Jevin Yoder, Natalie Hill, Sunny Zijun Zhao | Graduation Year: 2018

• Executed: 5th Year
• Degree Path: Interior Architecture & Product Design
• Course: Advanced Furniture Design Thesis

Assistant Professor Steve Davidson, Instructor Robyn Tank Gibson, Professor & Department Head Nathan Howe

In this day and age, transportation is essential, especially in Manhattan, Kansas, a small college town that requires transportation to get to work, school, and places for food. The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency, or aTa for short, provides transportation for the Flint Hills region of Kansas. The Flint Hills aTa Bus Stop changes the perception of public transportation in the Flint Hills region. The design's appearance shows the identity of the community in a single glance. The bus stop is easy to manufacture and isntall around the Manhattan community. It is designed to be manufactured with sustainable and cost-effective materials that can handle the weather in Manhattan. The bus shelter fits the users' needs by providing a map inside the shelter to display the bus routes and locations. It protects the users from the climate when necessary and provides a shelter big enough to support a group of individuals. In addition, the design provides a sheltered environment that allows users to feel safe and secure while still providing a clcean, environmentally friendly shelter for the community.