New guidelines show how Context-Sensitive Solutions benefit transportation projects.
The article outlines guidelines for measuring the benefits of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) in transportation projects. CSS is a systematic approach that considers various factors from project inception to maintenance. The researchers developed a guide to help transportation officials identify and quantify the benefits of CSS projects. They created a matrix linking benefits to specific CSS principles to develop appropriate metrics. The guidelines stress that CSS can enhance agency goals and stakeholder interactions. It is important to analyze and measure the benefits of CSS to show the best use of resources. The guide provides transportation agencies with a method and tools to assess CSS benefits effectively.