Healthy by Design - National Heart Foundation

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Design objective
To establish and promote clear and direct walking and cycling routes to public transport stops and appealing and convenient
facilities for users.
Design considerations
Make public transport an easy option
• Plan clearly signed, well-lit and direct routes for people walking and cycling to public transport stops.
• Locate public transport stops within a comfortable walking distance for most people (between 400 to 500 metres). Accessible public
transport stops will encourage more people to use services on a regular basis.
• Use railings and gentle gradients in the approach to public transport stops, addressing access requirements for older adults and
people with limited mobility.
• Ensure clear crossing points adjacent to public transport stops. Consider pedestrian desire lines for convenient crossing.
Provide safe, visible stops
• Locate public transport stops in active locations, clearly visible from surrounding development such as shops and houses. Avoid
isolated locations.
• Ensure stops are adequately lit for night use.
Provide facilities for comfort and convenience
• Display clearly legible service information.
• Provide adequate seating.
• Provide useful shelters for protection from heat, cold winds and rain.
• Consider the provision of drinking fountains at public transport stops.
• Install adequate cycle facilities for bike storage at public transport stops (refer to ‘Local destinations’ section).