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Infrastructure and technology for sustainable livable cities.
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2016-07-31
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Abstract:Providing access and mobility for key installations and businesses located in cities become a
challenge when there is limited public transport and non-motorized facilities. The challenges
are significant in cities that are subjected to severe winter weather conditions. Improving access
to sustainable mobility choices is a key aspect of developing livable cities. This project scope
is limited to identifying methods and infrastructure to promote walking and cycling. With regards
to cycling, bike-share program development and use of location-allocation models as planning
tools are presented. To minimize exposure to adverse weather conditions, underground and
above ground pedestrian systems are provided. These two infrastructure options are explored
during this study. Providing energy efficient lighting systems to make pedestrians and cyclists
feel safe to travel within cities is paramount to improve mobility. Energy efficient lighting
systems, cost of implementation, and planning tools are discussed. In winter cities, providing
snow and ice free streets and walkways promote walking and cycling. Technologies used for
such endeavors and implementation case studies are presented. Electricity needed to operate
kiosks at bike-share stations, pedestrian lighting, and snow melting systems can be generated
through renewable sources. Solar and wind are two such resources discussed in this report.
Also, a few tools that can be used for identifying optimal locations for placing solar and wind
sensitive infrastructure are presented.
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