This 226 page report presents a selection of methods for preliminary design, location, and evaluation of intermodal passenger transfer facilities. Methods were selected or adapted from previous station, terminal or airport studies, or from multimodal transportation plans. Issue to be considered include safety/security, effective transfers, terminal access and efficiency, passenger concerns, the physical and nonphysical environments, finances, site concerns, modal enhancement, and architecture/building considerations. Specific topics discussed include establishing project objectives, principles of facility location, evaluation of instituional arrangements, evaluation of community development, evaluation of site design and access, evaluation of internal design, and user benefits. The document also includes a review of previous research on the topic, and a glossary of terms and abbreviations.


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