BUS ROUTE PLANNING & OPTIMIZATION AUDIT CHECKLIST - PUBLIC TRANSIT

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--- ROUTE NETWORK ANALYSIS ---
[ ] Total Route Miles
[ ] Number of Routes Served
[ ] Average Route Length (Miles)
[ ] Route Network Density (High/Medium/Low) (High, Medium, Low)
[ ] Route Redundancy (High/Medium/Low) (High, Medium, Low)
[ ] Description of Route Network Structure
[ ] Date of Last Network Review

--- RIDER DEMAND & PERFORMANCE DATA REVIEW ---
[ ] Average Daily Ridership (Last 7 Days)
[ ] Peak Hour Ridership (AM)
[ ] Peak Hour Ridership (PM)
[ ] Date of Last Ridership Data Collection
[ ] Time of Peak Ridership (AM)
[ ] Time of Peak Ridership (PM)
[ ] Ridership Trend (Last 3 Months) (Increasing, Decreasing, Stable, Fluctuating)
[ ] On-Time Performance (%)

--- ROUTE ALIGNMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Identify locations of road surface issues (potholes, cracks) along the route.
[ ] Average speed of buses along the route (mph).
[ ] Describe any observed traffic signal timing issues impacting bus travel time.
[ ] Number of pedestrian crosswalks along the route.
[ ] Note any observed obstructions (e.g., parked cars, construction) affecting bus maneuverability.
[ ] Condition of bus shelters along the route? (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Date of last infrastructure inspection of the route.

--- ACCESSIBILITY & EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS ---
[ ] Are bus stops ADA compliant (ramps, detectable warnings)? (Yes, all stops, Mostly yes, Partially compliant, Not compliant)
[ ] Number of routes serving low-income areas
[ ] Level of consultation with disability advocacy groups during route planning? (Extensive and ongoing, Occasional consultation, Limited consultation, No consultation)
[ ] Describe any observed accessibility barriers for riders with disabilities.
[ ] Is service frequency adequate in areas with a high proportion of seniors? (Yes, Mostly, Partially, No)
[ ] Percentage of ridership within a defined equity focus area (e.g., low-income, minority populations)
[ ] Describe any identified gaps in service to underserved communities.

--- INTEGRATION WITH OTHER TRANSPORTATION MODES ---
[ ] Proximity to Rail Stations (Within 1/4 mile, Within 1/2 mile, Within 1 mile, More than 1 mile, Not Applicable)
[ ] Distance to Nearest Bike Share Station (miles)
[ ] Coordination with Park & Ride Facilities (Direct Connection, Nearby Transfer, No Direct Connection)
[ ] Modes Integrated With (Select all that apply) (Rail Transit, Bike Share, Ride-hailing Services, Local Shuttle Services, Pedestrian Walkways, None)
[ ] Location of Key Transfer Points (Map)
[ ] Description of Transfer Procedures

--- OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COST ANALYSIS ---
[ ] Average Fuel Consumption (Gallons/Mile)
[ ] Driver Hours per Route (Average)
[ ] Maintenance Costs per Bus (Annual)
[ ] Route Operating Cost per Rider
[ ] Bus Utilization Rate (%) (Below 50%, 50% - 75%, Above 75%)
[ ] Average Layover Time (Minutes)
[ ] Total Route Mileage

--- PASSENGER FEEDBACK AND COMPLAINTS ---
[ ] Describe the issue you experienced.
[ ] Rate your overall satisfaction with the route (1-5, 1 being very dissatisfied, 5 being very satisfied).
[ ] What best describes the nature of your complaint? (Route Frequency, Route Reliability, Route Convenience, Driver Conduct, Accessibility, Other)
[ ] Which aspects of the route/service need improvement? (Bus Stop Locations, On-Time Performance, Route Detours, Bus Crowding, Real-time Information)
[ ] Date of the incident/experience
[ ] Time of the incident/experience
[ ] Location of the incident (if applicable)

--- COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ---
[ ] Applicable Local Route Planning Ordinances Reviewed? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Route Standards? (Compliant, Non-Compliant, Pending Review)
[ ] Minimum Safe Following Distance (feet) â€“ Confirmed adherence to regulations?
[ ] Date of Last Regulatory Review
[ ] Summary of Deviations and Corrective Actions
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., permits, approvals)
[ ] Compliance with State Route Design Manual? (Compliant, Non-Compliant, N/A)

--- FUTURE GROWTH AND ADAPTATION ---
[ ] Projected Population Growth (5-year)
[ ] Anticipated Land Use Changes & Impact
[ ] Potential New Route Corridors Identified? (Yes, No, Pending Study)
[ ] Date of Next Route Review/Revision
[ ] Potential New Transportation Technologies to Consider? (Electric Buses, Autonomous Vehicles, Micro-mobility Integration, Demand-Responsive Transit)
[ ] Notes on Potential Service Expansion Areas

--- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION & DATA UTILIZATION ---
[ ] Percentage of buses equipped with GPS tracking
[ ] Real-time passenger information system implemented? (Yes, No, Partial Implementation)
[ ] Data sources utilized for route optimization (Select all that apply) (Ridership data, Traffic patterns, Census data, Land use plans, Social Media data)
[ ] Date of last data analytics platform update
[ ] Description of data analytics methods used for route optimization
[ ] Use of predictive analytics for ridership forecasting? (Yes, No, Under Consideration)
[ ] Upload screenshot of dashboard displaying key performance indicators (KPIs)

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