Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

9.1 Short-Term Operating and Capital Improvements

It is important to note that not all bus stops are eligible for bus shelters or enhanced amenities due to limited Public Right of Way (ROW), but these bus stops still need solutions for safety improvements and extreme heat conditions. In the public ROW it is also important to prioritize accessibility. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the pedestrian travel surfaces be firm stable and slip resistant. The current standard material used for constructing accessible pathways is standard concrete, which is known to reflect heat and contribute to the urban heat island effect. It would be advantageous for KWT to identify and consider other materials for the ADA compliant bus stop pads and pedestrian access routes as previously done with the installation of the asphalt bus bay located at the Key West Department of Transportation bus stop. Figure 9-1: Large bus shelter with seating Figure 9-2: Dimesions for accessible bicycle rack placement Figure 9-3: Recommended minimum dimensions for a medium bus shelter

Source: FDOT

Source: FDOT

Source: FDOT

Figure 9-4: Required dimensions for a bus bench

Figure 9-5: Example concept of trash receptacle placement at sheltered stop

Figure 9-6: Innovative bus shelter design in Palm Beach, Florida

Source: FDOT

Source: FDOT

Source: PalmTran

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