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Doug Camenisch, P.E. Parametrix

Examples of Context Sensitive Solutions in an Urban Environment ITD Project Development Conference April 7, 2005. Doug Camenisch, P.E. Parametrix. Vicinity Map. Curtis Road Extension. 15th St. West ParkCenter River Crossing. Curtis Road Extension Pre-Construction. Hill Road.

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Doug Camenisch, P.E. Parametrix

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  1. Examples of Context Sensitive Solutions in an Urban EnvironmentITDProject Development ConferenceApril 7, 2005 Doug Camenisch, P.E.Parametrix

  2. Vicinity Map Curtis Road Extension 15th St. West ParkCenter River Crossing

  3. Curtis Road Extension Pre-Construction Hill Road • 2-lane arterial • Residential & commercial area • High volume intersections State Street (US44/55) Boise River Garden City Chinden Blvd. (US20/26) Boise Elementary School Existing Curtis Road Fairview Ave To I-I84

  4. Curtis Road Extension • New alignment through existing row of houses (22 houses relocated) • Separated pedestrian path • Bicycle lanes • Landscaping and lighting • Designed for future widening

  5. Curtis Road ExtensionConstructed Project Chinden Blvd. (US20/26) • Neighborhood connectivity • Frontage road • School warning flashers • Continuous sidewalks • Privacy fences • Separated walking path Elementary School Original Curtis Road Location Fairview Ave

  6. Curtis Road ExtensionProject Features Arterial Frontage Road Retained Trees School Meandering Sidewalk

  7. Curtis Road ExtensionProject Features Constructed Wetland & Pond Historic Wall Gateway Art

  8. West ParkCenter River Crossing • New river crossing & arterial • Extensive public involvement • Commercial and residential area

  9. West ParkCenter River Crossing • New pathway • Access to public park • Neighborhood connectivity

  10. West ParkCenter River Crossing • Improved access to businesses • Improved private street circulation

  11. West ParkCenter River Crossing Roadside Hazards • Breakaway trees? • Flexible walls?

  12. 15th Street Constructed Project • Community plan • Phased construction • Historic district • Neighborhood gateway

  13. 15th StreetProject Features

  14. 15th StreetProject Features • Curb bulb-outs • Sidewalk treatment

  15. Lessons 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

  16. For Additional Information: Doug Camenisch, P.E. Parametrix Boise, ID (208) 898-0012 dcamenisch@parametrix.com

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