Writing assignment
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the_slides_.pptxAlameda and Yellowstone Streets intersection
Transportation Engineering CE 4436
Spring 2016
The location : Alameda and Yellowstone Streets Intersection
Definition Van/ SUV
Van
Mini van:
A small passenger van, somewhat smaller than a station wagon.
Van:
Covered vehicle with doors both at back and curbside, able to accommodate rows of seats.
SUV
Sports Utility Vehicle:
A rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis.
Connor Erb
Price Range
Van
Mini van:
$28,000 - $46,000
Van:
$24,000 - $45,000
SUV
Sports Utility Vehicle:
$19000 - $34000
Fuel Economy
Van
Mini van:
20 - 24 mpg city
24 - 28 mpg highway
Van:
15 to 24 city
18 to 27 highway
SUV
Sports Utility Vehicle:
25 to 32 city
28 to 35 highway
Maintenance Cost
Van
Mini van:
603 - 800 (5 year)
2350 fuel (5 year)
Van:
450 - 550 (5 year)
4000 fuel (5 year)
SUV
Sports Utility Vehicle:
450 to 550 (5 year)
4000 fuel (5 year)
Data Collected
40 minute survey
11:20 am- 12:00 pm
Yellowstone and Alameda
3 lanes observed
Cars highest by numbers
Vehicle Amount Distrobution
Van SUV Car Truck Hybrid Electric sport motorcycle 153.0 207.0 505.0 419.0 15.0 0.0 27.0 8.0
Observed vehicles
http://findpocatellohomes.com/pocatello/employment/
http://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/idaho/average-commute-time#map
http://labor.idaho.gov/publications/lmi/pubs/Bannockprofile.pdf
http://www.internetautoguide.com/
http://www.autoguide.com/
www.fueleconomy.gov
Scope
Objective:
Look at vans, SUV’s, cars, trucks, hybrids, electric/smart cars, sport cars, and motorcycles to see how they differ from one another.
Average Price
Fuel Economy
Maintenance Costs
Collect data to see which types of vehicles are driven more in this area.
Social Trends ( why people might be driving a certain vehicle)
Average Income in the area
Price Range
Cars
Subcompact Car:
$12,000 - $23,000
Compact Car:
$18,000 - $27,000
Mid-Size Car:
$22,000 - $34,000
Trucks
Gas:
$33,000 - $55,000
Diesel:
$55,000 - $ 75,000
Definition Car/Truck
Cars
Subcompact Car:
Smaller than a compact car
, usually not exceeding 165 inches.
Compact Car:
Larger than a subcompact but smaller than mid-size-car ( volume between 100-109.9 cubic feet)
Mid-Size Car:
Equal or great than a compact car (volume between 110-120 Cubic feet)
Trucks
Pickup-Truck:
A vehicle with an enclosed
cab and an open back
Fuel Economy
Cars
Subcompact:
25 mpg – 40 mpg
Compact:
21 mpg – 38 mpg
Midsize Car:
19 mpg – 38 mpg
Trucks
Gas:
15 mpg – 19 mpg
Diesel:
15 mpg – 22 mpg
Maintenance Cost
Cars
Subcompact:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.423
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$ 6,345
Compact:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.449
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$6,729
Midsize Car:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.581
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$8,716
Trucks
Gas:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.681
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$10,200
Diesel:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.812
Annual Cost (15,000 miles) :
$12,180
Data Collected
Within a 1 hour time period:
Cars:
505
Percent Cars:
Trucks:
419
Percent Trucks:
Summary
Cars
Average Income:
More affordable and cheaper to drive
Social Trends:
Distance to destinations are farther ( jobs, food, entertainment)
Trucks
Average Income:
More expensive compared to the average income.
Social Trends:
16% of population works on a farm or construction job
Trucks are more than likely needed for job
Social Trends
Pocatello Employment:
Idaho State University
3,460 people
School Distract #25
1,640 people
Portneuf Medical Center
1,170 people
Simplot
360 people
16 % Work agriculture and construction
8,696 people
Average Travel Time To Work:
17 minutes
Average Travel Time To Airport:
16 minutes
Average Travel To Food:
11 minutes
Average Age:
31.8 years
Hybrid Cars :
What is a hybrid car?
it’s a normal, fuel efficient car that has two motors - an electric motor and a gasoline powered motor.
Average price is $29,660
The Cheapest is $20,000 and
the most expensive is $100,000
Average MPG 40 MPG
http://www.mechanicalengineeringblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/01-hybrid-cars-gasoline-electric-hybrid-system-with-internal-combustion-engine_thumb.jpg
True Cost to own hybrid car
Fatimah Alhaddad
Electric Cars :
What is an electric car?
It uses energy stored in its rechargeable batteries, which are recharged by
common household electricity.
Hybrid cars Vs. Electric cars
Hybrid car is fueled by gasoline and uses a battery and motor to improve efficiency
An electric car is powered exclusively by electricity.
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The average price = $51,632
The cheapest $23,845 - most expensive $141,695
The average MPG 108 MPGe
True Cost to own electric car
Bannock county income
The county’s per capita income : $31,428
Comparing to state average = $36,732
national average $45,491
The median household income in Bannock County = $43,357
Idaho state $47,377
United States $53,098
Bannock County self-employment rate= 22.7%
Idaho State self-employment rate =25.7%
United States self-employment rate =22.0%
The average annual unemployment rate 4.6% similar to 4.8 % in Idaho and 6.2 for the US.
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/3d-small-people-thoughts-income-26810678.jpg
Employment by industry percentages in Bannock County
Data Collected
Location: Yellowstone and Alameda streets intersection
Hybrid Cars =15 cars / hour
Electric Car =0 cars during lunch hour time
Definition
Motorcycle
Dirt Bike:
Usually used on rough trail.
Use for freestyling, for example X game
Cruiser Motorcycle:
Classic motorcycle.
Scooter Motorcycle:
Economical, widely use by collage student
Sport Bike:
Known for high speed and powerful engine.
Sport car
Affordable Sport Car:
Low center of gravity , loud and powerful engine
Supercars:
Limited-Edition, Overpriced
Price Range
Motorcycle
Dirt Bike:
$3,000 - $9,000
Cruiser Motorcycle:
$10,000 - $21,000
Scooter Motorcycle:
$800 - $4,000
Sport Bike:
$8,000 - $20,000
Sport Cars
Affordable Sport Car:
$25,000 - $40,000
Supercars:
$600,000 - $2,000,000
Fuel Economy
Motorcycle
Dirt Bike:
40 mpg – 60 mpg
Cruiser Motorcycle:
45 mpg – 55 mpg
Scooter Motorcycle:
80 mpg – 120 mpg
Sport Bike:
35 mpg- 45 mpg
Sport car
Affordable Sport Car:
20 mpg – 35 mpg
Supercars:
10 mpg – 17 mpg
Maintenance Cost
Motorcycle
Dirt Bike:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.17
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$ 2,550
Cruiser Motorcycle:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.35
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$5,250
Scooter Motorcycle:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.10
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$1,500
Sport Bike:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.20
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$3,000
Sport Car
Affordable Sport Car:
Cost Per Mile:
$0.592
Annual Cost (15,000 miles):
$8,876
supercar:
Cost Per Mile:
$3.12
Annual Cost (15,000 miles) :
$46,800
Data Collected
Within a 1 hour time period:
Motorcycle
8
Percent of Motorcycle:
% Motorcycle =
Sport Car
27
Percent of Sport Car:
% Sport Car =
Summary
Motorcycle
Average Income:
Economical.
Social Trends:
Some time consider as a hobby.
Economical choice for travel.
Sport Car
Average Income:
More expensive compared to the average income.
Social Trends:
Favorite among young driver.
Noise pollution.
Bannock population:
Population estimates:
July 1, 2015
83,744
April 1, 2010
82,839
Population Age:
26.8% under 18 years
12.8% 65 years and over
http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/00,16005
http://www.cycletrader.com/
