This project focuses on identifying and developing approaches to more meaningfully involve the public in transportation decision making and to maintain this connection through the development and construction phases. It…
A succinct definition of context needs to be developed within the community in terms of its aesthetic character, visual quality, cultural diversity, and how these elements translate into the existing…
TERI Database Administrator Notes: Not recommended at present time by 2009 Subcommittee on Cultural Resources. Research is needed to identify and document how current investment policies affect different groups and…
TERI Administrator Note (January 2009): Project has been funded as NCHRP 25-25: Task 62 for 2009, “Improving the Effectiveness of Outreach to Traditional and Non-Traditional Groups by Integrating the Expertise…
TERI Administrator Note – NCHRP 08-72 [Pending] Practical Approaches for Involving Traditionally Under-served Populations in Transportation Decision Making Showcase the success stories, best practices, and model community initiatives, which incorporate…
TERI Administrator Note (January 2009): Funded as NCHRP Project 25-25, Task 43, “Guidance on legal sufficiency criteria for adequate cumulative and secondary impacts analysis in EIS documents.” Report submitted September…
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.…
TERI Administrator Note (Feb 2009): Related Research: Highway Construction Noise Handbook (Volpe Center, 2006) Develop a comprehensive, multi-modal transportation noise prediction methodology, in cooperation with other transportation modes.
TERI Database Administrator Notes: Not recommended at present time by 2009 Environmental Process Subcommittee. Develop and distribute a brochure or otehr publication that describes improved, more cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing…
TERI Administrator Note: Based on a February 2008 review by Center staff, the write up for this idea needs additional review, clarification, or rewriting. Throughout the country, many departments and…