TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU:
FROM: Council Member Jones
DATE: April 6, 2026
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City Council Agenda Item Request - FAST Amenities - Council Member Jones
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
Goal IV: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
To adopt new bus stop amenity standards the foster ridership growth, enhance rider/resident safety, improve transit equity, and support Fayetteville’s commitment to building a FAST system that residents “choose” because it is comfortable, reliable and accessible.
Enhancing our goal of creating a “SYSTEM OF CHOICE
• Improve the safety and comfort of riders waiting at stops with lower but still significant usage.
• Support increased ridership by making stops more attractive and functional for current & new riders, seniors, ADA, and all residents
• Ensure transit access improvements align with Fayetteville’s broader goals for multimodal transportation, equity, and resident connectivity.
• Reflect current community needs and expectations for FAST as a modern, reliable, and appealing transit option that is desirable
Background:
Current threshold for bus stop amenities:
6 or more daily boardings for a bench
15 or more daily boardings for a shelter
Issues/Analysis:
I am requesting that FAST staff evaluate the current thresholds for the installation of bus benches & bus shelters and provide recommendations for updating these thresholds to better serve Fayetteville residents and align with the City's long-term transit goals and move us forward towards a “SYSTEM OF CHOICE”.
Budget Impact:
Options:
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
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Attachments:
City Council Agenda Item Request
Page 3 of Transit’s Service Standards & Policies