T-5Audit all transit stops to evaluate accommodation needs of all residents and prioritize improvements

In 2023, staff worked with the bus shelter company to install a non-advertising bench at a southbound stop S. Main Street and relocate an advertising shelter from a deactivated stop to a northbound stop on S. Main Street.

In 2024, staff worked with Front Range Community College students who collected data on every local and regional bus stop in the City of Longmont. This data was compiled into a comprehensive inventory of every bus stop in the City which shows things like the presence or absence of bus stop amenities including benches, bike racks, shelters, and trash receptacles. Available right of way was also collected which will assist in decision-making on where amenities may be placed immediately and without the need to pour additional concrete pads.

In 2025, staff coordinated with Habitat for Humanity staff at 3rd and Atwood to discuss the possibility of adding bus stop amenities for their employees and patrons. Staff developed a plan for the improvement and submitted a ServiceWorks request for the necessary concrete work. Also in 2025, staff coordinated with Front Range Community College staff regarding the possibility of a bus stop improvement on Miller Drive near the campus. Staff conferred with RTD as well as the City's forester due to the proximity of trees about the feasibility of an improvement at the proposed location. Lastly, staff is facilitating the purchase of one-dozen Simme Seats (two-person bus stop seats) for deployment at locations without a lot of room for a full-sized bench. Staff continues to coordinate with Lamar Advertising on bus shelter management.

As of the end of 2025, staff has a complete audit of all bus stops in the City that lists existing amenities including benches or the lack thereof.