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Redesign of 16th Avenue / SW Marine Drive Intersection : Final Design Report

University of British Columbia. Campus and Community Planning

The intersection of W 16th Ave. and SW Marine Dr. serves as a critical transportation hub facilitating access to the UBC Point Grey campus. In response to the identified challenges of speeding, pedestrian safety, campus arrival experience, and traffic capacity, our team has developed a comprehensive redesign plan aimed at enhancing intersection performance. Our redesign strategy targets future traffic demands projected for 2050, aiming for a 25% increase in capacity while optimizing traffic flow and safety through strategic lane configurations and turning radii. Emphasizing cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability, our design preserves existing features while integrating essential enhancements. The redesigned roadway layout reduces lanes on SW Marine Dr. and W 16th Ave., incorporating turning and bicycle lanes to manage traffic speed effectively and enhance cyclist safety. Signal phasing is optimized into three phases to simplify configurations and accommodate all road users. Additionally, rainwater management features, such as rain gardens and detention tanks, mitigate stormwater runoff and enhance sustainability. Our construction plan is structured across three phases to minimize traffic disruption, focusing on stakeholder engagement and safety. Anticipated construction challenges, including soil quality, underground utilities, and weather conditions, are addressed through proactive mitigation strategies to ensure project success and minimize impacts on the community. The total project cost estimate of $2.12 million covers consultation, permitting, and construction expenses. Construction is scheduled to commence on May 1st, 2024, with completion by July 19th, 2024. Detailed cost breakdowns and considerations, including consulting fees, permitting fees, and annual costs, are provided to ensure transparency and budgetary control. This comprehensive redesign proposal reflects our commitment to enhancing transportation efficiency, safety, and sustainability at the W 16th Ave. and SW Marine Dr. intersection, aligning with the objectives of the UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program. 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/2429/88758

Unreviewed

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