1. Introduction Transport engineering is classified to be one of the most crucial elements in a country’s functionality. In a major way, roads facilitate advancement in the economy of a country as well as simultaneously facilitate communication. Wilson’s Wharf is one of the highlights of Durban Harbour. Margaret Mcadi Avenue and Maritime place are the leading roads entering and existing this tourist destination. These roads have been described to be one of the busiest routes in Durban and is in drastic need of a redesign. This redesign is to cater for existing developments as well as the new tourist attraction that is to be developed. The purpose of the redesign is to alleviate the traffic congestion entering and exiting Maritime Place from …show more content…
Project Brief • Provide ingress and egress to the proposed new development for all traffic • Create parking facilities for private vehicles for the existing and the new development • Provide parking facilities for coaches and taxis to park • Provide pick-up and drop off points to access new and existing developments • Resurface Boatmans Road as well as existing parking area • Extend existing cycle path along Margaret Mcadi Avenue to Boatmans Road and over the bridge into Albert Park • Drainage elements for roads and parking facilities • Geometrics of the bridge, intersection and priority controls for the traffic circulation • Layout drawings of all design elements, facility layouts, pavement design, drainage and signage • Traffic count at the two required intersections at Richard Walne Road and Maritime Place 4. Ruling Criteria 4.1 Constraints • Boatmans Road is to be a one way road south bound. • Boatmans road is not to be elevated, widened, reduced or have any structural change • All roads leading to Wilson’s Wharf and surrounding areas are to be in operation during construction phase • The bridge is to be a one way road landing onto Joseph Nduli Street • The cycle path is to be extended along Boatmans Road, onto the bridge and get to Albert …show more content…
Cycle path is to remain barricaded on the left side of the bridge. Cost effective Obstruction of Harbour view is kept minimal Free flowing traffic circulation Easy and safe access for cyclists onto Albert Park Minimal construction space Due to long ramp length, motorists will have to use round about further South of Boatman’s road to exit onto bridge 6.1.2 C Shape Bridge Curved ramp off Boatman’s Road, through parking area onto centre of Joseph Nduli Street, west bound. The cycle path is to continue on the on the left side of the bridge onto the landing on Joseph Nduli Street. Cycle path is to be barricaded from motorised traffic. Enough ramp length to attain required clearance easily Easy exit from Wilsons Wharf parking to bridge Expensive Obstruction of air space/ Harbour view Long construction time Minimal construction space 6.1.3 Linear bridge off Wilsons Wharf parking lot Linear bridge, cycle path included on the left, ramping off Wilson’s Wharf parking area onto centre of Joseph Nduli Street. Easy exit off Joseph Nduli
...o suggest that occupation exists, providing a paradox for a scheme intended initially for its ‘walkability’. Unfortunately, it appears that residents are required to drive out of the development for essential amenities and services. Originally, plans for Upton aspired to establish a network of streets that would provide a connection into existing developments. Conversely, residents who inhabit these conventionally designed cul-de-sac developments may object to through traffic connections within the Upton scheme. In regards to public transport accessibility, the scheme is currently served by low floor busses which appear detached from the housing developments at a five minute walk away. This will have possible implications for residents with mobility and visual impairments, particularly as there is a general deficiency of tactile paving at key pedestrian crossings.
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...s cool all year round. Park goers have the opportunity to hike and climb around the ledges and explore the caverns (“Ritchie Ledges”). While the natural beauty of this park is the main attraction, the man made attractions should not be overlooked. The Ohio Erie Canal Towpath is the man made attraction that offers the most recreation to park goers. This trail follows the exact path of the historic Erie Canal. People have the ability to walk, run, cross country ski and bike on this trail (“Ohio Erie Canal Towpath”).
Over the next couple of years, a number of designs were proposed for the tunnel. The first proposal was presented by a firm called Jacobs and Davies. This plan called for a bi-level tunnel. The upper level would carry slower vehicles and the lower level would be used for express vehicles. An engineer named George Goethals who would later become the chief engineer of the Port Authority made the second proposal. His plan was a bi-level design in which each level would carry opposing lanes of traffic, two lanes in each direction.2 Both of these designs were not taken to the next step. The proposal of Clifford Milburn Holland (see Figure 1) was adopted as the design of the tunnel. Figure 1. Picture of Clifford Milburn Holland. http://www.panynj.gov/tbt/hthist.HTM
In the first place, the ferry system is outdated and needs to be replaced by a bridge at Scotland Wharf, which would be safer for drivers crossing the James River. The ferry system has been in operation for...
This trail is very popular for biking, jogging and sightseeing. The trail passes through many of Penticton’s vineyards and orchards. It winds around various gorgeous creeks and scenic Okanagan Lake.
The long history of the land that became the local bike trails begins with the arrival of the first Native Americans in the region between 12,000 and 18,000 years ago. These first nomadic tribes came from the plains to the west and created hunting trails through the wilderness over the centuries (Shank 3). The presence of three important river fords around the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River led to a higher concentration of trails around modern day Franklin. One of the crossings was near present day Sixth Street on the Allegheny River while the other two were around Tenth Street and Thirteenth Street on French Creek (Brady 132-39) George Washington used the Tenth Street crossing while passing through the area on a specia...
The project is called “Paths To Progress.” Paths to progress is an improvement program for transportation, in efforts to restore and further improve the quality of of more than 60 road way segments in New Orleans and Jefferson Parishes. The project is a collaborative result between a few organizations. including: The Federal Highway administration, New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, Louisiana Department of Transportation, and the City of New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina and Rita damaged many roadways that were already in the process of being repaired. The roadways are major routes that will benefit residents, business owners and tourists as well. The improvements will include pavement resurfacing, patching, repairing curbs and building ADA- compliant accessible ramps. The organization really wants to emphasize that this project will make transportation easier, and minimize inconvenience (Paving LA Roads 2014). Paths to Progress has a website that shows their progress, news, updates and how the community can get
Resilience. Description of Top Bridge Regional Trail: Top Bridge Regional Trail is a forested region located on the southeastern end of Vancouver Island in Parksville, British Columbia. It has a multitude of trails, with the main trail about five kilometers each way, from the Parksville Industrial Park to the Englishman River. At 207 hectares, the area is filled with creatures such as heron, deer, bears, salmon, cougars and many other types of wildlife – as well, it contains numerous fascinating rock formations!
Over the East River in New York City stands the Brooklyn Bridge, connecting the Brooklyn and Manhattan boroughs. From end to end, the bridge spans 6,016 feet and weighs a heavy 14,680 tons. Ever since construction on the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883, the bridge has offered a safe route with scenic views to tens of thousands of tourists and commuters who have traveled it via train, car, pushcart, and bicycle. The history behind the Brooklyn Bridge is definitely intriguing as well as important because many fatalities occurred in the construction process, including one which occurred before construction on the bridge even started. Also, a lot of workers, time and money were used in building the bridge. In addition,
Quinn, R. (2008). Building the Bridge As You Walk On It. In J.L. Pierce, & J.W. Newstrom (Eds). The Manager’s Bookshelf (pp 233-236). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Throughout history, getting things (and people) where they need to go has been a pretty basic need. The Romans needed to move stone to build their aqueducts; the nobles wanted luxury spices and silks brought to them from far off lands; ancient cities needed to move vegetables and grains from the farms, to storage, and then to the cities to feed the populace. Transportation has always been one of the backbones of every great civilization, without the ability to move goods long distances, your 'culture' was only the distance you could go conveniently to get what was necessary for survival that you could not produce. The industry boomed during the railroading system and hasn't slowed since. First, there were ships and horse-drawn carriages, then cars, now huge 40 ton trucks and jumbo air-liners.
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Water transport is not flexible because it is restrained within water bodies. The use of containers has becomes the best inter-modal option for water transport whereby goods are placed in containers and transported through truck or rail to the port where it is loaded in to a container ship. Upon arrival to the destination port it is offloaded and transported again by track or rail to the consumer of customes.This helps reduce staffing needs, transit time and damages (Haulk, 1998).