Evaluating the Impacts of Bus Stop Design and Bus Dwelling on Operations of Multitype Road Users

On urban streets with bus stops, bus arrivals can disrupt traffic flows in the neighboring areas. Different stop designs have distinct influences on the road users. This study aims to evaluate how different types of bus stops affect the operations of vehicles, bicycles, and buses that pass by. Four...

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Main Authors: Jian Zhang, Zhibin Li, Fangwei Zhang, Yong Qi, Wenzhu Zhou, Yong Wang, De Zhao, Wei Wang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Advanced Transportation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4702517
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description On urban streets with bus stops, bus arrivals can disrupt traffic flows in the neighboring areas. Different stop designs have distinct influences on the road users. This study aims to evaluate how different types of bus stops affect the operations of vehicles, bicycles, and buses that pass by. Four types of stops that differ in geometric layout are examined. They are termed the shared bike/bus (Type 1), separated shared bike/bus (Type 2), vehicle/bus with inboard bike lane (Type 3), and bus bay with inboard bike lane (Type 4). Data are collected from eight sites in two cities of China. Results of data analysis show that different bus stop designs have quite different impacts on the neighboring traffic flows. More specifically, Type 3 stops create the least bicycle delay but the largest vehicle delay. Type 4 stops have the least impact on bicycle and vehicle operations, but occupy the most road space. Traffic operations are less affected by Type 1 stops than by Type 2 stops. Policy suggestions are discussed regarding the optimal design of bus stops that minimizes the total vehicle delay of all modes.
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spelling doaj-art-9e59f707e8754f00a6cda72f2119a6e22025-02-03T05:58:02ZengWileyJournal of Advanced Transportation0197-67292042-31952018-01-01201810.1155/2018/47025174702517Evaluating the Impacts of Bus Stop Design and Bus Dwelling on Operations of Multitype Road UsersJian Zhang0Zhibin Li1Fangwei Zhang2Yong Qi3Wenzhu Zhou4Yong Wang5De Zhao6Wei Wang7Associate Professor in School of Transportation, Southeast University, 2 Si Pai Lou, Nanjing 210096, ChinaNanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaAssistant Professor in Shanghai Maritime University, 1550 Haigang Ave, Shanghai 201306, ChinaProfessor in School of Computer Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaAssociate Professor in School of Architecture, Southeast University, 2 Si Pai Lou, Nanjing 210096, ChinaAssociate Professor in School of Economics and Management, Chongqing Jiaotong University, 66 Xuefu Road, Nan’an District, Chongqing 400074, ChinaPostdoctoral Researcher in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, E1A 07-03, 117576, SingaporeProfessor in School of Transportation, Southeast University, 2 Si Pai Lou, Nanjing 210096, ChinaOn urban streets with bus stops, bus arrivals can disrupt traffic flows in the neighboring areas. Different stop designs have distinct influences on the road users. This study aims to evaluate how different types of bus stops affect the operations of vehicles, bicycles, and buses that pass by. Four types of stops that differ in geometric layout are examined. They are termed the shared bike/bus (Type 1), separated shared bike/bus (Type 2), vehicle/bus with inboard bike lane (Type 3), and bus bay with inboard bike lane (Type 4). Data are collected from eight sites in two cities of China. Results of data analysis show that different bus stop designs have quite different impacts on the neighboring traffic flows. More specifically, Type 3 stops create the least bicycle delay but the largest vehicle delay. Type 4 stops have the least impact on bicycle and vehicle operations, but occupy the most road space. Traffic operations are less affected by Type 1 stops than by Type 2 stops. Policy suggestions are discussed regarding the optimal design of bus stops that minimizes the total vehicle delay of all modes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4702517
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