Top Stop

This Idea has been incorporated into the Bus Stop Info Hub. 

Idea Overview

Interactive source for information located at bus stops

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Claire Donato, Brent Boyd, Kate Peterson, Ester Marie Barbato

What is the idea?

Interactive source for information located at bus stops

How would idea work?

A vandalism proof technology would be installed at a pilot bus stop known for its high volume ridership. The technology would include:

• Video/audio news feeds (local, state, national, global)
• GPS locations of buses in transit and up-to-date schedule information
• Local points of interest per neighborhood
• Pamphlet distribution for local resources (health, politics, non-profits, etc)
• Limited internet access
• Solar powered roof

Pluses:

• Takes disable users into consideration
• Well-lit, creating inter-urban safe zone
• Cheap location venue for advertisements and information distribution
• Bus stop expands to its immediate surrounding

Concerns:

• Updating technology
• Vandalism, theft, heightened security

Community opportunities:

Everyone!!! Bus riders, community members, small businesses, etc...