11.5 Cycle Lanes at Bus Stops

There are three main strategies for dealing with conflicts between cyclists and bus stops, depending on the level of cycle and pedestrian traffic. Most new streets with a bus route will be primary or high streets and should therefore have a segregated cycle lane. The preferred arrangements are as follows:

Bus Stop Bypass. The cycle track is taken behind the bus stop, allowing enough space at the kerbside for a shelter and waiting area. A pedestrian priority crossing will provide access across the cycle track.

If the cycle track is set lower than the pavement, the crossing should be at pavement level to encourage cyclists to slow down.

Bus Stop Island. Similar to a bus stop bypass except that the shelter and waiting area is on the pavement side of the cycle track and a smaller island is provided for boarding only.

Bus Stop Boarders. No island is provided and boarding and alighting is via the cycle track, with cyclists having to give way to buses. This can offer a simple, efficient solution where cycle traffic or passenger numbers are relatively low.