The IL Suburban Bench Project

 The Bench Project is committed to improving everyday transit by making bus stops more comfortable, accessible, and welcoming for the people who use them. We believe that small, thoughtful interventions like benches can make a meaningful difference for riders, especially older adults, people with disabilities, parents, and workers navigating long or difficult trips. Through careful analysis of ridership patterns, surrounding environments, and community context, we identify locations where seating can have the greatest impact. This project represents a first step toward creating transit spaces that better support dignity, comfort, and ease of movement for all.