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PRT System Infrastructure

2getthere’s CyberCab system operates on its’ own dedicated guide way, enabling it to provide direct connections unhindered by the congestion of other traffic. No physical guidance (rail) of guiding infrastructure elements (kerbs and/or walls) are required for the operations, making the system less vulnerable (more reliable) and ensuring reduced capital and maintenance costs.

The integration of the infrastructure within the (existing) environment is key. In (historic) city centers, build-up and residential areas, applications are faced with a dilemma: installation at grade would require reconfiguration of the spatial planning, but an elevated guide way is usually not acceptable because of the visual intrusion (even when minimized). The system will need to be optimized in light of the restrictions its surroundings pose, optimizing the value to both passengers and local residents.

All stations are typically created off-line. Each individual station would be designed to the requirements, its’ surroundings (spatial planning and space available), user friendliness and capital and maintenance costs. When required a station can feature multiple (independent) berths – allowing for multiple vehicles being boarded at the same time, ensuring a higher throughput, eliminating single-point-of-failure vulnerability and thus increasing system availability.

As the system uses a simple, completely flat infrastructure, it is possible to create at-grade crossings with other traffic. An at-grade crossing will only be possible if the intensity of both traffic flows is low enough to allow for it. In case of (multiple) intensive traffic flows, either grade separated crossings are required or the entire track should be constructed elevated.

The communication network is an important element of the infrastructure. Base-stations, connected to the glass fiber backbone, are used for the wireless LAN communications with the vehicles. Additionally the intercom and CCTV modules at stations (and crossings) are also connected to the backbone. All connect to the control room, preferably located near the maintenance depot.