SYNOPSIS

Multimodal Transit Hub

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 INTRODUCTION

An intermodal transit hub is a critical component of modern transportation

infrastructure that plays a pivotal role in enhancing connectivity and efficiency in
the movement of people and goods. It represents a centralized point where
different modes of transportation, such as trains, buses, trams, subways, and
even non-motorized options like cycling and walking, seamlessly converge and
interact.

NEED FOR THE PROJECT

• To promote Efficient Transportation
• To reduce the carbon footprint produced by transit vehicles in India

INTENT OF THE THESIS

• The targeted user groups are daily commuters.
• Transit Hub
• Waiting area, Parking , Food court , Shopping complex, Etc
• To create a seamless transit experience for daily commuters with multiple modes of
travel options
• 100 – 200 acres

SPECIAL STUDY
• Cmbt, Chennai
• Rajkot Bus Terminal, Gujarat

SITE DETAILS
• Yet to Decide

PROGRAM, AREA STATEMENT

• Waiting area, Parking , Food court , Shopping complex, Etc
• spatial requirements with area in sq.m. ( Yet to decide )

LITERATURE CASE STUDY

• Seldah Interchange, Kolkatta
• Majestic Bus terminal, Bangalore
• Csmt, Mumbai
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 LIVE CASE STUDY
• Chennai Central
• Chennai Egmore
• Hazarat Nizamudhin Railway Station, New Delhi

REFERENCES ()
Books.

• "Transit Street Design Guide" by NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)

• Transport Terminals and Modal Interchanges" by Chris Hale and Peter White
• "The Transit Metropolis: A Global Inquiry" by Robert Cervero -

Online Resources:

https://issuu.com/pranathi/docs/thesis_report
https://issuu.com/janbaxewanos/docs/case_study_the_wtc_transportation_h
https://www.anvikshaagrawal.com/muoltimodal-transit-hub
https://charlescorreafoundation.org/2022/09/30/multimodal-transit-hub/

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