Chargers, Wi-Fi and weather protection: requirements for stops have changed in Russia.
On November 10, a new GOST entered into force in the Russian Federation, setting requirements for the location and equipment of public transport stations, the Ministry of Transport reported. The standard provides three categories of stops depending on passenger traffic: basic, improved and extended.
The basic ones include stops used by less than 100 people a day, the improved ones - from 100 to 500, and the expanded ones - more than 500 passengers.
What GOST recommends:
At improved and expanded stops in cities, it is recommended to install Wi-Fi, charging stations for phones and emergency communication.
It is also proposed to place closed-circuit cameras in transfer centers.
At the same time, the distance between stops in the transition from one track to another shall not exceed 120 meters.
Separate requirements concern security and accessibility. In the pavilions it is necessary to give space for a child or a wheelchair with a size of at least 0.9 x 1.2 meters.
The standard also sets requirements for lighting, landing areas and weather protection.
The new GOST will be used in the construction of stoppages and planned renovation of sustainability.