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Context sensitive solutions use a multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional, holistic approach to planning and development for transportation projects. This approach takes into account not only the transportation challenge to be solved, but also the community values and the setting (scenic, historic, aesthetic, and environmental). Examples of context sensitive solutions include the “complete streets” and “livability” concepts, which promote community planning that includes multiple modes of transportation and road designs that allow all road users to safely share their use.
This section provides guidelines and examples for applying context sensitive solutions.
As bicycle travel continues to grow in popularity across the country, more communities are working to attract bicycle tourists to spend money in their area. The ... [ Read More » ]
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) and the Center for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation in Cold Climates (CESTiCC) co-hosted a F ... [ Read More » ]
Road Diet Information Guide
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A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Bicycles
A classic Road Diet converts an existing four-lane undivided roadway segment to a three-lane segment consisting of two through lanes and a center two-way left t ... [ Read More » ]