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Transit stop treatments



   
Transit stops can be as simple as a sign and a pullout area, designated space at the curb, or shoulder for the bus to stop. Or, they may include other facilities such as shelters, benches, and other furnishings. Placing bus stops at the far side of intersections is generally more desirable than placing them at the near side because it encourages pedestrians to cross behind the bus and provides better view of approaching traffic for pedestrians. The bus stop location should be fully accessible to pedestrians in wheelchairs; should have paved connections to sidewalks where landscape buffers exist; and should not block pedestrian travel on the sidewalk. Adequate room should exist to operate wheelchair lifts.
objective To provide safe, convenient, and inviting access for transit users.
applications Bus stops should be located at intervals that are convenient for passengers.
target population All Pedestrians
crash type Other Hazardous Movements
advantages
  • Provides a designated space for loading and unloading passengers
disadvantages
  • May be costly for a well-designed transit stop
pointers Locating transit stops should be done on a case-by-case basis.  Certain intersections should have bus stops located on the near-side due to sidewalk constraints or adjacent uses on the far-side of the intersection.  Pedestrians are unlikely to walk to an intersection if it is a block or more away from the bus stop.  Therefore, it is important to provide pedestrian crossings at bus stops, especially if there are pedestrian generators across the street.
cost Medium to High, $1,000 -$10,000, depending on type of improvements.
responsibility Public Works
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examples WalkBoston, Boston, MA
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