Safer Streets with the Fused Grid

University of British Columbia researchers model and compare five network patterns

The fused grid network pattern recently passed another test with top marks – the traffic safety test. Planers using it for its rainwater management advantages can now be confident that it will also enhance safety.
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Greening Local Roadways - Integration of Rainwater Management and Transportation Design

Showcasing innovation in the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia

The third in the 2006 Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation Series was co-hosted by the University of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver. Three roadway projects were showcased: the Country Lanes Demonstration Project and Crown Street Streetscape & Fish Habitat Enhancement Project in the City, and the Sustainability Street Project at UBC.
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The Fused Grid: A contemporary street pattern that addresses environmental and quality of life issues

Combining traditional suburban street patterns and neo-traditional community design

The Fused Grid uses a continuous grid of roads for district and regional connectivity and a discontinuous grid of streets for neighbourhood safety. The latter (neighbourhood) grid is supplemented by footpaths that connect all streets, turning a neighbourhood into a fully connected pedestrian realm.
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Town of View Royal shares its Green Infrastructure Grant Template with other British Columbia communities

Showcasing Innovation Series features case study exercise to promote an ecosystem approach to streetscape enhancement (September 12)

The Town of View Royal has developed a Green Infrastructure Grant Template that establishes a provincial benchmark for other municipalities to measure themselves against when applying for senior government funding. As part of the program for the 2008 Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation Series, the Town is sharing its template with other municipalities.
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Valuing Transit Service Quality Improvements: Considering Comfort and Convenience In Transport Project Evaluation

This paper investigates the value travelers place on qualitative factors such as comfort and convenience, and practical ways to incorporate these values in project evaluation. This information helps identify cost-effective transit service improvements that can increase transit ridership and reduce automobile travel.
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