A prototype system for the preliminary design of transportation interface facilities is described. The design system exploits computer-aided design techniques including a microscopic computer simulation model and interactive capabilities to create an environment that enhances the transporation pedestrian facility design process. A summary of developments in transportation interface facility design, computer-aided design techniques, and user interface concepts is presented, followed by a discussion of a prototype facilities design system. Potential applications of the system are discussed, and promising areas of future development are outlined. This paper appeared in transportation research record no. 1152, rail rapid transit and planning tools. For covering abstract see irrd no 818412.
Samenvatting