Palm Tran unveiled the first of 24 new bus stops seats at the bus stop adjacent to Presidente Supermarket in Linton Square Plaza in Delray Beach on October 3, 2016.
Speakers at the event that presented the new bus stop seat included Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla A. Taylor, Executive Director Clinton B. Forbes, Palm Tran, and Manager Catherine Valdes, Presidente Supermarket.
Forbes spoke at the event and said, "One of my main priorities is to improve the bus stop infrastructure here in Palm Beach County. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of it to our riders. This is an important first step and I am excited about implementing more rider amenities like this, that will take Palm Tran to the next level in customer service."
The 2-seat design manufactured by Simme-Seat attaches directly to the bus stop pole and is durable, safe and cost-effective. The seats also make it easier for bus operators to see riders waiting at the stop and provide a much safer option than sitting on the curb.
The 24 bus stops chosen for this pilot program geographically cover the entire community and serve 23,000 or more riders per month at each location. These stops have right of way issues that prevent a bus bench or shelter from being placed at the location.
The funding for this project was obtained through a federal grant.
