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Franklin-Cool Springs Transit Center
To support such a large express bus network, and to better facilitate transfers in the area, a Transit Center will
need to be built somewhere in the Cool Springs area. The location selected should be centrally located on the
east side of I-65, where vacant land is still available. The best location, due to the possible synergies with new
walkable developments being constructed there, would be near the intersection of East McEwen Drive and
Carothers Parkway. Below is an example of a possible design for the facility. It would be incumbent for the City
of Franklin or Williamson County to acquire land in this area as soon as possible, as available land is becoming
scarce in this area.
Transit Center Example from Vancouver, WA
Layout
The facility should consist of ten boarding berths
large enough for a 40-foot long bus for transit
service, and two boarding berths large enough for
a 53-foot bus to be used for future private intercity
bus services, or airport shuttle buses. The use of
“sawtooth” berths will make possible for buses to
enter and leave any berth, regardless of the sequence
of arrival or departure.
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Building
An approximately 2,400 square feet building is
proposed to be located on the boarding island.
The building would be of brick construction and
environmentally controlled. A sample layout would
include an 800 square foot waiting area equipped
with benches; an additional 60 square feet set aside
for a vending area; and 660 square feet for restrooms,
with separate restrooms for the public and
employees, was assumed. Provision would be made
for a staffed customer service booth (300 square feet
total). There will also be a 140 square foot drivers’
lounge, and 100 squar e foot security office. The
building’s size would allow for future construction of
an optional community meeting room where board
meetings, public hearings and employee training
could take place.
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