, especially
those located in suburban or rural areas (as determined by census data and the
appearance of the surrounding area as determined by the assessor), have no more than
a bus stop sign staked in the grass. As previously mentioned, standards for these nonurban stops are significantly less, since SCAT will not be required to implement much
infrastructure, such as sidewalks and curbs. In these cases, SCAT will only be required
to install a raised boarding and alighting area, and not necessarily a sidewalk connecting
the bus stop to the surrounding area. At locations where there is no expectation of a
sidewalk, and the shoulder of the roadway may be considered the only usable
pedestrian pathway, the boarding and alighting area will only be required to connect to
the shoulder of the roadway to be considered compliant.
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3.2
BUS STOP REQUIREMENTS
There are five major elements related to bus stops that primarily impact their
accessibility and/or compliance with ADA requirements. These include:
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Boarding and alighting pads,
Bus stop signs,
Accessible routes and sidewalks,
Curb ramps, and
Obstructions.
This section discusses the standards related to these elements and addresses the
deficiencies that were noted throughout SCAT’s bus system.
3.3
BOARDING AND ALIGHTING AREAS
Boarding and alighting areas (previously referred to as “landing” pads) are critical for the
safe and accessible boarding and alighting of passengers onto buses. They are
particularly critical for the safe and accessible operation of wheelchair lifts.
Standards
The minimum width and length of the paved boarding and alighting area, as well as
surface qualities, are regulated by the ADAAG/FDOT. Many of the same standards for
sidewalk surfaces apply to landing areas. The standards for boarding and alighting
areas are as follows:
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The clear area of the boarding and alighting area must be no less than 60”
parallel and 96” perpendicular to the curb or street/roadway edge and connected
to the accessible route.
The cross slope of the boarding and alighting area (perpendicular to the curb)
must be equal to or less than 2 percent.
The running slope (parallel to the curb) of the boarding and alighting area should
match the slope of roadway.
The boarding and alighting area must provide a firm, stable, slip resistant
surface.
Figure 3-2 illustrates some of these standards.
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Figure 3-2 Landing Area Standards Diagram
Data Analysis and Results
To determine the deficiencies at each stop, data was collected in the field relating to the
boarding and alighting areas. The following data elements were collected:
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Whether there is a boarding and alighting area of any kind present at the bus
stop.
Whether the boarding and alighting area is equal to or greater than 5-foot by 8foot.
Material of the boarding and alighting area.
Whether the boarding and alighting area is free of defects such as cracks in the
pavement.
Whether the running-slope matches that of the road.
Cross slope measurement.
Running slope measurement.
Whether there are any changes in elevation greater than 1/8”.
Whether the stop is located in an urban/sub-urban/rural area.
Whether there is a raised curb/landing area.
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Data collected for the boarding and alighting area at each bus stop were analyzed for
each of these elements. The results are displayed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Total Deficiencies for Boarding and Alighting Areas
Deficiency
No boarding and alighting pad (1) present at stop
Defect in boarding and alighting pad
Cross slope is greater than 2%
Running slope does not match the road
Running slope is greater than 5%(2)
Elevation changes greater than 1/4”
No raised curb
Total stops with problematic boarding and alighting areas(3)
Total
Stops
66
748
300
0
0
30
428
757
Note: A bus stop sign may have more than one of the deficiencies listed in this table. As such,
this figure does not represent a sum of the deficiencies in this table. Also, note that these
deficiencies are not listed in any particular order. One type of deficiency is not considered
more severe than another.
(1) The presence of a boarding and alighting area refers to a clear area in which a person in a
wheelchair could potentially access a wheelchair lift or ramp, regardless of standardized
dimensions, minimal slope, elevation changes, or connections to the surrounding area. Per
the ADAAG, the material does not have to be concrete, but must be a firm and stable
surface, such as packed dirt and not grass or gravel.
(2) If the sidewalk or boarding and alighting area has a running slope that does not match that
of the roadway and it has a slope that is greater than 5%, it would be considered a ramp
and would therefore be non-compliant.
(3) A problematic boarding and alighting area at a stop may have more than one of the
deficiencies listed in this table. As such, this figure does not represent a sum of the
deficiencies in this table. Rather, this number represents the number of stops with one or
more deficiencies.
As presented in Table 3-1, 66 bus stops have no boarding and alighting area either,
designated or undesignated, 748 bus stops have a defect in the boarding and alighting
area, 300 bus stops have a cross slope greater than 2%, 30 bus stops have a change in
elevation of greater than ¼”, and 428 bus stops do not have a raised curb. Therefore,
757 bus stops, or approximately 89% of all stops, have some kind of boarding and
alighting area deficiency.
3.4
BUS STOP SIGNS
Bus stop signs are important because they identify the location of an active bus stop, but
they also serve other important purposes. Bus stop signs are critical for showing
passengers the correct area to board the bus and also serve as a guide to bus operators
for positioning the bus. Bus stop signs must follow particular standards set by the
ADAAG/FDOT for placement and visibility.
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Standards
Bus stop signs providing route designations, bus numbers, destinations, and other
access information must be designed for use by transit riders with vision impairments.
The general ADAAG/FDOT standards for bus stop sign placement and visibility are as
follows:
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The bottom of the sign should be at least 7 feet above ground level; however, it
may be placed as low as 40 inches above ground level, and should not be
located closer than 2 feet from the curb face. Placement of the sign is critical so
that both passengers and drivers can identify and read the sign and so that the
sign is not an obstruction to passing vehicles.
Characters and the background of the sign should have a non-glare finish. This
makes the sign clear and visible in bright sunlight or headlights.
Minimum character height must be visible to the passenger and should comply
with the ADAAG/FDOT standards are detailed on page 51 of the Accessing
Transit Handbook and Table 3-2, shown below.
Other signs sharing the mount location also should be properly mounted.
Ideally for all bus stops, but required for bus stops that serve more than one
route, the bus stop sign must also include the bus route number(s) that provide
services to the stop.
Table 3-2 Visual Character Height Standards
Height to Finish Floor or
Ground From
Baseline of Character
Horizontal Viewing
Distance
Less than 72 inches
Minimum Character Height
5/8-inch
40 inches to less than or
equal to 70 inches
72 inches and greater
5/8-inch, plus 1/8-inch per foot
of viewing distance above 72
inches
Less than 180 inches
Greater than 70 inches to
less than or equal to 120
180 inches and greater
inches
2 inches
2 inches, plus 1/8-inch per foot
of viewing distance above 180
inches
Less than 21 feet
3 inches
21 feet and greater
3 inches, plus 1/8-inch per foot
of viewing distance above 21
feet
Greater than 120 inches
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Figure 3-3 Updated SCAT Bus Stop Sign, Schedule, and Route Number.
As shown in Figure 3-3, the update SCAT bus stop sign meets the requirements, as
specified in section 3.4. All bus stops that require updated or relocated signage, as
discussed in the following chapter, will, at a minimum, now include a route number and
schedule as well.
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Data Analysis and Results
To determine the compliance of SCAT’s bus stop signs with the aforementioned
standards, the following data elements were collected in the field:
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Whether there is a sign present at the bus stop.
Whether the sign is the correct distance from the ground.
Whether the sign follows the standards for proper visual character height and
contrast.
Whether the sign has an anti-glare surface.
Whether signs that share the same location are properly mounted.
Following the field data collection, the information for these data elements was analyzed
to determine the number of SCAT bus stop signs with specific deficiencies. Table 3-3
shows the stops noted for each element of deficiency.
Table 3-3 Total Deficiencies for Bus Stop Sign Placement and Visibility
No sign at stop
Sign not properly mounted
Total
Stops
9
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SCAT sign not compliant
10
Deficiency
In general, the typical sign design for SCAT meets the requirements of the ADAAG/FAC.
There are 9 stops without a SCAT bus stop sign and 1 SCAT bus stops that have a bus
stop sign that is not properly mounted. Therefore, 10 bus stops, or approximately 1% of
all bus stops, have a SCAT bus stop sign deficiency or no SCAT bus stop sign present
at the bus stop. However, it was noted that many stops that appear to server more than
one route were missing the bus route numbers on the sign.
3.5
ACCESSIBLE ROUTES AND SIDEWALKS
Accessible routes and sidewalks leading to and from the bus stop are critical for all
passengers, particularly those with disabilities, to reach the boarding and alighting area
at the stop and any trip generators surrounding the stop.
Standards
An accessible route must be a sufficiently wide, continuous, and unobstructed path
enabling passengers to access the bus stop and surrounding activity centers. The
following are the specific guidelines for accessible routes and sidewalks set by the
ADAAG/FDOT:
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Must be 36” minimum wide continuous unobstructed path.
Must have a 32” minimum width at doorways.
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Must have 60” X 60” passing spaces at 200’ intervals.
Running slope (parallel to direction of travel) must be equal to or less than 5
percent (>5% = ramp).
Cross slope (perpendicular to direction of travel) must be equal to or less than 2
percent.
Surface must be firm, stable, and slip resistant (wet or dry).
Changes in level between 1/4” and 1/2” must be beveled at 1:2 slope.
Changes in level greater than 1/2” are not allowed or must be ramped.
Gaps in gratings must be no greater than 1/2” wide and openings must be
aligned perpendicular to travel.
Figure 3-4 illustrates these accessible route standards.
Figure 3-4 Accessible Route Standards Diagram
Data Analysis and Results
To determine the compliance of accessible routes and paths at SCAT bus stops, the
following data were collected in the field:
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Whether a sidewalk is present at the stop.
Whether the sidewalk at the bus stop is greater than or equal to 4 feet.
Following the field data collection, the information for these data elements was analyzed
to determine the number of SCAT bus stop accessible routes and sidewalk deficiencies.
Table 3-4 shows the stops noted for each element of deficiency.
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Table 3-4 Total Deficiencies for Accessible Routes and Sidewalks
Deficiency
No sidewalk present (addition of sidewalk is recommended)
No sidewalk present (shoulder of roadway acts as accessible path)
Sidewalk less than 4 feet wide
Total
Stops
136
86
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Sidewalk not compliant/not present
137
As shown in Table 3-4, there are 222 (136+86) stops that have no sidewalk present. It
should be noted that in 86 of the locations that do not currently have a sidewalk, there is
no reasonable expectation of a sidewalk and the shoulder of the roadway acts as the
accessible path. In these cases, it is not necessary to construct a sidewalk. Therefore,
137 bus stops, or approximately 16% of all bus stops, do not have a compliant sidewalk
present where one would be expected.
3.6
CURB RAMPS
Curb ramps provide a means of easily and safely accessing sidewalks from a crosswalk
or other surface and should be provided wherever a curb is encountered along the path
to transit services and facilities. These are particularly critical for those with disabilities
requiring wheelchairs.
Standards
Particular standards limit the minimum width and maximum slope of the curb ramp to
ensure accessibility. The following are the standards for curb ramps required by the
ADAAG/FAC:
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The maximum ramp segment slope permitted is 1:12 (8.3%).
The maximum cross slope permitted is 1:48 (2%).
Curb ramps must have detectable warning material the full width of ramp and
either the full length of ramp or 24” from back edge of curb.
Curb ramps must have a 36” long landing at top of slope
The ramped portion must be at least 36” wide. (Exception: Curb ramps that are
part of an egress shall be not less than 44” wide.)
Curb ramps must have detectable warnings in truncated domes with pattern and
characteristics defined by regulations, including contrasting color.
Detectable warnings are required at curb landings and along flush transitions at
street crossings.
Figure 3-5 illustrates a number of these standards.
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Figure 3-5 Curb Ramp Accessibility Standards Diagram
Data Analysis and Results
The compliance of curb ramps near SCAT bus stops was determined through an
analysis and summary of data collected in the field. The following data elements were
collected:
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Presence of curb ramps near the bus stop.
Presence of detectable warnings on curb ramps.
The condition of the detectable warnings,
Whether the detectable warning is at least 24 inches from the throat of the ramp
and extends the full width of the sidewalk,
Whether the curb ramps are protected from being blocked by parked vehicles.
Whether the transition of the curb ramp slope is flush and free of vertical change
at top and bottom.
Whether the slope of the curb ramp is 8.3 percent or less.
Whether the surface of the ramped portion of the curb ramp is firm, stable, and
slip resistant.
The curb ramp data were analyzed for each element. The summary results are
presented below.
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Table 3-5 Total Deficiencies for Curb Ramps
Deficiency
No curb ramps where sidewalk is present
Without detectable warning strips
Detectable warning strips in poor condition
Detectable warning does not extend the full width of
the sidewalk
Detectable warning not 24”
Without smooth transitions
Slope greater than 8.3%
Unstable surface
Total stops with non-compliant curb ramps(1)
Total
Stops
18
336
8
22
8
23
18
5
392
Note: Many of these deficiencies are the responsibility of other agencies and not SCAT.
However, SCAT should notify the appropriate agency of the identified deficiency.
Doing so, would help these agencies in coming closer to ADA compliance and would
improve the accessibility of SCAT’s bus stops.
(1) A curb ramp at a stop may have more than one of the deficiencies listed in this table. As
such, the total does not represent the sum of the deficiencies in the table.
The data show that there is a significant deficiency regarding curb ramps for many of the
bus stops in the SCAT system. There are 18 bus stops without curb ramps where a
sidewalk is present and 336 curb ramps with no detectable warning strips present.
There are a total of 392 bus stops, or approximately 46% of all bus stops, in the SCAT
system have a deficient curb ramp or a sidewalk with no curb ramps.
3.7
OBSTRUCTIONS
Care should always be taken when designing or improving bus stops to keep the
accessible path free of obstructions.
Infrastructure such as shelters, benches,
trashcans, utility boxes, and leaning rails should be placed in a manner as to not
interfere with the sidewalks or the boarding and alighting area. Not only can these
obstructions prevent passengers from using the path, but they can also present a
potential safety concern.
To help clear SCAT’s existing accessible paths from obstructions, data were collected in
the field on infrastructure such as benches, garbage cans, and newspaper racks to see
whether they present an obstruction. Based on the data collected, the difficulty level of
removing an obstruction could range from moving a bench out of the path to redesigning
the accessible path around fixed infrastructure such as a utility pole. A summary of the
obstruction deficiencies noted for SCAT’s bus stops are listed below.
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Table 3-6 Total Obstruction Deficiencies
Deficiency
Official Bench is inaccessible
Official Bench is an obstruction
3rd Party Bench is inaccessible
3rd Party Bench is an obstruction
Trash Can inaccessible
Trash Can is an obstruction
Bus schedule is inaccessible
Total Stops obstructions/inaccessible amenities(1)
Total
Stops
15
7
102
19
15
4
349
428
(1) A stop may have more than one of the obstructions listed in this table. As such, the total
does not represent the sum of the obstructions in the table.
As shown in Table 3-6, there are 15 stops that have inaccessible official SCAT benches,
7 stops where the official SCAT bench is an obstruction, 102 stops where a 3rd party
bench is inaccessible, 19 stops where a 3rd party bench is an obstruction, and 349 stops
where the schedule is inaccessible. There are a total of 428 bus stops, or approximately
50% of all bus stops, that have an amenity that is either inaccessible or an obstruction.
It should also be noted that SCAT does not condone the placement of 3rd party
amenities and, in some cases, there removal is recommended.
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4.0 DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The improvement needs presented in Section Three were reviewed and organized into
categories or groups based on how they should be addressed and/or who would be
responsible for addressing them. The development of the improvement program
considered several steps, including:
Step 1: Identify the entity responsible for the improvement (SCAT or other).
Step 2: Determine whether stops can be removed, consolidated, or relocated.
Step 3: Prioritize improvements that are SCAT’s responsibility through:
 Determining improvements that should be addressed immediately
(referred to as “quick fixes”);
 Determining whether funds can be leveraged from other entities’
projects to cover costs of the improvements; and
 Creating a phased implementation plan of prioritized bus stop
improvements.
Figure 4-1 illustrates the process used to develop the phased implementation plan.
Step 1: Identify Responsible Entity
The first step in developing the phased implementation plan was to determine which
improvements are the responsibility of SCAT versus those improvements that are the
responsibility of other entities. Although many of the identified potential bus stop
improvements will need to be addressed by SCAT, it also is the case that a number of
the recommended improvements may fall under the responsibility of other entities such
as FDOT, Brevard County, Melbourne, Cocoa, Palm Bay, and/or other public and private
entities. Based on the responsible entities identified for each type of improvement,
which are presented in Table 4-1, those improvements identified to be the responsibility
of an entity other than SCAT are removed from the list of improvements that are to be
included in the phased implementation plan. These improvements will be considered
separately, as SCAT will need to coordinate with these entities to specify the needed
improvements and determine the best course of action to complete them in an
appropriate timeframe.
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Figure 4-1 Prioritization Process Flow Chart
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Table 4-1 Responsible Entity for Bus Stop Improvements
Description
Replace Sign at Stop
Refurbish Shelter
Install Lighting for Shelter
Install Other Lighting Sources
Responsible Entity
SCAT
SCAT
SCAT
Entity or Jurisdiction Bus Stop is
Located In
SCAT
SCAT
New Boarding and Alighting Area
Resurface Boarding and Alighting
Area
New Connecting Path
New Sidewalk
SCAT
Entity or Jurisdiction Bus Stop is
Located In
Entity or Jurisdiction Bus Stop is
Located In
Entity or Jurisdiction Bus Stop is
Located In
Entity or Jurisdiction Bus Stop is
Located In
SCAT
Resurface Sidewalk
New Curb Ramp
Resurface Curb Ramp
Relocate Bus Stop
As seen in Table 4-1, SCAT is not responsible for a number of infrastructure items that
are primarily implemented and maintained by other jurisdictions. SCAT is responsible
for only the infrastructure pertaining to its bus stop directly, such as bus stop signs,
shelters, and boarding and alighting areas. Sidewalks and curb ramps are maintained
by other jurisdictional entities. Although sidewalks are maintained by the jurisdictional
entity where the bus stop is located, SCAT is responsible for the installation of a
connecting path from the boarding and alighting area to the sidewalk if one is present.
In some cases, where a sidewalk would be expected and the shoulder of the roadway
cannot be used as the accessible path, SCAT will be responsible for the installation of a
sidewalk from the boarding and alighting area to the nearest intersection.
Step 2: Identify Consolidated/Relocated Bus Stops
The second step in developing the phased implementation plan was to determine which
SCAT bus stops have been identified for consolidation or elimination.
With
approximately 852 bus stops, it is possible that SCAT’s system has some stops that can
be consolidated (i.e., the grouping of two or more stops into a single stop) or eliminated
altogether. The decision to consolidate or eliminate stops can be based on such factors
as the existing level of passenger activity, the spacing between bus stops, the
placement/location of the bus stop, and/or the severity of needed improvements. For
this effort, the possibility of consolidating stops considered three specific criteria:
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



Distance – A minimum bus stop spacing distance of one-eighth mile was
considered for urban bus stops and one-quarter mile for suburban and rural bus
stops. Stops that are spaced more closely than this were reviewed to determine
whether consolidation may be feasible without negatively impacting passenger
walk access to SCAT service.
Ridership – The number of passengers boarding and alighting at each stop was
evaluated.
Nearby Trip Generators – The number of nearby trip generators were used to
determine whether consolidation is recommended for each bus stop.
Bus Stop Conditions Priority Scoring – The stage of the prioritization process that
considered bus stop conditions (i.e., accessibility, safety/security, operational
efficiency) was used to help determine the timing of the bus stops being
proposed for consolidation (i.e., immediate, near term, long term).
Based on this analysis, as shown in the table below, one bus stop was recommended for
initial consolidation.
Table 4-2 Bus Stops Recommended for Consolidation
# Bus Stop ID
On Street
1
10833
EVANS RD
Cross Street
NASA BLVD
Other bus stops met some of the above mentioned criteria for stop consolidation.
However, relocating the bus stop, as described below, either away from another nearby
stop or closer to an obvious trip generator was instead recommended.
It should be noted that this effort also included identifying bus stops that SCAT may want
to consider relocating, based on safety/security or operational efficiency issues identified
during the inventory process. Scenarios warranting possible relocation include the
following:









Bus stop is located just over the crest of a hill;
Bus stop is located just after the curve in the street;
Bus stop is located near a railroad crossing or track;
Waiting passengers are hidden from view of oncoming traffic;
A stopped bus straddles the crosswalk or obstructs a curb ramp;
Bus stop discharges passengers onto driveway apron;
Bus stop discharges passengers onto roadway;
Bus stops are spaced close together; and
Bus stop is located away from trip generators.
A total of 269 bus stops were identified as having safety/security or operational efficiency
issues that warranted possible relocation of 20’ or more, a list of which is presented in
Table 4-3.
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Table 4-3 Bus Stops Recommended for Relocation
#
1
Bus
Stop
ID
10724
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
27959
10809
11461
11356
11360
29613
29652
On Street
N COCOA BLVD
3154 SOUTH ST
(NORTHSIDE)
5TH AVE
AIRPORT BLVD
APOLLO BLVD
APOLLO BLVD
AURORA RD
AURORA RD
9
10
29604
12498
BABCOCK ST
BABCOCK ST
11
12
13
14
15820
759353
12499
759339
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
11401
11324
10737
11262
11300
11288
11292
11287
BABCOCK ST
BABCOCK ST
BABCOCK ST
BARTON BLVD
BREVARD COLLEGE
TITUSVILLE
BULLDOG BLVD
CLEARLAKE RD
CLEARLAKE RD
CLEARLAKE RD
CLEARLAKE RD
CLEARLAKE RD
CLEARLAKE RD
23
10751
24
800014
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
15803
10998
11017
11424
11382
15813
11379
29622
COCOA COMMONS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PKWY
COURTENAY PALMS
APARTMENTS
COURTENAY PKWY
COURTENAY PKWY
CULVER DR
DAIRY RD
DAIRY RD
DIXIE HIGHWAY
DIXIE HWY
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Cross Street
MCLEOD DR
SPACE COAST
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
N PALM AVE
NASA BLVD
MELBOURNE PLAZA
MELBOURNE PLAZA
ALPHA DR
AVOCADO
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PKWY
E AVENUE C
E BREVARD AVE
NORTHBOUND
NIEMAN
NIEMAN AVE
CEDAR
Location
180' North
LOOP
APOLLO BLVD
BCC
HIGHLAND CT
HIGHLAND CT
MICHIGAN AVE
MICHIGAN AVE
OTTERBEIN AVE
PUBLIX
120' South
420' East
900' South
550' South
480' South
50' North
30' North
55' South
300'
Southeast
MOTEL 6
430' West
COURTENAY PKWY
COUNTRY CLUB APTS
TENNESSEE AVE
SENIOR CENTER
EBER BLVD
WHISPERING PINES
INDIAN RIVER DR
RIDGE RD
280' South
590' North
90' South
50' West
230' North
650' South
30' South
130' South
640' South
30' West
150' South
400' North
180' North
600' East
270' West
200' West
340' North
240' North
720' South
515' South
200' West
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#
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
Bus
Stop
ID
10854
10856
10912
10834
10846
13619
10851
11468
29606
On Street
E EAU GALLIE BLVD
E EAU GALLIE BLVD
E EAU GALLIE BLVD
E NEW HAVEN
E NEW HAVEN
E NEW HAVEN AVE
E NEW HAVEN AVE
EMERSON DR
EMERSON DR
Cross Street
BELAIRE DR
BOUGAINVILLEA TER
BURN BLVD
BRYAN ST
TRINITY TOWER SOUTH
MELBOURNE CT
PINE ST
AMERICANA ST
FORREST ST
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
29605
759340
29550
11266
29541
29548
29542
11127
29549
29555
11274
11126
11132
11446
11385
15818
11418
11467
11234
11325
11327
27956
800003
11469
11465
15826
11482
EMERSON DR
FISKE
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FISKE BLVD
FLORIDA AVE
FLORIDA AVE
FLORIDA AVE
FLORIDA AVE
FLORIDA AVE
GATEWAY DR
GEORGE J KING BLVD
GOVERNMENT CENTER
HIBISCUS BLVD
HIBISCUS BLVD
HOPKINS AVE
JOHN RODES RD
JUPITER BLVD
JUPITER BLVD
LAKE ANDREW
LAKE ANDREW BLVD
HAWTHORNE LN
ST ANDREWS DR
BARTON BLVD
BARTON BLVD N
EYSTER BLVD
EYSTER BLVD
LOWES
MARTIN RD
MEDALLION DR
PLUCKEBAUM RD
ROY WALL BLVD
BOUGAINVILLEA DR
HARDEE LN NE SIDE
ORANGE ST
PERDUE ST
ROCKLEDGE MALL
PENN ST
ATLANTIC AVE
VIERA
BROADBAND DR
NORMAN DR
COURT ST
SILVER HERON
ELDRON BLVD
SE EMERSON DR
THE AVENUE
WAL-MART VIERA
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Location
75' West
620' West
160' West
300' West
50' East
30' East
180' West
30' North
200' North
180'
Southwest
160' North
50' South
70' North
155' South
400' North
650' South
120' North
240' North
150' North
50' North
50' North
70' South
40' South
130' West
40' South
280' South
440' West
130' West
250' South
25' East
90' South
250' North
380' North
440' West
200' South
70' South
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#
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
Bus
Stop
ID
759338
11459
11458
10972
11070
29651
29599
29607
29611
29600
15814
11391
10991
11394
27952
29630
29628
29650
29625
29624
29631
11210
10762
10849
29535
29561
29528
29567
On Street
LAKE ANDREW DRIVE
LAKE WASHINGTON RD
LAKE WASHINGTON RD
LIPSCOMB ST
LIPSCOMB ST
MALABAR RD
MALABAR RD
MALABAR RD
MALABAR RD
MALABAR RD
MINTON RD
MINTON RD
MINTON RD
MINTON RD
MINTON RD
MURRELL RD
MURRELL RD
MURRELL RD
MURRELL RD
MURRELL RD
MURRELL RD
N ATLANTIC AVE
N ATLANTIC AVE
N BABCOCK ST
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
97
10725
N COCOA BLVD
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
29564
29563
29525
29566
11224
29562
29590
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
N COCOA BLVD
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Cross Street
WALMART
CROTON RD
RUSTIC WY
JUANITA CIR
POST OFFICE
EMERSON DR
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
INTERCHANGE SQUARE
MIMA
VILLANUEVA
CALVARY CHAPEL
EBER BLVD
HENRY AVE
HENRY AVE
LOWES
BAYHILL DR
CLUBHOUSE DR
EYSTER BLVD
GUS HIPP BLVD
LEVITT PKWY
OLD GLORY BLVD
CLEVELAND AVE
W OSCEOLA LN
ELTON ST E SIDE
BEAU GESTE RD
BEDFORD PL
CAMP RD
CAMP RD
CANAVERAL GROVES
BLVD
COCOA COMMERCIAL
CENTER
CROSS RD
FAY BLVD
MELALUECA RD
MICHIGAN AVE
ROUNDTREE DR
WELLS FARGO BANK
24
Location
555' South
230' West
350' East
380' North
770' South
270' West
710' East
280' East
60' East
1500' West
105' North
55' South
120' North
150' South
470' North
680' South
25' North
100' North
30' North
125' South
175' South
325' South
110' North
100' North
150' North
70' North
110' North
40' South
150' North
300' South
80' South
100' North
70' North
70' North
140' South
20' North
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#
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
Bus
Stop
ID
29591
11006
10997
11295
11160
11158
11143
11145
10895
10799
11148
11368
10803
10814
11156
10806
10872
11151
11155
11157
10805
10844
10815
10817
10781
11405
20594
10828
29615
29619
29618
10890
10925
10880
10990
10992
10933
On Street
N COCOA BLVD
N COURTENAY PKWY
N COURTENAY PKWY
N FISKE BLVD
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N HIGHWAY A1A
N JOHN RODES BLVD
N MIRAMAR AVE
N MIRAMAR AVE
N ORLANDO AVE
N US 1 HWY
N WASHINGTON AVE
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
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Cross Street
WELLS FARGO BANK
CROCKETT BLVD
DIANA BLVD
W HIGHLAND DR
BEACHSIDE APTS
BERKELEY ST
CASSIA BLVD
CASSIA BLVD
CORAL WY E
CROWN PLAZA
DESOTO PKWY
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
GOLDEN BEACH BLVD
HOWARD FUTCH PARK
OCEAN BLVD
PALM SPRINGS BLVD
PARADISE BLVD
PARK AVE
PATRICK DR
PATRICK DR
PINE TREE DR
THE MEADOWS
BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
GROSSE POINT AVE
N 4TH ST
SR 46 / WALGREENS
JESS PARRISH CT
CASSEBELLAS PL
CHECKERS
CVS
GRAND MEADOWS BLVD
MCDONALDS
MELBOURNE VILLAGE
NEW YORK AVE
ORANGE MANOR DR
PINE HILL DR
PLAZA WY
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Location
70' South
170' North
340' North
40' North
170' North
300' South
215' South
220' North
380' North
200' North
150' South
200' South
50' South
70' South
150' North
120' South
50' North
150' North
200' North
210' South
100' South
140' South
30' South
190' North
90' South
180' North
60' South
100' South
310' South
115' North
145' South
195' North
450' North
150' South
145' North
175' South
800' South
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#
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
Bus
Stop
ID
10926
15824
10867
10980
10840
10861
29614
11355
759354
759357
On Street
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
N WICKHAM RD
NASA BLVD
NASA BLVD
NASA BLVD
Cross Street
POST COMMONS
ST ANDREWS BLVD
SUN / GREEN CONDOS
WICKHAM GREEN
WICKHAM VILLAGE APTS
WUESTOFF HOSPITAL
WUESTOFF HOSPITAL
EDDIE ALLEN RD
HARRIS BLVD
HARRIS BLVD
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
11483
11486
759355
11361
759427
11119
16392
NASA BLVD
NASA BLVD
NASA BLVD
NASA BLVD
NASA BLVD
NE EMERSON DR
NE EMERSON DR
MCDONALDS
MCDONALDS
PORTER PREMIER
WOODY BURKE BLVD
WOODY BURKE RD
BELLEVUE ST
COCONUT ST
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
11102
11104
11091
11116
11353
11037
11082
11063
11194
11071
11046
11092
NE EMERSON DR
NE EMERSON DR
NE EMERSON DR
NE EMERSON DR
NE GLENDALE AVE
NE MALABAR RD
NE MALABAR RD
NE PALM BAY RD
NE PALM BAY RD
NE PALM BAY RD
NE PALM BAY RD
NE S BABCOCK ST
171
172
173
174
175
176
10931
11040
11093
27954
11086
11088
NIEMAN AVE
NW EMERSON DR
NW EMERSON DR
NW EMERSON DR
NW EMERSON DR
NW EMERSON DR
FAIRHAVEN ST
HURST RD
PENDLETON AVE
PEPPER ST
NW FAIRLIGHT ST
CASSIA AVE
SHOPPES OF PALM BAY
APPLEBEE'S
CRACKER BARREL
DAIRY RD
STACK BLVD
PIRATE LN
MELBOURNE COURT
HOUSE
GLENCOVE AVE
GLENDALE AVE
ISLAND DR NW
JUPITER BLVD
LAMPLIGHTER DR
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Location
70' South
100' North
20' South
85' South
150' North
550' South
630' South
285' West
160' East
380' East
130'
Northwest
900' West
30' East
270' East
290' East
50' South
370' North
100'
Southwest
100' West
350' West
250' South
210' North
600' West
200' East
20' East
240' East
610' West
160' East
330' North
90' South
100' West
30' West
200' West
60' East
20' West
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177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
Bus
Stop
ID
11101
11094
11100
11042
11053
11039
11043
11055
11096
11080
11079
29632
29602
12424
11069
10956
10919
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
11227
11381
11027
11218
11445
11032
10797
10831
10952
On Street
NW GLENDALE AVE
NW GLENDALE AVE
NW GLENDALE AVE
NW JUPITER BLVD
NW MALABAR RD
NW MALABAR RD
NW MALABAR RD
NW MALABAR RD
NW PACE DR
NW PACE DR
NW PACE DR
ONE SENIOR PLACE
PALM BAY HOSPITAL
PALM BAY RD
PALM BAY RD
PARKWAY DR
PARKWAY DR
PARRISH MEDICAL
CENTER
PORT MALABAR BLVD
RICHLAND AVE
RIDGEWOOD AVE
ROCKLEDGE AVE
S ATLANTIC AVE
S ATLANTIC AVE
S BABCOCK ST
S BABCOCK ST
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
11060
11090
10974
29557
10953
11181
10770
10793
S BABCOCK ST
S BABCOCK ST
S BABCOCK ST
S COCOA BLVD
S HICKORY ST
S HOPKINS AVE
S ORLANDO AVE
S ORLANDO AVE
211
11015
S SYKES CREEK PKWY
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Cross Street
HEARTWELLVILLE ST
JACOBIN ST
PACE AVE
AMERICANA BLVD
JUPITER BLVD
MADALYN LANDING
MAYWOOD AVE
WARE AVE
CEREUS AVE
HELM AVE
JUPITER BLVD
SPYGLASS OFFICE PARK
MEDIPLEX PKWY
ROBERT J CONLAN NE
TROUTMAN BLVD
SHADY DELL LN
STEWART RD
Location
35' South
240' North
200' West
140' North
240' West
100' East
70' West
80' West
420' West
70' West
50' East
2300' East
315' West
615' West
200' West
400' East
40' West
ENTRANCE
TROUTMAN BLVD
MANOR HOUSE
MONROE AVE
SEMINOLE DR
PAFB MAIN GATE
S 1ST ST
FEE AVE
FLORIDA MARKETPLACE
LAS PALMAS SHOPPING
CENTER
PORT MALABAR BLVD
SOUTHGATE BLVD
SR 520
E STAWBRIDGE AVE
SYCAMORE ST
E CIRCLE AVE
S 8TH ST
E MERRITT ISLAND
CSWY
30' Northwest
160' East
90' West
30' North
165' West
180' North
50' North
90' North
300' North
450' South
350' South
20' South
90' South
175' West
125' North
50' North
150' North
80' North
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#
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
Bus
Stop
ID
11170
29577
11178
11302
15811
29583
759332
759331
11364
11359
11054
11108
11177
16394
11440
11490
11439
On Street
S WASHINGTON AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE
SARNO
SARNO RD
SARNO RD
SARNO RD
SE EMERSON DR
SE JUPITER BLVD
SINGLETON AVE
SR 50
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
229
230
11004
11031
SR 520
SR 520
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
11019
11496
27961
11269
11022
11280
10743
11009
27962
11257
10964
11057
11470
11122
29585
759345
11243
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 520
SR 524
STEWART RD
TREELAND BLVD
UNIVERSITY BLVD
US- 1
US- 1
US- 1
US- 1
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Cross Street
6700 BUILDING
6700 BUILDING
N TERRIER TRAIL
N TERRIER TRAIL
SOUTH ST
SYCAMORE ST
IROQUOIS AVE
CROTON RD
PRESIDENTIAL ST
SERVICE PLAZA
LIGHT LN
AZALEA AVE
TROPIC ST
SISSON RD
AURORA RD
BURNETT RD
GRACE AVE
JIMMY VICKERS CAR
DEALER
KAWANIS ISLAND
KAWANIS ISLAND SOUTH
SIDE
LAKE VIEW BLVD
MERRITT SQUARE MALL
N BANANA RIVER DR
N TROPICAL TRAIL
NEWFOUND HARBOR DR
RIDGEWAY AVE
S COURTENAY PKWY
SYKES CREEK PKWY
POST OFFICE
PALMWOOD DR
SAN FILIPPO SE
LIPSCOMB ST
BOARDWALK CONDOS
MASTERSON ST
NARVAEZ
RIVEREDGE DR
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Location
20' North
50' North
660' South
540' South
125' North
120' North
140' East
150' West
320' East
250' East
50' North
70' West
150' North
150' East
360' East
330' West
460' West
600' East
270' East
20' West
900' West
350' East
130' East
100' East
200' West
230' East
275' West
90' East
730' West
180' South
750' South
540' West
150' North
150' North
90' North
110' South
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#
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
Bus
Stop
ID
29576
29641
11477
10878
10836
11436
10979
10920
US- 1
VIERA BLVD
VIERA HIGH SCHOOL
W EAU GALLIE BLVD
W EAU GALLIE BLVD
W HIBISCUS BLVD
W HIBISCUS BLVD
W NASA BLVD
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
29610
10937
11195
11264
10917
11314
10853
10873
759344
W NASA BLVD
W NEW HAVEN AVE
W NEW HAVEN AVE
WAL - MART
WAL-MART
WASHINGTON AVE
WAVERLY PL
WICKHAM RD
WICKHAM RD
265
266
267
268
269
29657
759343
11475
11485
11476
WICKHAM RD
WICKHAM RD
WICKHAM RD
WICKHAM RD
WICKHAM RD
On Street
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Cross Street
ROCKET RD
INDEPENDENCE AVE
VIERA HIGH SCHOOL
CROTON RD
MAGNOLIA LAKES
BROADBAND DR
SAN PAULO CT
GRUMMAN LN
SOCIAL SECURITY
OFFICE
S COUNTRY CLUB RD
WINDOVER SQUARE
WALMART
WICKHAM RD
SR-50
NEW HAVEN AVE
AURORA RD
CVS
INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICES
LONGLEAF
TARGET
TROPIC DR
WAL-MART VIERA
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Location
90' North
20' East
75' South
100' East
350' West
510' West
340' East
25' North
700' West
1240' East
145' East
150' North
160' South
150' North
20' North
380' North
150' East
100' North
150' North
140' West
20' South
140' East
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Step 3: Prioritization of SCAT’s Improvement Responsibilities
The third step in developing the phased implementation plan was to prioritize SCAT’s
bus stop improvement responsibilities. This was accomplished using additional process
steps. First, “quick fix” bus stop improvements were ascertained by defining identified
issues that could be quickly and easily addressed by at relatively low cost. Second, bus
stops were identified that could possibly be improved in conjunction with planned
transportation projects. Lastly, a five-year phased implementation plan was created to
help guide SCAT in addressing the more significant improvements at the remaining bus
stops.
4.1
IDENTIFY QUICK FIX IMPROVEMENTS
The first step in prioritizing SCAT’s improvement responsibilities was to determine which
improvements are “quick fixes” and can be made in the near-term. This includes stops
with comparatively minor issues that can be addressed with minimal effort and/or cost.
These types of issues would represent an opportunity for a “quick fix” that falls under the
responsibility of SCAT and that can be addressed right away without a significant
budgetary impact.
For purposes of this analysis, a quick fix improvement consists of the following:



The addition, replacement, or modification of the bus stop sign is required, or
The cost estimate is less than or equal to $2000 per stop, or
Other minor or partial improvements, such as an obstruction or accessibility
issue caused by an official or 3rd party bench or trash can.
Keep in mind that the modification or removal of 3rd party amenities is not SCAT’s
responsibility. However, having non-compliant amenities/infrastructure associated with
SCAT’s bus stops could cause issues, and as such it is recommended that they be
remediated. Also, as previously mentioned, bus stops that serve more than one route
are required to display, on the bus stop sign, the bus routes that serve that particular
stop. While this particular attribute was not assessed for all bus stops, in locations
where bus route identification signs are missing, they should be (re)mounted.
A list of those bus stops that have improvements considered to be quick fixes is
presented in Table 4-4. It should be noted that this list was generated for those bus
stops meeting the quick fix criteria needing the quick fix improvement listed above,
regardless of whether other (non-quick fix) improvements also are needed at the bus
stop. It should also be noted that “quick fix” does not mean full compliance when the
work is complete; it is just addressing an immediate issue or deficiency.
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Table 4-4 Bus Stops Recommended for Quick Fixes
#
Bus
Stop ID
Rank
1
2
3
10731
11011
27945
19
20
28
4
27960
60
5
11220
77
6
7
8
9
10
11272
11018
11278
11059
29553
82
108
112
115
121
11
12
13
14
15
15803
29557
27948
11138
29551
131
133
141
145
150
16
10829
153
17
18
11140
11268
154
156
19
11213
168
20
21
22
23
24
10965
15808
20586
10747
11225
169
169
177
180
180
25
11293
183
26
27
28
29
11023
11128
11261
11288
189
190
191
207
Intersection
TRANSIT CENTER COCOA &
VARR AVE
SR520 & S GROVE ST S SIDE
SOUTH ST & S PARK AVE
MERRITT SQUARE MALL & SR
520
HARRISON STREET & JC
PENNEYS
N ATLANTIC AVE & E CENTRAL
BLVD
SR 520 & N BANANA RIVER DR
DIXON BLVD & WESTMINSTER
S BABCOCK ST & FASHION BUG
FISKE BLVD & CHURCH ST
COURTENAY PALMS
APARTMENTS & COURTENAY
PKWY
S COCOA BLVD & SR 520
GARDEN ST & HOLIDAY LN
FISKE BLVD & ST ANDREWS DR
FISKE BLVD & NICKLAUS DR
S HICKORY ST & E FEE AVE
FISKE BLVD & BOUGANVILLEA
DR
FISKE BLVD & GENEVIEVE AVE
ROSALIND AVE E SIDE &
WASHINGTON
WALMART MELBOURNE &
WALMART
TARGET & AT TARGET
S HOPKINS AVE & OLEANDER PL
SR 520 & PINEAPPLE AVE
US- 1 & BAY TOWERS
SR 520 & SUNSET CAFE
E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY &
PUBLIX
FISKE BLVD & PINEDALE RD
CLEARLAKE RD & MELROSE ST
CLEARLAKE RD & MICHIGAN AVE
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Item(s)
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Trash Can
New Sign
New Sign
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
New Sign
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
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#
Bus
Stop ID
Rank
30
31
32
33
34
20594
11316
20587
29623
29589
208
209
212
212
216
35
11230
220
36
11003
228
37
38
11252
29555
242
245
39
40
27961
11174
247
248
41
11222
267
42
43
11019
10947
268
274
44
45
46
11248
759337
11443
276
278
285
47
48
11206
29550
291
291
49
11302
303
50
51
52
10733
11207
11185
310
324
326
53
10958
332
54
11287
337
55
29518
355
56
15804
370
57
11133
374
Intersection
N WASHINGTON AVE & JESS
PARRISH CT
GLEN CHEEK DR & RUSTYS
S HOPKINS AVE & LA PALOMA LN
MURRELL RD & EYSTER BLVD
GARDEN ST & U-HAUL
GARDEN AVE & GARDEN PARK
APT
N COURTENAY PKWY & CENTRE
OF MERRITT PUBLIX
SR 520 & BELT RD
FISKE BLVD & PLUCKEBAUM RD
SR 520 & MERRITT SQUARE
MALL
WAL-MART & WAL-MART
STADIUM PARKWAY & SPACE
COAST STADIUM
SR 520 & KAWANIS ISLAND
SOUTH SIDE
N WICKHAM RD & MCDONALDS
PARK AVENUE & MAIN STREET
WICKHAM RD & INTERLACHEN
ROSA L JONES DR & FISKE BLVD
N ATLANTIC AVE & MANGO
MANOR DR E SIDE
FISKE BLVD & BARTON BLVD
S WASHINGTON AVE & N
TERRIER TRAIL
ROSA L JONES BLVD & PAW
PAW ST
SR 520 & SUNSET CAFE
S WASHINGTON AVE & LEE CT
LAKE WASHINGTON RD & GOLF
ISLE DR
CLEARLAKE RD & OTTERBEIN
AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE & KNOX
MCRAE DR
SOUTH COURTENAY PKWY & TJ
MAXX
FLORIDA AVE & ROCKLEDGE
AVE
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Item(s)
Relocate Bench
New Sign
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
New Sign
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
New Sign
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
New Sign
Relocate Bench
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#
58
59
Bus
Stop ID
11440
11012
Rank
374
389
60
61
62
63
11173
759340
29523
29585
394
404
424
441
64
15818
446
65
11172
449
66
11178
452
67
68
29516
29549
457
458
69
11004
460
70
11233
467
71
72
10738
11269
468
469
73
11223
470
74
10889
487
75
29554
496
76
11015
497
77
78
11008
29626
501
505
79
80
81
11126
29524
29528
507
509
511
82
83
11280
29547
519
527
84
85
10869
11224
528
536
Intersection
SR 520 & AURORA RD
SR 520 & MILFORD POINT
WHISPERING HILL MHP &
ENTRANCE
FISKE & ST ANDREWS DR
N COCOA BLVD & PALM ST
US- 1 & MASTERSON ST
FLORIDA AVE & ROCKLEDGE
MALL
S WASHINGTON AVE &
DELESPINE AVE
S WASHINGTON AVE & N
TERRIER TRAIL
S WASHINGTON AVE & COURT
ST
FISKE BLVD & MEDALLION DR
SR 520 & JIMMY VICKERS CAR
DEALER
N COCOA BLVD & SPACE COAST
FLEA MARKET
ROSA L JONES BLVD & FISKE
BLVD
SR 520 & N BANANA RIVER DR
S WASHINGTON AVE & PARKER
DR
STEWART RD & SAN JUAN CIR
CLE
FISKE BLVD & BOUGANVILLEA
DR
S SYKES CREEK PKWY & E
MERRITT ISLAND CSWY
N COURTENAY PKWY &
MCDONALDS
MURRELL RD & BARNES BLVD
FLORIDA AVE & BOUGAINVILLEA
DR
N COCOA BLVD & ELKCAM BLVD
N COCOA BLVD & CAMP RD
SR 520 & NEWFOUND HARBOR
DR
FISKE BLVD & LOWES
LAKE WASHINGTON RD &
BOGEY LANE
N COCOA BLVD & MICHIGAN AVE
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Item(s)
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
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#
Bus
Stop ID
Rank
86
10901
539
87
88
10914
29649
542
551
89
20596
553
90
91
92
93
94
11006
10956
29624
11257
11286
559
560
565
570
573
95
96
97
98
11167
11285
11031
10909
591
602
609
617
99
100
11493
11492
617
620
101
10997
629
102
103
104
29569
11021
11254
631
634
639
105
29579
641
106
11175
642
107
108
109
11184
10723
29525
642
644
651
110
111
10918
11156
656
672
112
29583
675
113
114
115
29571
29650
11243
699
703
707
Intersection
WICKHAM RD & BRUNSWICK
HARBOR LANES
NASA BLVD & BABCOCK ST
MURRELL RD & HAVERTY CT
N WASHINGTON AVE & BUFFALO
RD
N COURTENAY PKWY &
CROCKETT BLVD
PARKWAY DR & SHADY DELL LN
MURRELL RD & LEVITT PKWY
SR 524 & POST OFFICE
SR 524 & POST OFFICE
S WASHINGTON AVE & MIRACLE
CITY MALL
N COCOA BLVD & MCLEOD DR
SR 520 & KAWANIS ISLAND
EVANS RD & COMMERCE DR
MAPLEWOOD BLVD & SR 520
SAMS CLUB &
N COURTENAY PKWY & DIANA
BLVD
N COCOA BLVD & RIVERSIDE
APTS
SR 520 & S BANANA RIVER DR
N FISKE BLVD & SCHOOL ST
S WASHINGTON AVE &
PRITCHARD ST
S WASHINGTON AVE &
RIVEREDGE DR
N COCOA BLVD & PORT ST JOHN
PLAZA
N COCOA BLVD & FAIRMONT DR
N COCOA BLVD & FAY BLVD
PINEAPPLE AVE & ASCENSION
MANOR
N HIGHWAY A1A & OCEAN BLVD
S WASHINGTON AVE &
SYCAMORE ST
N COCOA BLVD & COTTRELL
AVE
MURRELL RD & EYSTER BLVD
US- 1 & RIVEREDGE DR
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Item(s)
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
New Sign
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench,
Relocate Trash Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
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#
116
Bus
Stop ID
11235
Rank
708
117
118
119
29526
10726
11490
737
738
740
120
121
11226
10719
742
744
122
10730
750
123
11205
761
124
10998
766
125
126
127
128
129
10915
11158
11070
10737
11127
768
770
780
782
800
130
131
132
133
134
135
11265
11496
11305
10721
10724
11424
801
802
803
805
808
818
136
137
138
139
29535
11314
11274
29542
824
827
836
849
Intersection
US- 1 & BOARDWALK CONDOS
N COCOA BLVD & BROADWAY
BLVD
N COCOA BLVD & BELMONT AVE
SR 520 & BURNETT RD
US- 1 & 500 BUILDING AT
DRIVEWAY
N COCOA BLVD & DIXON BLVD
N COCOA BLVD & CANAVERAL
GROVES BLVD
CAROLINE ST N SIDE &
ROSALIND AVE
COURTENAY PKWY & COUNTRY
CLUB APTS
PINEAPPLE AVE & ASCENSION
MANOR
N HIGHWAY A1A & BERKELEY ST
LIPSCOMB ST & POST OFFICE
CLEARLAKE RD & BCC
FISKE BLVD & MARTIN RD
CAROLINE ST & CANAVERAL
BLVD
SR 520 & LAKE VIEW BLVD
DIXON BLVD & PINEDA ST
N COCOA BLVD & DIXON BLVD
N COCOA BLVD & MCLEOD DR
CULVER DR & SENIOR CENTER
N COCOA BLVD & BEAU GESTE
RD
WASHINGTON AVE & SR-50
FISKE BLVD & ROY WALL BLVD
FISKE BLVD & LOWES
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Item(s)
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
New Sign, Relocate
Bench, Relocate Trash
Can
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
New Sign
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
Relocate Bench
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4.2
IDENTIFY FUND LEVERAGING OPPORTUNITIES
The second step in addressing the SCAT’s improvement responsibilities was to
determine which bus stop improvements can be completed in conjunction with various
types of planned transportation projects, including roadway widening, and transportation
enhancements being implemented by FDOT, Brevard County, and/or various
municipalities. It should be noted that if a road is being altered, which would include
repaving, than all ADA issues associated with the bus stops, sidewalks, curb ramps,
pedestrian signals, and pedestrian crossings adjoining the improved roadway must be
rectified by the agency completing the roadway improvements.
It was found that in the FDOT’s 5 year work program, dated 12/23/2014, projects
435424-1, 435429-1, 435430-1, 434972-1, 434971-1, 432412-1, 434816-1, 434741-1,
237592-2, 432437-1, 428876-1, 424887-1, 430666-1, 237650-2, 430658-1, 413761-1,
431139-1, 432443-1, 434417-2, 423630-2, 430667-1, 430667-2, 430668-1, 430657-1,
and 428753-1 occurs on sections of road that currently contains bus stops. Table 4-5
presents a list of the bus stops whose improvements may be able to be “piggy backed”
with those transportation projects.
While it is believed that some cost efficiencies would result, it is not known at this time
the amount that the SCAT could potentially save by completing the bus stop
improvements concurrent with planned transportation projects. Therefore, no attempt
has been made in this study to estimate the amount that may be saved. For those bus
stop improvements that may be completed in conjunction with projects in Florida
Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Five Year Work Program for FY 2015-2019, the
bus stops are noted in the phased implementation plan as possibly tying into the
projects. The phasing takes into account the year the majority of project funding will be
made available. Therefore, SCAT’s bus stop improvement cost for each of the
potentially leveraged stops in the phased implementation plan is tied to the year that the
transportation improvement is planned to occur over the next five years.
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Table 4-5 Potential Piggy-Backed Bus Stops
Item
Number
237592-2
237650-2
423630-2
424887-1
428876-1
430658-1
430668-1
431139-1
Bus Stop ID
10719,10721,10723,10724,11
224,11275,11285,29534,2953
5,29536,29537,29538,29539,2
9558,29560,29561,29562,295
90,29591
Location
SR 5 (US 1) FROM N OF PINE
STREET TO N OF CIDCO ROAD
SR 507 (BABCOCK ST) FROM
MELBOURNE AVE TO FEE AVE
10831,10941,10966,10983
10753,10754,10755,10756,10
757,10759,10761,10764,1076
5,10768,10769,10771,10772,1
0773,10774,10776,10777,107
82,10783,10789,10790,10794,
10796,10797
SR A1A FROM 16TH STREET TO
WAKULLA LANE
SR 5 US 1 FROM N OF OYSTER
PLACE TO N OF BONEVENTURE
DR )
29643,29644
10725,10726,10727,10730,10
750,11122,11169,11184,1122
8,11233,11235,29521,29522,2
9523,29524,29525,29526,295
27,29528,29529,29530,29531,
29532,29533,29563,29564,29
565,29566,29567,29568,2956
9,29570,29571,29572,29573,2
9574,29575,29576
10910,10914,10948,10984,11
355,11473,759347
SR 5 US 1 FROM N OF CIDCO
RD TO N OF GOLDEN KNIGHTS
BLVD
11014,11017,15803
11002,11004,11009,11012,11
013,11018,11019,11021,1102
4,11026,11031,11269,11280,2
7960,27961,27962
434816-1
759348
434971-1
11245
434972-1
10715,11206,11272
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Year of
Construction
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
SR 508 FROM EDDIE ALLEN RD
TO SR 5 (US1)
2015
SR3 (COURTNEY PKWY) FROM
SR 520 TO SKYLARK AVENUE
2015
SR 520 FROM ERIK COURT TO
BANANA RIVER BR#700208
2015
SR 5 (US 1) AT SARNO RD
PEACHTREE STREET FROM
BLAKE STREET TO PINEDA
STREET
NORTH ATLANTIC AVE
STREETSCAPE / FROM A1A TO
NORTH CITY LIMITS
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2015
2015
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Item
Number
428753-1
430666-1
430667-1
430667-2
Bus Stop ID
10799,10800,10801,10802,10
803,10804,10805,10806,1080
7,10810,10811,10812,10814,1
0815,10816,10817,10818,108
72,10895,11142,11143,11144,
11145,11146,11147,11148,11
151,11152,11153,11154,1115
5,11156,11157,11158,11159,1
1160,11161,15807,15819
Location
SRA1A (ATLANTIC AVE) FROM N
OF SR500 US 192 TO S OF SR
404
SR 500 (US 192) BABCOCK ST
TO BEGINNING OF THE
MELBOURNE CAUSEWAY
10834,10845,10847,10851,10
951,10953,10976
10754,10755,10758,10760,10
764,10773,10776,10778,1078
0,10783,10788,10789,10790,1
0794,10796,10797,20585
10752,10763,10770,10775,10
779,10781,10787,10791,1079
2,10793,10795,11014,11017,1
5803
SR A1A S OF SHERRY LEE
LANE TO NORTH OF
SUNFLOWER ST
SR A1A SB ONE WAY PAIR TO
ATLANTIC AVE
432412-1
11229
434741-1
29643
SR 406 W OF SINGLETON AVE
TO E OF SINGLETON AVE
SR 5 (US 1) FROM N OF OTTER
CREEK LN TO N OF OYSTER
PLACE
435424-1
11446
FLORIDA AVENUE FROM KING
STREET TO ROSA L JONES
435429-1
10822,10829,10894,10954,10
959,11321,11323
430657-1
HICKORY STREET FROM NEW
HAVEN AVENUE TO NASA BLVD
SR5 (US1) FROM LAW ST TO
POST RD
10883,29585,29586,29587
432437-1
11170,11175,11243,29520,29
577,29578,10822
432443-1
11439,11485,11489,11490,11
494,11495,11496
434417-2
11207,11246,11252,11293
435430-1
11181,11221,11431,11466,16
395,20584,20585,20586,2058
7,20588,27956,27957
413761-1
29602,29611
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SR 5 (US1) E OF GOLDEN
KNIGHTS TO W OF SR50(OLD
CHENEY HWY)
SR 520 FROM TUCKER LANE TO
AURORA ROAD
SR 520 FROM WEST OF
BANANA RIVER BRIDGE TO SR
A1A
HOPKINS STREET FROM SR 50
TO US 1
SR 514 FROM WEBER RD TO
COREY ROAD
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Year of
Construction
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2019
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4.3
PRIORITIZATION PROCESS FOR PHASED IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
SCAT’s limited financial and staff resources prevent all of the required bus stop
improvements from being implemented at one time. Therefore, a prioritization process
was created with the intention to rate the conditions at each stop and assess needs to
determine which improvements should be implemented first. This third and final step in
addressing SCAT’s improvement responsibilities involved ranking the remaining bus
stop improvements with a two-step process:


Step 1: Rate the accessibility, safety/security, and operational efficiency
conditions of each bus stop.
Step 2: Assess the potential benefit to be derived by the improvements by
reviewing bus stop activity and trip generator activity factors (i.e., community
facilities).
Step 1: Rate Conditions at the Bus Stops
The initial assessment of the remaining bus stop improvement needs focused on issues
with the bus stops related to three major characteristics: accessibility, safety/security,
and operational efficiency. To conduct this analysis, three steps were followed to guide
the prioritization of bus stops related to these three major characteristics. As part of the
inventory process, information on multiple data elements was collected to support the
evaluation of the accessibility, safety/security, and operational efficiency of each bus
stop. This information was utilized to determine a score for each bus stop, as
summarized in Appendix E, and whether the overall condition assessment of each
characteristic falls into one of three rating ranges: high, medium, or low. These ratings
account for the fact that there are two factors that could drive the scores: the relative
number of deficiencies present at the stop and the relative nature of those deficiencies
(i.e., how critical they are compared to the deficiencies in other elements). Given these
two factors, the meaning of each ratings range is as follows:



High – Either the stop has no deficiencies or very few less-critical deficiencies.
Medium – Either the stop has very few critical deficiencies or a greater number of
less-critical deficiencies.
Low – Either the stop has many critical deficiencies, a combination of critical and
less-critical deficiencies, or all of its elements are deficient to some degree.
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Accessibility
This category addresses how accessible and available the bus stop is to the passenger.
It determines how easy or difficult the bus stop is to navigate by assessing obstructions
within the accessible path or sidewalks, presence of infrastructure such as curb ramps or
bus stop signs, and the compliance of that infrastructure. An overall accessibility score
was developed for each bus stop using the following elements related to accessibility:








bus stop location;
presence of a controlled pedestrian crossing;
presence of a curb and compliant curb ramp;
ability to maneuver a wheelchair through shelter;
bench obstruction;
presence and compliance of a sidewalk;
presence and compliance of landing area; and
presence and compliance of the bus stop sign.
Each of the above elements were assessed for their level of accessibility. An element
was given a positive score if it was accessible and a zero or negative score based upon
its level non-compliance. As noted previously, this information was utilized to determine
whether the accessibility score calculated for each SCAT bus stop falls into one of three
ratings ranges: high, medium, and low. Table 4-6 presents the distribution of the
accessibility scores developed for SCAT’s bus stops. Table 4-7 presents a list of the 10
bus stops with the highest accessibility scores. While Table 4-8 presents a list of the 10
bus stops with the lowest accessibility scores, signifying those stops with the greatest
preponderance of accessibility issues. Note that the top and bottom ten stops listed
below is just a sample. In some cases, the score was tied with other stops.
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Table 4-6 Distribution of Accessibility Scores
Ratings Range
# of Bus Stops Distribution
Very Low (<=0)
304
36%
Low (>0 & <=5)
344
40%
Medium (>5 & <=10)
158
19%
High (>10 & <=15)
41
5%
Very High (>15)
5
1%
Total
852
100%
Table 4-7 Bus Stops with Highest Accessibility Score
#
1
2
3
4
5
Bus
Stop ID
11416
10825
11266
29656
10877
6
7
8
9
10
11279
11281
10993
11259
27960
Intersection
HAMMOCK LANDING & NORFOLK PKWY
MELBOURNE AIRPORT & AIRPORT
FISKE BLVD & BARTON BLVD N
EVANS & MALL
N WICKHAM RD & COLLEGEWOOD DR
BCC COCOA & EASTERN FLORIDA STATE
COLLEGE
SHEPARD PARK & PIZZA HUT
BCC MELBOURNE BUILDING 5 & WICKAM RD
GEORGE J KING BLVD & MARLIN ST
MERRITT SQUARE MALL & SR 520
Accessibility
Score
16
16
16
16
16
Rank
8
12
21
45
48
15
14
14
14
14
80
22
27
57
60
Accessibility
Score
-6
-5
-5
-5
-5
-5
-5
-5
-5
-5
Rank
805
850
839
808
784
776
773
772
743
605
Table 4-8 Top 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Accessibility Score
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bus
Stop ID
10721
10852
10979
10724
10936
10873
10988
11160
10815
11355
Intersection
N COCOA BLVD & DIXON BLVD
N WICKHAM RD & LAKE WASHINGTON RD
W HIBISCUS BLVD & SAN PAULO CT
N COCOA BLVD & MCLEOD DR
N WICKHAM RD & SUMMER BROOK ST
WICKHAM RD & AURORA RD
COUNTRY CLUB RD & EDGEWOOD DR
N HIGHWAY A1A & BEACHSIDE APTS
N MIRAMAR AVE & BLUEBERRY MUFFIN
NASA BLVD & EDDIE ALLEN RD
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Safety/Security
Similar to the accessibility score, an overall safety/security score was developed for
each bus stop using seven elements related to safety/security. This category rates how
safe or secure the passenger is when accessing the stop or standing at the stop while
waiting for the bus. This involves such issues as location of the bus stop and whether
the passengers/pedestrians would be visible to oncoming traffic or potential hazards at
the bus stop such as steep swales or guide wires. The following elements were used to
develop the safety/security score:







bus stop location;
presence of a controlled pedestrian crossing;
presence of detectible warnings on the curb ramp;
presence of marked crosswalk(s);
landing area in a safe location;
presence of lighting; and
presence of other potential safety or security hazards.
Each of the above elements were assessed for their level of safety and security. An
element was given a positive score if it was safe/secure and a zero or negative score
based upon its lack of safety/security. This information was utilized to determine
whether the safety/security score calculated for each SCAT bus stop falls into one of
three ratings ranges: high, medium, and low. Table 4-9 presents the distribution of the
safety/security scores developed for SCAT’s bus stops. Table 4-10 presents a list of the
10 bus stops with the highest safety/security scores, while Table 4-11 presents a list of
the 10 bus stops with the lowest safety/security scores, signifying those stops with the
greatest preponderance of Safety/security issues. Note that the top and bottom ten
stops listed below is just a sample. In some cases, the score was tied with other stops.
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Table 4-9 Distribution of Safety/Security Scores
Ratings Range
# of Bus Stops Distribution
Very Low (<=2)
218
26%
Low (>2 & <=4)
133
16%
Medium (>4 & <=6)
259
30%
High (>6 & <=8)
139
16%
Very High (>8)
103
12%
Total
852
100%
Table 4-10 Top 10 Bus Stops with Highest Safety/Security Score
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
Bus Stop
ID
10798
11198
10839
11416
10825
11027
7
8
9
10
10845
11011
11266
11281
Intersection
N ATLANTIC AVE & CANAVERAL PLAZA BLVD
NE PALM BAY RD & PORT MALABAR RD
N HARBOR CITY BLVD & BALLARD DR
HAMMOCK LANDING & NORFOLK PKWY
MELBOURNE AIRPORT & AIRPORT
RICHLAND AVE & MANOR HOUSE
E STRAWBRIDGE AVE & TRINITY TOWERS
WEST
SR520 & S GROVE ST S SIDE
FISKE BLVD & BARTON BLVD N
SHEPARD PARK & PIZZA HUT
Safety
Score
9
9
9
9
9
9
Rank
1
1
5
8
12
17
9
9
9
9
18
20
21
22
Safety
Score
-2
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
Rank
744
848
824
808
805
802
785
759
741
644
Table 4-11 Bottom 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Safety/Security Score
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bus Stop
ID
10719
29521
29535
10724
10721
11496
29533
15828
11275
10723
Intersection
N COCOA BLVD & DIXON BLVD
US- 1 & ROCKET RD
N COCOA BLVD & BEAU GESTE RD
N COCOA BLVD & MCLEOD DR
N COCOA BLVD & DIXON BLVD
SR 520 & LAKE VIEW BLVD
N COCOA BLVD & CROSS RD
NE EMERSON DR & NESBIT ST
N COCOA BLVD & HIGH POINT DR
N COCOA BLVD & FAIRMONT DR
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Operational Efficiency
An overall operational efficiency score was developed for each bus stop. This category
rates each bus stop by its effectiveness to facilitate timely and efficient operation of the
transit system. The following five elements related to operational efficiency were used to
develop the score:





Bus location when stopped (e.g., right-turn lane, curb lane, parking lane, etc.);
bus stop relation to nearest intersection (e.g., near side, far side mid-block, etc.)
presence of controlled pedestrian crossing;
potential hazards; and
presence and compliance of a sign at the bus stop.
Each of the above elements were assessed for their level of operational efficiency. An
element was given a positive score if it was determined to be operationally efficient
accessible and a zero or negative score based upon its level non-operational efficiency.
This information was utilized to determine whether the operational efficiency score
calculated for each SCAT bus stop falls into one of three ratings ranges: high, medium,
and low. Table 4-12 presents the distribution of the operational efficiency scores
developed for SCAT’s bus stops. Table 4-13 presents a list of the 10 bus stops with the
highest operational efficiency scores, while Table 4-14 presents a list of the 10 bus stops
with the lowest operational efficiency scores, signifying those stops with the greatest
preponderance of operational efficiency issues. Note that the top and bottom ten stops
listed below is just a sample. In some cases, the score was tied with other stops.
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Table 4-12 Distribution of Operational Efficiency Scores
Ratings Range
Very Low (<=1)
Low (>1 & <=2)
Medium (>2 & <=3)
High (>3 & <=4)
Very High (>4)
Total
# of Bus
Stops
71
255
219
152
155
852
Distribution
8%
30%
26%
18%
18%
100%
Table 4-13 Top 10 Bus Stops with Highest Operational Efficiency Score
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bus
Stop ID
10798
11198
10839
11005
10845
10731
11011
10785
10822
11043
Intersection
N ATLANTIC AVE & CANAVERAL PLAZA BLVD
NE PALM BAY RD & PORT MALABAR RD
N HARBOR CITY BLVD & BALLARD DR
SR 520 & N GROVE ST
E STRAWBRIDGE AVE & TRINITY TOWERS WEST
TRANSIT CENTER COCOA & VARR AVE
SR520 & S GROVE ST S SIDE
N ATLANTIC AVE & ST LUCIE LN
S HICKORY ST & E FEE AVE / MELBOURNE LIBRARY
NW MALABAR RD & MAYWOOD AVE
Operation
Score
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Rank
1
1
5
6
18
19
20
24
32
36
Operation
Score
-1
-1
-1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Rank
765
370
169
741
620
248
228
189
169
8
Table 4-14 Bottom 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Operational Efficiency Score
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bus
Stop ID
800014
15804
15808
11275
11492
11174
11003
11023
10965
11041
Intersection
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PKWY & MOTEL 6
SOUTH COURTENAY PKWY & TJ MAXX
TARGET & AT TARGET
N COCOA BLVD & HIGH POINT DR
SAMS CLUB
WAL-MART & WAL-MART
N COURTENAY PKWY & MERRITT PUBLIX
E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY & PUBLIX
WALMART MELBOURNE & WALMART
BCC PALM BAY & BCC
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Step 2: Assess Factors Related to the Need for Improvements
The second step in the process was assessing factors that relate to the need for the
improvement – where would the most benefits be derived. Passenger boarding and
alighting at the stop in conjunction with the adjacent destinations are used to make this
determination.
Bus Stop Activity
Bus stop activity was assessed for the majority of the stops using a partial manual
ridecheck. Bus stop activity is typically defined as the total number of passengers
boarding and alighting at a single stop over the course of an average weekday.
However, since the ridecheck for each route did not always encompass an entire day’s
worth of data, the ridership data was normalized.
Bus stop activity data criterion is important in helping establish the relative “necessity” of
each stop because of the level of patron use. The higher the usage of the stop, the
more pertinent are the deficiencies. Table 4-15 presents the distribution of the ridership
at SCAT’s bus stops. Table 4-16 presents a list of the 10 bus stops with the highest
ridership, while Table 4-17 presents a list of the 10 bus stops with the lowest ridership.
The average normalized ridership was calculated based on multiple manual ridership
data counts. Although, in some cases, the average daily ridership reported is zero,
throughout the year riders may have boarded and alighted at that particular stop, just not
when the manual counts were performed. Also note that the top and bottom ten stops
listed below are just a sample. In some cases, the ridership values were tied with other
stops.
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Table 4-15 Distribution of Bus Stop Activity Scores
Ratings Range
Very Low (<=0)
Low (>0 & <=1)
Medium (>1 & <=2)
High (>2 & <=3)
Very High (>3)
Total
# of Bus Stops
351
174
248
38
41
852
Distribution
41%
20%
29%
4%
5%
100%
Table 4-16 Top 10 Bus Stops with Highest Ridership
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bus
Stop ID
29662
11418
10731
11283
15811
11043
11236
10919
11027
10825
Intersection
CROTON & QUAIL RIDGE
GATEWAY DR & PENN ST
TRANSIT CENTER COCOA & VARR AVE
POLK AVE & CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY
S WASHINGTON AVE & SOUTH ST
NW MALABAR RD & MAYWOOD AVE
ASTRONAUT BLVD & RESIDENCE INN
PARKWAY DR & STEWART RD
RICHLAND AVE & MANOR HOUSE
MELBOURNE AIRPORT & AIRPORT
Ridership
113
93
60
60
31
24
15
14
14
12
Rank
56
33
19
16
15
36
13
89
17
12
Ridership
0
0
0
0
0
0
Rank
405
405
663
669
695
738
0
0
0
750
752
792
0
805
Table 4-17 Bottom 10 Bus Stops with Lowest Ridership
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
Bus Stop
ID
10757
10771
10773
10714
10763
10726
10730
10758
10770
Intersection
N ATLANTIC AVE & COCOA ISLES BLVD
N ATLANTIC AVE & HOLIDAY LN
S ATLANTIC AVE & S 16TH ST
N ATLANTIC AVE & HOLMAN AVE
S ORLANDO AVE & SUMMER ST
N COCOA BLVD & BELMONT AVE
N COCOA BLVD & CANAVERAL GROVES
BLVD
S ATLANTIC AVE & E 28TH ST
S ORLANDO AVE & E CIRCLE AVE
10721
N COCOA BLVD & DIXON BLVD
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Nearby Trip Generators
During the inventory process to collect SCAT bus stop information, the surveyors also
assessed and recorded information on various key trip generators (e.g., schools, offices,
shopping centers, social service agencies, etc.) that were located near each bus stop.
This information was taken into consideration when analyzing the stops, since some of
these generators are typically more closely related to transit use. This criterion is also
important in establishing the relative “necessity” of a particular stop. Stops that serve
nearby transit generators are critical despite the level of ridership because the trips are
critical. The more trip generators around the stop, the more pertinent the deficiencies.
Table 4-18 list 25 bus stops that serve important trip generators that were noted during
the inventory process.
Table 4-18 Stops Serving Major Trip Generators
Bus
Stop
ID
10726
Intersection
Trip Generator
TRANSIT CENTER COCOA & VARR AVE
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
Office/Commercial, Residential, Transit Station/Bus
Transfer
10760
S ATLANTIC AVE & FERN ST
Government, Residential
10825
MELBOURNE AIRPORT & AIRPORT
Transit Station/Bus Transfer, airport
10861
N. WICKHAM RD. & WUESTOFF HOSPITAL
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
10864
PARKWAY DR & CROTON BLVD
Government, Residential
10865
PARKWAY DR & CROTON RD
Government, Residential
10877
N WICKHAM RD & COLLEGEWOOD DR
School/Day Care
10882
N. WICKHAM RD & BUSH DR
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
10971
LIPSCOMB ST & POPLAR LN
Church, Government, Residential
10972
LIPSCOMB ST & JUANITA CIR
Government, Residential
10993
BCC MELBOURNE BUILDING 5 & WICKAM RD
School/Day Care
11008
N COURTENAY PKWY & MCDONALDS
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
11019
SR 520 & KAWANIS ISLAND SOUTH SIDE
Government
11026
SR 520 & PLUMOSA ST
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
11034
PALM BAY WEST SHOPPING CENTER & MINTON
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
11041
BCC PALM BAY & BCC
School/Day Care
11058
TREELAND BLVD & CHERSO CT.
Office/Commercial, School/Day Care
11090
S BABCOCK ST & PORT MALABAR BLVD
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
11121
S ATLANTIC AVE & PAFB MAIN GATE S SIDE
Government, Residential
11131
FISKE BLVD & NICKLAUS DR.
Government, Residential
11157
N HIGHWAY A1A & PATRICK DR
Government, Residential
11188
N WICKHAM RD & MURREL RD
Medical/Rehab, Office/Commercial, Retail
11221
NORTH BREVARD LIBRARY & S HOPKINS AVE
Government
11247
N BREVARD AVE & COCOA BEACH LIBRARY
Government, Residential
10731
N COCOA BLVD & BELMONT AVE
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All of the previous factors were reviewed and an implementation program was prepared
to prioritize the improvements. This implementation program was then reviewed to
determine compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As a federally funded
transit system, SCAT must ensure that the services and programs are in compliance
with Title VI requirements, as described below:
“No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participating in, or denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance. The grantee must ensure that federally supported transit
services and related benefits are distributed in an equitable manner.” (Source:
FTA Triennial Review Workbook, FY 2008)
To review Title VI compliance, a GIS-based analysis of SCAT’s service area was
completed to assess the comparative nature and distribution of the proposed bus stop
improvements, consolidations, and deletions with regard to both minority and nonminority portions of the service area.
Title VI Assessment Methodology
The 2000-2011 American Community Survey estimates were used to identify the
average low-income and minority populations within SCAT’s service area. The service
area average was then used to evaluate all block groups within the county. Then the
block groups below the industry standard of $20,000 for poverty level income and the
above average minority population were selected. Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3 illustrates
the GIS analysis conducted and resulting Title VI areas within Brevard County.
Title VI Assessment Results
An analysis, using ArcGIS, was conducted to determine the Title VI block groups in
SCAT’s service area. Based on this analysis, 55 percent of the total bus stops are
located in Title VI low income areas and 36 percent of the total bus stops are located in
Title VI minority areas. Overall, 68 percent of the bus stops are located within a Title VI
area. The implementation plan calls for improvements to be made to 99 percent all bus
stops. 67 percent of the bus stops needing improvements are identified as being located
in Title VI areas. Based on this review, it was concluded that the implementation
program is in compliance with Title VI requirements.
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Note: $20,000 is an industry standard for poverty level income for three
person households, as reported by the US Department of Health and
Human Services.
Figure 4-2 Brevard County Low Income Title VI Areas
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Note: 16.4% is obtained from the sum of the county’s minority population
divided by the county’s total population.
Figure 4-3 Brevard County Minority Population Title VI Areas
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5.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND FINANCIAL PLAN
In the previous sections, the improvements that are required to improve accessibility
conditions at bus stops and facilities were identified, and the entities responsible for
undertaking the improvements were listed. The next step in the process is the
development of an Implementation and Financial Plan for SCAT’s required
improvements. This was undertaken through the following efforts:



5.1
preparing cost estimates for the required improvements;
identifying funding that is available for the improvements; and
reviewing the specific improvements in more detail and categorizing them into
two separate groups. These include:
o quick fix improvements; and
o improvements that require more time, effort, and/or funding.
DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENT COSTS
In order to develop the Implementation and Financial Plan, unit costs for each type of
improvement were developed. These unit costs were based on recent experiences with
other transit agencies and, when available, standard industry costs when local data was
not available. It is important to note that the unit costs include across-the-board
assumptions that will need to be reviewed prior to the actual improvement being
completed.
Table 5-1 includes the unit costs for each type of improvement that were used to
estimate the improvement costs. In addition, this table includes the total number of bus
stops needing each type of improvement, as well as the total cost by improvement type.
Note that the costs included in the table below are planning level estimates, once the
projects progress through design, the actual construction opinions of cost will become
more refined. While the overall project costs for mobilization, maintenance of traffic,
signed and sealed plans, and clearing and grubbing may seem high, SCAT does not
have the funding to go out and make all of these improvements at one time, which would
offer the most economy of scale. Therefore, cost estimates are reflective of multiple
smaller phases that will be more conducive to the funding available.
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Table 5-1 Cost Estimate
Improvement
Relocate Bus Stop1
New Boarding & Alighting Area2
Partial Boarding & Alighting Area2
New Sidewalk/Connecting Path2
Add/Replace/Move Bus Sign At Stop
Add Detectable Warnings3
Resurface B&A2
Resurface Curb Ramp2
Raised Curb2
Remove Cement
Add a curb ramp
Minor Crosswalk Striping
Crosswalk Infrastructure
Other Improvements
$450
$1,200
$30
$22
$450
$275
$33
$1,500
$250
$15
$450
$6
variou
s
Cost
each
each @ 40 sf
per sf
linear ft @ 5’ wide
each
each
per sf
each
each @ 5' long
per sf
each
linear foot
Number
of
Instance
s
283
513
546
277
357
511
328
35
444
119
199
137
21
4
$1,000
$3,000
$1,500
$1,500
Mobilization
Maintenance of Traffic
Signed & Sealed Plans
Clearing & Grubbing
Sub-Total Estimate
Design
Survey
Inspection
each
each
each
each
20%
10%
15%
20,520
3,912
6,922
8,130
2,220
4,760
4,932
Approximat
e
Cost
$127,400
$ 615,600
$117,300
$152,300
$160,700
$140,500
$268,300
$52,500
$111,000
$71,400
$89,600
$29,600
$25,200
$41,100
$857,000
$63,000
$31,500
$1,140,000
$ 4,094,000
$ 818,800
$ 409,400
$ 614,100
$5,936,300
Total Cost Estimates5
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21
21
760
Approximate
Amount
Recommended
(sq/lf)
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(1) While the total estimated cost for the majority of the bus stop improvements listed in the appendix contains mobilization,
maintenance of traffic, signed and sealed plans, and clearing and grubbing costs, those costs are listed separately in this table.
(2) The dimensions for all new pavement, such as boarding and alighting areas and connecting paths, were measured. As such, the
“Amount Recommended” column is the sum of these dimensions.
(3) At some intersections, more than one detectable warning is needed to be added or replaced. As such, the number of instances
does not represent the total number of bus stops.
(4) The “Other” category includes miscellaneous estimated costs that do not occur with much frequency.
(5) The costs included are planning level estimates, once the projects progress through design, the actual construction cost will become
more refined. In addition, right-of-way costs were not included in these estimates.
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Again, it should be noted that the estimates are intended to reflect the order-ofmagnitude costs for SCAT’s overall bus stop improvement needs over the timeframe of
the plan; for specific projects nearing implementation, it will be necessary for SCAT to
conduct a more detailed cost assessment.
One bus stops was recommended for consolidation and 269 bus stops were found to
have potential safety/security or operational efficiency issues, such as the stops being
located in front of a driveway, over the crest of a hill, where the passengers are not in
view of oncoming traffic, etc. Relocation of the identified bus stops would provide many
benefits, including correcting the potential safety hazards to passengers and/or
increasing the overall operational efficiency of the bus stop.
The effort to determine which stops should be changed (e.g., removed, consolidated, or
relocated) will require a focused effort by SCAT staff. SCAT staff will need to review
each of the bus stops recommended for both consolidation and/or relocation in more
detail following completion of this study to determine if it is appropriate to consolidate or
relocate the bus stop, or instead make improvements to the stop at its current location.
Any combination of consolidation, relocating, and improving the stops identified for
consolidation and/or relocation will result in adjustments to the cost estimates,
depending on whether the cost of needed improvements is less than or greater than the
cost of relocating the bus stop.
5.2
DEVELOPMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FINANCIAL
PLAN
Individual Bus Stops
Following the development of the Improvement Plan in Section Four, the Implementation
and Financial Plan was developed to identify when the improvements should occur,
based on the relative priority of the improvements and anticipated level of funding that
would be available for SCAT to address the improvements. The Implementation and
Financial Plan includes all improvements that are SCAT’s responsibility as well as some
improvements that may end up being the responsibility of other entities.
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Due to the nature of the quick fix improvements, it is assumed that the majority of the
quick fix improvements identified in the previous table will be completed within the
confines of the five-year plan, listed in the following section.
As previously mentioned in Section Four, it would be ideal if SCAT could take advantage
of “piggy backing” needed bus stop improvements with planned roadway projects.
Under ideal circumstances, this would permit SCAT to benefit either because the project
directly addresses some or all of the needed stop improvements, or the project allows
SCAT to reduce its improvement costs due to the concurrent construction activities. It is
not known at this time the amount of implementation costs that could potentially be
saved by completing the bus stop improvements concurrent with planned transportation
projects. Therefore, potential cost savings through fund leveraging are not included in
the Implementation and Financial Plan at this time. In the future, should the desire and
ability to estimate the amount of costs that could be reduced through fund leveraging,
the cost of the improvements for those impacted stops may be adjusted.
To develop the plan, the prioritized list of bus stop improvements determined to be
SCAT’s responsibility were incorporated into the Implementation and Financial Plan
based on the amount of anticipated funding available each year for the improvements.
It should be stressed that the Implementation and Financial Plan will serve as a general
guide for the planning of bus stop and facility improvements and that several factors will
influence the timing for implementation of specific improvements and the overall cost of
the program, including:




Opportunities for partnering with other jurisdictions or organizations on
implementing improvements.
Specific site conditions at individual stops, including landscaping, utilities,
drainage, which can have a significant impact on the type of improvements
required and the associated cost.
Contracting opportunities, including awarding a unit-price contract for the
implementation of improvements at multiple locations.
Additional opportunities to relocate or consolidate individual bus stops.
On an annual basis, the list of needed improvements will be reviewed against the
funding that is available that year to develop a specific work program. As previously
mentioned, this will involve development of more detailed cost estimates based on a
review of site conditions at individual stops.
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5.3 FUNDING PLAN FOR NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to SCAT’s bus stops and shelters are financed through several funding
sources, which include:




FTA,
FHWA,
FDOT,
and local funding
A total of $150,000 is projected to be available annually from all sources over the next
five-year period. It should be stressed that this figure is an estimate of future revenues
that could be available for this program. Many factors will affect the actual revenues
received by SCAT, including future reauthorization of the federal transportation funding
program, collections by local taxing authorities for the impact fees from developers, and
future allocations of the competitive funding from other agencies.
To prepare a funding plan, costs for all the various improvements were calculated and
then compared to the amount of funding projected to be available over the next five
years. This comparison is shown below:
Program Expenses:
Total program1
Anticipated Annual Revenue:
$5,936,300
$150,000
(1) Note that the costs are planning level estimates, once the projects progress through
design, the actual construction cost will become more refined.
Table 5-2 presents the recommended phased implementation plan for the first five years
of study improvements. It should be noted that the costs are estimates of probable cost,
with the ultimate costs dependent upon how the work is undertaken, site conditions at
individual stops, material and labor prices in future years, and potential right-of-way
costs. The number of stops that are consolidated or relocated will also be an important
variable, as well as amount of work that will be the responsibility of other entities.
It should be noted that other ongoing efforts will accelerate the implementation of the
improvements, including:


Road improvement projects undertaken by local jurisdictions and FDOT.
Projects undertaken by developers through land use and concurrency
agreements in the County and various cities.
Due to the anticipated level of funding currently available for bus stop improvements and
due to the quick-fix improvement list, the stops recommended for improvement each
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year of the program are not necessarily the highest ranking stops on the priority list.
However, as the improvement program progresses, high ranking stops that were not
initially improved as part of this grant are included in future years. Note that the
implementation plan shown below does not take into account the partial quick-fix
improvements or the piggy-back projects.
Table 5-2 Phased Implementation Plan for Bus Stop Improvements
ID
Rank
10798
1
11198
1
11025
3
11403
4
10839
5
11005
6
11013
7
11041
8
11416
8
11240
10
11016
11
Estimated
Cost1:
Total
Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Year
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Item
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
No improvements currently necessary.
$0
Total
Cost
ID
Rank
11011
20
$1,800
10785
24
$1,800
10993
27
$1,800
11014
34
$1,800
29608
37
$1,800
20597
41
$1,800
11259
57
$1,800
11083
64
$1,800
11187
78
$1,800
Year
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
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Item
Bench not accessible
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
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Total
Cost
ID
Rank
27943
78
$1,800
20592
94
$1,800
10939
109
$1,800
10833
271
$1,900
10965
169
$2,100
15808
169
$2,100
11003
228
$2,100
11174
248
$2,100
15804
370
$2,100
11023
189
$2,500
27960
60
$2,800
11272
82
$4,300
11018
108
$8,100
15803
131
$4,900
10829
153
$2,800
27961
247
$7,600
11019
268
$7,600
11206
291
$7,600
11012
389
$8,400
29523
424
$5,800
10731
19
$9,100
27945
11220
28
77
$4,300
$5,800
Year
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
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Item
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Sign not compliant
Sign not compliant
Sign not compliant
Sign not compliant
Sign not compliant
Sign not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Trashcan not compliant, Schedule not accessible, Detectable
Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Trashcan not
compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Boarding and
alighting area not compliant, Schedule not accessible,
Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Trashcan not
compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Boarding and
alighting area not compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Boarding and
alighting area not compliant, Schedule not accessible,
Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Trashcan not
compliant, Schedule not accessible, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible, Schedule not accessible, Detectable
Warnings, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible, Shelter not compliant, Trashcan not
compliant, Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
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Total
Cost
ID
Rank
11278
112
$2,900
11059
115
$4,600
29553
121
$5,400
29557
133
$5,700
27948
141
$4,700
11138
145
$5,400
29551
150
Estimated
Cost1:
$5,700
Year
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
2015 /
2016
Item
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Trashcan not compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Boarding and
alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Boarding and
alighting area not compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
$150,000
ID
11140
Rank
154
Total
Cost
$4,100
Year
2017
11268
156
$4,500
2017
11213
168
$7,600
2017
20586
177
$4,900
2017
10747
11225
180
180
$5,100
$5,100
2017
2017
11293
183
$6,000
2017
11128
11261
11288
20594
11316
190
191
207
208
209
$4,500
$4,600
$6,700
$8,900
$4,700
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
20587
29623
212
212
$4,900
$4,900
2017
2017
29589
216
$5,400
2017
11230
220
$5,700
2017
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Item
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Trashcan not
compliant, Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Trashcan not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Sign not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
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Total
Cost
ID
Rank
Year
11252
242
$6,400
2017
29555
245
$7,100
2017
11222
267
$7,300
2017
10947
274
$4,700
2017
11248
75933
7
276
$5,000
2017
278
$5,100
2017
11443
285
$6,600
2017
29550
291
$7,600
2017
11302
303
$5,100
2017
10733
310
$5,500
2017
11207
324
Estimated
Cost1:
$3,200
2017
Item
Bench not accessible, Trashcan not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Trashcan not
compliant, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Trashcan not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, No Raised Curb
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Detectable Warnings
Bench obstruction, Bench not accessible, Boarding and
alighting area not compliant
Bench not accessible, Boarding and alighting area not
compliant, Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Bench obstruction, Schedule not accessible, Detectable
Warnings
$151,200
ID
10825
Rank
12
Total
Cost
$3,600
Year
2018
11236
13
$3,300
2018
10902
15811
14
15
$5,200
$7,400
2018
2018
11283
11027
10845
11266
11281
16
17
18
21
22
$4,300
$7,900
$4,900
$5,300
$3,300
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
10754
11328
23
25
$6,900
$4,300
2018
2018
11153
10784
26
29
$7,000
$2,400
2018
2018
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Item
Misc Improvements
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, No Raised Curb
Misc Improvements
Detectable Warnings
Schedule not accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Schedule not accessible
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ID
11249
10742
10822
11418
10978
Rank
30
31
32
33
35
Total
Cost
$2,100
$2,200
$2,500
$7,400
$2,800
11043
10987
36
38
$10,000
$2,500
2018
2018
10787
39
$4,000
2018
11047
11241
75935
0
10749
11002
11163
29656
10877
29617
10950
11239
11045
11020
10729
10893
40
42
$4,900
$2,100
2018
2018
42
44
45
45
45
48
48
50
50
52
53
54
55
$2,100
$2,400
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,800
$2,800
$2,100
$2,100
$2,500
$2,600
$5,000
$5,500
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
29662
56
Estimated
Cost1:
$6,800
2018
Misc Improvements
Schedule not accessible
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Schedule not accessible
Schedule not accessible
Schedule not accessible
Schedule not accessible
Misc Improvements
Schedule not accessible, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Year
2018
2018
2018
2018
2018
Item
Schedule not accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, No Raised Curb
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Schedule not accessible
$150,500
ID
11024
75934
7
Rank
58
Total
Cost
$2,500
Year
2019
Item
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
58
$2,500
2019
11414
11082
29609
10906
60
62
62
65
$2,800
$4,900
$4,900
$2,100
2019
2019
2019
2019
Schedule not accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Misc Improvements
Misc Improvements
Misc Improvements
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Total
Cost
ID
Rank
Year
10720
66
$5,100
2019
11251
10847
67
68
$8,000
$4,600
2019
2019
10903
69
$4,900
2019
11036
11415
70
71
$7,000
$2,200
2019
2019
11026
11229
72
73
$4,400
$4,700
2019
2019
11464
29594
11183
11279
11457
10743
11071
10722
11382
73
73
76
80
80
83
83
85
86
$4,700
$4,700
$4,800
$2,100
$2,100
$4,900
$4,900
$5,000
$5,600
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
11190
11417
87
88
$7,600
$7,900
2019
2019
10919
10981
89
90
$9,300
$2,100
2019
2019
10894
91
$4,900
2019
11092
92
10830
93
11219
95
11113
96
Estimated
Cost1:
$6,000
$7,700
$2,100
$2,400
2019
2019
2019
2019
Item
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Misc Improvements
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Misc Improvements
Schedule not accessible
Schedule not accessible
Misc Improvements
Misc Improvements
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable
Warnings, No Raised Curb
Misc Improvements
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings, No Raised Curb
Schedule not accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, No Raised Curb
Schedule not accessible
Misc Improvements
$149,400
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BUS STOP & FACILITY AC
Total
Cost
ID
Rank
Year
10746
97
$2,800
2020
10968
11034
11035
29596
11292
98
98
98
101
102
$4,300
$4,300
$4,300
$4,700
$5,600
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
11405
10994
11234
102
104
105
$5,600
$6,600
$7,200
2020
2020
2020
10959
10837
16393
10948
106
107
110
111
$7,600
$8,000
$2,100
$2,500
2020
2020
2020
2020
11215
10713
113
114
$4,300
$4,500
2020
2020
10970
116
$4,700
2020
11197
117
$4,800
2020
11166
29599
118
118
$4,900
$4,900
2020
2020
27953
120
$5,200
2020
11086
11022
122
123
$6,000
$6,400
2020
2020
10744
124
$7,100
2020
11271
10910
125
126
$2,500
$3,200
2020
2020
11033
11046
127
128
$3,300
$4,700
2020
2020
11137
11438
29548
128
128
132
$4,700
$4,700
$5,400
2020
2020
2020
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Item
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Schedule not accessible, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable
Warnings, No Raised Curb
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Misc Improvements
Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible, Detectable Warnings
Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Detectable Warnings
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
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BUS STOP & FACILITY AC
ID
Rank
759348 137
29655
138
Estimated
Cost1:
Total
Cost
$2,100
$2,200
Year
2020
2020
Item
Boarding and alighting area not compliant, Schedule not
accessible
Boarding and alighting area not compliant
$151,200
(1) Note that the costs are planning level estimates, once the projects progress through
design, the actual construction cost will become more refined. Right-of-way costs are not
included.
It should be noted that the phased implementation plan is just a guide. The number of
bus stops improved each year and the specific locations chosen for improvement may
vary due to such factors as the actual costs of the improvement or potential right-of-way
issues. As such, the improvements will need to be reviewed and a work program
developed specifying the improvements that will be undertaken on an annual basis. The
improvements would be undertaken through task orders. It is envisioned that the effort
could focus on implementation of improvements along specific corridors, which would
enable improvements to be implemented more quickly.
The phased implementation plan, in coordination with the bus stop assessment
database, identifies the type of improvements proposed to be undertaken for each of the
first five years of the plan. The phased implementation plan and assessment database
should be used to in developing a specific action program for implementing the
improvements on an annual basis.
It should be stressed that this plan is presented as an overall guide to the
implementation of improvements.
SCAT staff will need to review the needed
improvements and the available funding on an annual basis to develop the annual
improvement program.
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BUS STOP & FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY STUDY
6.0 NEXT STEPS
The following is a summary of next steps for SCAT to consider to ensure that the major
goals of the Bus Stop and Facility Accessibility Study are achieved and maintained over
time.
Bus Stop and Facilities Standards

SCAT shall use the Accessing Transit Design Handbook for Florida Bus
Passenger Facilities, Version III, 2013 concerning the concepts of accessibility,
safety/security, and operational efficiency to guide the design of new bus stops
and facilities, as well as improvements to existing bus stops and facilities.
Funding for Improvements

SCAT shall seek additional funding for bus stop improvements.
Analysis to Determine Jurisdictional Responsibility


SCAT shall conduct an analysis to determine the specific improvements that fall
within the responsibility of each respective jurisdiction (County, Cities, and
FDOT).
Based on the results of the analysis, SCAT shall formally advise each jurisdiction
of the specific improvement needs that are within their responsibility.
Advise Entities Responsible for Improvement Needs



SCAT shall advise each entity of the list of needed improvements that fall within
their responsibility.
SCAT shall review and update standards as necessary (as ADAAG/FAC
requirements change, etc.).
SCAT shall continue to coordinate with FDOT and local jurisdictions on the
development and implementation of strategies to implement accessibility
improvements.
Bus Stop Consolidation/Relocation





SCAT shall review the initial list of bus stops recommended for consolidation and
confirm the final list of stops to be removed.
SCAT shall provide the list of consolidated bus stops to SCAT maintenance staff
to flag each bus stop identified for consolidation, which shall provide notice to the
riders utilizing the stop(s) identified for consolidation.
SCAT shall determine additional public outreach efforts, as appropriate, based
on the number and scale of the bus stops recommended for consolidation.
SCAT shall conduct bus stop consolidation reviews to correspond with the
service change route mark-ups that occur multiple times throughout the year.
SCAT shall conduct a comprehensive review of additional stops that can be
eliminated, relocated, or consolidated, using the spacing standards as well as
ridership and bus stop inventory data.
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BUS STOP & FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY STUDY


SCAT staff shall continue to identify consolidation opportunities as part of
roadway improvement reviews requested by other agencies, including FDOT,
Brevard County, and various cities.
SCAT staff shall review the list of bus stops identified for relocation and
determine whether the bus stops should be relocated or improvements made to
correct any accessibility, safety/security, or operational efficiency issues, if
feasible.
SCAT Training


SCAT shall review and discuss the standards for bus stops and facilities on an
ongoing basis to ensure that staff has an understanding of accessibility issues,
requirements, and procedures.
SCAT shall review and discuss the procedures and responsibilities for
implementing new stops and updating the inventory on an ongoing basis.
Database Maintenance Procedures


SCAT shall finalize the procedures and staff responsibilities for keeping the
inventory up-to-date and ensuring that all new bus stops implemented are in
compliance with SCAT’s adopted standards.
SCAT shall, in the future, utilize the updated inventory to enable Customer
Service, Service Planning, and Scheduling staff to access information on each
stop, including photographs, list of available amenities, conditions at bus stop,
and list of planned improvements.
Implementation Schedule for Quick Fix Improvements

It is recommended that SCAT develop a schedule for their Maintenance staff to
complete the “quick fix” improvements.
Review Implementation and Financial Plan



SCAT staff shall be provided the specific phasing plan for use in updating the
Implementation and Financial Plan on an annual basis, including developing a
specific action program for implementing the improvements.
SCAT shall pursue mechanisms for increasing the efficiency with which
improvements identified in the Implementation and Financial Plan are completed
(i.e., pursuing unit price contracts, etc.).
SCAT shall conduct high-level coordination between the TPO, FDOT, and local
jurisdictions to ensure that necessary improvements are addressed.
Update Inventory Database Regularly

SCAT shall update the inventory on a regular basis to reflect any revisions to
routes and bus stops undertaken since completion of the initial inventory,
including any stops that are removed or relocated to address bus stop
consolidation and/or relocation issues.
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Annual Review of Progress



SCAT shall review the progress of addressing improvements identified in the
Implementation and Financial Plan on an annual basis.
SCAT shall coordinate with local jurisdictions, FDOT, and stakeholder groups on
strategies for implementing improvements.
SCAT shall update the following year’s work program to reflect the new list of
needed improvements.
Regularly Report Progress of Implementation


SCAT shall regularly report the progress of implementing improvements to
SCAT’s ADA Coordinator.
SCAT shall continue to coordinate with local jurisdictions, the development
community, and stakeholder groups to advise them of the established standards
and discuss strategies for implementing improvements.
Regularly Update GIS Analysis

SCAT shall provide updated GIS information and the results of GIS analyses
conducted for SCAT bus stops to local jurisdictions and FDOT.
Explore Future Applications for Inventory Information


SCAT shall explore future applications for making information from the inventory
available to the public, including a list of amenities, conditions, and photographs
for each bus stop, potentially tied to a system map and/or individual route maps
and available via the Internet.
SCAT shall explore the feasibility of providing inventory information to the public
via Google Transit.
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