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DOWNTOWN TERMINUS
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MIDDLE STATION
Fig. 2: schematic layout for one branch of ELEVAYOR, with diagrams of stations.
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loped as an attraction for tourists with terrace, cafe and view-point.
The lower (business) terminus should also be part of a new develop- ment which integrates it into the cen- tral business area in the best possible way. The terminal should distribute to all sides and form the nucleus of a raised pedestrian platform for parts of the central area.
Above the terminal, a multi-storey shopping and entertainment arcade could be reached by escalators, ramps and stairways. This arcade would make the terminus a public meeting point, with private development above it.
The terminus must not be situated in an edge position. Even the aged Peak Tram could play a more im- portant role in urban transportation than it does at the moment, if it were not for its far-off position from the city centre.
Monorail track
The Elevayor (1), or elevated con- veyor system, would consist of a monorail-track carrying one or more 10 to 20-person hookable cars. These would be mounted on an adjustable chassis and not more than three would be under way at one time. According to demand, one or two cars could be hooked additionally to the basic unit and be pushed or pulled up or down hill.
Of course considerable further in- vestigations would be necessary to determine feasibility and the optimum location, involving population commu- ter studies and site studies.
The dimensions of the system would be such that very adaptable lightweight structures (2) are used. If required, the system could incorporate a fast air-chute delivery system for small goods from downtown up the hill.
The steering mechanism is thought of as being similar to that of vertical
Far East BUILDER, March 1971