This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a bus-stop with road widening using CGS Labs software. Follow these steps to design a bus-stop and learn how to edit it afterward.
Creating a Bus-Stop
Open the Bus-Stop Tool
Launch the bus-stop (Bus-bay) creation tool from the CGS Labs software interface, typically found under the Widening ribbon or the menubar at the top.- Select the Lane
In the drawing, select the lane to which the bus-stop (bus bay) will be connected. - Choose the Side
Specify whether the bus-stop should be placed on the left or right side of the selected lane. - Select Anchoring Method
From the drop-down menu, choose an anchoring method:- Station: Define the bus-stop location by specifying a station value. Enter the station manually or select it directly in the drawing.
- Insertion Point: Specify the bus-stop location using X and Y coordinates. Two fields will be available for entering these coordinates.
- Set the Station or Coordinates
- If using the Station method, input the station value manually or indicate it in the drawing by selecting a point.
- If using the Insertion Point method, enter the precise X and Y coordinates for the bus-stop placement.
- Choose a Layer
Select the layer on which the bus-stop will be placed. You can use the default layer provided by the software or choose a custom layer for better organization.
Bus-Stop Parameters
After configuring the initial settings, you may need to define additional parameters, such as:
- Length and Width: Specify the dimensions of the bus-stop bay.
- Taper Length (Entry Length, Exit length, a and b): Define the length of the transition (taper) from the main road to the bus-stop.
- Offset (Width, t) Set the offset distance from the road edge to the bus-stop.
- Linework and Labeling: Choose whether to include specific line styles or labels for the bus-stop in the drawing (you do this by choosing your specific layer which you can edit/adjust inside your CAD software).
These parameters can typically be adjusted in a properties dialog box within the software.
Editing an Existing Bus-Stop
After creating a bus-stop, you can modify its properties if needed:
- Access the Edit Tool
Use the Edit Bus-Stop tool, available under the Widening ribbon, the menubar, or by entering the commandBUSSTOPEDIT(or command code#52F22in some versions). - Select the Bus-Stop
Click on the bus-stop in the drawing to open its properties. - Modify Parameters
Adjust settings such as station, coordinates, dimensions, or layer as needed. - Save Changes
Confirm the changes to update the bus-stop in the drawing.
Final Result
Once created, the bus-stop will be integrated into your road design with the specified parameters. The software will generate the necessary geometry, including the widened road section and tapers, ensuring compliance with design standards. Regularly review the bus-stop in the drawing to ensure it aligns with project requirements.
For further assistance, refer to the CGS Labs support documentation or contact their support team.
Keywords in this article: Bus-stop design, Bus-bay, Road widening, Lane selection, Anchoring method, parameters, road design, widening, edit, station input, linework, BUSSTOPEDIT command, traffic