# Sustainable Bus Stops Tiffany Roddis' 'Ecoshel' Encourages People to use Public Transportation By manzil | Published 2010-08-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoshel References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/ecoshel-sustainable-bus-shelter-attracts-us-towards-public-transport/) & [tiffanyroddis](http://www.tiffanyroddis.co.uk/) British designer Tiffany Roddis's 'Ecoshel' is a futuristic eco-friendly bus stop aimed to reduce the impact of [carbon emissions from buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi). Ecoshel integrates [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion), an [electric generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-energy-solutions), pressure pads and even recyclable materials, which not only produce electricity but also minimize our carbon footprint. Ecoshel is quite hi-tech, as it features an easy-read route finder and GPS signals to provide travel information and guidance to passengers. **Implications** - With eco-consciousness growing rapidly across the globe, products that have been around for a long time are going green. Bus stations, automobiles, and even cellphones are getting eco makeovers to appeal to the consumer drive towards green living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Designing eco-friendly bus stops and integrating sustainable features in public transportation infrastructure presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Smart Public Transportation:** Incorporating advanced technology, such as GPS signals and route finders, in bus stops and public transportation systems creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in the industry. - **Green Consumer Products:** The increasing demand for environmentally friendly products creates disruptive innovation opportunities in diverse industries, including bus stations, automobiles, and cellphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly features and smart technology in bus stops and public transportation systems. - **Urban Infrastructure:** The development of sustainable and futuristic bus stops impacts the urban infrastructure industry, creating opportunities for disruptive innovations. - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend of making consumer electronics, such as cellphones, more eco-friendly presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooling Bus Shelter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-bus-shelter.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Recycled Material Bus Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-project.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md)