BUS
MAIN --- 1.
INTRO --- 2.
GOALS BY MUNIC. --- 3.
FIXED ROUTE --- 4.
FIXED ROUTE GOALS
5. SWEETHART --- 6.
SWEETHART GOALS --- 7.
MULTIMODAL GOALS
8.
ADMIN. GOALS --- 9.
CAPITAL PLAN --- 10.
INTERCITY BUS --- 11.
LINKS
GOAL
1: TO IMPROVE THE MULTI-MODAL
CONNECTIVITY OF HART SERVICES WITH
OTHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE REGION.
The decentralized nature of
the Housatonic Valley Region means that many wishing to use
public transportation must travel between modes. Minimizing
the barriers between modes in terms of fares, schedules and
ease of transfer would make such travel more convenient, and
increase the likelihood of traveler’s leaving their
cars and using public transportation.
In 2000
HART completed an intermodal connectivity study, followed
by an analysis of connectivity opportunities on the Danbury
Branch Line.
Since
the last update to its five year plan HART has added two services,
the Katonah-Ridgefield Shuttle, and Danbury-Norwalk Route
7 Link that provide opportunity for connection with other
forms of transportation with single fare media. HART also
participated in a regional fare study conducted by the Southwestern
Region Planning Agency (SWRPA) completed in 2001.
The intermodal
services provided by HART are some of the fastest growing
services in the system. HART’s goal is to continue to
build on through service expansion and explore the creation
of additional transfer agreements with services in the area,
such as the Bonanza inter-city bus and services provided by
the Northwestern CT Transit District.
GOAL 2: TO INSTALL BICYCLE RACKS
ON ALL HART FIXED ROUTE BUSES.
Transit systems across the country have installed
bicycle racks on buses with good results. Several brands of
external bus bicycle racks are commercially available. The
systems are simple to maintain and easy for passengers to
operate.
Bike racks would enhance clean transportation alternatives
for passengers, and are especially appropriate in the relatively
low density Housatonic Region. Transit systems that have installed
bicycle racks have generally enjoyed a positive public response
and seen ridership increases due to the ability of passengers
that live some distance from bus stops to access the transit
system.
HART has
installed ten Sportworks Bicycle racks on its Orion V vehicles.
The fact that these vehicles are spread throughout the system
has meant only limited use by bicyclists, that need rack-equipped
buses for both legs of their trips. HART’s goal is to
install racks on the remainder of the fleet.
These racks will be installed through HART’s capital
program when vehicles are replaced or rehabbed. In conjunction
with the complete installation of the racks, HART develop
informational materials and will conduct a concerted effort
to market the racks to the public.
GOAL 3. IMPROVE BUS STOP
SIGNAGE AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.
A public accustomed to convenient high-quality information
available through the internet, television and print media
has little patience for calling multiple transit authorities
for transit information and poorly marked transit locations.
The states
of New York and Connecticut have a long term project to develop
and internet-based system called e-trips to provide point
to point customized information for users of transportation
in the New York metropolitan area. HART is supportive of this
long term effort.
HART’s
goal is to enhance multi-modal travel through better public
information. Bus stops including the Danbury Fail Mall, I-84
exit 2 park and ride lot and other locations are serviced
by multiple routes with direct connections to rail shuttle
or intercity bus services. After developing a priority list
of stops, schedules will be posted at these locations depicting
the multiple transit services available. A program for replacement
of and updating of schedules at these stops will be instituted.
HART will
work with MetroPool to develop a marketing document that shows
locations of transit stations, park and ride lots and recommendations
for best connections for inter and intra-regional travel.
Please
proceed to section eight, discussing HART's administrative
structure and goals.
BUS
MAIN --- 1.
INTRO --- 2.
GOALS BY MUNIC. --- 3.
FIXED ROUTE --- 4.
FIXED ROUTE GOALS
5. SWEETHART --- 6.
SWEETHART GOALS --- 7.
MULTIMODAL GOALS
8.
ADMIN. GOALS --- 9.
CAPITAL PLAN --- 10.
INTERCITY BUS --- 11.
LINKS
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