Recent emphasis on sustainability in the field of transportation has resulted in newly developed sustainability rating systems. However, there is little guidance or industry-wide experience to instruct practitioners on how to integrate sustainability throughout the project lifecycle. The Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has been evaluating the use of sustainable practices during road design and construction by utilizing rating tools such as Greenroads and INVEST. Based on these evaluations, FLH has identified best management practices to integrate sustainability in road design and construction. This paper first presents the results of evaluations, then identifies the best management practices, and finally provides an integrated approach for designing and building sustainable roads. The approach is applicable to the project development phases of the project lifecycle, which include project planning, design, and construction. The approach presented in this paper emphasizes interdisciplinary coordination, maintaining accountability of sustainability throughout project development and appropriately utilizing resources. This paper provides a six-step approach for practitioners to integrate sustainability into the planning, design, and construction of roadway projects. The six steps in this approach are (1) Develop a Sustainability Vision, (2) Identify Project Context, (3) Define Sustainability Goals, (4) Identify Sustainable Solutions, (5) Assess and Select Sustainable Solutions, and (6) Incorporate Solutions.
An Integrated Approach for Designing and Building Sustainable Roads
Second Conference on Green Streets, Highways, and Development ; 2013 ; Austin, Texas, United States
2013-11-02
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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