TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ON THE CONTEMPORARY STATUS OF BUS STOPS: A CASE STUDY IN YELAHANKA NEWTOWN

Authors

  • Suresh. B Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering. Reva University, Bengaluru-560064
  • Sreentha. M Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering. Reva University, Bengaluru-560064
  • Prashanth. N Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering. Reva University, Bengaluru-560064
  • K. Chandraprakash Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering. Reva University, Bengaluru-560064
  • Kanimozhee. S Assistant Professor, School of Civil Engineering. Reva University, Bengaluru-560064

Keywords:

Bus stops, questionnaires, mass transit system.

Abstract

Bus stops are one among few indicators which first speaks about the development of that particular city.A well designed public space for bus stops may leads to overcoming pessimism towards mass transit facilities. Thecurrent workhighlights the necessity of designing an acceptable bus stop i.e. safety, comfort, wind protection, visual comfort, accessibility and integration.This study seeks to improve the environment related to infrastructure at bus stops. These objectives are achieved by several techniques i.e. lighting, seating and surfaces, cover, amenities, information, vegetation, pedestrian infrastructure and facilities for disabled person.In this study analysis on traffic parameters related to bus stops like peak-hour volume of commuters and peak-hour frequency of buses, etc. along with questionnaire survey is conducted to understand the perception of commuters related to bus stop infrastructure

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Published

2018-07-14

How to Cite

B, S., M, S., N, P., Chandraprakash, K., & S, K. (2018). TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ON THE CONTEMPORARY STATUS OF BUS STOPS: A CASE STUDY IN YELAHANKA NEWTOWN . International Journal of Technical Innovation in Modern Engineering & Science, 4(7), 1209–1214. Retrieved from https://ijtimes.com/index.php/ijtimes/article/view/1322