Western Blvd Case Study
Introduction:
Western Boulevard is a major roadway that bisects NC State’s Main and Centennial Campus as well as serves as a main gateway into the center of downtown Raleigh. Pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular volumes are steadily rising each year and are expected to continue this trend as the university and city, are constantly developing and growing. The investigated section of Western Blvd has on average 30,000 vehicles per day and hundreds of students crossing at various locations throughout the corridor. The main area of concern is the intersection of Avent Ferry road and Western Blvd (shown in figure 1), which produces many safety concerns for students. The large amount of pedestrian traffic is a product of students walking to class from …show more content…
wide bridge.)
$2,000⁄ft∙120 ft=$240,000 6-9 months including design and construction Design, engineering, installation and administration costs.
Pedestrian underpass $1,200 per linear foot (assuming 10 ft. wide underpass.)
$1,200⁄ft∙120 ft=$144000 About a year because of difficulty of raising road above. Design, engineering, installation and administration costs.
Speed limit change Virtually none 30 days for approval n/a
Advantages
Solution 1: Constructing a pedestrian bridge at the intersection of Avent Ferry road and Western Boulevard. When used properly, it eliminates pedestrian injuries and deaths caused by vehicles by 100%. A pedestrian bridge would allow for an increased flow of traffic, a necessity for Western Boulevard during rush hour. A pedestrian bridge has reduced impact on traffic during construction phase Bridges can be aesthetically pleasing structures and serve as a landmark on campus. Good visibility from surrounding areas, giving the end user a greater sense of safety.
Solution 2: building a pedestrian underpass or tunnel at the intersection of Avent Ferry road and Western Boulevard. When used properly, it eliminates pedestrian injuries and deaths caused by vehicles by
Western Boulevard is a major roadway that bisects NC State’s Main and Centennial Campus as well as serves as a main gateway into the center of downtown Raleigh. Pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular volumes are steadily rising each year and are expected to continue this trend as the university and city, are constantly developing and growing. The investigated section of Western Blvd has on average 30,000 vehicles per day and hundreds of students crossing at various locations throughout the corridor. The main area of concern is the intersection of Avent Ferry road and Western Blvd (shown in figure 1), which produces many safety concerns for students. The large amount of pedestrian traffic is a product of students walking to class from …show more content…
wide bridge.)
$2,000⁄ft∙120 ft=$240,000 6-9 months including design and construction Design, engineering, installation and administration costs.
Pedestrian underpass $1,200 per linear foot (assuming 10 ft. wide underpass.)
$1,200⁄ft∙120 ft=$144000 About a year because of difficulty of raising road above. Design, engineering, installation and administration costs.
Speed limit change Virtually none 30 days for approval n/a
Advantages
Solution 1: Constructing a pedestrian bridge at the intersection of Avent Ferry road and Western Boulevard. When used properly, it eliminates pedestrian injuries and deaths caused by vehicles by 100%. A pedestrian bridge would allow for an increased flow of traffic, a necessity for Western Boulevard during rush hour. A pedestrian bridge has reduced impact on traffic during construction phase Bridges can be aesthetically pleasing structures and serve as a landmark on campus. Good visibility from surrounding areas, giving the end user a greater sense of safety.
Solution 2: building a pedestrian underpass or tunnel at the intersection of Avent Ferry road and Western Boulevard. When used properly, it eliminates pedestrian injuries and deaths caused by vehicles by