A public transport interchange connects buses, trains, trams, or ferries in a single physical hub. These facilities are engineered to minimize walking distances and wait times for transferring passengers. Transit planners design them with integrated ticketing zones, shared passenger information displays, and dedicated layover bays for vehicles.
Heard on the job
The new express bus will terminate at the northern PTI so commuters can easily catch the heavy rail line into the city.
Insider tip
A well-designed PTI keeps conflicting pedestrian and vehicle movements completely separated to improve safety and flow.
Also heard as
- public transport interchange
- transit hub