Title
Letter of Support for City of Durham Application for FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Grant
Evian Patterson, City of Durham
Sean Egan, City of Durham
Narrative
The City of Durham is pursuing funding under the 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program to advance construction to improve the Durham Station Transportation Center, providing functional improvements that address space needs, safety concerns, maintenance issues, and user-experience enhancements. Current transit facilities are inadequate for the robust level of transit ridership at Durham Station. The proposed project includes improvements to the bus island, including providing additional shade and weather protection through expanded canopies, restrooms, additional seating, and a new customer service security kiosk. In addition to the bus island, the improvements would relocate the kiss-and-ride location to optimize the existing site, provide needed pavement repairs, and increase the number of bus bays from 20 to 28, allowing for increased transit service. Construction of these improvements will help advance the City’s Racial Equity vision and will improve the quality of life, access to transit and health of Durham residents. The City of Durham seeks MPO support to pursue federal funding to advance this project.
Board Action
TC Action: Recommended the Board authorize the MPO Board Chair to sign the letter of support for the COD FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Grant.
Board Action: Authorize the MPO Board Chair to sign the letter of support for the COD FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Grant.