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From page 77... ... At major outlying transit centers, often the outermost stations, buses account for 50 to 75 percent of all station boardings: • 95th Dan Ryan, Chicago 75 percent • 79th Dan Ryan, Chicago 60 percent • Forest Hills, Boston 60 percent • Sullivan Square, Boston 53 percent The passenger transfer between bus stops and rapid transit stations should be safe and convenient, and walking distances to and from station platforms should be kept to a minimum (Exhibit 9-3) Read the entire page →
From page 78... ... 25 1 21 5 3 5 40 Source: Denver RTD Exhibit 9-2. RTD system-wide access modes (Denver) Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... It is essential to provide adequate bus access to the transfer point, including bus priority treatments where needed. Facility Type Station facility operations and layout should provide direct, convenient, and conflict-free pedestrian access between local buses and rapid transit stations. Read the entire page →
From page 80... ... Examples include the Alewife Quincy Center and Quincy Adams garages in the Boston area. Access Objectives and Guidelines For surface transit to be a competitive access mode to rapid transit, it must provide passengers with a seamless journey. Read the entire page →
From page 81... ... • Bus access should be separated from auto access when there are more than 10 to 15 peak hour buses entering or exiting the station, or where there are more than 350 parking spaces. • Bus-only access roads should have a minimum one-way width of 18 to 24 feet. Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... This is, perhaps, the most important component of station access, since the station area is where passengers spend a considerable amount of time. Passengers need to know where they can stand safely. Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... Shuttle buses (Exhibit 9-7) are particularly common in the San Francisco Bay Area, and are growing in popularity in many rapid transit systems. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... Accordingly, care should be taken not to duplicate existing bus services. Effective shuttle services require partnerships between the transit agency and the shuttle service provider. Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... 2 2 Width of each door 2.3-5 ft 2.5-5 ft Angles (degrees) Approach 10° 10° Breakover 10° 10° Departure 9.5° 9.5° Notes: a With mirrors envelope becomes 10 to 10.5 feet b Use 16 feet as minimum governing design clearance c Use 3.5 feet design d Add 1.5 feet where buses are equipped with bicycle racks Exact dimensions may vary by bus manufacturer Source: TCRP Project D-09 Phase II Draft Guide Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... Common practice is to reroute buses into the rapid transit stations to encourage the use of rapid transit for longer trips. Stations also can serve as the focal point of an integrated transit center. Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... The loading platform and the terminal footpaths also should accommodate anticipated future demands 25 years into the future. Transit agencies normally base berth capacities on actual operating experience. Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... Source: TCRP Report 90 (20) Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... The perpendicular design results in a "hairpin" configuration with pedestrian circulation on and around the perimeter of the bus platforms. Space between freeway main travel lanes and service roads can be used for bus interchanges when the rapid transit line is located in the freeway median. Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... rapid transit line. Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... Transit Access 91 It provides a vertically integrated interface among the rail, bus, and auto parking modes that incorporates a 10-story office tower and retail space. A grade-separated bus terminal and a 600-space garage service the PATH trains that run every 3 minutes during peak periods. Read the entire page →

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... At major outlying transit centers, often the outermost stations, buses account for 50 to 75 percent of all station boardings: • 95th Dan Ryan, Chicago 75 percent • 79th Dan Ryan, Chicago 60 percent • Forest Hills, Boston 60 percent • Sullivan Square, Boston 53 percent The passenger transfer between bus stops and rapid transit stations should be safe and convenient, and walking distances to and from station platforms should be kept to a minimum (Exhibit 9-3)