The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Public Works Department installed three bus benches around the Community for students who use school buses as their main transportation to school.

The Public Works Department, Utilities and Roads Division Roads Section were approached by a resident regarding placing benches at high traffic bus stops, according to Roads Maintenance Supervisor Gregg Bacome. “We evaluated the request, recognized the need and proceeded with purchasing and installation,” said Bacome. 

There are three locations where bus benches have been installed: 92nd Street and Oak Street, Indian School and Longmore Road, and Camelback Road and Center Street.

Bench locations were determined by the number of buses that stop at the intersection, the number of students that wait for the bus at a location and field observations conducted by Public Works staff. In some intersections, the nearby landscape makes it difficult for installations due to ditches, culverts and traffic signs. 

There are no current plans to install any additional benches, but residents can request a bench by calling the Public Works’ Customer Service Section at (480) 362-5600.