Tag:public_transport=stop_area

+/- public_transport=stop_area Description A relation that contains all elements of a train, subway, monorail, tram, bus, trolleybus, aerialway, or ferry stop. Used on these elements Useful combination type=public_transport Key:name Key:ref Key:uic_ref Key:uic_name Key:operator Key:network Used combinations in World Australia/Oceania Europe (list) Asia (list) Central America (list) South America (list) Africa (list) Status Undefined

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 direction and two bus stops would consist of a two platforms (public_transport=platform) and two stop positions (public_transport=stop_position). A more complex stop area 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 5 terminals, a coach station and two undergorund 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

The following tags can be associated with the stop area relation.

Key	Value	Comment	Recommendation
type	public_transport	Defines this relation as a public transport relation.	mandatory
public_transport	stop_area	Defines this relation as a stop area.	mandatory
name	Individual name	The name by which the stop is known.	recommended
name:<qualifier>	Operator's or network's name	The name by which the stop is known by a specific operator or network.	recommended if the stop is known under different names by different operators or networks
ref	Reference	The reference by which the stop is known.	recommended
ref:<qualifier>	Operator's or network's reference	The reference by which the stop is known by a specific operator or network.	recommended if the stop is known under different references by different operators or networks
uic_ref	UIC reference	The UIC reference by which the stop is known.	recommended if available
uic_name	UIC name	The UIC name by which the stop is known.	recommended if available
operator	Operator	Name of the company that operates the stop.	recommended if available
network	Local / regional network	Name of the network the stop belongs to.	recommended if available

Members of this relation are:

Role	Refers to	Comment	Recommendation
stop	public_transport=stop_position	position(s), where the vehicle stops	recommended if available
platform	public_transport=platform	the platform(s)	recommended if available
none	public_transport=station	the station building/area	recommended if it belongs to the stop area
none	amenity=*	examples: shelter, bench, bicycle_parking, taxi	recommended if available

See also

• Proposed_features/Public_Transport
• Tag:public_transport=platform
• Tag:public_transport=stop_position