With our Revive project, we are giving existing bus shelters in Opsterland a second life. Thanks to features including sedum roofs, LED lighting, and new benches, we are extending their lifespan and improving the appearance of public spaces.
Sedum roofs, LED lighting, and new benches: this is how we extend the lifespan of existing bus shelters and improve the appearance of public spaces.
In the municipality of Opsterland, a number of existing bus shelters have been refurbished through our Revive project. We chose to refurbish rather than replace. The result: shelters that look fresh again and will last for years to come.
Revive is our project for refurbishing existing bus shelters instead of replacing them entirely with new ones. With new components, repairs, and a thorough cleaning, we extend the lifespan of a shelter by up to 10 years. We prefer refurbishing over producing new shelters because it requires fewer raw materials and reduces transport mileage.
Together, this creates a visibly improved appearance for public spaces. A sedum roof can temporarily retain rainwater and provides a habitat for insects. LED lighting has a longer lifespan than fluorescent lighting, generally consumes less power, and is less prone to failure.
Refurbishing costs less than replacing. Because existing shelters are retained, no new ones need to be manufactured. The budget saved can be used to refurbish shelters in more locations.
“With the Revive project, we are giving existing bus shelters a second life. Instead of replacing them with new ones, we refurbish them so they can last for years again. This allows us to preserve valuable materials and reduce the need for new raw materials. Because sustainability also starts with making smarter use of what we already have.”
Anika Ramamurthy, Sustainability Manager at Bauer Media Outdoor Netherlands
Are the bus shelters in your municipality still in good condition but in need of a visual upgrade? Then replacement is often unnecessary. With Revive, we extend the lifespan of the shelters and give them a fresh look. We can also add various sustainable elements, such as a sedum roof. That roof is visible to residents and can help raise their awareness.
Curious about what Revive can do for the bus shelters in your municipality? Contact us for a no-obligation consultation. We are happy to think along with your municipality and explore the possibilities.
