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Title:

LOW-VOLUME ROADS: CLOSURE AND ALTERNATIVE USES

Accession Number:

00376534

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309035112

Abstract:

The problem of low-volume secondary roads in Iowa is discussed. Specifically, this paper summarizes the position of counties as they seek to close roads, and their financial dilemma as they try to stretch limited funds to cover a large amount of maintenance and construction needs. Current status of the secondary road network is reviewed in terms of needs and budget constraints. In particular, applicable elements of the Code of Iowa are reviewed and related court cases are evaluated. An analysis of road-closure problems is provided, along with a description of a set of three alternative uses for the vacated road right-of-way. The three alternatives are use as a private access road, conversion to agricultural use, and conversion to agricultural use and as a shelterbelt. An assessment of benefits and costs is included for the three alternatives. The paper ends with a set of policy recommendations. In essence, it is recommended that the state legislature act to mandate road closure and vacation and to provide assistance in the form of a more appropriate functional classification system and technical and legal assistance. (Author)

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Low-Volume Roads. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

00380954

Report/Paper Numbers:

N908

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Mercier, Cletus R

Editors:

Kassabian, Naomi
McLaughlin, Mary
Herman, Scott C
Singer-Bart, Susan

Pagination:

pp 110-115

Publication Date:

1983

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 898
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

Third International Conference on Low-Volume Roads

Location: Tempe Arizona, United States
Date: 1983-7-24 to 1983-7-28

ISBN:

0309035112

Media Type:

Print

Features:

References (7)

Uncontrolled Terms:

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Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Policy; Society; I10: Economics and Administration

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Aug 30 1983 12:00AM