Feasibility of Implementing a PR-181 Busway in the Trujillo Alto Area An Interactive Qualifying Project Submitted to the faculty of Worcester Polytechnic Institute In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science Submitted by John Benigno Eric Gebrian Kevin Reidy Michael Seabrook Submitted to Project Advisors Prof. J. Scott Jiusto Prof. Lauren Mathews Project Liaisons, Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportacion Mr. Gabriel Rodríguez Fernández Mrs. Martha Bravo Colunga Date: May 5, 2005
[email protected] i Executive Summary The metropolitan region of San Juan, Puerto Rico is struggling with the integration of the mass transportation system and the surrounding municipalities. The problem facing San Juan is very complex, ranging from unsafe and inadequate pedestrian ways, to an under-developed mass transit system. These conditions lower the quality of life throughout the region, making it difficult for people to enjoy the area. The municipality of Trujillo Alto is one such area that is facing these problems. The implementation of a dedicated bus lane, or Busway, along the PR-181 corridor of Trujillo Alto is a possible starting point for an overall solution. The goal of this study is to identify issues relevant to the implementation of a Busway along the PR-181 corridor of Trujillo Alto and develop preliminary concepts for its design. Understanding potential issues that could arise with the construction of a Busway, is critical in the planning and design process. These issues impact the physical design of the system, modifications and/or reconstruction of roadways, price of the project, potential ridership, and overall time for completion of project.