Moving onto the platform level, I began to note down certain elements which would be apparent upon this level.
These were noted below.
This became the basic outline of circulation throughout the platform, going back to two external platforms and one central transit lane.
From here I started to look at the ways in which the pod station can connect to the elevated walkways situated within the main urban context of queen street.
It soon became apparent that only having one exit, which lined up with the docking station of the pod would cause a bottleneck as passengers trying to get on an off the pod were forced to pass through each other.
The idea then started to play with two entries which would reduce the amount of congestion experienced upon the platform.
A new system was developed which allowed a rolling system of pods, with people entering and exiting at different stages. The idea was that the pod would arrive at the station, it would unload its passengers, and then move forward to pick new ones up, but carrying on.
This would create a continual loop of arriving and department transport vehicles.
This was the model of the platform so far. It should be noted that a seating section and ticket machines were put in place, as well as the inclusion of timber battens creating a back wall for the passengers.
Also included were the use of safety barriers to protect the passengers. This photo illustrates the general connections between the platform level and the walkways.
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