How METRO officials could plant a tree at every bus …
Sep 22, 2023 · METRO, the public transit agency in Houston, is not systematically planting trees along its transit lines and more than 9,000 bus stops, according to interviews with officials. Alief resident Barbara Quattro stands …
These findings suggest that trees can be a cost-effective substitute for shelters at bus stops in mid-latitude cities where shade is useful.
Trees and Metro Bus Stops - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Jun 10, 2023 · Shade availability at bus stops is typically available through three primary sources: a bus shelter, tree shade, or shade cast by nearby buildings. The City of Los Angeles has …
Heat-Moderating Effects of Bus Stop Shelters and Tree …
Pairing trees and shelters at bus stops can improve thermal comfort of bus transit users, lower their risk of heat-related illness on high-temperature days, and potentially mitigate ridership losses. Along with cooling, trees at bus stops can …
Green roofs on bus shelters in cities - Mobilane
May 17, 2019 · A green sedum roof on a bus shelter brings several advantages for the environment: Storing rainwater. As wells as their cooling effects, the green roofs on the bus …
How (not) to design a bus stop - Fast Company
May 25, 2023 · Los Angeles officials unveiled a new bus shelter pilot that was roundly mocked online. But the design illuminates bigger issues with infrastructure planning.
Why shade at bus stops and playgrounds is …
Jul 6, 2023 · Shade at bus stops can be a rare occurrence, even in the hottest climates. Shade, like the tree a woman in Chicago sought out in a heat wave while waiting for a bus, can lower …
Public Art on Bus Shelters and Park & Rides …
Kurt Keifer’s Built Trees, 2002, three 20’ tall sculptures of painted steel and aluminum, reflect the artist’s interest in bridging the gap between the natural world of trees and the man-made world of …
Why should you incorporate a green roof …
Green roofs can reduce the temperature of the air around the bus stop, making waiting for a bus more pleasant and reducing the urban heat island effect. Green roofs can also provide a …
Green bus stops ensure a future-proof city
Bus shelters have long been unexplored area, until now. A wonderful example is the Dutch city of Utrecht where since June more than 300 bus shelters feature a Sedum roof. The attention and positivity that the green roofs evoke creates …
