Kenton City School District Transportation Engineering Analysis

Honors Capstone Project

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Advisor(s)

Dr. Fan Ye and Dr. Bryan Boulanger

Confirmation

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Document Type

Paper

Location

McIntosh Ballroom

Start Date

16-4-2024 2:15 PM

End Date

16-4-2024 6:00 PM

Abstract

My civil engineering capstone project focuses on utilizing engineering expertise to support the Kenton City School District (KCSD) in funding their new Middle-High School. Centered around the Ohio Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program and its $500,000 grant, the goal is to enhance safety through on-site sidewalk improvements, potentially freeing resources for additional school facilities. My specific honors capstone enhancement task involves addressing concerns raised by the KCSD regarding parking capacity and traffic flow during events utilizing both the gym and the performing arts center. The focus is on optimizing parking and entrance/exit solutions for such occasions, particularly in the back of the building. To tackle this, I conducted a study including analysis of existing parking facilities and the potential integration of an additional parking lot, specifically the westernmost one. By estimating event attendance based on gym and performing arts center seating capacity, I aimed to understand parking demand and optimize utilization of existing and potential parking spaces. Moreover, the study focuses on striping configurations for the rear parking lots to maximize capacity and entrance/exit availability. This approach not only addresses immediate parking concerns during events but also enhances overall school infrastructure functionality and convenience. In summary, the capstone project integrates funding acquisition through the SRTS program with a targeted enhancement to tackle parking challenges during dual events at the new Middle-High School. Through this comprehensive approach, the study strives to create a safer, more accessible school environment while optimizing resource utilization for the KCSD’s benefit.

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Kenton City School District Transportation Engineering Analysis

McIntosh Ballroom

My civil engineering capstone project focuses on utilizing engineering expertise to support the Kenton City School District (KCSD) in funding their new Middle-High School. Centered around the Ohio Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program and its $500,000 grant, the goal is to enhance safety through on-site sidewalk improvements, potentially freeing resources for additional school facilities. My specific honors capstone enhancement task involves addressing concerns raised by the KCSD regarding parking capacity and traffic flow during events utilizing both the gym and the performing arts center. The focus is on optimizing parking and entrance/exit solutions for such occasions, particularly in the back of the building. To tackle this, I conducted a study including analysis of existing parking facilities and the potential integration of an additional parking lot, specifically the westernmost one. By estimating event attendance based on gym and performing arts center seating capacity, I aimed to understand parking demand and optimize utilization of existing and potential parking spaces. Moreover, the study focuses on striping configurations for the rear parking lots to maximize capacity and entrance/exit availability. This approach not only addresses immediate parking concerns during events but also enhances overall school infrastructure functionality and convenience. In summary, the capstone project integrates funding acquisition through the SRTS program with a targeted enhancement to tackle parking challenges during dual events at the new Middle-High School. Through this comprehensive approach, the study strives to create a safer, more accessible school environment while optimizing resource utilization for the KCSD’s benefit.