1. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus A vital transportation hub in one of HK’s most scenic spots

3. 1916 Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier And covered walkways to connect with other transport

4. 1950 Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier Now with a terminus for buses, taxis and private cars

5. 1974: Star Ferry PTI already in place 1968 Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus as we know it today Only the buses have changed © Larry Rudolf

6. Today Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus A transport convenience and a run-down eyesore WHAT TO DO?

7. The existing terminus provides convenient intermodal transportation service and sheltered access between ferries, buses and taxis, but it is too big, run down, blocks the views and little space is left for pedestrians as sidewalks are overcrowded. Existing arrangements: The Eyesore Terminus

8. Cancelled Scheme: The Empty Piazza The piazza scheme now cancelled by the government would have removed the eyesore and created space for pedestrians. It would also have broken up the transportation hub by moving the bus terminus to TST East, inconveniencing commuters.

9. The proposed scheme In response to objections by District Councils, the Transport Department decided to keep the bus terminus, but to change the layout to keep some of the open space. The new scheme is a bad compromise unbecoming of Hong Kong’s popular waterfront. Proposed Scheme: The Bad Compromise

10. The proposed scheme will increase the visual clutter of the terminus and will make it far less convenient, with bus stops spread out as far as 200m from the ferry terminal, no shelter, and reduced width of the pavement at Star House and the Cultural Center. 200m Proposed Scheme: The Bad Compromise Bus Drop-Off

11. TST deserves a world-class transport interchange. The TST waterfront is our most popular tourist destination, and is Hong Kong’s favorite viewing platform along Victoria Harbour for events and fireworks. We can do better than a bad compromise. ? Proposed Scheme: The Bad Compromise

12. Alternative 1 creates an opportunity for an iconic design and offers convenient connections between bus, taxi and ferry. It offers better circulation, better public open space, and shelter from the elements. Alternative 1: The Iconic Terminus

13. Alternative 2 relocates the bus and taxi zones below street level and vastly improves the views of the harbour, surrounding open spaces and buildings by making the vehicles virtually “invisible”. Alternative 2: The Invisible Terminus

14. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus Existing Arrangements “ The Eyesore Terminus”

16. Bird’s Eye View North Existing Arrangements – “The Eyesore Terminus”

17. View from 1881 Corner Existing Arrangements – “The Eyesore Terminus”

18. View Approaching from Canton Road Existing Arrangements – “The Eyesore Terminus”

19. View Approaching from Ocean Terminal Existing Arrangements – “The Eyesore Terminus”

20. Bird’s Eye View East Existing Arrangements – “The Eyesore Terminus”

21. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus Transport Department’s New Scheme “ The Bad Compromise”

23. TD Scheme TD’s New Scheme – “The Bad Compromise”

24. View from 1881 Corner TD’s New Scheme – “The Bad Compromise”

25. View Approaching from Canton Road TD’s New Scheme – “The Bad Compromise”

26. View Approaching from Ocean Terminal TD’s New Scheme – “The Bad Compromise”

27. Bird’s Eye View North TD’s New Scheme – “The Bad Compromise”

28. Bird’s Eye View East TD’s New Scheme – “The Bad Compromise”

29. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus Alternative 1 “ The Iconic Terminus”

31. Bird’s Eye View North Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

32. View from 1881 Corner Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

33. View Approaching from Canton Road Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

34. View Approaching from Ocean Terminal Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

35. In this bus and tram terminus in Braunschweig, Germany, a light, tall canopy provides weather protection and iconic design. Note the limited use of kerbs to improve accessibility and convenience. © Manuel Draijer, Flicker Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

36. In this bus and tram terminus in Braunschweig, Germany, a light, tall canopy provides excellent protection and iconic design . Note the limited use of kerbs to improve accessibility and convenience. Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

37. Bird’s Eye View East In Hong Kong, we too can design a user-friendly and iconic bus and taxi terminus! Alternative 1: “The Iconic Terminus”

38. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus Alternative 2 “ The Invisible Terminus”

39. Site Plan (Street Level) Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus” LCSD Parking 3m 8m 16m

41. Bird’s Eye View North Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

42. View from 1881 Corner Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

43. View Approaching from Canton Road Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

44. View Approaching from Ocean Terminal Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

45. The Shiliupu bus terminus in Shanghai, south Bund, improves the waterfront by removing buses from street level with two levels of underground bus bays. Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

46. The Shiliupu bus terminus in Shanghai, south Bund, improves the waterfront by removing buses from street level with two levels of underground bus bays. Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

47. At Principe Pio train and Metro station in Madrid, two levels of bus bays are completely underground, opening up a people-friendly plaza at street level while providing excellent convenience to connecting passengers. Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

48. At Principe Pio train and Metro station in Madrid, two levels of bus bays are completely underground, opening up a people-friendly plaza at street level while providing excellent convenience to connecting passengers. Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

49. At Union Station in Denver, Colorado, buses are moved from street level to an underground station, improving the urban environment while providing excellent convenience to passengers. Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

50. Bird’s Eye View East Why not spend more and create a bus terminus underground in Hong Kong’s most iconic and scenic location? Alternative 2: “The Invisible Terminus”

51. Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminus The larger Issue Can we make public transport facilities at the waterfront invisible all along Victoria Harbour?