Infrastructure and technology for sustainable livable cities.

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• Creators:
  Attanayake, Upul ; Hasan, Mehedi ; Lopez, Lizmert
• Corporate Creators:
  Western Michigan University
• Corporate Contributors:
  Western Michigan University. Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Bicycling
  • Walking
  • Pedestrians
  • Bicycle travel
  • Sustainable transportation
  • Urban transportation
  • Urban transportation policy
  • Bike-share
  • Pedestrian lighting
  • Infrastructure
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• Publication/ Report Number:
  TRCLC 2015-05
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Western Michigan University. Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities
• 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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• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  TRC 2015-05
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/31589/dot_31589_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 5.79 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:5232a1500f5f33aab7f2b894402e13ed2ac1d69a60565f63cf3b9ffc2fc2f22f