Project Number:
00-12
Research Project:
Freeway Bus Station Area Development: Critical Evaluation and Design Guidelines
P.I. Name & Address:
Tridib Banerjee
School of Policy, Planning, and Development
RGL 312, University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA90089-0626
Tel: (213) 740-4724
Fax: (213) 740-0373
Email: tbanerje@usc.edu
Project Objective:
The objectives of the project are to:
- Document and research typology of freeway bus stops/transfer centers in terms of design, amenities, public services and activities that respond to transit user and community needs;
- Critically evaluate amenity mix, appearance, access, comfort, convenience, security, business development opportunities, and pedestrian and auto (park-and-ride) linkages, along freeway bus stops on Harbor Freeway; and
- Identify opportunities for improvement in delivery, efficiency, and management of transit center services in addition to potential for joint development activities and/or mixed use.
Project Abstract:
The proposal is to explore design improvements necessary in freeway transit centers (freeway bus stops, stations or transfer centers) to encourage higher level of transit ridership for the local communities.Six freeway transit centers operating along Harbor Freeway (I-110) and two more under construction will form the basis of research for this proposal.
The central idea behind this proposal is to examine how freeway transit centers can become more than just a place for transportation; but also become a setting for community destination and a place that accommodates a diversity of activities, and thus promotes transit ridership.
Task Descriptions:
- Phase I:Background Research
- Task 1.1: Data Collection
- Task 1.2: Review of Planning Reports and Studies
- Phase II: Performance Measures Design, Development and Application
- Task 2.1: Field Reconnaissance - Visual Documentation
- Task 2.2: Design Survey Instruments and Conduct Interviews
- Uses & Activities - Inventory Land Uses & Conduct Survey
- Comfort and Image - Conduct Survey and Interviews
- Access and Linkages - Interview and Conduct Survey
- Sociability - Conduct Survey
- Phase III: Project Analysis, Results and Recommendations
- Task 3.1: Analysis of Surveys
- Task 3.2: Develop Performance Indicators
- Task 3.3: Rank Indicators and Identify Problems & Opportunities
- Task 3.4: Present Conclusion and Recommendations
Milestones, Dates:
Quarterly progress reports, conforming to Caltrans guidelines shall be submitted over the course of the project.
Yearly Budget:
$46,950
Total Budget:
$96,950
Student Involvement:
1 Graduate Research Assistant, 9 months @ 25% Effort
2 Graduate Students @ 2.5 Months Effort
Relationship to OtherResearch Projects:
Project falls in the transit focus area. Project is a follow-up to 99-22.
Technology Transfer Activities:
Transit center prototype designs will be developed
Results will be communicated through METRANS web site, journaland conferences.
Potential Benefits of the Project:
Enhanced mobility, increased transit patronage
TRB Keywords:
Bus rapid transit, Bus stations, Architecture
Primary Subject:
Intermodal facilities-Design and construction principles and technologies specifically relevant to modal connection points.
Goals:
Mobility
Enabling Research:
Tools for modeling and design
Modal Orientation:
Transit
