Evaluation of Cumulative Impacts Mitigation Requirements and Strategies
Focus Area
Indirect Effects/Cumulative Impacts
Subcommittee
Air Quality, Environmental Process
Status
Archived
Cost
Under $99k
Timeframe
Unknown
Research Idea Scope
Document the current regulatory and policy environment on this topic and its implications for state DOTs. Review states’ experiences in mitigating for cumulative impacts. Identify best practices and lessons learned. Provide guidance to DOTs on how to navigate cumulative impacts issues.
TERI Administrator Note (June 2007): Research Need Met
Research for the AASHTO Standing Committee on the Environment. Task 11. Secondary/Indirect and Cumulative Effects Analysis
http://www.trb.org/NotesDocs/25-25%2811%29_FR.pdf
The objective of this study is to review, summarize and evaluate statutory and regulatory requirements and implementing guidance related to assessment and mitigation of secondary/indirect and cumulative impacts of transportation projects.
Suggested By
SCOE 2004 meeting
Submitted
05/09/2006