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TDA Article 3 Grant Application: Transit Stop Access Improvements
Project Title Bus Stop Pad Installation Project
Contact Name Jay Bautista
Agency Ontario
Contact Phone 909-395-2120
Contact Email jautista@ontarioca.gov
Project Need & Project Description
Purpose The purpose of this project is to upgrade various bus stop locations within the City
of Ontario with concrete pads. The proposed upgrades would provide an ADA-
compliant boarding area. The upgrades will create a more navigable path between
the bus and the sidewalk, increase the space available for passengers on mobility
devices, and make the stop ADA-compliant. These bus stop locations are noted in
Omnitrans' accessibility survey as needing ADA compliance improvements. These
improvements would greatly enhance the experience for disabled or elderly
passengers, which may result in increased ridership. Indeed, 66% of survey
respondents (surveyed for the City's Active Transportation Master Plan)said they
would ride the bus more if accessibility and quality of life improvements were
constructed.
Locations:
1. S Haven Ave. and E Francis St., northbound, far side, Ontario, CA
This stop is served by 18 buses per day by Omnitrans Route 81. This bus stop
location connects riders to Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and the East Ontario
Metrolink Station, providing local and regional access to Montclair, Fontana, Rialto,
San Bernardino, and Los Angeles County.
The stop is in an area with heavy commercial and industrial land uses, providing
transit services to local jobs. Across the street is a business complex with several
insurance, investment, and employment agencies. Also adjacent are several large
(300,000+ sq. ft)offices and distribution centers for various retailers (including
Target, La-Z-Boy, and Staples) and supply chain services companies (such as
Ingram Micro), as well as a FedEx Ship Center and UPS Regional Air Hub. The high
concentration of employment centers in the area makes the bus stop ideal for
commuters.
2. E Riverside Dr. and S Archibald Ave., eastbound, nearside, Ontario, CA
This stop is served by 16 buses per day and serves Omnitrans Route 87,
connecting Ontario to the nearby cities of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga.
Additionally, this stop provides direct connections to Routes 61 and 83, providing
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The stop is in close vicinity to major residential, retail and commercial centers. The
stop is within convenient walking distance to several shopping centers that make it
accessible to Rite Aid, AutoZone, Park Tree Community Health Center, and
Graziano's Pizza. If riders choose to cross Riverside then they will be greeted with
opportunities to patron O'Reilly Auto Parts, Chase Bank, Walgreens, and Archibald's
Drive Thru. Opposite Archibald Avenue is the Archibald Ranch Town Center,
containing Ralphs, PostalAnnex+, Perfume Outlet, a T-Mobile store, and Juan Polio.
This stops' proximity to a rich mix of land uses makes it an ideal stop for choice
riders who want to travel to nearby retail and commercial uses. Additionally, this
location serves transit commuters who work at any of the several businesses
served by this stop or who use this location to transfer to the other routes for further
access to employment opportunities.
3. Bus stop ID 7895, on Campus at D southbound nearside, Ontario, CA
This stop is served by Omnitrans Route 87 and connects Ontario to Eastvale,
Rancho Cucamonga, and Chaffey College. This bus stop directly serves a corner
market and an established residential neighborhood. This location provides a
transportation option for choice and commuter trips to this residential community.
Specifically, this bus route facilitates travel to downtown, which is the City's historic
cultural and commercial center. Additionally, the route runs through the City's
industrial area south of the airport, providing local employment opportunities.
4. Bus stop ID 8554, on Campus at D northbound farside, Ontario, CA
This stop is served by Omnitrans Route 87 and connects Ontario to Eastvale,
Rancho Cucamonga, and Chaffey College. This bus stop directly serves a corner
market and an established residential neighborhood. This location provides a
transportation option for choice and commuter trips to this residential community.
Specifically, this bus route facilitates travel to downtown, which is the City's historic
cultural and commercial center. Additionally, the route runs through the City's
industrial area south of the airport, providing local employment opportunities.
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Documents Bus Stop Pads Installation Project Locations.docx 4.43MB
Location Various locations listed in "Project Need &
Purpose" in the City of Ontario
Priority Number: (If Note that up to 10 stops can be combined into one submittal.
agency submits
multiple projects)
Daily Buses 67 total (18, 16, 16, 17, each stop as listed
respectively)
Daily Boarding & 25.9 total (8.0, 7.9, 5.8, 4.2, each stop as
Alighting listed respectively)
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Agency Owns ROW Yes
r No
ROW Easement r Yes
Required No
Cost Effectiveness
Project Cost(K): 67,049.89
Matching Funds (K): 0
TDA Project Funds 67,049.89
Requested (K):
Matching Source: N/A
Previous Awards & Status
Project Evaluation
Criteria Overall Quality of Application: 15 pts
Project Need and Purpose: 40 pts
Cost Effectiveness: 15 pts
Timeliness of Prior Project Completion: 10 pts
Matching Funds: 20 pts
have read the r7 (1)the total award amount will be rescinded if the agency fails to submit a Claim
guidelines and Form and Authorizing Resolution within SIX months of award notification, and
understand:*
have read the (2)two one-year extensions may only be granted without SBCTA Board approval
guidelines and IF: (a) progress has been made on the project, and (b) an extension request
understand:* including an appropriate justification for the delay and a revised project
completion date is provided THREE MONTHS BEFORE the project sunset date.
1. S Haven Ave. and E Francis St., northbound, far side, Ontario, CA
2. E Riverside Dr. and S Archibald Ave., eastbound, nearside, Ontario, CA
3. Bus stop ID 7895, on Campus at D southbound nearside, Ontario, CA
4. Bus stop ID 8554, on Campus at D northbound farside, Ontario, CA
August 3, 2021
Ginger Koblasz, Senior Planner
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715
Subject: Omnitrans Support for City of Ontario’s Applications
2021 TDA Article 3 Transit Stop Access Improvements Program
Dear Ginger,
This letter is in support of the City of Ontario’s grant applications for 2021 TDA Article 3 Transit
Stop Access Improvement funds within the City of Ontario. The proposed projects will improve
the accessibility of Omnitrans service in Ontario by providing ADA compliant sidewalk boarding
areas at bus stops throughout the City. These improvements will make the Omnitrans service more
accessible for disabled or elderly passengers, which may result in increased ridership.
Omnitrans is highly supportive of this project receiving TDA Article 3 grant funds. Please feel
free to contact me at (909) 379-7256 or anna.jaiswal@omnitrans.org if you need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
Anna Jaiswal
Development Planning Manager