Station

The advanced station technology supports a passenger throughput of 25,000 passengers per hour per direction (pphpd). At the station, vehicles traveling in both directions utilize a single passenger platform for boarding and alighting, significantly reducing the station height requirement to two levels. This design minimizes passenger travel time by approximately one minute by eliminating the need for passengers to traverse an additional escalator level.

The station layout allows vehicles to bypass one another seamlessly, enabling an efficient point-to-point transit system and further reducing overall travel time.

The compact footprint of the station facilitates closer proximity to final destinations, enhancing passenger convenience and overall user experience.

In summary, the innovative station design optimizes passenger flow, enhances operational efficiency, reduces travel time, and significantly lowers construction costs.

Running Way

The running way is designed to accommodate two traffic lanes, one for each direction of travel. The structure is constructed using a four-beam configuration, with each beam spanning 100 feet. This design is achievable due to the reduced vehicle weight and minimal dynamic impact loads imposed by the vehicles.

The use of precast beam elements enhances construction efficiency by enabling rapid installation and alignment. This approach significantly reduces the overall construction timeline and associated costs, optimizing both project delivery and budgetary requirements.

Electric Vehicle (EV)

The autonomous battery-electric vehicle, is already operational on public roadways with proven autonomous driving capabilities. The implementation of autonomous operation eliminates the need for traditional guide rails and third-rail power systems, resulting in substantial cost savings by avoiding the installation and maintenance of these components.

Vehicles are recharged during off-peak electricity cost hours, further optimizing operating expenses by minimizing energy costs.

The vehicle’s capability for a short turning radius allows for alignment within existing infrastructure, significantly reducing the costs associated with right-of-way acquisition. Additionally, the autonomous functionality enables seamless transitions between elevated and at-grade alignments, further lowering construction costs by simplifying design and reducing the complexity of structural requirements.

Maintenance and Storage Facility

A compact Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) is sufficient to support operations and can be strategically co-located with a station or sited remotely from the main alignment. When co-located with a station, the MSF requires no additional running way infrastructure for connectivity, resulting in significant cost savings in construction and operational logistics.

For alignments with limited spatial availability, the MSF can be located off the primary alignment. In such cases, vehicles are capable of traveling on public roadways to transit between the alignment and the MSF.

This flexibility in siting the facility optimizes land utilization and minimizes additional infrastructure requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.

Enhancing passenger experience at lower costs

The cost efficiency of the “Autonomous EV People Mover” transforms the feasibility of transit connectors, making them a viable option for airports that had previously deemed such systems impractical due to the high costs associated with traditional solutions.

Complimentary Concept Design for Your Project

Airports are particularly well-suited for the implementation of the “Autonomous EV People Mover”. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving a complimentary concept design tailored to your project.