Sensitive Solutions for Changing Times

This article provides an overview of the history and techniques of context-sensitive solutions (CSS). The concept of CSS has its roots in the 1960s, when the National Environmental Policy Act required transportation agencies to consider the potential adverse impacts of highway projects on the surrounding environment. CSS represents a paradigm shift in transportation planning and design. Not only has the focus has shifted from highway planning to pedestrian- and transit-friendly design, but transportation professionals increasingly are involving the community in the planning and design process. Techniques such as widened curb lanes and designated bike lanes; bump-outs at intersections; reduced speeds and increased access; and material selection are all key elements in CSS.

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• Authors:
  • Flint, John L
  • Decker, Dennis J
  • Kennelly, Dennis J
• Publication Date: 2007-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Illustrations; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 24-27
• Serial:
  • CE News
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Zweig White Information Services
  • ISSN: 1051-9629
  • Serial URL: http://www.cenews.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Context sensitive design; Highway design; History; Planning and design; Public participation; Transportation planning
• Identifier Terms: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; History; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01079584
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 22 2007 10:15AM