These groundbreaking bus shelters were developed by bus users for bus users, made from Douglas Fir sourced from sustainably managed forests in Scotland.
The first Milestone shelters feature low carbon concrete seating and glazing, were installed in Basildon, Essex as part of a Greener Route initiative, followed by an all timber version in Bournemouth leading the way for a new generation of low carbon bus shelters to fit with a more sustainable transport network.
Bauer Media Outdoor, one of the UK’s leading Out of Home media and public infrastructure companies, have developed the Milestone range to support a shift change in bus users experience, to help increase bus patronage. The passenger first approach has a focus on superior comfort and safety, accessibility, protection from the elements and passenger information.
Combining beautiful design with science driven innovation, we want the Milestone to enhance the environment wherever it goes, while making your journey better and being kinder to the planet.
The Milestone Nest
Nest model (13 locations) – a compact, off-grid shelter ideal for narrow and less busy locations
Timber structure
Long-lasting Douglas fir wood, responsibly sourced from hand-selected trees in Scotland.
Concrete
Low-carbon concrete, made by recycling waste from steel manufacturing.
Glass
Low-carbon glass.
Seat slats
Wooden seat slats create a warm-to-touch feel – no cold bottoms!
Seat
Better support for your lumbar spine. It’s easier to get up or sit down with armrests and there’s priority seating for those who need it.
Lighting
Smart lighting that’s evenly distributed – no dark patches and better visibility for those with visual impairments.
Timetable
A backlit timetable case for better legibility. Making journeys safer with What3Words and Strut Safe helpline information.
Solar panel
Keeping the lights on with solar power.
Living roof / planter
Nature-inspired design with plants that attract bees and other pollinating insects.
NaviLens code
NaviLens augmented reality technology provides real-time information which is more inclusive for those blind, visually impaired or neurodiverse.
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The Milestone
NaviLens code
NaviLens augmented reality technology provides real-time information which is more inclusive for those blind, visually impaired or neurodiverse.
Living roof / planter
Nature-inspired design with plants that attract bees and other pollinating insects.
Solar panel
Keeping the lights on with solar power.
Timetable
A backlit timetable case for better legibility. Making journeys safer with What3Words and Strut Safe helpline information.
Lighting
Smart lighting that’s evenly distributed – no dark patches and better visibility for those with visual impairments.
Seat
Better support for your lumbar spine. It’s easier to get up or sit down with armrests and there’s priority seating for those who need it.
Seat slats
Wooden seat slats create a warm-to-touch feel – no cold bottoms!
Glass
Low-carbon glass.
Concrete
Low-carbon concrete, made by recycling waste from steel manufacturing.
Timber structure
Long-lasting Douglas fir wood, responsibly sourced from hand-selected trees in Scotland.
Roam model (5 locations) – a sustainable take on the classic bus shelter
Where can you find Milestone shelters:
Whitmore Way, Basildon
Grown in Britain
Source: Bauer Media Outdoor Estate Data
The first bus shelter made from timber sourced from responsibly managed Scottish forests and certified by Grown in Britain.
Safety
Supporting safer journeys with purpose designed lighting, What3Words and StrutSafe helpline displayed for a greater sense of safety
*100% renewable energy we purchase for use in all CCUK premises and street furniture is purchased from suppliers using the National Grid and certified by those suppliers’ Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin, matching electricity bought with the equivalent amount from renewable sources.
Sources: Bauer Media Outdoor Estate Data; Outsmart: KPMG Study, 2023
Low carbon materials
Source: Bauer Media Outdoor Estate Data
A Milestone shelter has 71% lower carbon emissions than a typical metal bus shelter using sustainable materials from the UK.
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Maintained & cleaned
Source: Bauer Media Outdoor Estate Data
The bus shelters are maintained and cleaned by local operatives, using rain-harvested water. You may spot our team in one of our low-emission vans!
Accessible for all
We worked with disability equality charity Scope and Thomas Pocklington Trust, a charity supporting blind and partially sighted people, to make the bus shelter more inclusive and accessible.
*100% renewable energy we purchase for use in all CCUK premises and street furniture is purchased from suppliers using the National Grid and certified by those suppliers’ Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin, matching electricity bought with the equivalent amount from renewable sources.
Sources: Bauer Media Outdoor Estate Data; Outsmart: KPMG Study, 2023
Shaped by insight
Source: Bauer Media Outdoor Estate Data
The Milestone range was shaped by insights from 3,200 bus users, including disabled people, parents, carers, and older adults.
Anything gone wrong?
The Milestone shelters are designed to last and withstand weather but if you spot any issue, you can report it here
... or via our 24-hour Damage Hotline 08007313699 so that our team can attend promptly.
Low carbon concrete version available on Whitmore Way, Basildon and All-timber version available in Exeter Road, Bournemouth Designs are registered in the UK and EU, with patent pending. Designs are registered in Norway: Registered Design Number is 661324596. * Bauer Media Outdoor UK's renewable electricity is purchased from suppliers using the National Grid and certified by those suppliers’ Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin, matching electricity bought with the equivalent amount from renewable sources of solar, wind and hydro power.
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Advertising seen here helps to fund public infrastructure like this bus shelter. Bauer Media Outdoor purchases 100% renewable energy.*
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So what makes Milestone shelters special? Explore some of the key features below:
Whitmore Way, Basildon
18 locations – Find both Nest and Roam versions of our Milestone bus shelters as part of Basildon’s Greener Route along Whitmore Way.
Exeter Road, Bournemouth
2 locations – Find Nest Milestone all timber bus shelters not far from the pier and seafront.
Where to find Milestone shelters in your area
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Grimston Road
Barrington Gardens
The Jolly Friar
Matching Green
Maplestead
Quilters Straight
The Hatherley
The Upway
Methersgate
Honeypot Lane
Exeter Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Pier
From forest floor to street
18 locations – find both Nest and Roam versions of our Milestone bus shelters as part of Basildon’s Greener Route along Whitmore Way.
Where to find Milestone shelters in your area
2 locations – find Nest Milestone all timber bus shelters not far from the pier and seafront.
Whitmore Way, Basildon
Whitmore Way, Basildon
Exeter Road, Bournemouth
Basildon
Bournemouth
Basildon
Bournemouth