Recommended Practice

Design of On-street Transit Stops and Access from Surrounding Areas

Abstract

This recommended practice discusses ways to provide or improve connections to, from and at on street transit stops, regardless of mode.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA SUDS-UD-RP-005-12 Rev. 1 04/18/2025 Published Current
APTA SUDS-UD-RP-005-12 Original 03/12/2012 Published Superseded

Keywords

accessibility, land use, on-street transit stops, street connectivity, street design, transit-oriented development (TOD), urban design

Summary

Well-designed transit stops and a supportive surrounding environment ensure good access to transit and encourage ridership and a positive customer experience. This recommended practice is intended to support transit agencies to actively pursue access improvements by describing the on-street stop design features and characteristics that improve or support access to transit.

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