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SITING OF BUS STOPS
3.3 In addition, alternative sites for bus stops should be assessed to look at ways of maximizing their use. One method is an analysis of the catchment area (i.e. the number of residents within walking distance of the stop) using a Geographical Information computer Software (GIS) package such as ‘MapInfo’. In this way, an economic assessment can also be undertaken to estimate the revenue that could occur if a bus stop is moved.
3.4 In designing new developments, any required bus stop sites should be located so that they are integral to the housing layout. It is important that the stops are established during construction of the roads and preferably before the occupation of adjacent premises.
3.5 Various authorities have suggested design standards for residential areas where walking distances to reach the bus stop vary up to a maximum of m. Clearly, convenience of location is of prime importance for existing bus users and to encourage new users.
3.6 This guide advocates the use of the accepted standard recommended in Creating Places
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that bus stops should be provided so that
• No resident has to walk more than 400m from their home to the bus stop
• The majority of residents have no more than 200m to walk between their homes and the bus stop
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Creating Places – achieving quality in residential developments
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