texas a&m & rice university student final presentation for the green mobility challenge
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Minimize Disturbances Reversible Lanes
Moveable “zipper” barriers similar to I-15 HOT Lanes
Change lane assignment based on traffic patterns
Adds extra lane of capacity without construction
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Access and Mobility Signal Coordination
Innovative Intersection design should be analyzed. Continuous-flow
intersections Diverging diamond
interchanges Single-point urban
interchanges Roundabouts
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Multi-Modality Improve Park-and-Ride
facilities
Bike lanes should be designed, built and striped
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Livability Shared-Use Path following Williamson Creek
Enhance pedestrian and bike access
Encourage alternative
modes of transportation
Improve access to and
attractiveness of
Williamson Creek corridor
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Livability Sound Absorbing Walls
Panels filled with High-Density Polyethylene
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Aesthetics
• Use the overpasses as a canvas for local artists
• Helps to “Keep Austin Weird”
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Aesthetics
Musician-themed Overpasses
Live Music Capital of the World
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Aesthetics
Artwork Under Williamson Creek Bridges
Example: I-35 over San Antonio River
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Solar Powered Electronic Toll Collection
Long-term energy cost savings
Environmentally friendly
Solar panel lifespan of 20-30 years
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Interlocking Concrete Pavers
Road shoulders, bicycleand pedestrian paths.
Benefits:
Reduces storm water runoff
Decreases urban heat islandeffect
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Storm Water Management Grass Swales
Low cost, low maintenance
Increased storm water infiltration
Bioretention Cells
Removes pollutants from runoff
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Lighting
LED Street Lights
Can use stored solar energy
Save 50-70% on Energy Costs
Extended lifespan
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Use Local Materials List of Possible Locally-Sourced Materials:
Construction materials
Technology Vendors
Native Plants
Hill Country Granite
Benefits:
Supports local economy
Reduces transportation costs
Reduces fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions