I started this discussion on mastodon, but want to here too. If you could create the perfect bus stop, what would it have? Here are some of my ideas:
β Safety:
- Shelters: no advertisements blocking views. Enclosed shelters must have 2+ exit points.
- Solar lights
βΏ Accessibility:
- A space in shelters for wheelchairs.
- Marked wide paved section for wheelchairs & those with mobility difficulties to board a ramp onto the bus.
- Braille on bus stop signs & tactile pavement.
π²Other:
- Bike racks
- Vending Machines
- Public water fountain
- Tiny library
Do you have more ideas?
Edit: realized the photo i added is ai, but i can't seem to get rid of it so π€·ββοΈ
Frequent buses. I've never stood in one despite spending a lot of time waiting for my bus. shelters are cheap and bus drivers are expensive so I understand putting in a shelter when there is some money but not enough for another but but adding another bus is always the better option if there is any choice.
That's true, it might be a location dependent thing! Here, where it can reach -40c, they are very important(you can get frostbite in under 10min), but elsewhere they might not be important hardly at all.
Coldest I waited for a bus was about -25c when you dress for it it isn't too bad.