Tag:public_transport=stop_area
 public_transport = stop_area
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A relation that contains all elements of a train, subway, monorail, tram, bus, trolleybus, aerialway, or ferry stop. 
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| Group: public transport |
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Status: approved
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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 |
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| 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, particularly 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, particularly 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 |
Members
| Role | Refers to | Comment | Presence |
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| 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 | 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. |