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Traffic modifications at the UBC Botanical Garden

University of British Columbia. Sustainability Office

This report provides engineering solutions devised towards the improvement of the UBC Botanical Garden. One issue of concern that is currently troubling the Garden is the environmental concern presented by an impervious parking lot floor; this contributes to soil erosion in the surrounding area and also the contamination of the environment via chemical runoff from vehicle effluent. High traffic speeds in front of the Garden also make it quite dangerous for pedestrians and cyclist, especially in times of inclement weather such as fog. To address these issues, the report includes detailed designs of the refitting of the parking lot floor using environmentally friendly design, modification of traffic systems around the Garden using a round-about, and signage to support said round-about. These will be discussed in relation to the three main engineering disciplines that will be focused on in this project: transportation in regard to the round-about, structural for the signage to support it, and environmental for the parking lot. Project management information will also be provided. For the roundabout section of the report, traffic flows will be studied and the roundabout will be designed to meet the minimum requirements set by the Ministry of Transportation. The design of the roundabout will also take the available area into account; design will be restricted to within the existing area of the intersection of Marine Drive and Stadium Road. Signage design for the roundabout will focus on wind loading which consists. The environmental and hydrological criteria will focus on the refitting of the current parking lot which fitted with an impermeable surface with a permeable flooring. It will discuss in detail how the new layout will reduce issues pertaining to chemical runoff and ground water recharge. Finally, the project management section of the report will include costing and scheduling for each component. 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.”

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University of British Columbia. CIVL 446; UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0108837

Applied Science, Faculty of; Civil Engineering, Department of

Unreviewed

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