Bus shelter access improved this summer
Construction work has been ongoing at Strætó Public Transport stations in Reykjavík over the past few years, with 70 bus stops completely rebuilt to provide universal access.
A total of 148 stations will enter the design phase this year, and this summer construction will start on 25 stops that focus on safety, accessibility and convenience for all travelers, especially disabled people and others with diverse needs.
The project builds on a comprehensive accessibility assessment completed in 2023, and the goal is for the stations to meet current universal design standards. These are strategic actions designed to improve people's daily public transit trips throughout the city.
Major improvements include:
- Raised curbs to make getting on buses easier
- Creating guide lines and warning strips for blind and visually impaired people
- Surface improvements and pedestrian crossing enhancements at stations
- Better connections to paths and sidewalks for safer travel
- Benches added where bus shelters don't exist
- Bus shelters upgraded where necessary
Stations scheduled for upgrades this summer include:
- Sundlaugarvegur/Laugarásvegur
Sæbraut/Sund
Three bus shelters at Skeiðarvogur
Two bus shelters at Bústaðavegur - Three bus shelters at Háaleitisbraut
- Two bus shelters at Arnarbakki
- Skógarsel
- Five bus shelters at Norðurfell
- Two bus shelters at Suðurhólar
- Two bus shelters at Fjallkonuvegur
- Two bus shelters at Víkurvegur
- Hofsgrund
Earlier news about improved access at bus stops
Information about the construction projects