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Bus Stop[edit]

A bus stop is a designated place where buses stop for passengers to board or alight from the bus. These stops are essential components of public transportation systems, providing access points for passengers to enter and exit the bus network.

Design and Features[edit]

Bus stops can vary significantly in design, ranging from simple signposts to elaborate shelters. The design of a bus stop can affect the comfort and safety of passengers, as well as the efficiency of the bus service.

Basic Elements[edit]

A typical bus stop may include the following elements:

Signage: A sign indicating the presence of a bus stop, often displaying route numbers and schedules.
Shelter: A structure providing protection from the weather, which may include seating.
Seating: Benches or seats for waiting passengers.
Lighting: Illumination for safety and visibility during nighttime.
Information Displays: Timetables, route maps, and real-time arrival information.

Accessibility[edit]

Modern bus stops are designed to be accessible to all passengers, including those with disabilities. Features such as ramps, tactile paving, and audio announcements are commonly included to assist passengers with mobility or visual impairments.

Types of Bus Stops[edit]

Bus stops can be categorized based on their location and function within the transportation network.

Curbside Stops[edit]

These are the most common type of bus stops, located along the curb of a street. They are easily accessible for passengers and allow buses to quickly enter and exit traffic.

Bus Bays[edit]

Bus bays are recessed areas off the main roadway, allowing buses to stop without blocking traffic. They provide a safer environment for passengers boarding or alighting.

Bus Stations[edit]

Larger facilities that serve multiple bus routes, often with additional amenities such as restrooms, ticket counters, and waiting areas.

Safety and Security[edit]

Safety is a critical consideration in the design and operation of bus stops. Well-lit and visible stops reduce the risk of accidents and crime. Security features may include surveillance cameras and emergency call buttons.

Environmental Impact[edit]

Bus stops can contribute to environmental sustainability by encouraging the use of public transportation, which reduces the number of private vehicles on the road and lowers emissions.

Innovations in Bus Stops[edit]

Recent innovations in bus stop design include the integration of digital technology, such as electronic displays showing real-time bus arrival information and solar-powered lighting systems.

Cultural and Social Aspects[edit]

Bus stops often serve as social spaces where people from different backgrounds interact. They can also be sites for public art and community engagement.

Related Pages[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Bus stop in Chandigarh
98b line sign

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-'''Bus stop''' is a designated place where [[bus|buses]] stop for passengers to board or alight from the bus. These are usually positioned on the highway and are distinct from off-highway facilities such as bus stations. The construction of bus stops tends to reflect the level of usage, with busy stops having shelters, seating, and possibly electronic passenger information systems; less busy stops may use a simple pole and flag to mark the location. Bus stops may be clustered together into transport hubs allowing interchange between routes from nearby stops and with other public transport modes.
+==Bus Stop==
+A '''bus stop''' is a designated place where [[buses]] stop for passengers to board or alight from the bus. These stops are essential components of public [[transportation]] systems, providing access points for passengers to enter and exit the bus network.
-==History==
+[[File:Bus_stop_on_Toppelundintie.jpg|Bus stop on Toppelundintie|thumb|right]]
-The first recorded [[bus service]] was in Paris in 1662, and the earliest buses were horse drawn with the horses housed in the rear of the bus. The first bus stop in the history of public transport was in Bishops Stortford and was believed to be constructed in 1890, sheltering passengers from the elements.
-==Design==
+==Design and Features==
-Bus stops can range from a simple pole and sign, to a rudimentary shelter, to a more complex structure. The usual minimum is a pole mounted flag with suitable direction markings. The design and construction of bus stops depend on the amount of passengers expected, duration of stay, and the amount of services available.
+Bus stops can vary significantly in design, ranging from simple signposts to elaborate shelters. The design of a bus stop can affect the comfort and safety of passengers, as well as the efficiency of the bus service.
+===Basic Elements===
+A typical bus stop may include the following elements:
+* '''Signage''': A sign indicating the presence of a bus stop, often displaying route numbers and schedules.
+* '''Shelter''': A structure providing protection from the weather, which may include seating.
+* '''Seating''': Benches or seats for waiting passengers.
+* '''Lighting''': Illumination for safety and visibility during nighttime.
+* '''Information Displays''': Timetables, route maps, and real-time arrival information.
+[[File:Dublin_Bus_stop.jpg|Dublin Bus stop|thumb|left]]
+===Accessibility===
+Modern bus stops are designed to be accessible to all passengers, including those with disabilities. Features such as ramps, tactile paving, and audio announcements are commonly included to assist passengers with mobility or visual impairments.
 ==Types of Bus Stops==
-There are several types of bus stops, including:
+Bus stops can be categorized based on their location and function within the transportation network.
-* '''On-street bus stop''': A bus stop sign is typically installed on a street where the bus driver can see it while driving.
-* '''Off-street bus stop''': These are usually found in bus stations, bus garages, and bus hubs. They may be marked by a shelter, a bus guide, or by any other means.
+===Curbside Stops===
-* '''Bus bay''': A bus bay allows buses to pull off to the side of the road to let passengers board or get off without obstructing traffic.
+These are the most common type of bus stops, located along the curb of a street. They are easily accessible for passengers and allow buses to quickly enter and exit traffic.
-* '''Bus bulb''': Also known as a bus boarder or bus border, this type of bus stop allows buses to stay in their traffic lane while picking up and dropping off passengers.
+===Bus Bays===
+Bus bays are recessed areas off the main roadway, allowing buses to stop without blocking traffic. They provide a safer environment for passengers boarding or alighting.
+[[File:HighpointShoppingCentreBusSetdown.jpg|Highpoint Shopping Centre Bus Setdown|thumb|right]]
+===Bus Stations===
+Larger facilities that serve multiple bus routes, often with additional amenities such as restrooms, ticket counters, and waiting areas.
+==Safety and Security==
+Safety is a critical consideration in the design and operation of bus stops. Well-lit and visible stops reduce the risk of accidents and crime. Security features may include surveillance cameras and emergency call buttons.
+[[File:Haltestellenschild_Jungfernstieg_retouched.jpg|Haltestellenschild Jungfernstieg retouched|thumb|left]]
+==Environmental Impact==
+Bus stops can contribute to environmental sustainability by encouraging the use of public transportation, which reduces the number of private vehicles on the road and lowers emissions.
+==Innovations in Bus Stops==
+Recent innovations in bus stop design include the integration of digital technology, such as electronic displays showing real-time bus arrival information and solar-powered lighting systems.
-==Accessibility==
+[[File:YRT_bin.jpeg|YRT bin|thumb|right]]
-In many jurisdictions, bus stops are legally required to be accessible to people with [[disability|disabilities]]. Examples of features which may be required under such legislation include ramps or "kneeling buses", tactile paving, and audible signals.
-==See also==
+==Cultural and Social Aspects==
+Bus stops often serve as social spaces where people from different backgrounds interact. They can also be sites for public art and community engagement.
+==Related Pages==
 * [[Public transport]]
+* [[Bus]]
+* [[Bus rapid transit]]
 * [[Bus station]]
-* [[Bus terminus]]
-* [[List of bus stations]]
-[[Category:Bus transport]]
+[[File:WardenVIVA6.JPG|Warden VIVA 6|thumb|left]]
-[[Category:Public transport]]
-[[Category:Transport infrastructure]]
+==Gallery==
-{{Transport-stub}}
 <gallery>
-File:Bus_stop_on_Toppelundintie.jpg|Bus stop on Toppelundintie
-File:Dublin_Bus_stop.jpg|Dublin Bus stop
-File:HighpointShoppingCentreBusSetdown.jpg|Highpoint Shopping Centre Bus Setdown
-File:Haltestellenschild_Jungfernstieg_retouched.jpg|Haltestellenschild Jungfernstieg retouched
-File:YRT_bin.jpeg|YRT bin
-File:WardenVIVA6.JPG|Warden VIVA 6
 File:Bus_stop_in_Chandigarh.jpg|Bus stop in Chandigarh
 File:98b-line-sign.jpg|98b line sign
-File:Bulevardul_Ion_C._Bratianu_a_Piata_Sfantul_Gheorghe_(Piata_1848)_mellett._Fortepan_32011.jpg|Bulevardul Ion C. Bratianu a Piata Sfantul Gheorghe (Piata 1848) mellett
-File:Pn-bus-stop-plesheevskaa-2000.jpg|Pn bus stop Plesheevskaa 2000
-File:Bus_stop_in_Eilat_with_air_conditioning_Dereh_HaArava_street.png|Bus stop in Eilat with air conditioning Dereh HaArava street
-File:Ashgabat_bus_stop_IMG_5626_(26018624282).jpg|Ashgabat bus stop
-</gallery>
-<gallery>
-File:Bangkok_New_bus_sign_2019_is_informative.jpg|Bus stop
-File:People_waiting_at_bus_stop.jpg|Bus stop
-File:Yorkshire_bus_stop.jpg|Bus stop
-File:Dukuh_Atas_1_Transjakarta_stop_perspective_view,_2023.jpg|Bus stop
-File:Bus_stop_on_Toppelundintie.jpg|Bus stop
-File:Dublin_Bus_stop.jpg|Bus stop
-File:HighpointShoppingCentreBusSetdown.jpg|Bus stop
-File:Haltestellenschild_Jungfernstieg_retouched.jpg|Bus stop
-File:YRT_bin.jpeg|Bus stop
-File:WardenVIVA6.JPG|Bus stop
-File:Bus_stop_in_Chandigarh.jpg|Bus stop
-File:98b-line-sign.jpg|Bus stop
 </gallery>
+[[Category:Public transport]]
+[[Category:Bus transport]]