PLANNING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR URBAN EXPRESSWAYS: THE CASE OF THE SOUTHEAST EXPRESSWAY IN BOSTON

This paper describes the reconstruction of a major expressway serving downtown Boston and the efforts made by the state transportation agency to minimize disruption to expressway users. Actions implemented include improved subway and bus service, expanded park-and-ride facilities, increased ridesharing capability, improved commuter boat operations, increased capacity on major parallel routes and extensive public information. The results of travel analyses are used to discuss the effectiveness of each action. These results, combined with similar experiences elsewhere (eg. Pittsburgh and Chicago) provide useful guidance to transportation officials on the overall approach that should be used to minimize disruption during reconstruction efforts. Because large-scale reconstruction usually affects the lives of many people, the political factors associated with such reconstruction can be significant. This paper highlights these factors as found in the Boston case. The paper concludes by outlining major characteristics of an overall strategy to minimize disruption during reconstruction projects. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 286189. (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the International Transport Congress, Montreal, September 23-27, 1984, Volume 1: Planning.
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

  401-1111 Prince of Wales Drive
  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Meyer, M D
• Publication Date: 1984-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. E85
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Balkema (AA)
  • Publisher: AA Balkema

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Construction projects; Freeways; Reconstruction; Traffic congestion; Traffic flow; Travelers; Urban highways
• Old TRIS Terms: Strategy
• ITRD Terms: 632: Congestion (traffic); 3628: Construction site; 2755: Highway; 2752: Motorway; 3635: Repair; 671: Traffic flow; 8122: USA
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00466759
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1988 12:00AM