opstappunten

Opstappunten are designated locations along a public transport route where passengers can board or alight a vehicle. The term is used in Dutch transport planning and appears in timetables, route maps, and accessibility documents. It emphasizes the boarding or alighting function of a point and can refer to a specific point within a larger stop area or to a standalone boarding point along a street.

Typically, opstappunten are located at safe curb positions with feasible pedestrian access. Depending on the service level and local facilities, they may be equipped with signage, pavement markings, lighting, and sometimes shelter or ticketing facilities. The exact setup varies by municipality and operator. In urban areas, opstappunten usually coincide with formal bus or tram stops; in rural or suburban segments, they may denote designated points along a road where vehicles can stop to pick up passengers, which can be informal or supported by local regulations.

From a planning perspective, opstappunten are relevant for timetable design, vehicle dwell times, and accessibility considerations. They help determine where vehicles stop, how long they dwell, and how reachable the stops are for all users, including people with reduced mobility. They also intersect with traffic management and safety requirements, such as ensuring adequate stopping distance and clear sightlines.

Related concepts include haltepunt (stop), bus stop, train stop, and transferpunt. The term is primarily used in Dutch-language public transport documentation and regional planning contexts.