It is assumed that growth in transit service could result in decreases in transit reliability because of traffic congestion. In order to maintain or improve transit reliability it would be necessary to improve transit circulation at the expense of vehicle circulation. Historically, the public has readily accepted improvements to transit circulation as long as they have not affected vehicle circulation. I believe that corridor modifications that improve transit circulation at the expense of vehicle circulation are critical to improving transit circulation and would be accepted by the community. Peak hour lane restrictions.
Transit stop consolidation or location changes.
Transit priority at selected signals. Changes in curb use. Selected modifications would be modeled to determine potential effects on both vehicle and transit circulation. The resulting comprehensive set of corridor modifications could be tested where required and implemented over time. There are a number of factors in place that make this project timely.