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The Future of Transportation: Exploring Ultra Global PRT Systems

This overview highlights the advancements in Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) technology as demonstrated by Ultra Global and other innovators. With systems currently operational in Masdar, Heathrow, Suncheon, and Amritsar, PRT offers non-stop, driverless journeys on separate guideways, bypassing intermediate stops for efficiency. These systems feature cutting-edge obstacle detection, managing multiple vehicles autonomously. PRT's reliability and customer satisfaction are evident, with high availability rates and reduced wait times, making it a compelling alternative to traditional shuttle services.

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The Future of Transportation: Exploring Ultra Global PRT Systems

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  1. PRT Industry Status • Steve Raney, Ultra Global PRT • Outline • Technology / what it is  video • 4 PRT systems {1. Masdar, 2. Heathrow, 3. Suncheon, 4. Amritsar}.

  2. PRT: technology / what it is • Ultra, 2getthere: robocars (could bump curb) • Vectus: train-like • Non-stop origin to destination, bypassing intermediate stations • Separate guideway (track) for stations versus main guideway • Control system: manage many vehicles • Driverless / full automation • Accurate location sensing, lateral and longitudinal.

  3. Several startups working on PRT concepts, with a variety of speeds, passengers-per-vehicle, and infrastructure designs. 2 operational systems, 2 more coming

  4. Operating From Experience

  5. 1. PRT @ Masdar System Overview

  6. Obstacle detection! Detects pedestrians and stops in time System Performance First Operations Successful SUMMER

  7. 2. London Heathrow Ultra System 3 stations 21 vehicles 2.4 miles of guideway Parking lot: 1,240 spaces

  8. London Heathrow Ultra System • 5 min PRT replaced 15 min shuttle bus • Avg PRT wait time: 10 seconds, 80%+ no wait • Customer satisfaction score up significantly • Reliable: 99.9% availability in October • Tweets - transportainment • Parking lot daily charge & occupancy up. • 100% private $ • Customer (BAA) owns 75%.

  9. 3. Suncheon bay coastal wetlands • unique eco-system • 5th largest tidal mudflats in the world • 27 sq km protected flats & reed beds • 158 species of birds • 2.8 million visitors pa • PRT will operate ‘park & ride’ service • harmony between technology & nature • Garden Expo 2013 • Hooded cranes

  10. Location Suncheon City Seoul Project Area Suncheon Suncheon Bay Suncheon Bay Station 2 Natural Ecology Park International Garden EXPO Maintenance shop Station 1 International Wetland Center

  11. System specification Start point • Guideway: 4.6km bi-directional • Number of stations: 2 • Number of vehicles: 40 • Typical headway: 4-5 seconds • Typical operating speed: 10-12 m/sec - ~25 mph • System capacity: 1313 passengers per hour

  12. Alignment Start point guideway built partially alongside existing road

  13. 4. Ultra Amritsar North India • 4.8mi guideway, 7 stations, 240 vehicles • Up to 100,000 passenger trips per day • 100% private finance • Late 2014 passenger service.

  14. Ultra Amritsar North India

  15. Closing Thought • Google robocars – more difficult engineering than PRT • Thank you.

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