Route 3 Access Improvements

Route 3 is being evaluated to make it easier and safer for people to get from sidewalks to busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More stops, including opportunities to add crosswalk signals for better connections within the community. The study identifies six general focus areas, each selected based on location and including several potential strategies. A summary of these areas is provided below:

Route 3 Focus Areas:

• Area 1 –  Kennewick
• Area 2 – Downtown Pasco
• Area 3 – City Hall, 1st Avenue (Pasco)
• Area 4 – 1^st Avenue, Court St (Pasco)
• Area 5 – Court St, 5^th Ave to 17^th Ave (Pasco)
• Area 6 – 20^th Ave, 22^nd Ave Transit CenterA facility where transit vehicles converge, enabling passengers to transfer among routes and services. Transit centers are generally located off the street and provide passengers with a shaded or enclosed waiting area, seats, drinking fountains, and transit information. More (Pasco)

These areas are being reviewed to enhance safety and accessibilityThe extent to which facilities accommodate persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users. More. In some locations, changes are suggested due to the history of vehicle and pedestrian accidents. In others, the focus is on making travel routes more comfortable and convenient, such as adding improved sidewalks or safer crossings. All of the ideas presented here are still under consideration and will only be implemented once stakeholders agree.

The Route 3 Focus Areas are detailed below with information about the proposed improvements for each area.

Area 1 – Kennewick Map including reference to consolidation of stops KE079 and KE080, sidewalk widening and crosswalks on Columbia Drive between Beech Street and Elm Street, installing a RRFB at Washington Street and 4^th Avenue, and consolidating stops KE087 and KE088.

Area 2 – Downtown Pasco Map including reference to widening sidewalks along 10^th Avenue and installing a RRFB near B Street, building curb bulb-outs and RRFB on Lewis Street near 8^th Avenue, and installing busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More bulb-outs and crosswalks on Lewis Street at 6^th Avenue.

Area 3 – City Hall / 1^st Avenue (Pasco) Map including reference to curb bulb-outs and busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More bulb-outs on 4^th Avenue at Bonneville St, consolidating stops by relocating to the east side of 3^rd Avenue and Sylvester Street, and adding curb and busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More bulb-outs.

Area 4 – Court Street (Pasco) Map including reference to installing a busA rubber-tired transit vehicle designed for roadway operation to transport a large number of persons for public transportation service. In most cases, it operates with a self- contained source of motive power. More pullout pad and station on the east side of 1^st Avenue near PA131, and installing a marked crosswalk across Court Street at 3^rd Avenue and connecting sidewalk on the south side of Court Street east of 4^th Avenue.

Area 5 – Court Street (Pasco) Map including reference to stop consolidations, potential agreement to move PA146 on Court Street east of 10^th Avenue, and installing a RRFB and pedestrian refuge island at 15^th Avenue, and installing marked crosswalks on side streets at 9^th, 10^th, 12^th, 13^th, 15^th, 16^th, and 17^th Avenues.

Area 6 – 20^th Avenue / 22^nd Avenue Transit CenterA facility where transit vehicles converge, enabling passengers to transfer among routes and services. Transit centers are generally located off the street and provide passengers with a shaded or enclosed waiting area, seats, drinking fountains, and transit information. More (Pasco) Map including reference to stop consolidation, installing a RRFB and pedestrian refuge island in Court Street between 18^th Avenue and 19^th Avenue, installing marked crosswalks to the north and south legs of 19^th Avenue at Court Street, and moving stops PA060 and PA062 to the north side of Marie Street.