Stormwater best management practices in an ultra-urban setting : selection and monitoring.
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2000-05-01
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Edition:Final report.
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NTL Classification:NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION
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Abstract:This report builds on recent FHWA manuals by expanding and presenting additional data, design criteria, and monitoring study results on
stormwater best management practices (BMPs) implemented in ultra-urban areas. An extensive literature search was performed along
with a comprehensive analysis of documented information currently available, with the focus on identifying new and successful
technologies for ultra-urban areas. Factors used to identify ultra-urban BMP studies included:
.. Limited space available for BMP implementation (less than 0.5 ha [1 ac]) . . Drainage area imperviousness greater than 50 percent. . Property value of land more than $215 per square meter ($20 per square foot) . . Location of BMP in right-of-way (only available space) . Existence of build-out conditions at the site (lot-line to lot-line development) .
The purpose of this report is to provide a planning-level review of the applicability and use of new and more traditional BMPs in ultra-urban
areas. This report focuses on the unique characteristics specific to ultra-urban settings and provides specific guidance for selecting and
siting stormwater management technologies. The information is structured in an informative, user-friendly format, with case studies
highlighting examples of BMP monitoring throughout the country and tables illustrating the characteristics of each BMP to facilitate
comparison and identification of specific technologies appropriate to a given site. BMP information is provided in fact sheets, which
address applicability, effectiveness, siting and design, maintenance, and cost considerations. The report is organized into separate
chapters that address ultra-urban considerations, BMP design information tailored to the ultra-urban environment, monitoring program
design, and BMP selection.
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