Designer Mac Funamizu dreamed up these Future Transportation Concepts with the idea that crowded public transit in Asia would be shed of a great deal of chaos. Two primary ideas came out of his studies that help to deal with people on foot and those who are riding the subway.
Firstly, a system of moving sidewalks was devised that would be intended for installation in busy train stations or as underground pedestrian highways. Lane after lane would guide you swiftly from A to B, with the strips gradually increasing in speed towards the outside. The fastest would move at the pace of a bicycle.
The other Future Transportation Concept is a real-time ceiling subway map. More train riders would see it above them than they would on the wall, and this would give them an up-to-the-minute understanding of their exact location, thanks to a moving red indicator.
Streamlined Circulation Systems
These Future Transportation Concepts Lessen Transit Loads
Trend Themes
1. Streamlined Moving Sidewalks - The implementation of moving sidewalks in busy transit areas could help to reduce overcrowding and speed up travel times, presenting an opportunity for design and installation companies.
2. Real-time Subway Maps - Developing real-time subway maps that are visible from the ceiling could improve riders' understanding of their location and speed up the commuting process, offering opportunities for technology and transportation companies.
3. Underground Pedestrian Highways - Designing and constructing underground pedestrian highways could decrease pedestrian congestion in urban areas, creating opportunities for construction and urban planning companies.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The development and implementation of streamlined transportation systems and technology offers opportunities for growth and innovation within the transportation industry.
2. Urban Planning - The creation of efficient and organized pedestrian transit systems presents opportunities for urban planning and design companies to improve the accessibility and functionality of city infrastructure.
3. Construction - The construction of new transit infrastructure, such as underground pedestrian highways or moving sidewalks, presents opportunities for construction companies to expand their services and capabilities.