Tiêu chuẩn quốc tế

• Số hiệu / Standard Number: AASHTO BPCSS:2006
• Năm ban hành / Publication date: 2006
• Tình trạng / Status: W - Hết hiệu lực
• Tên tiếng Anh / Title in English: AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence - Best Practices in Context-Sensitive Solutions
• Thay thế cho / Replace: AASHTO BPCSS:2005
• Số trang / Page: 36

Phạm vi áp dụng / Scope of standard

INTRODUCTION: This report documents the AASHTO Center for
Environmental Excellence's second national competition to recognize
best practices in context sensitive solutions (CSS).

CSS is a collaborative approach that brings together a broad
spectrum of stakeholders to develop a transportation solution that
fits within its physical setting, preserves natural and cultural
resources, and meets the mobility and safety needs of the
community.

Because CSS principles are key to advancing environmental
streamlining and stewardship goals of state transportation
agencies, the 2006 Context Sensitive Solutions Competition was
launched to showcase additional examples of the many exemplary
projects, programs, and initiatives underway to achieve CSS.

In March 2006, AASHTO sent a solicitation to all state
Departments of Transportation seeking examples of efforts underway
to integrate CSS principles with the planning and delivery of
transportation projects, programs, and services. We received 62
applications from 31 states across the country.

This year, our expert panel of judges selected winners in each
of four categories: best small urban or rural project, best large
urban project, best program, and best organizational integration.
The panel also selected additional initiatives they considered
worthy of recognition as notable practices.

This year's applicants demonstrate a true maturing of the CSS
mindset within state transportation agencies. The winning projects
demonstrate how DOTs are going the extra mile to meet the goals of
communities in efforts ranging from routine highway improvements to
corridor and regional planning initiatives.

Communities are considering transportation improvements as they
develop their goals and visions for the future. Working with
transportation agencies, communities are able to address issues
beyond the pavement, such as needed water infrastructure
improvements, aesthetic treatments, and safety features that will
improve their quality of life. Citizens are able to plan for a
future in which transportation facilities will help their
communities grow and prosper in a sustainable manner.

As states have gained experience in implementing CSS, the
approach has proven to be a key element helping to map out
America's transportation priorities. The exemplary practices
documented in this report illustrate how every transportation
project or program offers a unique opportunity to improve the
environment in which we live-truly achieving context sensitive
solutions.