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Design Considerations for BRT Level Boarding Station Platforms

This presentation discusses the design considerations for level boarding station platforms in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. It explores the advantages of level boarding, docking technologies, methodology, approach considerations, departure considerations, and platform configurations. The presentation also includes lessons learned from the Springfield Transit Station project.

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Design Considerations for BRT Level Boarding Station Platforms

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  1. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Design Considerations for BRT Level Boarding Station Platforms Christopher Hemmer, PE Supervising Engineer Parsons Brinckerhoff Portland, Oregon Isabella Bejarano, PE Lead Engineer Parsons Brinckerhoff Portland, Oregon QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  2. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference What is Level Boarding? • The boarding areas are designed to provide horizontal and vertical gaps compliant with ADA requirements or easily traversed with a short bridgeplate. • Platform heights of 10 inches or greater QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  3. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Why Level Boarding is Advantageous • Reduced Dwell Times • Improved Accessibility • System Branding QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  4. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Docking Technologies • • Precision Guidance Techniques: • Special Curbs • Mechanical Guidance • Electronic Guidance • Manual Docking QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  5. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Methodology • Turning Templates – Turning templates were generated using AutoTurn version 6 software from Transoft Solutions • Bus models – Most modeling efforts used a custom generated template based on the New Flyer BRT articulated vehicle (63- foot length) in use in Eugene, Oregon and Cleveland, Ohio. QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  6. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Bus Pullouts QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  7. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Approach Considerations QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  8. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Approach Length vs. Rear Door Gap QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  9. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Departure Considerations QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  10. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Springfield Transit Station QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  11. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Springfield Transit Station QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  12. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Dedicated EmX BRT Bay QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  13. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Level Boarding Platform QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  14. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Deployed Ramp QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  15. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Level Boarding Platform Design Considerations • • Vehicle • Turning Movements • • Defined Layout Limits • • Clearance Considerations QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  16. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Clearance Considerations QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  17. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Departure Maneuver Conflict QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  18. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Platform Configurations • • Superstop • • Sawtooth QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  19. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Recommended Sawtooth Geometry QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  20. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Springfield Transit Station – Lessons Learned • • Sawtooth Configuration • • Vehicle Characteristics • 3D • • Bellows • • Bus Test QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

  21. 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Next Steps • • Data gathering • • Expand model QUALITY TRANSIT -- NOW

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