Date: June 22, 2023
Author(s): Anne Yoon
Abstract
On average, Metro bus riders spend half of their travel time simply waiting for the bus. More than an amenity, bus shelters are fundamental to ensuring riders have a level of comfort, dignity, and safety while they wait for the bus. With temperatures increasing across Los Angeles County, bus shelters are also crucial for providing shade and contributing to the region’s larger climate adaptation strategy. To begin understanding why some places have bus shelters and others do not, research must first identify places of disinvestment.
About the Project
This student research project analyzes the distribution of bus shelters at Los Angeles Metro bus stops and the process for funding, building and maintaining bus shelters in unincorporated areas.