This is the type of roundabout I would propose for the site. As you can see it allows numerous vehicles to flow simultaneously. Please post any comments or suggestions.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Proposed Design
This is the type of roundabout I would propose for the site. As you can see it allows numerous vehicles to flow simultaneously. Please post any comments or suggestions.
graphic representation of my thesis
This graphic shows the limited traffic flow at the intersection of Notre Dame and Dalhousie. This scan did not work out as well as I planned so i will try and find a way to enhance the image. Please post any comments or suggestions.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Planning Outline
Project
The thesis of my project is to examine the intersection at Dalhousie and Notre Dame and decide whether not a roundabout would be a more efficient for traffic flow.
Method
The first stage of my report is to research roundabouts. The questions I will answer in my research are:
- Is there a reason this intersection is one direction at a time?
- If there are any differences between roundabouts and traffic circles and if so which one will apply to my project?
- How efficient roundabouts are in terms of traffic flow?
- How safe they are?
- Can large vehicles use them?
- Is this particular intersection large enough for a roundabout?
- How much more efficient and safe would a roundabout make this intersection?
- Does the code allow roundabouts in this zoning?
To find the answers to these questions I will use numerous sources for my research. I plan to include numerous academic sources including books, journals and web documents. I also plan to talk to some professionals in the field for advice and answers to some of my questions. Lastly, I plan on doing some of my own research on this particular intersection.
Special Problems
Some problems that may arise in my project are:
- If this particular intersection is too small to accommodate a roundabout I may have to revise my thesis or see if the intersection can be made bigger.
- Getting in touch with the person in charge of designing that intersection may be difficult.
References
Kemp, R. L. (2007). Cities and cars : a handbook of best practices. McFarland & Co.
Roo, G. d., & Miller, D. (2000). Compact cities and sustainable urban development : a critical assessment of policies and plans from an international perspective.
Roundabout safety comes to America. (1995). Retrieved 2 28, 2009, from U.S. department of Transportation: http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/fall95/p95a41.htm
Roundabout Safety Experience. (2006). Retrieved 2 25, 2009, from Transportation Association of Canada: http://www.tac-atc.ca/English/pdf/conf2007/s16/weber.pdf
Roundabouts. (n.d.). Retrieved 2 25, 2009, from Ministry of Transportation: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/popular-topics/roundabouts/roundabouts.htm
The thesis of my project is to examine the intersection at Dalhousie and Notre Dame and decide whether not a roundabout would be a more efficient for traffic flow.
Method
The first stage of my report is to research roundabouts. The questions I will answer in my research are:
- Is there a reason this intersection is one direction at a time?
- If there are any differences between roundabouts and traffic circles and if so which one will apply to my project?
- How efficient roundabouts are in terms of traffic flow?
- How safe they are?
- Can large vehicles use them?
- Is this particular intersection large enough for a roundabout?
- How much more efficient and safe would a roundabout make this intersection?
- Does the code allow roundabouts in this zoning?
To find the answers to these questions I will use numerous sources for my research. I plan to include numerous academic sources including books, journals and web documents. I also plan to talk to some professionals in the field for advice and answers to some of my questions. Lastly, I plan on doing some of my own research on this particular intersection.
Special Problems
Some problems that may arise in my project are:
- If this particular intersection is too small to accommodate a roundabout I may have to revise my thesis or see if the intersection can be made bigger.
- Getting in touch with the person in charge of designing that intersection may be difficult.
References
Kemp, R. L. (2007). Cities and cars : a handbook of best practices. McFarland & Co.
Roo, G. d., & Miller, D. (2000). Compact cities and sustainable urban development : a critical assessment of policies and plans from an international perspective.
Roundabout safety comes to America. (1995). Retrieved 2 28, 2009, from U.S. department of Transportation: http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/fall95/p95a41.htm
Roundabout Safety Experience. (2006). Retrieved 2 25, 2009, from Transportation Association of Canada: http://www.tac-atc.ca/English/pdf/conf2007/s16/weber.pdf
Roundabouts. (n.d.). Retrieved 2 25, 2009, from Ministry of Transportation: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/popular-topics/roundabouts/roundabouts.htm
Monday, February 9, 2009
The purpose of my report and this blog is to research roundabouts and traffic circles and whether or not they can make intersections in Kamloops safer and more efficient.
Some of the questions I hope to answer in my report are:
1. Can roundabouts fit in the area of most intersections?
2. Do roundabouts have to be made bigger for commercial vehicles?
3. How efficient are roundabouts?
4. How safe are roundabouts?
Some of the questions I hope to answer in my report are:
1. Can roundabouts fit in the area of most intersections?
2. Do roundabouts have to be made bigger for commercial vehicles?
3. How efficient are roundabouts?
4. How safe are roundabouts?
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