WHY LA’S BUS STOPS SHOULD ADDRESS EQUITY
& CLIMATE CHANGE, NOW
Climate change is making LA hotter
The average annual temperature in LA has risen 4.1 degrees Fahrenheit between 1895 and 2018. By 2050 the number of days above 95 degrees could triple.
Low-income neighborhoods lack shade
According to Tree People’s research, low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles lack tree cover when compared to wealthier neighborhoods, making them hotter.
Bus Riders in LA are disproportionately low-income
The average household income of bus riders in LA is under $18,000, which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) classifies as Extremely Low Income. These communities rely on buses and their shelter.
Bus Shelter infrastructure is insufficient and scarce
In the last 20 years only 660 Bus Shelters were added to the LA county transit system, many without shade canopies, meaning less shade available for communities that need it most.
With Tranzito-Vector the City of LA will make a change by adding more bus shelter structures with better design and amenities to serve Angelenos, beginning in 2023.
WE BELIEVE THE BUS STOP IS ESSENTIAL AND SHOULD BE EQUITABLE FOR ALL ANGELENOS
We are on a mission to make change for Angelenos across the county by providing Bus Shelter infrastructure that brings shade, shelter, safety and comfort to Angelenos.
WE BELIEVE THE BUS STOP IS ESSENTIAL AND SHOULD BE EQUITABLE FOR ALL ANGELENOS
We are on a mission to make change for Angelenos across the county by providing Bus Shelter infrastructure that brings shade, shelter, safety and comfort to Angelenos, now.
Shade NOW
- We are proposing to add 3,450 new shelters over the next 10 years
- 75% of all bus riders from each district get shade at the bus stop
- Additionally, overhead solar panels will power structures, making LA greener
Shelter NOW
- We will build 5x the number of shelters than the previous contract holder
- Structures we build will include weather canopies providing shelter from the elements
- Design welcoming to women, BIPOC, and the physically challenged
Safety NOW
- Our open, high-visibility shelter design considers Metro’s and LADOT’s studies on gender equity on transit
- Our design includes contemporary, integrated lighting and a tall illuminated beacon
- The smart shelter features earthquake early warning systems including notifications from NotifyLA & ShakeAlert
Comfort NOW
- The accessible design is created for all Angelenos
- Thoughtful design maximizes air circulation and cleanlinessÂ
- Better amenities include more lighting, phone chargers, and future modular features
- Digital displays will show real-time bus arrivals, city information, and alerts
Our Team
Tranzito-Vector LA is a joint venture between Tranzito, an organization dedicated to helping public agencies assert control over public curb space and the creation of equitable transportation for all, and Vector Media, the largest transit advertising company in the US. By combining our expertise and resources, we are perfectly positioned to move LA forward NOW through the creation of thousands of new, state of the art bus shelters.
Tranzito is a new mobility operator that helps cities with micromobility, curbside management, and multimodal infrastructure. Established as BikeHub in 2004, it operates large-scale bike parking, bike share, and mobility hub programs for leading transit agencies in the United States. BikeHub became Tranzito to better address the convergence of all forms of new mobility.
Vector Media is one of the nation’s largest private outdoor media companies, specializing in large and small format public and private media opportunities as well as the creation of dynamic, interactive brand experiences. Vector’s current inventory occupies over 55 US markets including each of the top 10 US DMAs and 28 of the top 50 US DMAs. The Vector portfolio includes over 30,000 advertising faces comprised of municipal transit, transit shelters, billboards, wallscapes, airport shuttles, and the only coast-to-coast double-decker advertising network in North America.