In Russia introduced new requirements for public transport stops

From November 10, a new national standard will come into force in Russia, which establishes requirements for the placement and arrangement of public transport stops. The document provides for three categories of stops depending on the number of passengers, according to the Ministry of transport.

Basic stops with passenger traffic of less than 100 people per day, improved - from 100 to 500 people, expanded - more than 500. There are separate equipment requirements for each category.

At improved and expanded city stops, it is recommended to install Wi-Fi, charging stations for phones and emergency communication facilities. It is also proposed to place video surveillance cameras on the transfer hubs.

The new GOST also establishes the rules for choosing places for stops, the distance between them, the requirements for landing sites, lighting and informing passengers. In particular, it is recommended to place stops no further than 250 m from the “places of attraction of passengers”. When transferring between routes, the distance between stops should not exceed 120 m.

Certain provisions of the standard concern the safety and accessibility of transport for citizens. Stops will not be placed in areas that are not sufficiently lit and in other dangerous places. To protect passengers, it is allowed to install special road limiters.

In the pavilions it is necessary to provide space for a child or wheelchair with a size of at least 0.9 by 1.2 m. For people with visual impairments, tactile pointers and sound orientation systems are provided.

GOST provides different types of pavilions, taking into account climatic conditions. In particular, in some regions, they can be installed with a back wall to the carriageway to protect passengers from bad weather.

The new standard will be used in the construction of stops and the planned renovation of existing ones.