NE OKC bus stop improvements complete, says City leaders

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - City leaders say the first MAPS 4 bus stop improvements are complete and open for service in northeast Oklahoma City.

According to the City the completion of Phase 1 improved 140 bus stops deemed the highest priority based on daily ridership totaling $11.2 million to improve approximately 500 bus stops.

Shelter upgrades: Many bus stops will be equipped with upgraded shelters to protect customers from weather and excessive sunlight, offering commuters a protected waiting area. The new bus shelters will be the standard eight-foot shelter size or upgraded to 12 feet or 16 feet.
Accessibility enhancements and paving flatwork: Paving improvements will increase ADA accessibility at all shelters in the first phase, including the installation of sidewalks and ramps at select stops.
Seating and lighting: New seating will be installed, and all shelters in the first phase will receive new lighting.

"The MAPS 4 transit projects will transform Oklahoma City's public transit infrastructure, and these new bus stops are a significant first step," MAPS Program Manager David Todd said. “By providing more accessible shelters and amenities, we're enhancing the rider experience and encouraging more people to choose public transit."

Oklahoma riders can expect the current bus stop shelters to have a two-seat bench with improvements including, ADA-accessible shelters featuring covered areas for weather protection, LED security lighting, trash cans, solar panels for cleaner energy and bicycle racks.

“We are pleased to report progress on Phase 1 of the MAPS 4 bus stop improvement project,” EMBARK Director Jesse Rush said. “These enhanced bus stop shelters are a testament of EMBARK’s commitment to improving accessibility and safety for all using public transit."

Completed stops

The following 34 bus stops are complete and open for service.

Bus Stop 3562: NE 50th and MLK
Bus Stop 518: NE 45th and Prospect
Bus Stop 3752: NE 32nd and Kelley
Bus Stop 534: NE 23rd and Kelley
Bus Stop 2325: NE 23rd and Walnut OB
Bus Stop 3678: NE 23rd and Walnut IB
Bus Stop 3504: NE 23rd and Miramar
Bus Stop 3741: Lottie at NE 23rd St.
Bus Stop 3934: NE 18th and Lincoln
Bus Stop 2542: NE 13th and Lincoln
Bus Stop 327: NE 13th and Walnut
Bus Stop 3086: NE 13th and Stiles
Bus Stop 312: NE 21st and MLK
Bus Stop 4042: NE 11th and MLK
Bus Stop 1697: Penn at NW 122nd
Bus Stop 1620: Penn at NW 118th Terrace
Bus Stop 1694: Penn at NW 113th St.
Bus Stop 3272: Penn at NW 45th St.
Bus Stop 1617: Penn at Highland Park
Bus Stop 3468: Penn at SW 78th Terrace
Bus Stop 3469: Penn at SW 72nd St.
Bus Stop 2147: Penn at SW 59th St.
Bus Stop 131: Penn at SW 43rd St.
Bus Stop 179: Hefner at N Western
Bus Stop 3147: Western at NW 91st
Bus Stop 3860: Western at SW Grand Blvd.
Bus Stop 3776: Western at NW 87th
Bus Stop 912: Western at SW 29th St.
Bus Stop 3778: Classen at NW Grand
Bus Stop 1906: May at SW 74th St.
Bus Stop 1702: NW 140th St. at Penn Ave.
Bus Stop 2299: NW 10th St. at Purdue St.
Bus Stop 3958: NW 10th St. at Rockwell Ave.
Bus Stop 3960: NW 10th St. at Bradley Ave.

*Phase 1 is scheduled to be finished in early 2025.

MAPS 4 allocated $97 million total for transit projects including an additional Bus Rapid Transit line, additional fixed route buses, traffic signal prioritization, long-range transportation planning and land acquisition, says the City.

Mayor Holt on Friday, released the following statement on "X" saying:

"I am thrilled to share that @USDOT & @SecretaryPete have just announced the largest RAISE grant in OKC history! We will receive $19.5M for bus shelters & pedestrian access to bus stops, which will work in tandem with the MAPS 4 dollars we have already dedicated to the same task."

Image Mayor Holt's "X" platform

Visit embarkok.com/maps4 to learn more about this project.