Elements of the core area transport system oriented to station–city integration

Abstract

Currently, China's urban rail transit construction projects are faced with several challenges including inconsistent planning and execution, lack of alignment with urban development, overly protracted timelines for some projects, sub-optimal land utilization rates, and significant wastage of precious urban resources. To mitigate these issues, it is essential to enhance land utilization around stations, implement scientific planning, and adopt intelligent management for underground space development. Moreover, all parties involved in construction must adhere strictly to planning guidelines during project execution. This study investigates the integrated development strategy of urban rail transit stations and their correlating cities, with the primary objective of enhancing the land utilization of stations and their surrounding areas. This involves fortifying the functionality of transportation, commerce, offices, residences, entertainment, and leisure in these areas, thereby catering to the varying needs of residents for travel, work, or entertainment activities. This type of an approach is anticipated to ease the pressure on urban road traffic, stimulate the economic growth of the stations and the areas along the routes, decrease environmental pollution, conserve urban space resources, and address issues associated with urban rail transit development. The insights gained from this research offer a valuable reference for future rail transit construction endeavors, carrying substantial practical significance.