"Starting next month, workers will begin installing benches or leaning bars at bus stops that currently lack seating. The stops must qualify by having sufficient public space to accommodate the street furniture. NYC has over 15,000 bus stops throughout the boroughs; a little more than half qualify for the new seating. DOT officials plan to install seating at 875 bus stops every year over the next 10 years, while maintaining existing seating, to provide universal seating for bus commuters."
"For many New Yorkers, having a place to sit at the bus stop is more than just a matter of comfort; it's a matter of whether they can take the bus at all. With more than 15,000 bus stops used by 1.4 million people every day, many of whom are seniors and people with disabilities, there has never been a better time to step up so New Yorkers can sit down."
City officials will install benches or leaning bars at approximately 8,750 eligible bus stops located on public property with sufficient sidewalk or island space. The $40 million investment will fund the additions. Installations will begin next month, and DOT plans to add seating at 875 stops per year over the next ten years while maintaining existing seating. New York City has over 15,000 bus stops, with just over half qualifying for the new furniture. The upgrades aim to benefit 1.4 million daily bus users, including seniors and people with disabilities, improving comfort and access.
Read at www.amny.com
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