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Examples of Context Sensitive
Solutions in an Urban Environment
ITDProject Development Conference
April 7, 2005
Examples of Context Sensitive
Solutions in an Urban Environment
ITDProject Development Conference
April 7, 2005
Doug Camenisch, P.E.Parametrix
Curtis Road Extension
Curtis Road Extension
15th St.15th St.
West ParkCenter River CrossingWest ParkCenter River Crossing
Vicinity MapVicinity Map
Hill RoadState Street
(US44/55)
Chinden Blvd. (US20/26)
Garden CityGarden City
BoiseBoise
Boise RiverBoise River
Existing Curtis Road
Elementary School
Elementary School
Fairview Ave
To I-I84
Curtis Road Extension Pre-Construction
Curtis Road Extension Pre-Construction
2-lane arterial
Residential & commercial area
High volume intersections
Curtis Road ExtensionCurtis Road Extension
New alignment through existing row of houses (22 houses relocated)
Separated pedestrian path Bicycle lanes Landscaping and lighting Designed for future widening
Chinden Blvd. (US20/26)
Original Curtis Road
Location
Elementary School
Elementary School
Fairview Ave
Curtis Road ExtensionConstructed Project
Curtis Road ExtensionConstructed Project
Neighborhood connectivity
Frontage road School warning
flashers Continuous
sidewalks Privacy fences Separated walking
path
Arterial
SchoolSchool
Frontage Road
Curtis Road ExtensionProject Features
Curtis Road ExtensionProject Features
Meandering Sidewalk
Retained Trees
Historic WallHistoric WallConstructed Wetland & Pond
Curtis Road ExtensionProject Features
Curtis Road ExtensionProject Features
Gateway Art
West ParkCenter River CrossingWest ParkCenter River Crossing
New river crossing & arterial
Extensive public involvement
Commercial and residential area
West ParkCenter River CrossingWest ParkCenter River Crossing
New pathway Access to public park
Neighborhood connectivity
West ParkCenter River CrossingWest ParkCenter River Crossing
Improved access to businesses Improved private street circulation
West ParkCenter River CrossingWest ParkCenter River Crossing
Roadside Hazards Breakaway trees? Flexible walls?
15th Street Constructed Project15th Street Constructed Project
Historic district Neighborhood gateway
Community plan Phased construction
15th StreetProject Features
15th StreetProject Features
15th StreetProject Features
15th StreetProject Features
Curb bulb-outs Sidewalk treatment
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
Consider non-traditional design approaches
Actively involve stakeholders during the design process
Balance stakeholder input with prudent design
Budget for additional time and expenses during design and construction
Maintain constant communication with stakeholders
Consider construction phasing impacts
Doug Camenisch, P.E.Doug Camenisch, P.E.
ParametrixParametrix
Boise, IDBoise, ID
(208) 898-0012(208) 898-0012
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