Bus Stops

At
Kakaninagar,
Visakhapatnam Karunakar hansdah
BP/804/2019
2nd Year, 3rd Semester
Bus Stop locations
1

Near side stop

• Bus stop distance
from the
intersection- 135m
• Bus stop location-
• 1) Near side
• 2) Far side
• Bus stop design-
2 Curbside stop.

Far side stop

Bus Stop Distance Recommended Present
from the 50-70m 135m
intersection
Due to large distance of bus stop from the intersection, the issues related traffic have decreased. So, the advantages and
disadvantages of the stop location are:-
Bus Stop Location Advantages Disadvantages
NEAR-SIDE STOP • No conflict with the left-turning vehicles. • May increase the rear-end accidents if driver
• Destinations are focused at the near-side corner. • It does not block the traffic during the peak aren’t anticipating the stopping of the bus.
• Route pattern calls for near-side location. hours.
• There is limited available space on far-side.

FAR-SIDE STOP • Allows additional left turn capacity. • May increase the rear-end accidents if driver
• Destinations are on both sides of street or on the far side • Minimises sight distance difficulties on aren’t anticipating the stopping of the bus.
of the intersection approach to intersection.
• Minimises conflict between left turn vehicles.

Bus Stop Design Advantages Disadvantages

CURBSIDE • Provides easy approach for bus drivers and results in minimal • Can cause traffic delays since bus stops in the travel lane.
delay to the bus • May cause drivers to make unsafe passing maneuvers
• Simple design and inexpensive to install .
• Easy to relocate

The location of the bus stop is well placed with distance 135m and the bus stop design appropriate for this location.