РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫЕ ТРАНСПОРТНО-ПЕРЕСАДОЧНЫЕ УЗЛЫ И ИХ ПЛАНИРОВОЧНОЕ РЕШЕНИЕ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ г. МАЦУМОТО, ЯПОНИЯ)

Abstract

The article deals with the planning concept of transport interchange hubs providing trans-regional bus transportation. According to the ever growing passenger traffic and the number of spatial planning documents, trans-regional bus route networks develop very rapidly in Russia. The findings of the poll of passengers demonstrate their high loyalty to trans-regional bus transportation networks due to their convenient arrangement and little time expenditures (compared to other means of transport). However, little attention is driven by specialized domestic sources to the planning concepts of transport interchange hubs having bus terminals within their structure; the regulatory documentation is missing. One of feasible ways to resolve the issue is to study the international practice of design and construction of transport interchange hubs having bus terminals as the key points providing trans-regional bus transportation.In this article, the transport interchange hub of Matsumoto, Japan, serves as the sample. The author considers its composition and functional site division. The author also performs a detailed analysis of the main elements of the hub, including the design of its pedestrian routes ensuring its functional and spatial unity. Moreover, the author considers the planning structure of a bus terminal and arrangement of retail trade facilities and service areas inside it.