Difference between revisions of "Bus: Bus Stop Planning"
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==Bus Stop Spacing and Positioning== | ==Bus Stop Spacing and Positioning== |
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ContentsPrimary Guidance
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DiscussionBus Stop LocationsProviding bus stops on new or existing routes requires additional capital and operating costs for each stop and increases travel time for cusstomers. Therefore, planning bus stop locations should consider the following factors to determine if a bus stop is warranted:
Bus Stop Spacing and PositioningBus stops are spaced to balance accessibility reliability. Close spacing of bus stops shortens walk distance for passengers, but increases transit trip time due to more stops and starts by the buses. Bus stops are usually placed at major intersections, transfer points, and major passenger generators. Unless dictated by the Bus Stop Locations factors above, the minimum distance between bus stops varies according to the service type:
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