Author(s)

Kollaros A. George

Abstract

Public transportation works most effectively where high activity levels, unlimited parking, and quality pedestrian and transit access could be found. Such activities or land uses can be considered as public transportation compatible. Effective public transportation system operations depend on the way the community is designed and particularly how its land uses relate to its road network. Relationships connecting the spacing between bus stops and some crucial factors are presented. Curb bus stops are discussed as a common type of bus stop in urban areas. In order to obtain final designs and locations in a given traffic corridor it is necessary to consider a set of issues, such as the available space, the location of the demand points, and the behaviour of drivers and passengers. The decision making process for

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