Evaluation of Public Bus Stops Location and Spacing: The Case of Selected Routes of Anbessa City Bus Service Enterprise

Abstract

Currently, the primary challenges in Addis Ababa include traffic accidents, comfort issues, travel delays, and productivity problems for  travelers. To address these issues, it is recommended to enhance public services by incorporating suitable geometric features,  particularly for bus stops. This study focused on evaluating existing bus stop locations and spacing and put remedial measure for any  existing drawbacks on public transport Road networks particular on Anbessa City Bus Service Enterprise (ACBSE) routes. Observation,  field measurement, GPS method tracking location of bus stops and GIS method produced point mapping were the methodologies used  for the study. Travel speed, bus stop location, its configuration and service coverage radius data were acquired. The maximum travel speed that was determined during the study period was 26km/hr. Based on the analysis result, 29% of Mid-Block pullout bus stops should be changed to mid-block curb-side and mid-block bus bulb bus stops on-street having vehicle parking. Generally, 8% of bus stop  locations needs future modification. From the research finding, the final bus stops location and spacing depend on the combined effect  of location with respect to the nearest intersection, travel speed, service coverage radius, topographical limitation, safety issues and  passenger loading of the surrounding area.