Public transportation plays an integral role in the lives of many students at urban universities such as Drexel University. The Drexel Shuttle system is a convenient and easily accessible way for students and faculty in University City to access the Center City campus and the entirety of the Philadelphia region. Forty anonymous student participated in a brief survey regarding the use of public transportation; 92.5% use public transportation, while 62.5% use the Drexel Shuttle System.
Part of the process when using public transportation is waiting for the arrival of the next bus/subway/etc. In a city such as Philadelphia, located in the moderate and seasonal climate of Pennsylvania, a shelter to wait in is largely appreciated. Waiting passengers enjoy protection from the elements and a comfortable environment in which to pass the time, ultimately improving the entire experience of utilizing public transportation, .
As of Fall 2014, Drexel University relocated its Main Campus Shuttle stop to 33rd and Ludlow Street. Consequently, waiting passengers were left exposed to the elements. Without a discrete location to wait, the passengers also disrupt the flow of sidewalk traffic. This project answers the need for and proposes the design of a shelter for shuttle passengers, which will be presented through a set of plans that detail the construction of the shelter - including hand drawings, AutoCAD drawings, a 3D Model, and structural analyses. In order to produce the set of plans, the site will be surveyed and evaluated, Philadelphia building codes will be considered, a design will be proposed and drafted, and a quantitative structural analysis will ensure the safety of the shelter. The main challenges of the project will be conceptualizing a complete design within the 10 weeks and detailing our drawings and structural calculations to a professional caliber.
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