Criteria for Bus Stops & Transport Infrastructure · b) Bus stops should ideally connect to the nearest made up footway for ease of access for bus users. c) Road safety will be a

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Transport Infrastructure Design Guide Criteria for Bus Stops & Transport Infrastructure

Version 1.4

Transport and Technology Service Economy, Enterprise & Environment Service

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Document History

Version Comment Date Author

1.0 Original draft August 2016 L Quinney

1.1 Draft amendments August 2016 G Williams

1.2 General update July 2018 L Quinney

1.3 Shelter specification amendments January 2019 L Quinney

1.4 Template updates August 2019 L Quinney

Transport Infrastructure Design Guide 2 Version 1.4 – August 2019

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Contents

Description Page

Introduction 4

General Principles 5

Bus Stops & Shelters 6

Bus Flags 12

Bus Stop Posts 12

Bus Passenger Information 13

Bus Stop Power Supply 26

Bus Boarders and Low Floor Bus Kerbs 26

Bus Bays 27

Bus Stop Clear Way 28

Appendices

Appendix A – Bus shelter specification examples

Appendix B – Bus flag design layout

Appendix C – Bus stop pole layout

Appendix D – Bus Boarder Easy Access Kerbing Layout

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Important Note:

This document contains a number of images that are for illustration purposes only. They DO NOT represent the actual manufacturer, equipment type, model/style approved for use. This information is only held on the “Live !pproved List Transport & Technology Equipment” and should be read in conjunction with this document when developing a scheme or installation proposal.


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Introduction

This document forms part of a suite of design guidance documents for the Transport & Technology service. This particular guide is for those considering the installation of “Public Transport Infrastructure” equipment on the highway in Cornwall. It covers design, operation and installation and outlines the �ouncil’s adoption standards.

Cornwall Council has adopted a standard range of product designs and specifications as detailed within this guide. It is not intended to specify every detail and it is not a step by step guide or ‘help’ file and so by referring to it the designer, developer, contractor or installer is not relieved of the responsibility in any way to provide a safe design compliant with current codes of practice, guidance, specifications, standards and advice.

Bus services play a key role in terms of public transport provision across Cornwall, and so the Authority has a significant interest and responsibility for ensuring the success of these services. The bus network provides an important transport link for those people without a car and to the smaller settlements without access to the railway. The Council recognises also that a reliable bus network can be influential when encouraging people to move away from the private car; it can be an alternative method of providing access to work, education and training, health, leisure and shopping. Furthermore, effective public transport is able to provide more sustainable methods of access to services and is seen as a powerful tool in tackling the problems caused by traffic congestion thus supporting the carbon emissions reduction strategy of the Council.

The existence of high quality roadside transport infrastructure at bus stops or transport interchanges is an important measure in providing an acceptable waiting environment for those persons intending to use public transport. �ornwall �ouncil’s ambition for improvements to the quality and extent of the bus network required across the County also needs to be complemented by necessary and appropriate high quality roadside infrastructure. Research has shown that investment in quality equipment plays a key role in enhancing the bus product and making the services more accessible and acceptable to the traveller.


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While the installation and upkeep of these transport facilities, serves to strengthen, enhance and assist in stabilising bus services, they are also seen as vital elements that enhance public confidence, which helps to increase bus patronage. Additional factors such as appropriate location, comfort of the waiting environment and suitability of infrastructure, must also be considered carefully when new schemes are being designed. This is the fundamental reason for the production and application of this document.

General Principles

This Guide is intended for use by professionals involved in the planning, design and provision of bus stops and transport infrastructure schemes. It is, as stated in the Introduction, not intended to specify every detail and it is not a step by step guide or “help” file and does not relieve the responsibility from those professionals to provide a design to meet required standards. The Guide is to ensure that good practice is applied consistently across Cornwall.

The developer or scheme provider is responsible for the implementation of all work required in the removal, replacement or relocation of any existing roadside transport infrastructure (bus shelters, pole/flags, timetable cases etc) made necessary by the works, whether or not such work was detailed within the original scheme drawings or specification. This work may involve the total removal of units from site and/or replacement/relocation of units within the general area affected by the proposed works. Existing roadside transport infrastructure shall not be switched off, dismantled, removed or disposed of without prior written approval from �ornwall �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit.

Given the variable nature and requirements of individual sites, it is recommended that any organisation, either internal or external to the Council, contemplating design and installation, contact the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Team, who oversee the management of bus operations, at the earliest opportunity for advice on equipment selection, details of related bus services, travel providers etc.

It is a requirement of Cornwall Council that all new roadside transport infrastructure to be adopted by the Authority is installed and


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commissioned in accordance with this guidance document. Additional applications from Town/Parish �ouncil’s for grant funded bus shelters will continue to be reviewed (subject to available funding) on an individual basis.

3 Bus Stops & Shelters

3.1 Bus Stop Inventory Checklist

In order to determine the appropriate and required standard for bus stops, an inventory checklist has been developed (Table 1 below) taking into account the type of stop and number of services.

It is recognised that the infrastructure array at each site will differ subject to the available space at each stop location, frequency of services etc. It is accepted that, on occasions, there will be variance from recognised standard designs but any variation must have the prior approval of �ornwall �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit.

Table 1 - Bus stop inventory checklist of standards

Category Location of

Stop

Bus Boarder and/or

LFBK ***

Bus Stop Clear way **

Bus Shelter * & ***

Flag & Pole

Timetable cases

Real Time

Display

Advert Shelter/ Panels #

A Bus Station / Rail Interchange

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

B Major Bus Stop / Interchange

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

C Stop with 5+ buses per hour

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe

D Stop with 1-4 buses per hour

Yes Yes Maybe Yes Yes Maybe Maybe

E Stop with less than 1 bus per hour

Maybe Maybe Maybe Maybe Maybe Maybe Maybe

* Provision of shelter subject to available road space, type and size to be agreed. ** Bus Stand Clearways to automatically be considered at Bus Stations/Terminus on the highway *** Provision of Bus Shelters, Bus Boarders and Low Floor Bus Kerbs (LFBK) subject to whether the facility is a pick up/drop off point # Provision of Advertising panel or shelter (digital or paper based) to be agreed in advance by the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit.


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With today’s modern living and information on-the-go demands, it is essential that any real time information sign is fit for purpose depending on that location and service interchange. Table 2 below outlines the Real Time Information sign formats expected to be installed at each type of bus stop and bus shelter requirements, depending on the level of service information required to be displayed.

Table 2 – Real time information sign formats / bus shelter types by bus stop priority

Category Location of

Stop Real Time Display Type Bus Shelter Type

A Bus Station / Rail Interchange

10 line Totem display + 9/12 line TFT display. Number of units to be confirmed

Reviewed on individual basis

B

Major Bus Stop / Interchange

10 line Totem display + 9/12 line TFT display. Number of units to be confirmed

Reviewed on individual basis

C Stop with 5+ buses per hour

3/4 line (28” / 38”) TFT display unit 3/4 bay enclosed or cantilever shelter

D Stop with 1-4 buses per hour

3 line 28” TFT display 3 bay enclosed or cantilever shelter

E Stop with less than 1 bus per hour

Paper based timetable case Reviewed on individual basis

3.2 Position of Bus Stops & Transport Infrastructure

When contemplating the location for transport infrastructure, 3 general principles – siting, layout and spacing should be considered to maximise the benefits and user friendliness for buses and passengers.

3.2.1 Siting

a) Infrastructure should be carefully positioned to enable waiting passengers a clear view of approaching buses. Bus stops must also be carefully sited to allow passengers, particularly the elderly and


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mobility impaired, to board and alight, safely and conveniently in both the rural and urban environment.

b) Bus stops should ideally connect to the nearest made up footway for ease of access for bus users.

c) Road safety will be a principle consideration in determining the best site location and positioning for new bus stops and infrastructure requirements, including, where necessary, the re-siting of those existing stop facilities (e.g. to accommodate a new development). As such, all requests for new bus stops and associated infrastructure facilities (bus shelters, bus poles/flags, etc.), should be assessed for highway safety and submitted for approval prior to any construction.

3.2.2 Layout & Spacing

a) The bus stop pole/flag indicates the location of a bus stop and provides an “aiming point” for bus drivers to stop. !s such, it must be precisely located so that the bus entrance stops next to the boarding area.

b) No part of the shelter, bus stop pole/flag or any other transport infrastructure should be sited within 450mm from the face of the kerb line.

c) Where the footway on which a shelter is to be placed is particularly narrow, and where full width end panels or an enclosed shelter type would inhibit pedestrian flow, the designer should consider the option of either half, quarter or no end panels for a cantilever shelter model.

d) Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays should be sited upstream of a bus stop so that information is presented to waiting passengers from the same direction as approaching buses.

e) To allow for street cleaning and ease of maintenance, a gap of approx. 150mm should be provided between the footway and the lower transom of the shelter.

f) No bus stop infrastructure (e.g. bus stop pole, shelter etc) should be erected in such a manner as to prevent reasonable access to any existing public utility manhole, street lighting column etc.


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g) Traffic regulation order signs at bus stops should be installed in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) legislation. Where required, signs should be provided with appropriate fixings and reversible bracket to enable signs to be mounted to either side of pole.

3.2.3 Passenger Waiting Areas

Passenger waiting areas should be attractive, convenient and, where practical, well lit. Designs should take into account waiting, boarding and alighting passengers, passing pedestrians, access for people with vision or physical impairments, and interaction with the bus and bus driver. Bus stops and shelters must therefore be suitably located and laid out to enable easy access for bus passengers and service vehicles. The key factor is the space available, but where possible, bus stops should be sited adjacent to footways that are sufficiently wide to avoid obstruction to pedestrians by waiting bus passengers. Where a footway is particularly narrow and where sufficient road space exists, the opportunity may arise to provide a bus boarder. Where kerbs are introduced to reduce the step height to the bus, gradients of the footway ramps should be as gentle as possible.

3.3 Bus Shelters

Bus shelters provide an important service to waiting passengers and are intended to improve comfort and convenience for users. There are however a number of factors which will determine the type and size of bus shelter to be installed e.g. space available at the bus stop, frequency of bus services and number of bus passengers.

Cornwall Council reserves the right as part of the approval process, to specify advertising shelter(s) at locations where it feels there is an opportunity to develop an income stream to make the shelter operation and maintenance self-sustaining.

General Requirements for Bus Shelters

Shelters shall be constructed and supplied in stainless steel, 316 grade with a 1000 grit finish (except where agreed in advance by


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the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit) with vandal resistant components.

Minimum life expectancy of shelters should be no less than 15 years (excluding vandalism) from date of installation.

Shelters shall be of modular design and configurable to meet local site requirements.

An enclosed style shelter is the preferred option to provide greater weather protection for waiting bus passengers. However, where space does not permit this type/size of shelter to be accommodated a cantilever style shelter model should be considered. Cantilever shelters are available with a range of end panels – quarter, half and full width with option for no end panel where space is limited.

8mm thick toughened glass to be installed throughout shelter for visibility as standard. Standard glazing pitches of 1200mm between shelter bays to be provided for consistency. Where shelters will be positioned against a wall or hedge, the option for solid lower infills should be considered for ease of maintenance.

LED mains lighting to be provided within shelter as standard which conforms to IP65 rating. Lights should be housed in a protective casing to reduce vandalism, and directed so that they illuminate the waiting and boarding areas.

A pitched style, ally composite roof with a 2 degree tilt to be supplied as standard. For cantilever shelter configurations a roof width of 1200mm and for enclosed style shelters 1500mm shall be provided.

Shelters shall be equipped with full length, stainless steel seating, to provide passengers with something to sit on or rest against for added comfort whilst waiting.

Designs should capable of housing the latest in Real Time Information system equipment and other technologies, and where specified bus shelters should be supplied RTPI ready. This includes a feeder pillar, separate RTPI circuit and RCBO, internal power cable and RTPI bracket to accommodate a display unit. Shelters should also accommodate a conventional (paper based) passenger information and advertising material where specified.


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A4 double drop (AA4) / 210 x 767mm Elite style timetable cases to be fitted within the shelter where no bus stop pole is available. Jet Black (RAL 9005) or equivalent colour. Cases to be secured with tamper proof screws (hex socket and pin) or lock and key. Unless a digital timetable platform is installed.

Advertising shelters or shelters with advertising features will be specified by the Council where the opportunity arises to make the shelters operation self-sustaining.

Each shelter shall have a unique reference, displayed as a Quick Reference (QR) code or other method. The display sticker or plate will be produced and installed by the developer. The code reference will be provided by the Council and link to the ICARUS live bus stop data system.

3.3.1 Bus Shelter Styles

There are many types of shelter of varying standards and styles installed across the UK. In Cornwall, the ambition of the Council is to provide infrastructure across the county, which is consistent and of high quality but not restrictive of any particular theme or requirement of local villages or towns. Below are the preferred styles and types (the named style or types below as a reference only).

Urban Metro – stainless steel enclosed shelter Urban Metro – stainless steel cantilever shelter Urban Metro – stainless steel advertising shelter

Appendix A provides example specification drawing details for individual bus shelter types.


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4 Bus Flags Bus flags should be constructed of 3mm thick aluminium/dibond material with a visible area of area of 350mm x 250mm as standard. To be supplied with required fixing bolts/brackets for attachment to a tubular bus stop pole or shelter mounting as specified.

Flags should be anti-fade resistant and colour fast with a guarantee of no less than 10 years from installation.

Bus stop signs should be clearly visible to pedestrians and bus drivers. The bottom of the bus flag should not be less than 2300mm above ground level for a standard walking route and 2500mm for a cycle route, except where fitted to the top of a shelter.

Bus flags shall be compatible to fit to a standard 76mm diameter tubular bus stop pole.

The flag design shall include the following:

Cornwall Council / Public Transport Branding Traveline contact information Bus stop symbol and text Stop Name

Appendix B provides standard drawings details for bus flag design layout and dimensions.

5 Bus Stop Posts Experience shows us that the installation, management and quality of bus stop standards across Cornwall has varied historically. Under this guidance document a level of consistency and quality is being introduced to the transport operation infrastructure. It is therefore recommended that a standard 76mm diameter tubular pole is installed where required.

Appendix C provides standard drawing details for bus stop pole dimensions and installation requirements.


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Bus Passenger Information Up-to-date timetable information will be provided at all bus stops following installation and sign off. This information will either be provided via digital methods (the �ouncil’s preferred option) and/or via paper timetables. Digital displays will be configured upon successful equipment installation, testing and commissioning.

Local bus services operating in Cornwall include equipment that monitors their location through on-board ticketing machines. This location information combined with �ornwall �ouncil’s live data feeds from traffic monitoring systems enable the calculation of accurate journey times in real time i.e. showing the live arrival and departure times for bus services. These times can be shown within electronic RTI displays at bus stops where there are units or can viewed via the internet or on mobile phone applications. Electronic real time information systems have the ability to display the times, destinations and service numbers of the successive buses which are due to arrive at the stop.

Cornwall Council sees the use of RTPI systems for bus services as an important tool in our quest to increase bus patronage. Where appropriate, RTPI displays must be installed as per the Bus Stop Inventory Checklist. Options for combing RTPI installations (e.g. within a bus shelter or on a pole) will need to be agreed prior to installation with the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit.

6.1 Electronic Real Time Passenger Information Systems

General Requirements

Installed RTPI systems MUST be compatible with the �ouncil’s Intelligent Transport System (Cloud Amber Icarus Module). The system provides a web based application to monitor and measure the system performance with ability to support remote updates from a central CMS to format and deliver information to different types of displays e.g. a service disruption message to passengers, timetable information etc.


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There shall be on-board diagnostics to monitor LED faults, communications and software, with all of the electronic P��’s salient atmosphere protected.

RTPI equipment shall work off modern GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) to avoid unnecessary hardware purchases and installations.

Equipment shall be of robust construction design which conforms to IP65 rating with anti-tamper proof locks to be provided.

28” TFT for Bus Shelter / Pole Mounted Display

The Strattos 28” TFT display is a “high bright” TFT display designed to provide a clear and legible output even in direct sunlight. The automatic brightness control means the display will adapt to varied light conditions (1000 nits max). The display can remotely show service interruptions, local events or even news and weather RSS feeds via optional CMS.

Key Features of the 28” TFT display include

3 lines of display information

Low power consumption

Anti-vandal shock sensor, camera monitoring and audio alerts

Industry standard fixing and cable positions, suitable for post and shelter variants

High brightness levels

Hours of operation display panel can be switched of during no service hours to save energy and light pollution

Compatible with REACT technologies

Displays to be supplied in Jet Black – RAL9005


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Technical Information


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38” TFT for Bus Shelter / Pole Mounted Display

The 38” Ultra-Wide Screen (UWS) TFT display is a high brightness, sunlight readable energy efficient display made using the latest generation TFT-L�D panels with typical brightness 1000 cd/m2. It’s fabricated from a tough yet lightweight aluminium construction, but still manufactured to provide an ingress protection rating of IP65 and has an impact rating IK7. The sophisticated heat exchanger cooling system supports high temperature extremes ensuring it can withstand both extreme cold and hot climates and is therefore suitable for any environment.

Key Features of the display include

4 lines of display information

Latest generation TFT-LCD panels with typical brightness 1000 cd/m2

High brightness, sunlight readable energy efficient display

Tough fabricated, lightweight aluminium construction

Heat exchanger cooling system to support high temperature extremes

Rugged enclosure manufactured to IP65 ingress protection rating, impact rating IK7

Remote monitoring, environmental control and diagnostic information

Compatible with REACT technologies

Shelter or pole mounted options



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19” TFT Pole Mounted Display

The 19” rugged L�D-TFT displays are suitable for use in outdoor public areas offering which enable the display of general information, advertising and transportation applications where high quality real time information delivery has to be achieved in demanding ambient light conditions. Its compact form allows it to be mounted where there are certain size restrictions which would prohibit the use of larger displays.


4/5 lines of display information

Ruggedised, tough fabricated edge to edge enclosure with laminated chemically treated safety glass front screen, anti-glare / anti-reflective surface treatment rated to IP65

High brightness TFT panel SXGA High Definition1280x1024 resolution

Heat exchanger cooling system and pre-heating element to support temperature extremes, suitable for the harshest of environments

Orientation: Portrait or landscape



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Ultra-Low Powered (ULP) TFT Kiosk Display

Smart features such as high clarity audio, a full HD webcam and fast USB charging (optional) are available.

The display also uses an adjustable G rated shock sensor to trigger anti vandal monitoring software. The software can then trigger a high-quality audio file to play in direct response to the attack. At the same time the 8mp HD camera can capture on board video up to a 2k resolution and forward it to an FTP site to be used as evidence.

Key features of the display include

Ultra-Low Power consumption

High brightness levels

Reliable & robust hardware platform

8mp HD camera

Anti-vandal monitoring system

Audio information (RNIB compatible)

USB fast charge (optional)

�randing of kiosk displays to be agreed in advance with the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit


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Internal TFT (TV Style) Displays

Digital displays are mostly suited to busy bus stations, retail parks and interchanges and are capable of displaying large amounts of information in a clear, concise and effective manner.


LED backlit

Low power consumption

Thermal monitoring & control

Internal 10w speakers

Portrait & Landscape orientation

‘Daisy �hain’ capable for creating video walls Rugged metal chassis for added protection

OPS upgrade available to convert to SMART display

Displays are available in a range of sizes from 32” to 80”



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Totem Display

The Hybrid Totem is available with a combination of TFT and LED technology to show multiple outputs to best suit the environment that it is located in. The large format TFT screen can show rich content media including RSS news feeds, weather, local events, advertising and much more through the optional content management system. The LED screen is predominantly used to show live or scheduled “Real-time” passenger information meaning the Hybrid Totem utilises the best of both technologies and offers a complete information solution.

The use of these types of displays should be agreed in advance with the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit due to unit costs.

Key Features of the display include:

Ruggedised IP64 Housing

Single or double sided variants

REACT Audio Compatible

Advanced Heating and Cooling Technology

Optional Content Management System

Suitable for single or multiple stops

9 line LED Matrix (optional)

Up to 2 x 32” TFT Screen option


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6.2 Timetable Cases (paper timetable information)

Timetable display cases (where provided for paper timetables) should be attached to the bus stop pole or shelter at a convenient level for reading. Display panels should be located between 900mm and 1800mm above ground level so that wheelchair users can read them.

Cases should allow for easy, effective and simple display of timetable and similar printed information for passengers.

To be supplied in Jet Black (RAL 9005 or equivalent) colour and equipped for both pole and wall mounting options.

To be of robust construction design with weather sealed grooving to avoid water egress and condensation build up to avoid damage to information materials.

Clear polyester front panel to be supplied which can be easily replaced in the event of vandalism. Single piece bottom cap, secured with tamper proof screw (hex socket and pin) or lock and key.

Bottom feed alloy case designs (or similar material) available in variety of lengths and widths. Where required, exact timetable size and number of cases required to be agreed by the �ouncil’s Integrated Transport Unit.

Timetable Case Dimensions

A4 aluminium timetable case with approx. 210mm x 415mm visible area and mounting brackets

AA4 aluminium timetable case with approx. 210mm x 720mm visible area and mounting brackets.

AAA4 aluminium timetable case with approx. 210mm x 900mm visible area and mounting brackets.


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Bus Stop Power Supply

Where there is no existing mains power supply in the bus stop vicinity, consideration will be given for transport infrastructure installations (e.g. RTPI displays, bus shelter lighting etc) to be solar powered; this will help reduce installation, maintenance and ongoing support costs.

It is however appreciated that in some instances, a mains powered system may be preferred over the solar alternative where the full solar charging period is unachievable, for example the site is adjacent to high sided buildings, underneath trees or the site orientation is incorrect for the solar panel attitude.

There may also be instances where mains powered systems are preferred due to a high patronage and anticipated use of the information system at a stop.

Where an electrical installation is to be provided, all works must be undertaken by a suitably qualified technician and SHALL meet all of the requirements of BS7671. Appropriate commissioning and testing off all equipment, including certification of the system must be undertaken before being energised. This information must be passed to Cornwall Council for inclusion and update of their asset records.

8 Bus Boarders and Low Floor Bus Kerbs (LFBK)

! “bus boarder” is a location where the footway is extended into the carriageway, often beyond the width of a parked vehicle to facilitate bus operations whilst not removing excessive lengths of parking.

Low Floor Bus Kerbs (LFBK) enables the footway to be raised to allow access to buses without a step. They can be provided with or without a bus boarder.

Bus boarders require less kerbside length than conventional bus stops and can provide an effective deterrent to kerbside parking at the stop itself and clearly define adjacent parking areas to it. They enable buses


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to align with the kerbside, can create passenger waiting areas without conflicting with general pedestrian flow and provide the opportunity to install bus shelters otherwise precluded by site constraints.

Bus boarders should be considered where buses may encounter difficulty in manoeuvring to the kerbside due to parked or loading vehicles in the vicinity, and where appropriate road space and passenger usage is available. Sometimes it may still be necessary for buses to stop in the carriageway to achieve this. If required, consideration should be given to extend the length of the low floor bus kerbing further to enable buses to pull up as close to the kerbside as possible.

The width of a bus boarder can vary depending on a requirement to overtake a waiting bus but road safety must be the principal consideration in all cases. A standard bus boarder or low floor bus stop provides level access to the front doors of a bus. This assumes a mobility impaired person will disembark from the front, under driver supervision.

Appendix D details the Bus Boarder Easy Access Kerbing Layout, drawing SD11/15.

9 Bus Bays Bus bays allow buses to pull off the main carriageway and can help to reduce traffic disruption to the road network. However, they do cause delays for buses trying to re-join the main traffic flows, which could impact on service reliability. Bus bays may be appropriate on higher speed roads under clearway control. In such circumstances kerbside space is generally at less of a premium and layouts should be able to accommodate the higher approach speed of buses and overcome the difficulties of egress. Stops should therefore be assessed for highway safety to determine the minimum requirements at each site.


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10 Bus Stop Clear Way (BSCW) Where kerbside parking and loading is a problem in the vicinity of a bus stop, clear road markings with strict parking restrictions should be provided in conjunction with the appropriate Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).

Should further clarification on any element of this document or guide be required please contact the Cornwall Councils Integrated Transport Unit, who be able to provide additional advice and guidance.

11 Appendices Appendix A – Bus Shelter Style Examples

Drawing A - 3 bay cantilever shelter with no end panels Drawing B – 3 bay cantilever shelter with quarter end panels Drawing C – 3 bay cantilever shelter with half end panels Drawing D – 3 bay cantilever shelter with full end panels Drawing D – 3 bay advertising shelter with full end panel Drawing E – 3 bay enclosed shelter with double entrance Drawing F – 3 bay enclosed shelter with single entrance

Appendix B - Bus Flag Design Layout

Appendix C – Bus Stop Pole Layout

Appendix D - Bus Boarder Easy Access Kerbing Layout Drawing


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If you would like this information in another format please contact:

Cornwall Council, County Hall Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0300 1234 100 www.cornwall.gov.uk


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