PRT at Company Estates
Most estates house different (business) units of the company in multiple buildings scattered over the site. To improve both the internal and external accessibility a well-integrated on-site (Personal Rapid Transit) system is required.
The small footprint of the track and the stations allow for the PRT system to be integrated in the spatial planning of the site (either at-grade or elevated). Stations can be created in front of the main entrance or (even better) be integrated into the buildings.
The PRT system should interconnect all buildings, facilities and parkings on site. The (loop) network typology will have to ensure direct connections to the primary locations. Optionally the system can connect to off-site (remote) parking facilities, creating additional parking capacity.
Without a well-integrated PRT 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.