The public_transport=stop_area tag is used as part of a relation to identify all of the features associated with a public transport interchange or part of one. A stop area for a simple bus stop with buses in both directions would consist of two waiting areas or shelters (which can be tagged using public_transport=platform and/or highway=bus_stop) and two stop positions (using public_transport=stop_position). More complex stop areas may include multiple platforms and stop positions and many associated elements.
For larger interchanges it is often appropriate to organise stop areas into a hierarchy. Heathrow Airport would for example consist of four terminals, a coach station and three underground stations with many associated facilities. A single stop area may include elements for many transport modes, including train, subway, monorail, tram, bus, trolleybus, aerialway and ferry. Some stop areas may also be identified as a public_transport=station.
This tag value is part of an approved proposal for mapping public transport.
Usage
Tags
| Key
|
Value
|
Comment
|
Presence
|
type |
public_transport |
Defines this relation as a public transport relation. |
! Required
|
public_transport |
stop_area |
Defines this relation as a stop area. |
! Required
|
name |
Individual name |
The name by which the stop is known. |
‽ Important
|
| name:qualifier |
Operator's or network's name |
The name by which the stop is known by a specific operator or network. |
‽ Important, if the stop is known under different names by different operators or networks
|
ref |
Reference |
The reference by which the stop is known. |
‽ Important
|
| ref:qualifier |
Operator's or network's reference |
The reference by which the stop is known by a specific operator or network. |
‽ Important, if the stop is known under different references by different operators or networks
|
uic_ref |
UIC reference |
The International Union of Railways (UIC) reference by which the stop is known. |
‽ Important, if applicable
|
uic_name |
UIC name |
The UIC name by which the stop is known. |
‽ Important, if applicable
|
operator |
Operator |
Name of the company that operates the stop. |
‽ Important, if applicable
|
network:short |
Local / regional network (short name) |
Short name of the network the stop belongs to. |
‽ Important, if applicable
|
network |
Local / regional network |
Name of the network the stop belongs to. |
‽ Important, if applicable
|
public_transport:version |
1, or 2 |
A tag solely to advise the JOSM tag validator. |
? Optional
|
Members
| Role
|
Refers to
|
Comment
|
Presence
|
stop |
public_transport=stop_position |
Position(s), where the vehicle stops. |
Recommended, if applicable.
|
platform |
public_transport=platform |
The platform(s). |
Recommended, if applicable.
|
<empty> |
public_transport=station |
The station building/area. |
Recommended, if it belongs to the stop area.
|
<empty> |
railway=subway_entrance or railway=train_station_entrance |
The station entrance/exit point(s). |
Recommended, if applicable.
|
<empty> |
amenity=* |
Examples: shelter, bench, bicycle_parking, taxi. |
Recommended, if applicable.
|
<empty> |
traffic_sign=* |
Any traffic sign indicating information to public. |
Optional, if applicable.
|
See also
public_transport = stop_area
