Urban planning for city leaders
Table 2.3 Vehicular Rights of Way RoW Category
Separation from other modes
Crossings
Cost
Speed
Example
Exclusive
Fully separated
Fully separated
High
High
Metro, elevated rail
Semi-exclusive
Partially separated
At grade
Medium
Medium
BRT, light rail
Street running
Mixed with general traffic
At grade
Low
Slower than private cars
Bus
Source: Vuchic 63, Walker
Proximity and convenient transfers are essential. A convenient distance from origin to transport station would be less than 800 metres. Seamless continuity between modes can be achieved by intermodal stations that connect various types of transport and main routes with feeder services. Transport intersections generate areas of economic activity and high property development potential. The surroundings of
Urban cog railway being loaded with bicycles in Stuttgart, Germany Š City of Stuttgart
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intermodal stations and the station building itself are prime sites for mixed-use commercial, office and residential developments that can make the station’s construction cost viable. Intermodal stations can also be focal points for both formal and informal businesses and, to prevent road bottlenecks and service delays, stations need to have space for informal trade.
Pedestrian, bicycle and metro interchange, Barcelona, Spain Š UN-Habitat