Arch1201 – lecture week 9
Design – transparency
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Open space, hub area with different amenities eg
toilet, ticket booth/information, food & drink.
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Allocation of space eg – loading & unloading
travellers, bus stop interchange, memorial park garden, shops.
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Combination of artificial and natural
lighting
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Have structural integrity with canopy/ have a
purpose other than a feature
Week 9 Studio
Multi-access Interchanges / Local interchange
Services
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Passenger access to the public transport network
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Access point or gateway to town centre &
community
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Sheltered public waiting area
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Passenger information to assist in
decision-making
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Focus for activity for increased development in
the area
Principle of design
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Development to be safe, comfortable &
efficient multi-purpose interchanges facilities
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Separation between different travel modes &
vehicle types to improve safety and efficiency
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Designated entrances and exits to the
interchange and the road network for buses.
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Segregate pedestrian and vehicle movements with
marked crossing points
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Separate flow of travellers from arriving and
departing
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Identify the
necessary amenities and facilities
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Quality environment with comfortable waiting
areas
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Clear & logical access to and from transport
services eg bridge across light rail, stairs/ramps to platform catering to
physically disabled travellers.
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Adequate & accurate travel information eg
ticket vendor for both light rail and buses
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Protection from bus and other vehicles eg
barriers, fences, signs.
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Adequate seating, seats should discourage
sleeping?
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Toilet facilities to be accessible for disabled
and staff members
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Continuous weather protection for waiting areas
for all transport modes & facilities.
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Wind barriers to be required – Barriers should
not impede pedestrian flows or compromise line of sight
Amenities & facilities
that are not a necessity
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Shops selling food and drinks.
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