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Section 1.
Setting Clear Directions

Introduction

This section is comprised of two sections:

 

1.1. A Brief History of Context-Sensitive Design

highlights the recent history of Context-Sensitive Design and its evolution into Context-Sensitive Solutions, beginning with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act through to CSD’s future and FHWA’s goal to have CSS integrated with the project development process for all fifty U.S. states

 

1.2. Context-Sensitive Solutions Guiding Principles

offers five primary guiding principles for CSS that will enable GDOT roadway design decision-makers and practitioners to better balance transportation, land use, economic, social and environmental goals and objectives.

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