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Accessible Bus Stop Design in the Presence of Bike Lanes
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2024-08-01
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Edition:Final Report [February 2023-August 2024]
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Abstract:Floating bus stops are used to facilitate transit operations and enhance accessibility by allowing in-lane stops. A bike channel separates the platform from the sidewalk, preventing conflicts between buses and bicycles but potentially causing conflicts between bicyclists and bus riders. The objectives of this research are to: 1) investigate bus rider and bicyclist behavior and interactions at floating bus stops, and 2) propose design improvements and guidance to enhance accessibility and mitigate conflicts between bus rider of all abilities and bicyclists. This study utilized multiple methods including focus groups, professional community outreach, and a field study. Community and professional outreach contributed to an understanding of challenges associated with floating bus stops especially for transit riders with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments and assisted with a summary of lessons learned from other cities that have a history of implementing floating bus stops. LiDAR and video cameras were employed at five bus stops in the Greater Boston area to capture trajectory data for both bicyclists and bus riders, along with bus stop inventory data. All of this information was used to develop design recommendations that improve safety and accessibility for all users, as well as a step-by-step system-wide procedure for assessing existing floating bus stops and suggesting improvements. Recommendations include various types of infrastructural interventions (e.g., platform width, bike lane deflection, fencing, and signage) that are effective in increasing separation between bicyclists and transit users, managing bicyclist speeds, and facilitating wayfinding.
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