LA Summer, summer dresses, room for two at the bus stop,
vestidos de verano, suficiente espacio para dos, verano en Los
Angeles
(ADA) transit accessibility for all, a friendlier transit
system, Sistema de tránsito más amigable, acto de americanos
con desabilidades
The ShadeBlade creates ample space and shade for you, your
friend and their wheelchair.
social impact, transportation equity, shade equity, impacto
social, equidad en el transporte, equidad de sombra
Every transit rider counts! Even if you’re alone, the
shade cares about you. The ShadeBlade cares about every
single passenger and bus stop systemwide across greater Los
Angeles, regardless of bus stop location, socioeconomic
borders, gender diversity and age.
A more equitable transit system cares about every customer.
80% of Bus Stops Lack Bus Shelters
shadeblade amenities, transit amenities, women safety at bus
stops, Seguridad de las mujeres en las paradas de autobús
church’s chicken in South LA, ShadeBlade cools South LA
streets, Streets of LA, Church’s chicken en el sud de
Los Angeles, calles de Los Angeles
LA Metro bus stops.75% of bus stops lack traditional bus
shelter. Climate adaptation, bus shelters, shade structures,
shade amenity, heat mitigation, passive cooling solution,
coolLA, Transit rider, commuters of LA, adaptación climática,
amenidad de sombra, mitigación del calor, marquesinas de
autobus
Many neighborhood bus stops lack natural shade. Direct sun
exposure creates a public health hazard for transit riders
waiting for their bus. The ShadeBlade delivers useful shade
at all hours of the day, especially in underinvested
communities where commuters rely on public transit.
student commuters, back to school, education, public transit,
community college, estudiantes, educacion, transportacion
publica, colegio comunitario
Students on their way to school have to wait in direct sun,
it is unhealthy and dangerous. The ShadeBlade delivers
effective shade at all hours of the day to protect and
shield people from the sun.
Transit Is For ALL
complete shade, transit amenities, shade equity, transit for
all, sombra completa, tránsito para todos
complete shade, transit amenity, bus stop sign, shade equity,
equidad de sombra, igualdad en las parades del bus
ShadeBlade at 2:00pm in August, street of los angeles, climate
change, bus stop, shade structure, bus shelter, heat
mitigation and heat adaptation solutions for people. Commuters
of LA, adaptacio al calor, estructura de la sombra, cambio
climático
Parents want to protect their kids from heat exhaustion, but
bus stops without shade are uncomfortable and dangerous for
the entire family. As a community we can create useful shade
for all at all hours of the day. That's why we intentionally
invented the ShadeBlade.
ShadeBlade Is for All
A passenger waits for their ride in East LA, Cesar Chavez. got
shade, shade creation, shade structure, bus shelter, heat
mitigation, a climate adapted city, cool LA, investment to
address heat impact, extreme heat, pasajeros, autobus, calor
extremo
Traditional bus shelters don’t always provide useful
shade because the sun’s position and its angle change
all day. Our rotating ShadeBlade mounted on a pole with the
transit sign, always maximizes shade for customers waiting
for their bus.
Complete Shade
Woman takes a seat at a bus bench and gets shade from the
scorching sun, banco de autobuses, sombras
The ShadeBlade blocks the sun and drops the temperature
about 20 degrees or more, creating a cooling effect for
transit riders waiting for the bus.
shadeblade seating, comfort at the bus stop, shade equity,
transit amenities, Comodidad en la parada de autobús,
comodidades de tránsito
diversity, collective crowd, seniors and differently abled,
transit is for everyone, diversidad, personas mayores, el
transporte publico es para todos
The ShadeBlade delivers big numbers. For example, 6
passengers per hour at a single location for over 10 hours
is 60 customers/day, 420/week. With 10,000 ShadeBlades
distributed systemwide, a ShadeBlade program shields and
protects over 4 million passengers per week.
Convenient Shade for Multiple Transit Riders at Bus
Stops, All Day Long.
familial love at the bus stop, direct heat exhaustion, heat
mitigation, amor de familia en la parada del bus, agotamiento
por el calor
Public transit is a family affair. A mom and her kid are
waiting in the ShadeBlade’s shade because there is no
other shaded areas at that bus stop. Direct heat and UV
exposure from the sun is dangerous and uncomfortable for
people waiting for their bus. The ShadeBlade helps make
transit safer, more equitable and increases the wellbeing of
Angelenos depending on public transit.
Efficient Design with Easy Installation and Maintenance
ShadeBlade overhead light, ShadeBlade solar panel, ShadeBlade
bus stop sign, ShadeBlade bench, ShadeBlade community art &
PSA, are de la comunidad, anuncios de servicio público
ShadeBlade Is A Passive Cooling Solution, Providing Heat
Resilience.
Los Angeles, Angelenos, bus shelter, shade equity, customer
service, diverse communities, Heat resilience, HeatLA,
Gotshade, bus stop, more equitable transit system, passive
cooling solution. Woman with umbrella underneath ShadeBlade in
intense South LA heat, resistencia al calor, Sistema de
transporte equitativo
A staple of prepared LA transit riders is an UMBRELLA. This
woman came prepared with her umbrella but is resting next to
a ShadeBlade to get complete shade.
Shade Solution for Bus Stops Around Los Angeles
Millions of transit riders wait at bus stops without shelter (80%
of bus stops don’t have a bus shelter)—exposed to extreme heat and
harmful UV rays. ShadeBlade™ is a patented, rotating shade
structure designed to protect passengers from heat exhaustion,
improve public health, and promote climate resilience. With a
simple, scalable design, it offers an affordable solution for
transit agencies and elected officials seeking to enhance rider
comfort, equity, and safety across entire transit networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How many people does it serve?
For bus stops with 1-10 people per hour; up to 100
people per day depending on boarding patterns. As an
example, LA Metro’s average bus stop boarding count is
between 50-60 passengers per day.
+ Does it replace bus shelters?
No, this is for 80% of bus stops without bus shelters
around Greater Los Angeles. It complements mature trees
and the original bus shelters at bus stops.
+ How does the ShadeBlade create
shade?
ShadeBlade rotates and blocks the sun’s rays and casts
shade on the sidewalk, offering a canopy to protect
transit riders where they stand. It works at all hours
of the day, year-round. The length of shade created
depends on the time of day, the season, and the position
of the sun during the day.
+ What are the benefits of the
ShadeBlade?
It protects transit riders from direct
heat and UV exposure. Offering comfort, increase well
being, reduced heat exhaustion while waiting for the
bus.
The ShadeBlade is an efficient solution
that supports cities, transit agencies, and counties in
Greater Los Angeles with their climate adaptation
strategies and public transit justice goals. It is a
sustainable, simple patented design that is easy to
maintain and can be set up quickly for instant transit
rider benefit.
