As gas becomes painfully expensive and the environment progressively worn out, revolutionary transit rest stops can facilitate increased ridership in public transit systems all over the world.
Some of the pains of waiting for the bus (or for public transit in general) is its lack of reliability and infrequent service. However, these problems are all easily avoidable. By installing multi-functional bus shelters, a city may be able to attract people out of their cars and onto the sidewalk every morning commute. Some particular shelter concepts worth noting are warming features (key for the winter), Internet and device-charging accessibility (so people have something to do) and ample yet comfortable seating.
Armed with an effective bus stop design, a city-wide face-lift is a measure that is sure to see promising results.
35 Revolutionary Transit Rest-Stops

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People-Warming Ovens
Caribou Coffee Bus Shelters Promote 'Hot 'n Wholesome' Menu

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Anonymous Texts at Bus Stops
Big Brother's Creepy Bluetooth Campaign

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Sophisticated Transit Stops
These Absolut Vodka Bus Shelters Bring Luxury to Everyday Life
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Gaming Bus Stops
These Yahoo Bus Shelters Feature Video Games to Pass the Time
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Public Transit Furniture
'Subway Series' by 718 Made in Brooklyn Will Get You Places
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Touchscreen Bus Stop Ads
Nokia n95 Interactive Billboard Games
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Lofty Bus Stops
'Elevated Bench' by Itay Ohaly Removes Reposing Pedestrians from the Roads
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Advantageous Transit Shelters
The Solar Stop Will Entertain You Until Your Bus Arrives
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Sustainable Bus Stops
Tiffany Roddis' 'Ecoshel' Encourages People to use Public Transportation
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Futuristic Bus Stops
The Solar-Powered EyeStop Makes Public Transit Smarter
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Soaring Bus Stop Concepts
Transit Shelter Design by Kuo-Yu Chang Makes You Light on Your Street
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Boozed-Up Bus Shelters
Coors Creates Outstanding Beer Can Ads
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Reflected Roadside Refuges
The Lang Bus Shelter Takes a Transparent Two-Faced Form
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Illuminated Ladle Loungers
The BDLove Lamp Makes for Bright Bus Shelters
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Eco Bus Stops
San Francisco Unveils Project for Solar Powered Transit Stations
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School Bus Shelters
Christopher Fennell and Doug Makemson Make Yellow Bus Stops
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Solar-Powered Bus Stops
Johann Paquelier's Transit Design Lights Up at Night
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Attractive Bus Stops
Mass Transit Design Lures Riders in With Comfortable Waiting Area
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Interactive Bus Stops
The Soonkyu Jean Bus Station is a Futuristic Transport Stand
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Hi-Tech Tourist Centers
'Escale Numerique' Looks to Take Tourism to the Next Level
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Fruit Dispensing Bus Stops
Pruhealth Campaign
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Antisocial Public Seating
The NU/B1 Bench from Nesnel Ofis Keeps You Safe from Strangers
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Chic Cafe Bus Stops
The 'Station Diderot' is the European Bus System of the Future
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Bookworm Bus Shelters
Read While You Wait for Transit at the Magazine Kiosk Bus Stop
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Scent-Emitting Bus Stops
McCain Ready Baked Jackets Campaign Offers Smell of Baking Food
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Public Waiting Rooms
The Julie Kim LA Bus Stop Coffee Table Experiment
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Exotic Roadside Refuges
Christopher Herwig's 'Soviet Bus Stops' Series Showcases Past Creativity
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Bus Shelter Light Switches
The Live Green Toronto Ad is One You Can Turn Off
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Raincycling Bus Stops
The Ramesh Kanth Bus Shelter is Designed to Harvest Rainwater
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Heated AdverShelters
Kraft Entices Customers with Warmth at Bus Stops
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Bending Bus Shelters
Felipe Martinez Quiroz Designs Modular Shelter for Urban Environments
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Rent-a-Bike Bus Hubs
Gabriel Wartofsky's Bikeshare Network Puts Foldable E-Bikes at Bus Stops
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Revamped City Bus Stops
The Big Blue Bus Project Will Rebrand the City of Santa Monica
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Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
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Real-Time Trending Spot Features
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Student-Focused Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Rides
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Curved London Office Buildings
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Electric Public Transportation Expansions
The Higer New V Series Launch in the Phillipines
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
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Realistic Bus Simulators
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Clean City EV Chargers
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Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
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Summer Patio Pop-Ups
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Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions
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Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
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Ergonomic Transformative Chairs
Humanscale Shares More About the Radical Freedom Chair Design
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
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Accessible EV Charging Ports
Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet Emphasizes Accessibility
LED Stop Arm Extensions
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Road Worker Safety Solutions
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Monumental Charging Hubs
Tesla's New Supercharger Station is the World's Largest
Tranquil Grounded Design Bathhouse
Futurestudio Designs a New Othership Location in New York
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
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Dedicated Electric Vehicle Stations
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Public Airport Seating Designs
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Sleek Public Seating Concepts
Hanneke Louren Presents the Contemporary Leftover Bench
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Accessible 3D Station Maps
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Alcohol-Friendly Burger Spots
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Roundabout Design Software
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Concrete Cultural Visitor Centers
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