The purpose of this Major Qualifying Project was to redesign an intersection to assist the CTDOT with their goal of improving ADA accessibility while addressing flooding risks and safety for all users. A five-way signalized intersection was selected that has traffic concerns in addition to having non-compliant curb ramps and crossings. The team conducted a site visit to inspect curb ramps and collect data on the existing conditions. The short-term solutions address the non-compliant ramps, pedestrian safety, and traffic flow. The long-term design of the intersection involves the creation of a roundabout in AutoCAD, the relocation of pedestrian crossings, and the inclusion of new stormwater BMPs based on a Civil 3D water drop analysis.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Begin, Kendall
• Paratore, Margaret
• Gillis, Bridget

Subject

• Water
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030224-140131
• 118177

Keyword

• Traffic Engineering and Safety
• Stormwater Management
• CTDOT
• Accessibility Compliance
• Roundabout Design

Advisor

• LePage, Suzanne

Year

• 2024

Sponsor

• Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2024-03-02

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Source

• E-project-030224-140131

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-04-22