Basic 4 Steps to Follow

4 easy steps-  follow the keys 🗝️    For Stops-By-Line scroll to the bottom of the page Section 2. 

step 1. COPY TEXT  IN BLOCK in section 1 - PASTE in ChatGPT  🗝️

Individual Stop Audit. 

1. 1.. 1. SIGHT DISTANCE — ROAD AUDIT (25%) Select based on speed Select One - A, B, or C        A. Automatic 25 points Shoulder or cutout exist B. Stopping Distance Requirements: 45+ MPH — 450 ft = 5 40 MPH — 400 ft = 10 35 MPH — 350 ft =15 30 MPH — 300 ft= 20 25 MPH — 250 ft = 25 20 MPH — 200 ft= 25 B. Adequate Sight Distance Only: Score varies based on speed (5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25) C. Inadequate Sight Distance: Curve or hill — Score 0  Example: 25 MPH  A. Shoulder or cutout exist Score: 25 2. CROSSWALK — ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT (30%) Automatic Points by Speed      Speed → Auto Points 45+ MPH — 0 pts 40 MPH — 5 pts 35 MPH — 10 pts 30 MPH — 15 pts 25 MPH — 20 pts 20 MPH or lower — 25 pts Example: Speed: 25 MPH → +20 automatic points Add if Present (Points vary by speed)   Points per Feature: 45+ MPH → 6 pts each 40 MPH → 5 pts each 35 MPH → 4 pts each 30 MPH → 3 pts each 25 MPH → 2 pts each 20 MPH or lower → 1 pt each Features (with icons): Crosswalk Crossing Signal Curb Cuts Traffic Signal Tactile Guide  Example (25 MPH): Crosswalk → +2 Curb Cuts → +2 Tactile Guide → +2 Total Added: +6 3. BOARDING AREA — LANDING PAD (15%) Select one   Concrete Median — Score 15 Asphalt Median — Score 7 Grass Median — Score 0 Dirt Median — Score 0   Example: Concrete Median Score: 15 4. SIDEWALK — CONNECTING AREA (20%) Select one   Concrete — Score 20 Asphalt — Score 10 Grass Path — Score 0 Dirt Path — Score 0      Example: Concrete Sidewalk Score: 20 5. LIGHTING — SAFETY & SECURITY (10%) Select one   Street Lighting — Score 10 Solar Lighting — Score 5 No Lighting — Score 0    Example: Street Lighting Present Score: 10 FINAL SCORE & GRADE

step 2. Customize text address  - Paste in Text ChatGPT     

 2. Customize text address - change to fit the stop you evaluating. Very simple. 

Example wording to use:  🗝️ Rate this bus stop Westside Hwy & Early Bird  Lexington Washington

 

Step 3. STREETVIEW – Paste Link Address in ChatGPT

3. Streetview – plug in text address from #2 into Streetview then copy Streetview Link

google.com/maps

Example Copy below short url https://maps.app.goo.gl/iLk8ipCQsfXmRvvX8

Streetview Link based on the address typed in Step 2 :  🗝️

step 4 Total of 3 items Pasted in ChatGPT Copilot: Paste all information in 1 block in ChatGPT and hit enter https://chatgpt.com/   .    

ChatGPT now has items loaded in the box:. Step 1 table + step 2 address +step 3 Streetview - click enter for results 🗝️

📊 Comparative Analysis Steps  🗝️

 Optional if needed Adjustments  🗝️

 step 4A  Adjustments                                                 Review all scores in each category.  

Review all scores in each category.  

Thoroughly review the bus stop and the surrounding environments.                           Note items that are missing. Note items that must be added.    Resubmit to ChatGPT one line statement -   Add lighting. Add landing pad.                                                                                                                                

Optional if needed Recommendations 🗝️

Recommendations

Step 5. Ask ChatGPT for Recommendations – Improve the Stop

Recommendations  🗝️

Step 5A – Ask for Community Outreach Correspondence

Draft Correspondence with Recommendations  🗝️

B. A DOT‑style technical memo works very also for these recommendations

Step 5B – Request Contacts for These Improvements

Ask who send the recommendations to for these bus stop improvements provide contact Recommendations  🗝️

If you want more details on section 1:

If you want more details on section 1:

Section 1 ⭐ The Basic Bus Stop Audit List

Title	Link
The Basic Bus Stop Audit List	https://bus-stop-safety.blogspot.com/2026/04/general-bus-stop-audit.html

Bus Stop Checklist
Bus Stop Checklist

🧮 Auto‑Calculation - Type In Numbers

Section 2 ⭐ By Bus Stops by Line

By Bus Route	Link
Steps for Bus Stops By Line Audit	https://bus-stop-safety.blogspot.com/2026/04/steps-for-bus-stops-by-line-audit.html

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