College - Author 1

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Department - Author 1

City and Regional Planning Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in City and Regional Planning

College - Author 2

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

Department - Author 2

City and Regional Planning Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in City and Regional Planning

Date

6-2022

Primary Advisor

Keith Woodcock, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, City and Regional Planning Department

Abstract/Summary

The purpose of this project is to develop a pedestrian overpass in San Luis Obispo, California at the entry of the city that will successfully provide crossing and safety on Boysen Ave. and Santa Rosa Street connecting Mustang village to university square. The current circulation routes have a significant impact on a community’s pedestrians, cyclists, and automobile drivers. Safety becomes a growing concern when the streets are illegally crossed in unsafe sections, putting everybody at risk. The planned environment will be revised and accurately assessed to provide safety, flexibility, and proper use of the circulation route in place. The community’s needs can be fulfilled by adding circulation changes, such as strategic placement of an overpass that will be optimally used. The proposal will explore how sections of cities can have safety issues due to a lack of assessed planning. The concerns can be detrimental to community members when unlawful crossings take place. Prime examples of successful overpasses are bridges or gateways that are used by people frequently to not cross in front of oncoming traffic. The background of the specific area will give insights as to how space functions and the problems that can be aided and prevented. Goals, objectives and design concepts will serve as guidelines as to what is envisioned for this section and what can be accomplished. The overpass will fulfill the purpose of this project, to increase safety and provide effective navigation for community members.

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