11.3.4.1 Bus Shelters

11.3.4.1.1 Bus Shelter Location

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Bus shelters are important site elements that help impart a positive visual image to both the visitor and resident alike.  Shelter locations should be coordinated with the appropriate on-base transportation authorities and the local transit system provider.  The bus shelter design should work with the overall concept of integrated visual recognition being sought for all site furnishings on Fort Carson.  This can be accomplished through the repetitive use of common forms, materials, and colors.

Bus shelters should be located at major facilities along the bus route such as commissary/post exchange areas, barracks areas, hospital, and library.  Bus stops should relate to major pedestrian walkways, and be placed on concrete pads.  Provide a minimum 3’0” clearance between shelters and the edge of walks.  Bus shelters have application in all character areas.  The appropriate personnel at the base should determine their exact locations such that major "nodes" of user activity can be identified and accommodated.  More specifically, bus shelters should be located:

• Immediately adjacent to a pedestrian path which connects with nearby facilities and buildings.  Maximum potential numbers of users should be determined for optimum shelter location.

• Immediately adjacent to an arterial or collector street on the bus route.

11.3.4.1.2 Bus Shelter Design

Bus shelters should provide protection from wind, rain, and sun with an overhead roof with enclosure on three sides.  Side enclosures should be a clear transparent, unbreakable type material to allow for adequate visibility.  Bus shelter design typically should be simple and consistent throughout the post, matching the existing units in terms of materials, scale, and detail.  Bus shelters should have a minimum size of 5' by 8' with a minimum height of 6’-6" from floor to underside of roof.  The shelters should include an integral bench, trash receptacle, and ashtray.

One (1) shelter design shall be used throughout the base for economy and ready visual identification.  Design elements of this shelter shall be incorporated as follows:

• Structural elements shall be expressed boldly and in a straightforward and honest manner.  Horizontal and vertical structural elements shall be visually dominant and exposed to view.

• The roof shall be gabled or barreled with standing seam metal roofing.  Metal roofing panels shall be steel with ribs spaced at 12" on center.  Panels shall be structural and capable of spanning at least 5'-0" with a UL 90 uplift rating.  Color shall be factory applied dark bronze.

• The shelter shall be rectangular, and the plan and elevations shall follow the orthogonal geometry throughout.

• Materials used for the shelter shall be primarily steel and glass.  Hollow structural steel (HSS) tubing shall be used for the 6" x 6" (150 x 150 mm) corner posts and mullions.  All flashing and trim features shall be from the metal roofing manufacturer.  All steel exposed to view shall be painted green to match other site elements.  Glazing shall be polycarbonate sheet panels in a dark solar gray/bronze color.

• Each shelter shall have two pre-manufactured benches.  Benches shall have a single pedestal support post at each end and shall be securely bolted to the concrete slab.

• A concrete pad shall be provided for pedestrian use and to anchor the bus shelter to resist 100 mile per hour winds.  The pad shall extend a minimum distance of six feet in front of the shelter and shall extend a minimum distance of four feet beyond each end.

11.3.4.1.3 Bus Shelter Standard

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