HistoryofSD.pptVIP

National Trends in Context Sensitive Solutions Taking the High Road Toward Sustainable Highways  Sustainable Highways CSS Sustainable Highways – The Outcome Context Sensitive Solutions – The Way to Get There Sustainable Highways Oxymoron or Opportunity? Sustainable Highways Part of a Bigger Idea What is Sustainable Development? Sustainability – Triple Bottom Line Moving from Concept to Reality Sustainability – Triple Bottom Line Moving Toward “Livability” Sustainable Transportation Transit Bicycling Walking Invariably Part of the Solution! Highways Invariably Part of the Problem ??? . . . Or, Can they be Part of the Solution? Highways the EnvironmentA 50-year Transition 1950’s: Interstate system is launched; environment a backburner issue 1969: NEPA - Must consider impacts options 1970’s: Minimalist approach to environment 1980’s 90’s: Environmental focus by necessity - avoid, minimize, mitigate (win-lose negotiations) 2000 – present: Environmental stewardship - opportunities for enhancement (win-win negotiations) present beyond: Can highways be part of a sustainable transportation solution? Sustainable HighwaysAn Important Opportunity Opportunity to change our mindset. . . . . .from avoiding negatives to creating positives Functional Goals Safety Access Mobility Durability Reliability Travel time Multimodal solutions Life-cycle asset management Can we Connect the DOTs?  Is there really an opportunity to achieve Sustainable Highways? Consider that: Most highway projects upgrade existing roads Current highway projects face and meet more stringent requirements These requirements present an opportunity to improve the triple bottom line Environmental Economic Societal In connecting the DOTs- Parity Between Sustainability and Functionality A Concept Emerges:Sustainable Highways ‘Win-Win’ Outcomes:  Sustainable Highways Opportunities PB’s Highway Sustainability Checklist: A Practical Tool  Transportation Agencie