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Redesign of the SW Marine Dr. / W 16th Ave. Intersection

University of British Columbia. Campus and Community Planning

UBC Campus and Community Planning has requested a redesign of the SW Marine Dr. and W 16th Ave. intersection entering the UBC campus to accommodate the population growth of UBC and the neighbourhood around the university and reduce the speed of drivers to improve safety for all users. UBC Campus and Community Planning requires the new design to prioritize public transit and active modes of transportation, reduce the speed of traffic as they enter campus, create a gateway feature for the UBC entrance, and integrate a rain/stormwater retention solution. This report summarizes our team’s proposed solution for this intersection, which was designed in accordance with UBC’s commitment to sustainable urban development. Following the submission of the preliminary design report in December 2023, our team has been preparing this detailed design report. A detailed analysis of the intersection was conducted, which included additional modelling for the traffic volume and patterns on SIDRA INTERSECTION 9.1, and hydro-technical analysis on EPA SWMM. This data was utilized to fortify our design. The product of this is a turbo roundabout with rain gardens and bioswales. Additionally, our team designed a gateway to welcome people to the campus. One of the key goals for this gateway was to develop an aesthetically appealing structure which does not hinder the site lines of drivers. A Class A cost estimate and construction schedule have been provided, considering construction scope, traffic management, and long-term maintenance. It is estimated that the project will cost $5,100,000, assuming a construction start date of May 2024 and a completion date of June 2025. In conclusion, this detailed design report presents a holistic approach to mitigating current challenges, fostering sustainable transportation, and enhancing safety and functionality for the student population of UBC, as well as the residents of the University Endowment Lands. 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/2429/88761

Unreviewed

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