Eleven revamped bus stations have debuted along Broadway this week in an effort to encourage ridership.
The remodeled bus stations include digital screens showing arrival times at each stop, built-in security cameras and custom-made shelters.
“A lot of the construction work that went into these stations is not just these stations, but improving sidewalks, improving the whole experience along Broadway,” said Muggs Stoll of SANDAG.
The $21 million project, paid for TransNet tax money, is intended to increase the number of bus commuters.
The stops are for MTS Rapid bus lines, which were introduced in June 2014 and connect Escondido, San Diego State University and Rancho Bernardo to San Diego’s downtown corridor.
Will it persuade folks to take the bus instead of driving? Some commuters told NBC 7 it depended on the routes.
“I don’t think I’d be willing to use because I only go to a couple of spots,” said Chula Vista resident Lisa Bernady. “But if they had more stops in my favor then absolutely.
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SANDAG is already brainstorming even more ways to revamp the bus system, including adding WiFi to buses.
