I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 1 Module 4: CSS in Corridor and Sub-area Planning

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 2 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 3 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?

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 4 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 5 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 6 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 CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 8.2

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 7 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 8 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 9 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 10 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 11 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 12 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

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 13 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?

I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 4 14 Knowledge Check Corridor and Sub-Area Planning  Name some key study elements or activities in corridor and sub-area planning?  How does integrating CSS in corridor and sub-area planning impact decisions?  What challenges does the organization face when integrating CSS in the corridor and sub-area planning?  How does the CSS design process link to project development?