Post on 18-Aug-2015
Context Sensitive Solutions And Design Flexibility
Moderator: Joe J. Sanchez, PE. NMDOT Chris Baca, P.E. PB Carlos Padilla, P.E., LBG
NMDOT CSS Status • Context Sensitive Solutions
– Transportation Solutions + Community
• Integrated Transportation Services – Value Engineering
– Professional Services Contracting
– Environmental and Urban Design
What Makes NM a CSS DOT? • FHWA CSS CRITERIA Level 4
– Level 4: Meets CSS/CSD Criteria
– (from the 2/27/2003 CSS/CSD Game Plan)
Criteria A - there is a written commitment or policy.
Criteria B - technical staff is trained in CSS approach, both in field and central offices and across disciplines (planning, environment, design, right-of-way, operations, maintenance).
Criteria C - most projects are being implemented using CSS approach, tools, and methodologies.
Criteria D - there is early, continuing, and iterative public involvement throughout the project development process.
Criteria E - interdisciplinary teams are involved in the process from the beginning to the end.
Measurement Framework for CSS
Multi-disciplinary teams Community engagement Agreement on project problems & needs Alternatives analysis Construction
Training Manuals Policies Motivation
Timeframe and Budget Stakeholder satisfaction
Achievement of Project Vision & Goals Stakeholder satisfaction Quality Assurance Review
Integrating CSS into the Location Study Procedures
Location Study Procedures
Phase One C
Formal NEPA
Document and
Decision Document
Phase One B
Detailed Evalaution
of
Alternatives
Phase One A
Initial Evalaution
of
Alternatives
CSD/CSS Model
Traffic and
Engineering
Issues and
Constraints
Environmental
Issues and
Concerns
Evaluate
Alternatives,
Select and
Document
Develop
Alternatives
We all remember this chart Arterials ( Rural/Urban)
higher mobility
low degree of access
Collectors (Rural/Urban)
balance between mobility and access
Locals (Rural/Urban)
lower mobility
high degree of access
What’s that Chart got to do with Me?
• Characterize the Roadway and Land Use
– Cars
– Cars & Trucks
– Cars/Trucks/People
– Cars/Trucks/People/Farms & Ranches/Industry/Zoning
– Cars/Trucks/People/City Life/Industry/Zoning
Designing for the Facility
• Identify Design Controls – Functional Classification
– Terrain
– Location ( Rural/Urban-mixed)
– Traffic Volume
– LOS
– Design Driver and Vehicle
• Speed
• Project Type – New Construction
– Reconstruction of Existing
– 3R ( Resurfacing, Restoration, & Rehabilitation
Role of the Design Professional
• Develop safe, effective, creative alternatives
• Communicate Stakeholder concerns & issues for Decision Makers
• Participate in the Project Decision Process
• Incorporate Public Input w/Env. Doc’s
• Document Project Decision’s
• Assure Community Issues are addressed through the construction phase
Applying CSS in Terms of Design And Flexibility
• Sustainability
– Adapt to Facility
– Resources ( Public/Agency)
– Community Traditions and Roles
Are we to smart for our own good?
• The Engineers Trap.
– We really want to help!
– We think we can solve everything!
– We think we can design a solution right away!
• Do our stakeholders really what us to help that much?
– Stakeholders want to be heard!
– Stakeholders want to understand why we design the way we do!
– This doesn’t mean giving up responsible engineering charge!
Which brings us to the Question: When is the right time for choosing Higher or Lower Design Standards?
Chris, would you like to fill us in?