Street and city
Bus stop
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A fixed point on the street where the bus stops for people to get on and off, almost always with a roof for waiting.
What it solves
It organizes public transport and protects those who wait. In the tropics the roof against sun and downpours decides whether the wait is dignified.
Today
Provide a generous roof, seating, lighting and route information, with the platform level with the bus floor and a clear path behind for pedestrians.
Common mistake
Placing the stop on an edge with no sidewalk or roof, where people wait in the sun or the rain.
Tomorrow
A stop with real shade, a seat with a backrest and water nearby protects those who wait a long time from the heat. Designed with neighbors, it can include a tree, a neighborhood map and good lighting for waiting at night.
Where it comes from
- 1France Paris, 1662
Blaise Pascal launched the five-sol carriages, the first known public transport service. - 2France Nantes, 1825
France’s first omnibus line opened, and from it came the word omnibus, a carriage for all. - 3Brazil Curitiba, late 20th century
Its tube stations let passengers pay before boarding and get on level with the bus floor.
Masters
- Jaime Lerner Integrated Transport Network, Curitiba, Brazil
As mayor he promoted a rapid bus system with stops that feel like train stations. The stop becomes a central piece of public transport.
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