Better Design for Safer Spaces Based on the research collected in this
of public transit, inadequate lighting at
public transit stops are designed for
anxiety and fear for passengers waiting
thesis, there is a problem with the way
safety (Loukaitou-Sideris and Fink, 2009). Existing shelters and stations do not
provide enough safety for passengers.
Transit systems need to have stops with
adequate lighting at night for passengers, reliable transit times and comfortable
waiting areas (Yavuz and Welch, 2010). By incorporating these elements into standard practice, people can experience their daily travels with more confidence and peace of mind (Valentine, 1990).
Lighting can impact the way people
experience shared public spaces. In terms
bus stops can cause increased levels of for their bus (Yavuz and Welch, 2010).
The darkness can provide opportunities for criminals to hide and stalk from afar
without being seen because of a “fishbowl
effect” (Loukaitou-Sideris and Fink, 2009). This effect is where a small well-lit area is surrounded by darkness. Based on safety audits done in Scarborough, Ontario, this effect can be avoided if proper lighting is
extended beyond the bus stop (Loukaitou-
Sideris and Fink). Although lighting may not fully prevent a crime from occurring, Hunt (2019) states “it can alleviate women’s
feelings of anxiety, improving their access
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