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The Context Sensitive Solution topic describes a range of programs, policies, case studies, resources, and tools related to CSS in surface transportation. Context sensitive solutions is an approach to advancing transportation programs and projects in a collaborative manner and in a way that fits into the community and environment.

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Recent Developments

• FHWA Newsletter Highlights Context Sensitive Solutions, Design Approach
• FHWA Issues State of Practice Report on Context Sensitive Solutions, Design
• ITE Issues Multimodal Design Guidance for Suburbs, Small Towns
• Group Recognizes Twelve Communities for Complete Streets Efforts
• Context Sensitive Solutions Webinar Recording Available
• UN Reports Encourage Development of Better Cities
• FHWA Report Details CSS Technical Assistance in North Dakota
• Case Studies on CSS in Florida, North Dakota Posted by FHWA
• Case Studies on Context Sensitive Solutions Issued by FHWA
• Report Urges Performance-based Geometric Design Process for Highways

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Key Resources

• Results of the Joint AASHTO/FHWA Context Sensitive Solutions Strategic Planning Process (2007)
• Guide for Achieving Flexibility in Highway Design (2004)
• ContextSensitiveSolutions.org - a comprehensive resource of best practices, research, guidance, policy and other resources on CSS.
• Context Sensitive Solutions in Transportation Planning (FHWA website)
• FHWA Memo: Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design Flexibility (August 2013)
• FHWA: Proposed Revision of Thirteen Controlling Criteria for Design; Notice and Request for Comment
• FHWA Website on Performance-Based Practical Design
• NCHRP Web-Only Document 184: Going the Distance Together: A Citizen’s Guide to Context Sensitive Solutions for Better Transportation, NCHRP Project 08-68 (April 2012)
• NCHRP Report 480: A Guide to Best Practices for Achieving Context Sensitive Solutions
• Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach: An ITE Recommended Practice

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