How bus stops are designed and located in cities around the world
DEFINITION
The term "stations" can be used to describe the more complex bus stops seen in bus rapid transit systems as opposed to street bus stops. A bus rapid transit line's bus stops may also be more intricately constructed, with doors separating the enclosure from the bus until it is time to board and level boarding platforms.
A bus stop is a location where people can board and disembark from buses. Bus stops' design typically reflects the volume of use; at busy stops, there may be seating, shelters, and even computerized passenger information systems; at less-frequented stops. In order to maximize convenience, bus stations are sometimes grouped together into transportation hubs that enable interchange between routes from neighboring stops and with other public transportation modes....