Multi Modal Transfer Inter-modal Transit Facility

ITFs consist of station plaza, bus and taxi stops, car parking and access road improvement which provide safe and convenient transit spaces for public transport users. Our civil engineers, with expertise in road designing and urban development planning, designed the ITFs for all 14 stations of the first phase of Metro Line3 in Panama. 

Innovative Design Approach

Considering convenience, safety, and accessibility of metro passenger as the main user of ITFs, the ITFs have been designed with following key approaches:

• The capacity of each ITF has been estimated based on the forecasted volume of metro passengers and expected proportion of transport modes such as feeder buses, taxis and private vehicles to ensure that each transit facility is able to serve its demand.
• The layout of each ITF has been designed in coordination with the railway alignment design and station building layout to ensure seamless transitions between metro platforms and other modes of transport.
• The connection between ITF and the surrounding roads has been arranged to accommodate road traffic patterns around the ITF, bus route alignment and other existing road facility to optimize traffic flow for ITF and reduce traffic congestion at the surrounding.
• The pedestrian facility in ITF has been designed to ensure the continuity of pedestrian flow, pedestrian-friendly pathways between the station and transit points, and safe and convenient pedestrian access.

Positive Impact

Well-planned ITFs promote sustainable public transportation, improve people’s mobility and benefit both the metro passengers and the city as a whole.

The seamless connection between different modes of transport at one place improves overall travel efficiency and reduces transfer times and congestion for passengers. Passengers can easily transfer to other modes without physical and mental stress. Such experiences would have a positive impact on increment of public transportation use in the city.  In addition, the ITFs also improve accessibility for people with disabilities, ensuring that public transportation is inclusive and accepting of all peoples.

At the city level, efficient ITFs can encourage the use of public transportation and reducing the number of private vehicles on the roads. This contributes to reduce carbon emissions and a greener urban environment. Furthermore, a well-organized ITFs can absorb large numbers of people, stimulate economic growth by attracting businesses, and commercial activities to the area around the station, make it a focal points for urban development and investment.