BUS STOP DESIGN GUIDE 8. CARRIAGEWAY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BUS STOPS 8.23 The minimum permitted
length of a bus bay should be 19m (see
Diagram 8m). However, this should only be used
• Where no parking is allowed
on either side of the road • On an all day bus lane
• On local distributor roads in new developments
where parking is unlikely or,
• Where the stop is deemed to be low-usage.
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Diagram m – Low-usage kerbside bus stop 8.24
Ina mid-block situation, that is away from junctions and traffic signals, and where parking is permitted, the minimum requirement for
the length of a bus bay is 37m which comprises of
13m clearance for entry, m for stopping and
9m for exit see Diagram 8n).
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