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Detailed Design Report SW Marine Drive and 16th Avenue

University of British Columbia. Department of Civil Engineering; University of British Columbia. Campus and Community Planning

Our team is pleased to present our proposed redesign for the West 16th Avenue and Southwest (SW) Marine Drive intersection. Our design focuses on enhancing safety, improving traffic flow, and creating a more inclusive environment for road users. By implementing a roundabout design, the authors aim to address the current challenges of the intersection while setting a precedent for future intersection redesigns in Metro Vancouver and beyond. The author’s design choices were made carefully, considering present and future traffic volumes, and aiming to optimize intersection footprint and prioritize active transportation. The roadway geometry incorporates 30-metre approach curves to slow down approaching vehicles safely, while a 50 m radius exit curve facilitates smooth acceleration onto SW Marine Drive. Furthermore, by enhancing pedestrian pathways and implementing physically separated bicycle lanes, our group aims to create a safer and more accessible environment for non-motorized road users. This aligns with our commitment to promoting sustainable transportation solutions and fostering a more equitable transportation system. The roundabout design also includes a gateway structure to improve aesthetics, and a stormwater management system to minimize environmental impact and enhance sustainability. Scheduled for completion by September 12th, 2024, this transformative project represents a significant investment in our community’s transportation infrastructure. The project’s total cost is estimated at 4.4 million dollars. The group's dedication to innovation and excellence is evident in every aspect of our design, from the optimized roadway geometry to the integration of cutting-edge stormwater management techniques. 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.”

Report

eng

2024-07-30

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/88742

Unreviewed

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/