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• Long distances from store entrances to bus stop • Connection between routes is are not always convenient • Too many transfers between routes to get to common destinations • Lack of awareness of available transit service and stigma associated with using transit • Current service does not accommodate disabled population appropriately • Current service does not serve the needs of younger adults and college students 4.4.3 One Wish to Improve Public Transportation The community stakeholders were asked to specify one wish to immediately improve the public transportation system that they believe would have an immediate positive impact. The stakeholder responses are listed below. • Provide a dedicated bus route servicing major employers and businesses during morning and evening peak hours • Extend hours of operation during weekdays • Add a stop at the Indian River State College Vero Campus, thus providing stops on either side of the campus (Library and Building B) • Provide Saturday service to the Indian River State College Vero Campus to allow students to utilize tutoring programs • Extend Friday and Saturday evening service hours to allow young adults to go to the Indian River Mall • Provide service to the County beaches to allow recreational access for families • Improve the image of transit within the community through investment in transit infrastructure 4.4.4 Transit's Role in Improving Livability A majority of stakeholders believe that transit plays an important role in improving livability by reducing traffic congestion, improving the overall health of residents and providing a viable commuting option. Some stakeholders believe that transit can become a viable commuting option if GoLine provides sei vice to the major employment centers in the region through connections with other regional transit systems. Some stakeholders indicated that transit can improve the overall health of residents by accommodating bicycles on buses and extending service to the recreational areas of the County. 4.4.5 Considerations for Future Transit System The stakeholders were asked to outline specific considerations that need to be incorporated in the planning of the County's future transit system. Their responses are listed below. 4-35 Stanley Consultants .r+