Building Type Basics for Transit Facilities

This books provides an overview of the planning process and critical steps involved in the design of modern rapid transit system stations. It includes twenty of the most frequently-asked questions that might arise in the early phases of a project. Design guidelines are presented for a variety of transit facilities projects. The following topics are covered in the book: predesign guidelines; urban planning and station area development; station types and configurations; design concerns and processes; life safety, codes, and ADA; engineering considerations; special equipment; materials and finishes; acoustics and vibration; lighting; wayfinding; safety and security; transit stations at airports; cruise terminals; modernization and retrofit issues; and station operation and maintenance. A number of case studies are also included.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/56012397
• Corporate Authors:

  John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

  111 River Street
  Hoboken, NJ  United States  07030-6000
• Authors:
  • Griffin, Kenneth W
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Bibliography; Figures; Illustrations; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 356p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Architecture; Bus terminals; Public transit; Rail transit stations; Structural design; Subway stations; Urban transit
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01036107
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• ISBN: 0471273392
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 2006 8:13AM