The Future of Integrated Transport in the Digital Age

摘要

The advent of digitally controlled transportation systems will usher in a revolution in how we live in cities. Ultra high rise buildings will put far greater demands on intelligent vertical transportation systems, and will also open up much greater opportunities for vertical living. PLP/Architecture SkyPod system is an illustration of what can be achieved and also point towards the complete integration of all urban transport systems, such as PLP/Architecture CarTube and UrbanPod. Since presenting at Elevcon 2014 in Paris further development of the SkyPod system has taken place and it presents a radical look at the future of vertical transportation. The development includes a proposal for linear motor system and details the geometric and topological constraints imposed on the system. Digital tools (booking systems and Big Data analysis) will ensure that the system is a pure on-demand system implying no waiting for any passengers.