Decision framework for corridor planning within the roadside right-of-way.

Details

• Creators:
  Gates, Timothy J. ; Savolainen, Peter T. ; McArthur, Adam ; Andridge, Patrick ; McElmurry, Shawn ; Datta, Tapan K.
• Corporate Creators:
  Wayne State University. Transportation Research Group
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Transportation planning
  • Right of way (Traffic)
  • Context sensitive design
  • Decision making
  • Land use planning
  • Highway corridors
  • Roadside improvement
• Publication/ Report Number:
  RC-1596
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Michigan
• Corporate Publisher:
  Michigan. Dept. of Transportation
• NTL Classification:
  NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION ; NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY
• Description:
  A decision framework was developed for context-sensitive planning within the roadside ROW in
  
  Michigan. This framework provides a roadside suitability assessment model that may be used to
  
  support integrated decision-making and policy level considerations for ROW use and
  
  development. The model accommodates a broad range of potential types of ROW developments
  
  and corridor conditions, while considering a diverse range of roadside contextual features,
  
  including land use (current and future), land cover, environmental features, natural resources,
  
  and plant and animal habitats, among other features. The primary function of the model is to
  
  determine the area(s) along a highway corridor that are most (or least) suitable for development
  
  within the roadside ROW. Calculation of a suitability index for each area along a corridor
  
  provides a relative indication of the overall suitability for development within the roadside
  
  ROW. The roadside suitability assessment was demonstrated using a 20-mile pilot section of I-
  
  94 in Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties within Michigan. Five types of non-traditional ROW
  
  development were considered for the corridor, including solar and wind power production,
  
  vegetation management/landscaping, agriculture/farming, and green infrastructure. The resulting
  
  suitability index scores showed good relative agreement with standard land-use planning
  
  considerations. Robust and accurate statewide geospatial data is crucial for effective utilization
  
  of this model. To that end, recommendations for reconciliation of gaps in the existing geospatial
  
  datasets were provided.
• Format:
  PDF
• Alternate URL:
  http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/48000/48200/48276/RC-1596_432837_7.pdf
• Funding:
  2010-2098
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/26323/dot_26323_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.47 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:3b6fc7fe3a0f4f49ee6a1b6325616db204de85b328cdc198ad7d4eb487402272