Highway 16 east of Tete Jaune Cache.

Project implementation plan

Over the last couple weeks, we held group meetings to discuss our report template. As of now, our report will be divided into the following sections (subject to review and changes):

• 1.0 Introduction
• 2.0 Description and Categorization
  • 3.1 Rumble Strips
  • 3.2 Road Condition Variables
• 3.0 Analysis of Variables – Disadvantages, Problems, or Benefits
  • 3.1 Steepness (Variable 1)
  • 3.2 Obstructions and Barriers (Variable 2)
  • 3.3 Road Geometry (Variable 3)
  • 3.4 Shoulder Width (Variable 4)
• 4.0 Importance of Rumble Strip options for each Variable5.0 Results and Discussion of Exceptions
  • 4.1 Steepness (Variable 1)
  • 4.2 Obstructions and Barriers (Variable 2)
  • 4.3 Road Geometry (Variable 3)
  • 4.4 Shoulder Width (Variable 4)
• 6.0 Rumble Strip Code and Standards
• 7.0 Conclusive Summary

As a group, we decided that our research and content of the report can be portrayed by dividing our information into two independent categories: rumble strips and road conditions.

There are many significant differences in rumble strips including: the position of rumble strips, the type of rumble strips, etc. There are also many significant differences in road conditions (variables) including: steepness, obstruction and barriers, and shoulder length.

The purpose of this categorization is so that we can effectively compare the problems, disadvantages, and benefits of each particular road condition to a particular rumble strip type. There is because there is no one best rumble strip design because there are various, significant differences in road conditions.

In the end, we will be input these categories into a matrix and generate different combinations. To find the problems, disadvantages, and benefits of a particular combination, we look to similar real world examples and already implemented rumble strips.

On-site Activities:
Since we don’t have the resources and equipments to conduct surveys of our own, our research will help us investigate the combinations.

Indicators of success:
BCCC could use our report as a reference to affect the current policy for the benefit of cyclists Our report could actually make a difference to the community.

For example: BCCC could use our report as a reference when lobbying or educating the general public.

Task, Completion, and Schedules
The research of the road conditions and rumble strips tasks are assigned this week and expected to be completed by March 12. We will begin writing Sections 2.0, 3.0 and variable 4.0  and complete it by March 19. We will complete the rest of the report and editing by March 26.

Section 2.0–Luke Jason

Section 3.0–Sunny,Tony

Section 4.0–Robin,Michael

Meanwhile, we will work on the poster starting March 13 and finish it by March 25.