Temporary traffic management at bus stops

Bus stops may be affected by temporary traffic management for a variety of reasons and this needs to be carefully managed to support safe and inclusive access for all travel modes.

Activities that may temporarily impact on a bus stop could include for example:

• road works
• services upgrades
• event management planning
• rail service replacement or bus service diversions

Guidance on bus stops impacted by temporary traffic management is available here:

Guidance for bus stops impacted by temporary traffic management

This document covers the following:

• Introduction:
  • related guidance
  • governing principles
• Planning:
  • bus stops remaining open with temporary traffic management
  • temporary bus stops
  • and closing bus stops temporarily
• Design: Key design considerations
• Implementation:
  • Process for notification/consultation (emergency works and planned works)
  • implementation of TTM traffic control devices for temporary stops
  • risk assessment

For further information about temporary traffic management more generally see Waka Kotahi temporary traffic management guidance:

Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management