CHK America President and CEO Rick Wood announced completion of the first tier of a three-tiered bus stop improvement project for the Greater Richmond Transit Co. (GRTC) in Virginia.
Tier One modernizes 300 stops along two of GRTC’s busiest routes with each stop receiving upgrades that include new flags with visible route and bus stop numbers as well as eye-level printed schedule and map information. Nine new, four-sided, information kiosks and 18 back-lit Schedule Information Solar Panels complete with a push button for night illumination, are being installed at high-density bus stops throughout the system. Both the kiosks and solar panels provide options for texting, QR codes and a mobile app for customers to further connect with GRTC.
“GRTC has made a significant commitment with this project to ensure all of their signage clearly explains service options to their riders” Wood said. “It is definitely in keeping with their history of providing a world class transportation system with the best possible communication tools for their customers.”
“One of the most frequent requests our customers make is for better, more helpful information at bus stops, and I'm very excited to be to the point where we can finally implement this important project," GRTC CEO, David Green said. “Replacing every bus stop sign throughout our system is neither simple nor inexpensive, but it will be far worth the effort in the long run. Not only will it enhance the overall experience of our current riders, but it will make it easier for new riders to understand how transit works. Increasing ridership is our biggest priority and attracting new riders is part of that equation. Providing clear, easy to understand information at bus stops will help us achieve that goal.”
