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GRT Comparison

Group Rapid Transit is a sustainable transportation concept specifically suited as feeder system. Connections between (public) transportation nodes or parking facilities and areas such as business- and industrial parks, suburbs and residential areas, theme parks, museums and other tourist attractions can be greatly improved by means of GRT systems.

Group Rapid Transit is a supplement to existing (public) transportation modes (train and buses). As a feeder system, with closely spaced stations and operations at a high-frequency, it can significantly improve the first and/or last link in the transportation chain. As this is typically the weakest link in the chain, it can make public transportation as a whole more attractive to use. GRT could even allow the connected-to system to operate with larger station spacing, ensuring a shorter travelling time for passengers.

At the same time the feeder system can also serve parking facilities. Nowadays remote parking, either because of lack of space or to reach economies of scale (reducing the total space required for parking), is becoming a trend (especially in Western-Europe). Implementing a feeder system to the parking facilities, an efficient link is created to the final destination. The (parking) space saved is available for value adding activities (residences or retail).

Group Rapid Transit is a relatively unknown concept in the (public) transportation market. Deviating from the common mass-transit oriented solutions and the (suppliers-pushed) personal transit trend, it is often overlooked as a solution – despite the advantages in service, capacity and costs over these systems in feeder function applications. However, the GRT-systems implemented have proven to be very succesful; a sign for future applications.

2getthere’s ParkShuttle GRT-system is based on 22+ years of experience with (complicated) automated transportation systems and related technology. The reliability and availability have been proven over time, both in people mover applications as well as other environments. The most sophisticated navigation system available (FROG-technology), fully customized for Automated People Mover operations, are applied in 2getthere’s systems.  

Through the experiences outside the realm of a test track, 2getthere has gained a thorough understanding of application requirements and passenger requirements. The experience also allows 2getthere to take a flexible approach towards system configuration; customizing the system where required and ensuring a perfect fit within the system surroundings.