{"id":8864,"date":"2021-10-02T04:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-02T08:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/?p=8864"},"modified":"2021-10-05T16:10:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T20:10:48","slug":"project-bus-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desis.osu.edu\/seniorthesis\/index.php\/2021\/10\/02\/project-bus-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Bus Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Named&nbsp;<strong>Project Bus Stop<\/strong>, the architects envisaged the new concept bus stop serving beyond its primary function to make waiting for buses a fun and enriching experience for commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ground-up design solution features a bus-stop with free WiFi; handphone charging points; interactive smart boards that provide content and services such as bus arrival timings, e-books download and journey planner; a green roof; bicycle parking; and even a swing. It also showcases artwork by local illustrator Lee Xin Li.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books &amp; Swing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landtransportguru.net\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Bus-Stop-Interior-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Project Bus Stop - Information Panel, swing and book shelf\" \/><figcaption>Project Bus Stop \u2013 Information Panel, swing and book shelf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A bookshelf within the bus stop keeps&nbsp;commuters occupied while waiting for the bus with a range of books to choose from. In addition to interestingly-designed seats with armrests, the bus stop features a swing, although its range of motion is limited by metal chains securing it to the ground. A Project Bus Stop information board is displayed next to the swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greenery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_31144\"><a href=\"https:\/\/landtransportguru.net\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Bus-Stop-Interior-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landtransportguru.net\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Bus-Stop-Interior-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Project Bus Stop - Greenery elements\" class=\"wp-image-31144\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Project Bus Stop \u2013 Greenery elements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenery elements are integrated into the bus stop design, featuring&nbsp;a shallow planter box and climbing plants growing around vertical wires, forming a \u2018wall\u2019 that cuts glare and visually enhances the feel of the bus stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Boards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Bus Stop contains a large, continuous&nbsp;information board built into the wall of the bus stop, with enough room for five information panels. Apart from bus route information, a locality map and Bus Contracting Model promotional material is displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/landtransportguru.net\/project-bus-stop-interior-3\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/landtransportguru.net\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Project-Bus-Stop-Interior-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Project Bus Stop - Interior Information Boards\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Project Bus Stop \u2013 Interior Information Boards <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ANALYSIS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project bus stop is an innovative approach in challenging what a traditional bus stop looks like. By incorporating elements that allow its patrons the opportunity to interact with its space, it flips the notion of a static bus stop. This is an excellent example in capturing the essence of several different concepts and merging them into a space that can appeal to a broader audience of users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProject Bus Stop.\u201d <em>Land Transport Guru<\/em>, 9 July 2020, https:\/\/landtransportguru.net\/project-bus-stop\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Named&nbsp;Project Bus Stop, the architects envisaged the new concept bus stop serving beyond its primary function to make waiting for buses a fun and enriching experience for commuters. 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