There is an old article in Wired that describes a very counter-intuitive approach to issues of automobiles and pedestrians (see the Moderman model at http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.12/traffic.html). (Though this doesn't directly address the issue of public transit :(
Here's a summary of the approach, titled How to Build a Better Intersection: Chaos = Cooperation: 1. Remove signs: The architecture of the road - not signs and signals - dictates traffic flow. 2. Install art: The height of the fountain indicates how congested the intersection is. 3. Share the spotlight: Lights illuminate not only the roadbed, but also the pedestrian areas. 4. Do it in the road: Cafes extend to the edge of the street, further emphasizing the idea of shared space. 5. See eye to eye: Right-of-way is negotiated by human interaction, rather than commonly ignored signs. 6. Eliminate curbs: Instead of a raised curb, sidewalks are denoted by texture and color.
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There is an old article in Wired that describes a very counter-intuitive approach to issues of automobiles and pedestrians (see the Moderman model at http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.12/traffic.html). (Though this doesn't directly address the issue of public transit :(
Here's a summary of the approach, titled How to Build a Better Intersection: Chaos = Cooperation:
1. Remove signs: The architecture of the road - not signs and signals - dictates traffic flow.
2. Install art: The height of the fountain indicates how congested the intersection is.
3. Share the spotlight: Lights illuminate not only the roadbed, but also the pedestrian areas.
4. Do it in the road: Cafes extend to the edge of the street, further emphasizing the idea of shared space.
5. See eye to eye: Right-of-way is negotiated by human interaction, rather than commonly ignored signs.
6. Eliminate curbs: Instead of a raised curb, sidewalks are denoted by texture and color.
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