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TransitFlow prepared this construction design package for UBC’s redesign of the Chancellor Boulevard – East Mall intersection at the Point Grey campus. Priorities include pedestrian and cyclist safety, traffic calming, rainwater capture, and creating a welcoming gateway presence. The design underwent an extensive iterative process to meet design requirements. The intersection was redesigned as a roundabout using curvature to slow traffic, directly enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety. To further the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, raised crosswalks with pedestrian crossing lights and bike lanes have been incorporated. To prevent erosion of the Point Grey cliffs, the Chancellor Boulevard – East Mall intersection features a rain garden and drainage system leading to a storage tank. At the roundabout’s center, a UBC Thunderbird-inspired gateway sign, reflecting Indigenous artistry, symbolizes the importance of UBC’s connection with Indigenous culture. The design adheres to the TAC, City of Vancouver, BC MoTI and Infrastructure guidelines. The construction will unfold in 3 phases starting on May 5th 2025, and completing on November 26th 2025. To allow the intersection to remain operational throughout construction a traffic management plan has been developed for each phase to minimize traffic flow interference. The Class A cost estimate projects the project to cost $5,645,000. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”