Bus Station: Kerb or Median?

Location of bus stations on bus lanes is a much-debated issue. Two options exist. In the first, bus stations may be located on the left hand side (LHS) of the lane with access to buses through conventional LHS doors. This design demands two station structures—one for each direction of travel. The second option is a single median bus station, with access to buses through doors specially provided on the right hand side. In this option, a single station structure serves traffic in both directions. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Kerb-side Bus Station

Comparison between kerb-side and median bus stations:

Kerb-side Bus station Median Bus station

Two station structures at each location

Single structure at each location Higher construction costs Lower construction costs Higher operation and maintenance cost Lower operation and maintenance cost Commuters must exit one station and cross the carriageway to transfer to another route Transfers are easy within the station Normal buses with LHS doors can be used Special buses with RHS doors have to be used

Janmarg decided on median stations, primarily for passenger convenience, enabling easy transfers, and to reduce construction and operation costs.