Track: High School STEM Project Presentation

Abstract

This project is to manage the road closure time in the Rio Triathlon. A Closure Cost Index was derived by combining Closure Duration and Area.  Minitab/AP descriptive Statistics were used to optimize the event schedule and sequence among three Sports (Swim, Run, Bike).  To meet 5.5 hours of Road Closure time, team needed to adopt two rules: (1) not to invite certain players (worse records), and (2) disqualify slower players during the Run event.  Team has managed the risks: Award Ceremony, Gender, Age, Category, Capacity, Safety, Health, Record Control, Weather, and Business.  The objectives are to minimize the Closure Cost while securing the Safety as well as entertaining audience.  Team has optimized the Zone Closure periods by splitting the Bike Zone into three smaller zones to minimize the waiting. Team utilized the road space from one –way to two-ways to arrange both Run and Bike events simultaneously.  Team has improved the Closure Cost Index more than 75%.  This project will treat stakeholders (invited player, uninvited player, visitors, city staff, nurses, safety guards, officers, business owners) as critical customers.  The excellent customer service can attract more visitors to join next City event since they have good memory..