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Concurrent Education Session

MON-C02: Dignified Design: Bus Shelters that Elevate the Transit Experience in Underserved Communities

Monday, October 7, 2024
3:45pm – 5:00pm ET
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 146B
1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, NY/HSW, FL

Bus stops are a vital part of the transit experience and can be sensitive to the communities they serve. Landscape architects can influence the perceptions of public transportation by looking beyond functionality to contribute equitable design solutions and build on a community’s identity while shaping the urban fabric.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role of public transport stops in shaping the urban environment.
  • Learn what tools and strategies we can use to give dignity and equity to transit riders.
  • Understand how bus shelter designs can be unique while sensitive to the social and economic context.
  • Explore the challenges we face in navigating the multi-agency approval process to design and implement transit improvements in the public realm.