designing transportation systems
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A presentation to the Interaction Design Association of San Francisco following their "Design in Space" themed event. Discussing how urban planners design towards our respective audiences while balancing the goals of cities.TRANSCRIPT
Transportation in SpacePaul Supawanich | Nelson\Nygaard
city planning
city planning
land use
urban designhousing
economic development
transportation
city planning
land use
urban designhousing
economic development
transportation
Transportation
A B
Transportation Planning
B AA B
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D
E
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Transit Rider Origins andDestinations
2011 - Culver City, CA
Transportation Planning:
an ongoing negotiation of different users trying to be in the same space at the same time. (but going in different directions)
transportation’s framework
our canvas: the public space between the private space.
transportation’s frameworkWhich includes the public right-of-way above and below ground
San Francisco, CA
Transportation Goals*
* As defined by me.
5 Es(pronounced “eeeeeeeeeee”)
Expectancy, Life (e.g. safety)
Efficiency of Network
Efficiency of Resources
Ease of Use
Experience
Transportation UserExperience
You know when things feel “right”
You know when they don’t
How do transportation planners create experiences?
Networks Place
Traditional Suburban Development
Traditional Grid
Street networks
Transit networks
Place
~86’
~400’
Peoria, IL Warehouse District
Peoria, IL Warehouse District
Peoria, IL Warehouse District
Donald Appleyard
“Livable Streets”1981
Experience
Experience - Key Principles
Try to understand your users
Experience - Key Principles
Be consistent
Experience - Key Principles
Make it convenient and simple
Experience - Key Principles
Leave room for error
Paul [email protected]@tweetsupa