Increase bus frequency, particularly along high-ridership routes, to reduce waiting time. Determine appropriate temperature thresholds to increase frequency, while accounting for staff and vehicle availability and roadway conditions.
Moderate – cost of running buses and labor costs
Moderate – increased frequency would reduce wait times and mitigate passenger exposure to extreme cold
Moderate – although frequency of bus routes could be adjusted as needed, limitations to staff/bus availability may make it difficult to scale this measure up or down
Staffing/vehicle availability (DCPT does not have many spare buses or drivers in the fleet); increased labor costs; hazardous weather conditions may impact roadway safety and/or prevent DCPT from increasing bus frequency
Ensure bus frequency is equitably adjusted based on greatest need and across equity areas.
