The report presents the results of a feasibility study of providing terminal-transfer facilities using air rights above freeways or on land immediately adjacent to freeways. A general study was made, incorporating modular design concepts, site considerations, structural alternates, size limitations as related to ramp capacities, functional design, and cost estimates. An economic analysis using cost per parking space was made, including distribution of costs and comparisons with a possible facility located adjacent to the freeway. General conclusions resulting from the study were as follows: It was shown that it is economically feasible to construct terminal transfer facilities over an expressway. Such a facility should be located in the immediate areas sufficiently close to the downtowns to intercept the largest number of potential users, yet far enough removed to be free of heavy concentrations of business district traffic. Bus operations should be provided under the structure rather than on the parking levels. The maximum number of spaces in a typical facility would be in the range of 1200 to 1600 spaces. The construction of a terminal-transfer facility should be viewed as part of a balanced metropolitan transportation system, and that therefore the cost should be distributed among all beneficiaries. (Author)
Study of Terminal Transfer Facilities in Conjunction with Urban Freeways
1967
69 pages
Report
No indication
English
Civil Engineering , Roads , Urban areas , Traffic , Costs , Buildings , Passenger vehicles , Design , Maintenance , Terrain , Structural parts , Construction , Volume , Transportation , Commerce
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