Thursday, October 15, 2009
HOST CITY OLYMPIC TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Dale Bracewell PEng
9:00 -10:15 am
More than a quarter of a million visitors and 10,000 media are expected during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This will mean a significant increase in activity on city streets, while dealing with a reduced road capacity in areas surrounding Games venues. To manage these conditions, the City of Vancouver has developed a Host City Olympic Transportation Plan (HCOTP). Learn more about the HCOTP which includes measures designed to allow local businesses to operate and residents to get where they need to go while allowing athletes and officials to reliably travel to Games events.
1.25 PDH - Informal
ROUNDABOUTS: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
David Skinner PE
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Roundabouts have quickly become a popular choice for intersection control but is a roundabout always the correct choice for every situation? With many examples and experiences to draw from, agencies should look to these examples and an understanding of roundabout design and operation as a guide in the choice of “Roundabout or Not”. This presentation will discuss the basic parameters of a roundabout by providing examples of constructed roundabouts at various sizes, configurations and locations. It will illustrate the proper elements to consider when evaluating a roundabout installation and discuss the pros and cons of each example. Issues related to roundabouts within communities as well as challenges and opportunities in public support of roundabouts will also be explored.
1.25 PDH - Informal
LAKE WASHINGTON FLOATING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: DEALING WITH COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Larry Kyle PE
1:45 – 3:00 pm
The SR 520 Floating Bridge was built 45 years ago as a second crossing of Lake Washington between Seattle and the bedroom communities on the east side of Lake Washington. The floating bridge, which is the longest in the world, is in danger of incurring significant damage and even failure in case of a twenty year storm. The Washington State Department of Transportation has identified this project as its number one priority for safety and mobility improvements.The 6.5 mile corridor passes through developed neighborhoods, parks, shorelines, and passes over waters critical to maintaining endangered salmon and other species. Find out how the project team is working on building a highway that meets the transportation needs of the region while fitting into the communities and the environment it passes through.
1.25 PDH - Informal
GREENROADS RATING SYSTEM
Canisius Chan PEng
3:30 – 4:45 pm
An overview of the Greenroads Rating System will be presented, along with its benefits and development/implementation status. The rating system enables the user to quantify sustainability benefits of civil infrastructure to an accepted standard, thereby promoting adoption of such practices and helping decision makers to evaluate projects.
1.25 PDH - Informal
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