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PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED GLENDALE URBAN SHUTTLE (GUS) 2 ROUTE RECONFIGURATION
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
Staff Presenter: Trevor Ebersole, Deputy Director, Public Works
Staff Presenter: Kevin Link, Transit Administrator
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Purpose and Policy Guidance
Recommendation
The purpose of this presentation is to inform Council of a proposed reconfiguration of the Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS) 2 route to better serve the needs of the community.
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Background
The city began providing GUS service in downtown Glendale in the fall of 1998. Originally, this circulator service was comprised of two routes (GUS 1 & 2) operating in opposite directions. A third route (GUS 3) was implemented in September of 2003. This route connects with routes 1 and 2 providing circulator service to residents who wish to travel as far north as Peoria Avenue between 55th and 63rd Avenues, and includes stops at the Glendale Adult Center, Main Library, Northern Crossing, Glendale Community College, YWCA, and other points of interest. GUS circulator routes provide same-day transit services which gives residents an alternative to Dial-A-Ride service.
The three routes have not changed since 2003. Over the past few years, Transit has received several requests to expand GUS service to 43rd Avenue and south of Glendale Ave to serve residents in those neighborhoods, where there is no convenient access to public transportation.
Analysis
Transit staff propose reconfiguring the GUS 2 route to start and end at Tanner Terrace at 45th Avenue and Palmaire which is a senior assisted living facility. Another elderly and disabled housing complex that would be served is St. John's Manor which is at 51st Avenue and Myrtle. Both assisted living facilities currently must rely on Dial-A-Ride or family members for transportation. The reconfigured route will give these residents direct access to facilities and destinations such as Northern Crossing, grocery stores,...
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