bushaltes

A bushalte is a designated location along a public transit route where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. They are positioned to serve neighborhoods, commercial areas, and transit hubs, providing access to the bus network and enabling efficient vehicle operations by creating predictable stopping points.

Typical features include a marker or pole with the stop name, route numbers served, and a timetable or map. Some stops have shelters, seating, lighting, and weather protection. Modern stops may include digital arrival displays, audio announcements, and real-time service information. Accessibility features such as level boarding at curb height, tactile paving, ramps, and space for wheelchairs or strollers are common in many regions.

Stops may be curbside along road edges or located on island platforms at intersections, and some are part of a larger transit interchange with connections to trains or trams. Signage and markings help passengers queue and wait safely away from traffic. Bus bays or dedicated lanes can separate buses from general traffic to improve safety and punctuality.

The placement and design of bushaltes are planned by transit authorities and municipal authorities considering factors such as population density, footfall, safety, and accessibility. Maintenance involves cleaning, shelter upkeep, lighting, and updates to information as routes change. Environmental considerations include using durable, weather-resistant materials and, where feasible, energy-efficient lighting or solar-powered displays.

Bushaltes form a core element of urban mobility, linking residential areas with work, education, and services, and supporting multimodal transportation when integrated with bike paths, park-and-ride facilities, and other transit modes.