The following case study examines a transportation project that builds resilience to climate hazards into project design, while also demonstrating the Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) and Design (CSD) processes. Download…
Introduction Educating the “professionals of tomorrow” is an important strategy to incorporate new concepts into the transportation profession. The AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence Design Flexibility and Context Sensitive Solutions…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to “rejuvenate” seven so-called “living snow fences” in southwest Minnesota as part of a month-long effort to ensure the 20-year-old plantings can survive for…
The fiscal year 2023 state budget proposed by Governor Michael Dunleavy (R) contains maintenance funding for the Dick Nash Memorial ice road that will help tribal transportation departments maintain the…
The Nevada Department of Transportation and contractor Mead & Hunt are working to develop a “multiple property documentation form” or MPDF to help preserve Latino-related properties statewide, with a primary…
Transportation officials in Ohio have adopted new guidelines to ensure that projects across the state are attractive and compatible with local surroundings. Tim Hill, Administrator with ODOT’s Office of Environmental…
An approach known as Practical Solutions is allowing the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to improve and maintain the state’s transportation system in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner,…
The Florida Department of Transportation has used the Traditional Neighborhood Development approach to help communities integrate land use and transportation to achieve increased livability when compared to Conventional Suburban Development,…
A collaborative process to ensure broad stakeholder involvement and consideration of environmental as well as community concerns has proven to be a key element in advancing a suite of multi-modal…