Street furniture for bus stops
Really, what's the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine bus stop furniture?
As an expert company in street furniture, we think of innovative and design solutions that improve the public roads of the cities.
Well, when we talk about innovative and design solutions, we are referring to the usefulness of the furniture to protect users from the sun, rain and wind. And the best thing is that it goes in harmony with a modern architectural environment.
Hence, in this post we are going to talk about the importance of urban furniture at bus stops, designs, smart bus shelters and how to take advantage of the advertising used in these spaces.
Why is street furniture at bus stops important?
Bus stops have become the usual point of contact between the service and the transport user.
As an urban element that belongs to the street furniture, it should be multifunctional for social and collective use, serving as a "transfer station" that facilitates the encounter between passengers and surface public transport vehicles.
Therefore, it influences the person's perception of public transport in terms of comfort, accessibility, cleanliness, information, weather protection and correct design.
Imagine all the negative effects of a stop that is inadequately furnished, neglected, located in unsuitable surroundings, difficult to access, with little or inadequate signage, minimal protection from rain or wind, and dirty.
This means that all the elements that make up a bus stop must retain aesthetic coherence so that they blend into the cityscape in the friendliest possible way.
Main bus stop designs
There are several types of bus stop designs according to the concept of "making the task of waiting simpler"
. In this opportunity we are going to talk about three that we consider the most important ones:
- Curb stop in the lane. It is the most common due to its low cost and the speed with which it can be done. Not only that, the design is very easy to reproduce on both small and large streets where traffic is mixed.
-MedianStop, Side Boarding. These are center lanes of large streets designated as bus lanes for public transportation.
-Street terminal. Refers to streets near intermodal stations or where a routed bus begins or ends. It is usual for crowds of passengers to be present on the sidewalks and for buses not to travel with a fixed frequency.
When reviewing the top three bus stop designs we cannot fail to mention our bus shelters that project a modern and sophisticated style that harmonizes easily with its surroundings in the urban furniture.
Take a look at each of them:
Solarium Canopy. It is designed for Smart City cities, has solar panels installed that power the LED lighting system and two USB outputs for charging mobile devices.
i-wait bus shelter. They incorporate a 25′ digital display to offer waiting time, bus location and everything you want to communicate.
Silver canopy. It is resistant and elegant, suitable for areas with aggressive environments.
Wait bus shelter. It is our reference bus stop model and is adapted to the accessibility regulations.
Technology for bus stops: intelligent bus shelters
Gone are the days of waiting at bus stops.
With the installation of technology in the bus shelters, it is now easier to wait for transport.
Although some cities already have bus stops with real-time information, there is a high percentage of them that are a space with a glass window and a small bench.
Well, the intelligent bus shelters have screens that display updated information about the different lines, schedules, estimated time and even useful information about the weather or cultural events in the city.
For example, at R3 Recymed we have the i-wait bus shelter with which the user can see the route, receive audible warnings, has LoRa and GSM communication, vinyl in Braille code and mobile visualization app, among other details.
Advertising at bus stops
Bus stop advertising is a pillar to complement other media campaigns such as television, radio or social networks.
Indeed, it is very profitable, because it is inevitable that the waiting passenger observes the advertisement in a relaxed manner and without any pressure.
Hence, advertising strategies that incorporate bus stops as an ally have in their favor that they can take advantage of the benefits that these spaces offer:
-Because they are colorful, have little text and the right size, they reach the public without the need to pay much attention.
-As it has two sides, both can be exploited to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the ad. The idea is to be creative and interactive in order to capture people's interest.
-They are very effective because of the large number of people passing by or waiting, they will always be seen by many, repeatedly. Advertisements can even be contracted weekly by circuits for a certain number of supports.
How to find bus shelter or bus stop furniture supplier
The choice of suppliers is a fundamental step in the process of starting or maintaining a business.
If you are wondering how to search and find a good supplier of bus shelters or bus stop furniture, here are a couple of recommendations that we believe can help you make the best decision:
-Define your value proposition or what you want to offer your customers.
-Search for your potential suppliers in internet search engines, social networks, professional fairs or professional associations.
-Find out and compare what one supplier offers with another. You may have heard of the 3-bid rule. The goal is that if you need to buy something, you contact at least 3 companies and ask them for a quote.
-Analyze prices, quality, warranties, availability, flexibility, payment terms and supplier ethics.
-Before signing, make sure the responsibilities are clear and review the terms and conditions.
Seek to establish a long-term and trusting partnership with your suppliers.
If you need urban furniture for bus stops we have at your disposal the widest range of bus shelters according to the environment, needs and budgets. For more information, visit our website www.r3recymed.com/
