Strategic subterranean underpass and method

Abstract

An underpass under an intersection has a first underground level for pedestrians, accessible by one or more pedestrian accesses from the street level, a second underground level for vehicles, accessible by one or more vehicle accesses from the street level, wherein the first underground level enables pedestrians to safely cross a street underneath the intersection, and contains establishments for the pedestrians, and the second underground level provides vehicle parking. In an embodiment, tunnels connect the levels under adjacent intersections. An improved method has the steps of installing one or more pedestrian levels below ground having pedestrian accesses at selected street corners on the street above, installing establishments in the one or more pedestrian levels, and installing one or more vehicle levels below the pedestrian levels having one or more vehicle accesses at the side of streets above, wherein vehicle levels provide vehicle parking.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 755,959 filed Jan. 23, 2013 the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to an improved method for management of city planning More specifically, the invention relates to development of strategic subterranean underpasses that revitalize business districts and improve local economies.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Shopping streets have problems of accessibility because of high level of promiscuity between pedestrians and motorists that slows traffic especially during rush hours. It results in inefficient use of peoples' time and excessive energy consumption because the street level is shared by pedestrians, vehicle commuters, buses and other traffic. The sharing of the road surface for crosswalks delays both the pedestrians and drivers as they wait for the other having the right-of...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method for improving traffic in a way that allows pedestrians to access shopping centers and stores without having to go through traffic. This method involves installing tunnel access at specific street corners, allowing people to walk leisurely from store to store without being afraid or delayed by vehicles. The methods also help reduce traffic congestion, which benefits the local and regional economies and decreases air and noise pollution. Overall, this invention makes life easier for people and reduces the negative impact on the environment.

Problems solved by technology

Shopping streets have problems of accessibility because of high level of promiscuity between pedestrians and motorists that slows traffic especially during rush hours.

It results in inefficient use of peoples' time and excessive energy consumption because the street level is shared by pedestrians, vehicle commuters, buses and other traffic.

The sharing of the road surface for crosswalks delays both the pedestrians and drivers as they wait for the other having the right-of-way.

In groups, people tend to rely on the judgment of others in making the decision to cross, and vehicles may not obey the signals resulting in a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian.

Shopping space is limited to what is available at ground level and perhaps on a second level.

Due to the shortage of space, the prices are bid up, often out of the range of anything but the most established enterprises.

However, historical buildings are often protected and new development restricted, with the result that creating new space in a shopping district is relatively difficult and very expensive.

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