Bus Stops
The Importance of Bus Stop Benches
Noticing a need in his community, a California mayor found a fast and affordable way to put seating at every bus stop in town.
S.F. Accelerates Parking Removal at Bus Stops From 7 Years to 18 Months
Reviewing changes in bulk will make it easier for the Municipal Transportation Agency to remove parking around bus stops in San Francisco.
Richmond Transit to Add Bus Stop Benches, Shelters
The region’s transit agency plans to install new benches and shelters at as many as 75 percent of bus stops systemwide.
L.A. Bus Stops Offer No Relief From Searing Temperatures
As heat waves intensify, bus riders in Los Angeles are forced to wait at bus stops that offer little shade or seating, putting vulnerable residents at risk of heat stroke and other health impacts.
Federal Infrastructure Funding a Rare Opportunity to Improve the Nation’s Bus Shelters
Transit systems faced with decreasing ridership could accommodate access to the most widely available form of transit by building bus shelters. The federal infrastructure bill provides a big opportunity to do so.
Nominate the Best Bus Stops in the United States
Rather than doing another round of the 'sorriest' bus stops in the country, Streetsblog USA is shifting its focus to the positive, and asking readers to send nominations for America's Best Bus Stop.
Calculating Bus Stop Spacing for 43 U.S. Cities
New research documents the distance between bus stops in U.S. cities—a key question for service designers that determines a lot about the public transit user experience.
Where to Preview L.A.'s New Bus Shelters
Angelenos can try out the new designs at six locations this summer, with the full program set to launch in 2022.
Indianapolis to Upgrade Bus Stops to 'Super Stops'
Downtown Indianapolis bus stops are getting a makeover with enhancements that prioritize buses and improve rider safety.
A Look at Accessibility in Atlanta
A wheelchair user describes what it's like to travel on Atlanta streets and on the city's public transit system.
Systemwide Evaluation of Bus Stops Underway in the Pittsburgh Region
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is evaluating how to make improvements at
Building Benches for Bus Stops That Need them
All over the country, sorry bus stops lack seating. Studies show that deficiency can depress ridership, some motivated citizens are looking to change that.
Culling Transit Stops to Improve System Performance
Bus stop balancing can help lines run much more smoothly. A new publication guides agencies through the process.
Express Bus Station Features Prominently in Colorado Express Lanes Project
Bustang, the interregional bus service launched by the Colorado Department of Transportation in 2015, will have a station in the middle of Interstate 25 as part of a $350 million plan to add toll lanes between Johnstown and Fort Collins.
L.A. Bus Stops Improved by D.I.Y. Additions
A bench is a basic bus stop amenity, but many stops on Los Angeles’ Eastside lack them. One resident took on the task of putting in benches himself.
How to Build a Better Bus Stop
The state of a city's bus stops is a good indicator of its commitment to public transit option as a mobility option for all its residents.
Can a Bus Stop Be Pretty?
A local bus stop offers the setting for an experiment in beautification.
It's Time to Pick the 'Sorriest Bus Stop in America'
It's everyone's favorite time of year. Streetsblog USA is searching for the "Sorriest Bus Stop in America."
Study: It's Easier to Wait for Transit in a Nice Place
While that headline might seem obvious, how many well-located, pleasant bus stops are you aware of?
Help Transit Riders Improve Their Bus Stops
Riders in ten cities are raising money to spruce up their bus stops.
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