Mark Thomas Selected to Develop Bus Stop Safety and Accessibility Plan for 41 Busiest Stops in Orange County

We’re excited to announce that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has selected our team to develop an implementation-ready Bus Stop Safety and Accessibility Plan (Plan) for the 41 busiest bus stops in Orange County, located in the cities of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana!

The Plan leverages community engagement with comprehensive technical analysis to recommend safety enhancements and access improvements for pedestrians accessing OC Bus transit stops. A comprehensive walk audit within ¼ mile of study intersections serving the busiest bus stops will consider connections to nearby destinations and identify feasible engineering recommendations for implementation by local agencies. The community engagement will be centered upon feedback from transit riders and historically underrepresented and non-traditional stakeholders. The feedback received will inform the needs analysis and guide the recommendations considered in collaboration with local agency staff.

Our team has been at the forefront of sustainable transportation and complete streets solutions, particularly in Orange County. The Plan will contribute to regional goals to increase the percentage of local trips made by walking and biking, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, increase awareness of active transportation, and plan for safe connections between essential destinations in the study areas. Improved safety and access will provide multiple benefits, such as improved pedestrian safety, enhanced transit access, and integration with nearby economic and essential services.