3.6F In-lane bus stops

Introduction

In-lane bus stops are where a transit vehicle stops to load and unload passengers in a through traffic lane. In-lane bus stops are preferred for bus rapid transit routes because they do not require the bus to merge back into traffic after making the stop, which is faster. They also can be beneficial for regular-route transit stops as they expand the available space for transit stop and sidewalk zone uses and allow for tighter, safer intersections. On streets with a single traffic lane in a direction, designers should work to mitigate the safety concerns of drivers passing a stopped bus. 

Designers should discuss with Metro Transit and Traffic and Parking Services when determining if an in-lane bus stop is appropriate in an individual context. These factors should be considered:

Traffic volumes, including annual daily traffic, peak hour traffic, directionality, and turning movements; 

Transit service, including frequency, directionality, stop spacing, stop consolidation, ridership volumes, whether there is off-board fare collection, and bus size; and

Context, including number of traffic lanes, driveway access, loading zones, intersection control (stop, signal, RRFB), and cross-street modal networks.