01084271

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/159667.aspx

This synthesis will be of interest to state department of transportation (DOT) personnel, as well as to others in community and environmental stakeholder groups who work with them in the area of context-sensitive solutions (CSS). The underlying theme is one of developing transportation solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities being served by transportation agencies. The philosophy has continued to evolve over the last 10 years. However, the inclusion of multiple perspectives and disciplines in the decision-making process remains a fundamental principle in defining CSS. All survey responses revealed that more state DOTs are using multi-disciplinary teams in some form. Guidelines are provided from these examples to point out areas where practices can be revised to make multi-disciplinary teams an even more effective part of achieving CSS. Results from this synthesis show that states value multi-disciplinary teams and such tangible benefits as reduced costs and quicker project delivery. This synthesis contains information gathered from 32 states, supplemented by material collected as part of a literature review process. Four case studies showcase three projects and one programmatic approach that used multi-disciplinary teams representing a wide range of stakeholders. These case studies provide valuable lessons learned through notable practices that can be transferred to project development processes of the other state DOTs.

Project 20-5 (Topic 37-01)

English

91p

2007

NCHRP Synthesis of Highway Practice

9780309097925

Print

Appendices (3) ; Bibliography; Figures; Photos; References (23) ; Tables (1)

Case studies; Communities; Context sensitive design; Decision making; Lessons learned; Literature reviews; Multidisciplinary teams; Quality of life; Scenic highways; State of the practice; States; Surveys; Urban renewal

Bridge replacement; Context sensitive solutions; Freeway extensions; Project development

Design; Energy; Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I15: Environment; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

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