Final Design and Green Construction
Meticulous integrated planning manifests itself in the second stage of the process, the final design and construction of the highway. Plans are screened to comply with environmental standards, the concerns of officials and citizens, the necessities of construction and engineering firms, and the insight of all other perspectives involved. Environmentally-friendly and recycled construction materials are procured. Construction begins. The result is a highway that will benefit transportation, the ecosystem, urban growth, and surrounding communities.
These presentations--delivered by experts at the forum and retreat--elaborate upon aspects of the second stage.
| Presentation Name | Synopsis |
| Building a green highway requires the use of the most ecologically-friendly construction materials. This presentation explains where these materials come from and their beneficial impact on the highway and surrounding environment. | |
Context Sensitive Solutions, or CSS, is a tool developed by the transportation community to optimize the implementation of integrated planning. This case study spotlights the successful application of CSS to the bridges of Oregon. | |
| Commuters from the Washington, DC area had long awaited the construction of the new Woodrow Wilson bridge. They can rest assured that the long wait was worth it; the new bridge emodies streamlined planning and sustainability. | |
This presentation by the National Asphalt Pavement Association is a fascinating account of the enormous potential benefit of porous pavement on the environment. |