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BJCTA Intermodal Facility

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Birmingham-Jefferson County’s $32 million intermodal station brought together Amtrak, Greyhound, local MAX and Megabus inter-city buses; and airport shuttles in one convenient downtown location. The modern intermodal station features natural light in the interiors of the glass-enclosed building and a wide overhanging roof to protect travelers.

Jones Worley was engaged by Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio, Inc., to develop a wayfinding and signage program for the two structures that stand on the eastern end of the property; one houses a large waiting area for Amtrak and inter-city bus passengers while the other provides space for MAX passengers. Parking occupies the western end.

CLIENT

Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA)

LOCATION

Birmingham, Alabama

ASSIGNMENT

Wayfinding and signage design

Jones Worley’s wayfinding planning and signage-development also included exterior site and building identification, and signage for interior retail, eateries, offices, restrooms, ticketing, baggage services, and passenger information displays. Key to the project was to not obscure passengers’ view of approaching transportation vehicles, as visibility was among the facility’s No. 1 design promises.