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72 <br /> US 70 Multimodal Corridor Study <br /> 4.5.3 Critical Issues <br /> The table below overviews public transportation deficiencies identified during the existing conditions analysis <br /> that must be addressed to achieve the plan's goals. <br /> Problem Relevant Goal(s) <br /> Low-income populations have limited access to the <br /> multimodal transportation network. <br /> 2, 3 5 9, 10 <br /> Inadequate pedestrian connectivity to bus stops <br /> reduces transit demand. <br /> 2, 3 6, 8 <br /> No bus stop in the corridor meets ADA standards. A 4A <br /> 3 6 <br /> Areas projected to experience significant <br /> employment growth, particularly for low-income jobs, <br /> are not served by public transit. 1 <br /> 3 9 <br /> Bus service is too infrequent to be a convenient, <br /> reliable travel option, especially for those commuting <br /> at non-traditional times. 1 <br /> 3 9, 10 <br /> Bus routes do not serve some of the corridor's largest <br /> trip producers and attractions. <br /> 1 <br /> 3 9, 10 <br /> 63 Existing Conditions and Critical Issues <br />