A Transportation Plan for the Greenleaf Terrace Neighborhood

most efficiently use busses requires sacrificing the frequency of service, which in turn
makes it more difficult for riders to utilize the system. A compromise between
maximizing bus use and providing a more useful level of service would seen to be one
solution to the situation that would not require a significant increase in resources.
To help improve the usability of the CTS bus service for Greenleaf Terrace residents and
other riders using the same route, it is recommended that service frequency be increased
to every half hour during peak morning and evening travel times. This will effectively
make bus usage more convenient for riders, yet will allow CTS to still operate the route
within its budgetary constraints.
Objective Implementation:
The City of Charlottesville, through CTS, should determine the best method for
implementation of this objective. If the implementation of the proposed Route 9 results
in a significant increase in ridership, it may be warranted to devote a second full-size bus
to the route during peak hours to increase service frequency. If ridership does not
increase, it may be easier to use a smaller bus or oversize van to increase service
frequency when needed.
Objective 4.3: Ensure that CTS stops are linked to major pedestrian routes and that
stops provide a welcoming environment for waiting riders
The linkage between alternative transportation modes in Greenleaf Terrace is of
paramount importance to their ease of use for neighborhood residents. Residents are less
likely to utilize the CTS bus services if their walk to a stop is impeded in some manner.
To achieve this modal linkage, it is essential that the high-priority sidewalks identified
under Objective 1.1 be installed. This will help to ensure the safety and comfort of those
making their way to one of the CTS stops.
Public transit can sometimes be the only
means of transportation available to the elderly
or physically disabled. For physically
challenged residents, the walk to a bus stop
itself can be an arduous journey, and upon
arrival at the stop, it may be necessary to rest
while waiting for the arrival of a bus. While a
few CTS stops in the neighborhood currently
possess benches, most stops do not have such
an amenity available. Benches should be
installed at all CTS stops within Greenleaf
Terrace to ensure the comfort of waiting riders.
While access to the internet and “online”
information regarding a host of public services
has become available to a large portion of the
Source: nwpr.bc.ca