News Summary
Texas A&M University is introducing a new centralized bus hub this fall to improve campus transportation. The hub aims to enhance accessibility, streamline bus routes, and reduce traffic congestion on campus. Located near Old Main Drive and the Memorial Student Center, the initiative will include new bus shelters, widened sidewalks, and dedicated paths for scooters. Additional improvements will ensure compliance with accessibility standards and better traffic flow around the campus, especially during peak periods such as football season.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M University is set to introduce a centralized bus hub this fall, designed to enhance the campus transportation system and better meet the needs of its students. This new transportation initiative aims to streamline bus routes, improve accessibility, and minimize campus traffic congestion.
The new bus hub will be strategically located near Old Main Drive and the Memorial Student Center, making it easily accessible for students and faculty. From this hub, all campus bus routes will originate, helping to provide a centralized point for students to catch their buses.
As part of this project, the university plans to construct bus shelters and widen sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort. Additionally, a wheeled device path will be created to connect Academic Plaza to west campus, ensuring smoother transit for students using scooters and other mobility devices.
Enhanced corridors will also be established for bus routes that specifically cater to high-demand areas, such as West Campus and the Engineering Department along Ross Street. These changes were driven by feedback from students, particularly those living off-campus, who expressed the need for more convenient access to their classes.
Texas A&M University’s Transportation Services have been diligently consulting with various stakeholders over the past few years to ensure the project effectively addresses the community’s needs. The overarching goal of these transportation improvements is to simplify transfers between bus routes and to increase service efficiency for all users.
The planned changes are expected to be finalized before the start of the fall semester, conveniently coinciding with the peak traffic during football season. To further alleviate traffic concerns, Penberthy Boulevard will be expanded from two lanes to four. This expansion is aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow around the campus.
In addition to these enhancements, the university will also introduce more pedestrian and scooter pathways throughout the campus. Traffic lanes around Stallings Boulevard Garage will be reconfigured to create additional walking paths. To further promote pedestrian safety, access on Ross Street will be restricted.
Improvements are also planned for North Houston Street, which will be modified to make the area more accessible for individuals with disabilities, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These changes are in line with Texas A&M’s vision for future construction projects, including the anticipated crossing upgrade at Wellborn and George Bush, slated to commence in late 2027.
Overall, the launch of the centralized bus hub at Texas A&M University represents a significant step forward in enhancing campus transportation, with the goal of better serving student needs, improving accessibility, and promoting a safer, more efficient commuting experience across the university.
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