The spatial distribution characteristics of the centrality advantage stations in Hangzhou metro planning (2005-2022)

Abstract

The identification of the metro’s centrality advantage stations and regions is of great significance for in-depth understanding of the centrality layout of existing urban areas. This study selects all stations of the Hangzhou Metro Planning (2005-2022) as research cases. Based on the centrality of the complex network, it will study the spatial distribution characteristics of centrality advantage stations. The study found that: subway stations at each stage can be classified into four types of centrality advantages, and there are significant differences between these types, with a significance of 0.000; at the same time, the Type 1 and Type 2 of stations establish the core framework of the centrality advantages area; the gathering hot spot roughly establishes the range of the centrality advantage area distribution, which defines the boundary of the high advantage area. The transportation network advantage of the centrality advantage stations will be transformed into the TOD development advantage and potential of its surrounding area.