Campus Bus Station Layout Planning in Mountainous Universities Based on User Needs

The planning of mountain campus bus routes needs to take into account user demand, convenience, and other factors. This study adopts a comprehensive research method that combines quantitative and qualitative viewpoints. From the perspective of university students, this article studies the demand of campus public transportation and proposes the layout of campus bus routes in mountainous universities to meet the needs of users. The psychological needs questionnaire was used to investigate college students’ expectation of bus station service function. Taking three mountain universities as examples, the integration and selectivity of campus road networks are evaluated by using space syntax analysis, which provides valuable insights into the quality of bus stop areas. This article discusses the correlation between psychological needs assessment of college students and objective conditions of campus road network. The study concludes with the following findings: (1) The pedestrian environment quality at the university bus station in the mountain falls below the standard, highlighting a considerable disparity between the current conditions and the expectations of students and faculty. (2) Both the teaching and residential areas of the mountainous university exhibit a heightened reliance on public transportation and usage frequency. (3) Enhancements in public transport support infrastructure have the potential to significantly reduce transportation costs. (4) Considering the constraints imposed by unalterable elements of the existing pedestrian network, the positive impact of bus stop facilities and green landscapes can alleviate challenges associated with limited road network options, thus facilitating pedestrian mobility. This research lays the groundwork for further optimization of the campus layout in mountainous colleges and universities.