Connection point

Connection point between two different means of transport (schematic sketch according to Pousttchi)

A connection point is a node in the traffic network at which a transition takes place between vehicles of one traffic system or two different traffic systems. For example, an airport is a (cross-system) point of connection, since it is possible to change between a car and an airplane.

The aim of traffic planning is to design connection points in such a way that the overall traffic system can be optimally integrated with the least possible resistance (usually short transfer times and short transfer routes) for users and operators.

Distinction

A distinction is made between the following connection points:

system-internal connection points ( e.g. passenger parking spaces )
Cross-system connection points (e.g. train stations with P + R parking lots )
Bus stops are also known in technical terms as public transport connection points

Individual evidence

^ Research Society for Roads and Transport: Guidelines for Integrated Network Design . FGSV Verlag, Cologne 2008, p. 31 .
↑ Dittemer, Dr. Kloppe: Local traffic . Alba Fachverlag, Düsseldorf 2010.
↑ Research Society for Roads and Transport: Instructions for the design of linking systems for local public transport . FGSV Verlag, Cologne 2009, p. 6 .

[1] Research Society for Roads and Transport: Guidelines for Integrated Network Design . FGSV Verlag, Cologne 2008, p. 31 .

[2] Dittemer, Dr. Kloppe: Local traffic . Alba Fachverlag, Düsseldorf 2010.

[3] Research Society for Roads and Transport: Instructions for the design of linking systems for local public transport . FGSV Verlag, Cologne 2009, p. 6 .