GRT at Institutions
Institutions typically face large passenger flows at peak times, while the number of visitors during other periods is relatively modest. To accommodate this demand, institutions need to be well-connected to the public transportation network and feature large parking facilities to accommodate car-accessbility. 2getthere’s ParkShuttle GRT system can connect to public transportation nodes and to additional parking facilities.
A connection to the public transportation nodes nearby can be realized when the spatail restrictions of the build-up area allow for a track to be created. The ParkShuttle can be implemented, minimizing visual intrusion. Advanced obstacle detection sensors are being developed to allow the automated vehicles to mix with slow traffic (bikes and pedestrians) or on a dedicated bus lane (refer to CityMobil and Transumo research programs).
As a feeder to parking the ParkShuttle could connect to nearby parking facilities of other facilities – e.g. companies. When peak demand times of institutions coincide with low demand periods of nearby parking facilites, multiple usage of those parking spaces is possible. Multiple usage ensures that the space dedicated to parking is reduced and can be used for other, value-adding activities.
For institutions featuring their own large parking lot, a ParkShuttle loop on the parking lot (comparable to the Schiphol application) will make remote spaces more attractive to use and reduced the number of vehicles roaming the lot looking for open spaces.