PLANNING AND DESIGN OF ON-STREET LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT STATIONS

Planning for contemporary light rail transit (LRT) systems often presents the challenge of integrating modern stations into an on-street setting. In this context the planning and design of the station has consequences not only for the alignment and operation of the light rail line, but also for pedestrian movement, traffic flow, and safety. The planning and design of on-street LRT stations is divided into two general areas. First are the specific features of the stations and intersections, including platform size, high or low platforms, facilities for the disabled, fare collection arrangements, and other station features plus such roadway features as turn lanes and crosswalks. The second aspect is the configuration of the station tracks and platforms on or adjacent to the street.