Program Overview:
A TRANSPORTATION HUB
The price of gasoline has been rising dramatically over the last few years. There is no end in sight for this growing problem and so people are looking for alternative ways to get around. With highways crowded with vehicles, people are searching for ways to conserve energy and save money. Now more than ever, public transportation options have become very important to many.
Many cities have well established transportation systems that are utilized by a large percentage of the population. Some communities are investing in public transportation systems while others are strictly “car cities.” There is a growing awareness in all cities for the need for alternative means of transportation. A transportation hub brings many forms of public transportation together and allows commuters to utilize various means of transportation to reach their destination.
OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
This document contains a program for a 124,300 GSF transportation hub for a community. This competition is considered an “open” competition, a specific site for the competition has not been given and participants must select their own site location. The program contains information on creating a hub that includes passenger trains, a light rail system and bus services area. Participants are welcome to select their own site location and can select a site as part of a current urban transportation system or create a hub for an area that is in need of a system hub. Thorough research on the site location, along with a comprehensive understanding of site conditions will be necessary to successfully complete this program. The program encourages competitors to develop strong ideas about sustainable design with regard to the site and building.
All designers should consider the site and building from an accessibility standpoint. Consideration should be given to ensure that designs comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information designers should consult with the US Access Board at www.access-board.gov or 800.872.2253.
The objectives of this competition are:
Building Codes/Zoning Ordinances/ADA Compliance
Local regulations should be applied to the design problem. Submissions should reflect reasonable regard for the heath and safety of occupants. In cases where variance from local codes is deemed reasonable and necessary for purposes of meeting design objectives, and where no ill effects are apparent, entrants should assume that approval for variance would be granted. While the site chosen can be in your located anyway, participants are encouraged to work with local considerations of the selected location.
Climate
All competition participants are to identify climate conditions consistent with the site used. Climate conditions must be identified and used in development of design solutions.
Space Allocation
The function and programmatic requirements outlined here must be met. The area allocations, however, are suggestions only and may be altered. Solutions should observe the total gross square footage within a range of plus or minus ten percent.
I. Passenger Train Services & Operations Areas
Trains will approach the station on 6 tracks, which are served by three center platforms elevated to approximately 48", thus allowing passengers to enter and exit trains without steps. The platforms must be a minimum of 24' wide and 800' long.
1. Station Services 850 S.F.
a. Passenger Train Offices 200 s.f.
b. Passenger Train Managers Office 150 s.f.
c. Passenger Train Office Reception 200 s.f.
d. Train Crew Check-in Office 150 s.f.
e. Information Center/Desk 150 s.f.
2. Waiting & Queuing Areas 62,600 S.F.
a. Platform Area 57,600 s.f.
b. Waiting Areas (not including platforms) 5,000 s.f.
3. Baggage, Mail, Package 2,150 S.F.
a. Supervisor’s Office 150 s.f.
b. General Handling Area 1,000 s.f.
c. Retrieval Desk 200 s.f.
d. Baggage Queuing 400 s.f.
e. Shipping & Receiving 250 s.f.
f. Maintenance Shop 150 s.f.
II. Light Rail Services & Operations Areas
Light Rail will approach the station on 2 tracks, which are served by one center platform elevated to approximately 48", thus allowing passengers to enter and exit trains without steps. The platforms must be a minimum of 24' wide and 600' long.
1. Light Rail Total 15,350 S.F.
a. Waiting & Queuing Areas (including Platforms) 15,000 s.f.
b. Information Center/Desk 150 s.f.
c. Light Rail Offices 200 s.f.
III. Bus Services & Operations Areas
Coaches will service the station at a maximum of six at one time. Following are assumed coach information: Width 96", Length 40', Wheel base 279" (23' 3"), Turning radius 44', Seating for 44 passengers with room for 22 standees, and has a wheelchair lift.
1. Bus Total 4,450 S.F.
a. Waiting & Queuing Areas (including Platforms) 4,000 s.f.
b. Information Center/Desk 150 s.f.
c. Bus Offices (3 separate offices at 100 s.f. each) 300 s.f.
IV. Transportation Hub Shared Services
1. Station Services 1,650 S.F.
a. Station Offices 200 s.f.
b. Station Managers Office 150 s.f.
c. Station Office Reception 200 s.f.
d. Telephones 100 s.f.
e. Public Toilets (M/F 500 s.f. each) 1,000 s.f.
2. Ticketing Facilities 1,825 S.F.
a. Ticket Queuing Area 350 s.f.
b. Fare Collection 300 s.f.
c. Accounting 350 s.f.
d. Cashiers 150 s.f.
e. Supervisor 150 s.f.
f. Storage 100 s.f.
g. Ticket Storage 50 s.f.
h. Staff Toilet 75 s.f.
i. Tour Office 200 s.f.
j. Equipment Room 100 s.f.
3. Cleaning Facilities & Equipment 1,050 S.F.
a. Custodial Equipment Storage 600 s.f.
b. Cleaning Supply Room 150 s.f.
c. Janitor’s Closets (2 at 50 s.f. each) 100 s.f.
d. Trash Storage 200 s.f.
4. Security Department 950 S.F.
a. Reception 200 s.f.
b. Workroom (security camera booth) 100 s.f.
c. Holding Room 100 s.f.
d. Security Office 150 s.f.
e. Interrogation Room 100 s.f.
f. Training & Assembly Room 250 s.f.
g. Storage Room 50 s.f.
5. Employee Facilities 1,900 S.F.
a. Employee’s Lockers & Toilets 1,400 s.f.
b. Employee Lounge 500 s.f.
V. Concessions
I. Food Services 5,000 S.F.
a. Restaurant 3,000 s.f.
b. Fast-food/Snack Bar 1,000 s.f.
c. Cocktail Lounge 800 s.f.
d. Vending Machines 200 s.f.
2. Retail Shops 1,650 S.F.
a. Newsstand 500 s.f.
b. Car Rental (4 at 100 s.f. each) 400 s.f.
c. Gift Shop 500 s.f.
d. Flower Shop/Booth 150 s.f.
e. City Information Booth 100 s.f.
Total Net Square Feet 99.425 s.f.
Mechanical, Structural & Circulation 25,875 s.f.
(Plus 25% allowance)
Total Gross Square Feet 124,300 s.f.
Station Parking (on site)*
Patron Parking (400 spaces) 140,000 s.f.
Employee Parking (50 spaces) 17,500 s.f.
Security Vehicle Parking (15 spaces) 5,250 s.f.
* Please note that if the selected site is in an urban location that will not support the parking requirements, these standards can be modified to fit the site.