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Module 4: CSS in Corridor and Sub-area Planning

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Module 4: CSS in Corridor and Sub-area Planning

By the end of this module you will be able to: Identify how CSS applies to sub-area and corridor

planning

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Module 4: CSS in Corridor and Sub-area Planning

Lesson 1: What is Corridor and Sub area planning?

Lesson 2: How you can integrate CSS and Livability at the

corridor and sub area level?

Lesson 3: What policies should be considered?

Lesson 4: What is the link to project development?

Lesson 5: What is an example of integrating CSS into

corridor planning?

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What is CSS Corridor and Sub Area Planning?

Focus on:– Project understanding and

definition of project objectives, alternatives, and next steps

Measure:– Project-specific values and

objectives

Integrate CSS to:– Define and evaluate the best

alternatives given the project-specific context

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 2.4

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What is Corridor and Sub-area Planning?

Develops Information to:

Establish the project purpose and need

Determine the range of alternatives

Identify the issues that will define the project’s

environmental evaluation and approval framework

Support preliminary screening of alternatives

Conduct high level alignment and engineering analysis

and conceptual cost estimating

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.1

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How You Can Integrate CSS at the Corridor and Sub-area Level?

Transportation’s Role – Functional Classification

Project’s role in the larger transportation network

Consider multi modal issues The solutions will come from

careful definition of corridor characteristics, functions, and a future vision

Freeway

Local Street

Mobility

Acc

ess

Principal Arterials

Minor Arterials

Collectors

Cul-de-sac

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.2

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How You Can Integrate CSS and Livability at the Corridor and Sub-area Level?

Project Vision – Purpose and Need

Separating problems from solutions

Foundation for development of

alternatives and evaluation process

Specific to project context

Stakeholder based

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.2

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How you Can Integrate CSS and Livability at the Corridor and Sub-area Level?

Project Location – Defining the Study Area Define and refine study area boundaries Evaluate relevant travel behavior Engage relevant agencies, organizations and stakeholders

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.2

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How You Can Integrate CSS and Livability at the Corridor and Sub-area Level?

Introduce environmental constraints into the

planning process as early as possible

Identify “at risk” resources

Identify key habitat areas or species of

significance

Recognize that tradeoffs will eventually arise

Strategize for the mitigation of construction

impacts

Lay foundation for project-level planning

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.2

Environmental Resources are Often the Basis for Project Evaluation Criteria

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How You Can Integrate CSS and Livability at the Corridor and Sub-area Level?

Agreeing on Project Criteria and Structuring Alternatives

Early and continuous involvement of project stakeholders Tradeoffs in different solution sets Assist stakeholders in working through data

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.2

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What Policies Should be Considered at the Corridor Level?

Land use Access management Parking Utilities Roadway pricing/tolling Amenities

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.3

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What is the Link to Project Development?

Use CSS to minimize the need to “go back” and revisit decisions

Work with stakeholders to develop project specific values and objectives

Track commitments made to stakeholders and the public

CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.4

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Exercise 2: Project Planning and Project Development

Purpose: For participants to develop an approach to the corridor planning process according to CSS principles.

Directions: Develop a group response to the questions below.

1. How is CSS implemented in Planning at the Corridor/Project Level in AR?

2. How can Corridor/Project Level CSS implementation be improved in the Planning Process?