1. Transit Development Design Guidelines Update May 2016

2. Project Overview & Purpose
Develop standards and processes to construct transit infrastructure in the built environment
The design guidelines were last updated in 2008
Provide easy reference guide for development community to incorporate transit infrastructure
Since the last update:
New Americans with Disabilities Act regulations
FDOT “Accessing Transit” handbook update (2013)
Development and redevelopment has increased
SunRail has been implemented
Volusia County Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) guidelines update

3. TDDG Methodology To be used in coordination with the TIA guidelines
Emphasis on future transit corridors within the existing Votran service area
US 17/92
International Speedway Boulevard
A1A
US 1
SR 40
Development projects outside of the Votran service area would require funding mechanisms
General parameters / best practices

4. Major revisions Thresholds updated consistent with TIA recommendations
Florida Department of Transportation Complete Streets
New bicycle lane standards (7 foot)
Federal updates
Access Board’s Draft Proposed Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
State updates
Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction
Plans Preparation Manual

5. TDDG thresholds for Review

6. TDDG Design standards Content
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Bus stop sign & pole
Boarding & alighting area
Bus stop shelters & easements
Benches & bike storage
Bus stop landscaping, lighting, & trash receptacles
Sidewalk connectivity, paved walkways, & bike lane access
Bus bay/pull out & bulb out
Major transfer centers & park-and-rides
Votran Technical Design Standards for Accessible Bus Stops

7. (Minimum Daily Boardings)
Preferred shelter types by location
Shelter Type
Threshold - Urban
(Minimum Daily Boardings)
Preferred Location
Basic shelter (8.5’X4.5’X8) 50
Business and retail districts, residential neighborhoods, industrial and manufacturing areas, etc.
Narrow version of basic shelter (8.5’X2.5’X8)
Pursued when a basic and most common shelter is warranted but right-of-way is limited
Longer version of basic shelter (12’X4.5’X8)
100
At stops with strong usage
Longer version of narrow shelter (12’X2.5’X8’)
All stops with strong usage and limited setback
Large shelter (16’x4.5’X8’)
150
At stops with significant ridership and likely only at activity centers
High-capacity shelter (size varies)
>200
Special shelters for extremely high usage areas (e.g., transit centers and high transfer points)

8. Boarding & Alighting Areas
Positives
Safer passenger access to transit.
Compliance with ADA regulations.
Improved pedestrian access to facilities.
Negatives
Cost of B&A area if pad is constructed or amenities are added.
There may be costs associated with maintaining pad.

9. Project Contact information
Heather Blanck
Assistant General Manager of Planning, Marketing, and Customer Service
Votran
LaChant Barnett Senior Project Manager Tindale Oliver (407) ext. 2237