PRT at Business and Industrial Parks
Business parks are transforming into small cities, often featuring dining (and entertainment) venues. Accessibility, both external and internal, is becoming increasingly important. A well-integrated (PRT) system can help improve both – by connecting to public transportation nodes (improving external accessibility) and interconnecting the facilities (strengthening internal accessibility).
PRT stations generally have a small foot-print, allowing them to be constructed in front of the main entrance or be integrated into buildings – providing easy access to passengers. The (loop) network typology ensures short, direct connections optimizing the service to passengers. The trip time (waiting time + travel time) is reduced to a minimum, allowing for easy trips to other companies or facilities in the business park. A well-integrated PRT system can make the business park a more attractive location for companies to be based.
Without an internal transportation system most trips would most likely be undertaken by car; creating massive parking issues and (adding to the) congestion on the perimeter roads of the business park. An integrated internal transportation system ensures superior accessibility, while allowing for direct and (time-) efficient connections and a more pleasant working environment (park-like environment free of traffic). At the same time it avoids the negative side-effects (parking and congestion) of other transit systems.