SOUTH STATION TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE DENNIS GREENWOOD & DIANA LATTARI
US EXAMPLE
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South Station is the primary transportation hub in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at a busy intersection in the Financial District of the city along the Fort Point Channel. Originally built in 1899, the hub has now become the largest transportation center in New England (next to Logan Airport, also located in Boston). South Station includes a subway terminal (Red Line), airport shuttles (Silver Line), and commuter rail lines. It is also a station stop for local and long distance bus routes. As Boston’s primary transportation hub, the station plays an integral role in the city’s urban fabric, acting as the main destination and point of departure for all of the accommodating modes of transportation. To best serve the city, all of these modes can be accessed in the station building that serves an an important city landmark. With the subway and airport shuttles running underground, the bus terminal is elevated above the commuter rail lines in a facility that also includes parking and connects directly to highways I-93 and I-90 MassPike. Unlike the Beijing transportation hubs, South Station is not typically used as a destination, as the majority of visitors use the hub merely in transition between modes of transport. Only transportation related facilities are located on site, including offices, ticket sales, waiting areas, and a food court. The Financial District stands as the only major destination at the station itself, creating a very commuter based traffic pattern in which the area is nearly unoccupied during the hours of the standard business day.
China 2010. Northeastern University
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