Passenger Boarding Station and Curbfront Configuration Concepts for On-Demand Services with Small Automated Vehicles
This paper explores the various configurations of off-line stations and vehicle berthing that have been found to be fundamentally important parameters in the analysis of system performance, operations, and capacity. The proposed Automated Transit Network system concept, which provides a direct ride between a passenger’s origin and destination station, is applicable to both fixed guideway automated transit and to systems with self-driving vehicles. Addressed at a conceptual level are the vehicle/station interface in terms of Americans with Disability Act compliance and station capacity concerns. The concept of open-edge platforms monitored by advanced sensing technology combined with artificial intelligence-powered perception for the purpose of protecting passengers from entering the active vehicle lanes is also discussed. Finally, the paper draws initial conclusions on how these station configurations, operational complexities, and associated costs can be better understood through appropriate research and development.
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Corporate Authors:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Golden, CO United States 80401 -
Authors:
- Lott, J Sam
- Young, Stanley E
- Duvall, Andrew
- Henao, Alejandro
- Publication Date: 2022-6
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; Photos; References;
- Pagination: 15p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Autonomous vehicles; Boarding; Demand responsive transportation; Passenger terminals; Public transit
- Subject Areas: Highways; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01852747
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: NREL/CP-5400-81976
- Contract Numbers: DE-AC36-08GO28308
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 25 2022 11:50AM