I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 1 Module 6:
CSS and Livability in Construction, and Maintenance
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 2 Module 6:
CSS and Livability in Construction and Maintenance By the end of
this module you will be able to: Identify specific CSS practices
applicable to construction and on-going maintenance and
operations
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 3 Module 6:
CSS and Livability in Construction, Maintenance and Operations
Lesson 1: CSS in Construction, Maintenance, and Operations? Lesson
2: CSS Themes in Construction, Maintenance, and Operations Lesson
3: Commitments Tracking in Construction Lesson 4: Examples of CSS
in construction, operations and maintenance
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 4 CSS and
Livability in Construction and Maintenance Overall Interfacing with
stakeholders in the field Often delaying traffic Objective: make
the gain worth the pain Specific Issues to consider Commitments
tracking and extension of CSS into completed projects and
management of traffic (MOT) Final project delivery of the project
means these functions are critical to the transportations
organizations: Credibility Image Success with stakeholders on the
next project CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.1
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 5 CSS in
Construction? NCHRP 25-25 (04), Environmental Stewardship
Practices, Procedures, and Policies for Highway Construction and
Maintenance Recognizes trend toward environmental stewardship in
construction and maintenance Readily available on the internet
through AASHTOs Center for Environmental Excellence Significant
guidance on organization, training, and best practices CSS
Integration Guide, Chapter 10.6
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 6 CSS and
Livability in Operations and Maintenance? If not operated or
maintained properly, any project might quickly deteriorate before
the publics eyes. Follow the same concepts and principles as CSS in
planning, design and construction. An integrated project team and
good communications are the keys for success Continuing operation
and maintenance practices can determine the success (or failure) of
projects. CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.1
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 7 CSS and
Livability in Construction, Operations and Maintenance - Examples
Minimizing air quality and noise impacts Sound storage and spill
prevention practices Vegetation and soil management practices
Environmental compliance at maintenance facilities and sensitivity
to nearby uses Efficient and effective de-icing winter practices
Wildlife accommodations Roadside beautification and safety
improvements during maintenance CSS Integration Guide, Chapter
10.2
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 8 CSS Themes
in Construction, Operations and Maintenance Opportunities to
Emphasize Environmental Stewardship Scheduling Recycling demo
debris is cost effective and eco sensitive Clean diesel strategies
reduce air pollutants Small project footprints reduce impacts to
the physical environment CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.2
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 9 CSS Themes
in Construction, Operations and Maintenance Outreach efforts during
construction Residents and businesses Industry groups Media
Construction site visibility, and related communications Show a
commitment to safety! Consider: Designated observation points
Guided tours Provide project information; perhaps a local public
info office Designate a single point of contact I-35W Bridge
(Minneapolis) Tour for Design Industry Reps CSS Integration Guide,
Chapter 10.2
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 10
Maintaining Business Access CSS Themes in Construction, Operations
and Maintenance CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.2 VS
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 11
Opportunities to emphasize environmental stewardship Low impact
techniques reduce environmental impacts during construction and
maintenance Opportunities to emphasize local economic
sustainability are welcome Opportunities to emphasize social
sustainability reap big rewards Noise controls reduce impacts to
residents and wildlife Environmental awareness training improves
performance CSS Themes in Construction, Operations and Maintenance
CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.3
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 12 CSS and
Livability in Operations and Maintenance? Three basic levels of
implementation drive an agencys decision to move forward with an
EMS Must Implement Comply with Rules Improve or Move Beyond
Compliance Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Sustainability
and the triple bottom line CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.2
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 13
Commitments Tracking in Construction Commitments, Relationships
Customers, Community Stewardship, Environment Establishing and
keeping project commitments is required for project (and program)
success. Excellent Transportation Services CSS Integration Guide,
Chapter 10.3
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 14
Commitments Tracking in Construction Honoring Commitments made
during Planning and Project Development Stages Document commitments
made during area-wide, sub- area and corridor planning in
construction and maintenance Maintain open communication with
stakeholders about any design changes and potential impacts CSS
Integration Guide, Chapter 10.3
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 15
Commitments Tracking in Construction Practices to ensure
environmental mitigation is incorporated into projects Have a
mechanism to relay information to construction and maintenance
staff Educate agency staff and contractors about consequences of
failure to comply Hire environmental compliance staff Clarify
compliance roles for the owner and contractor CSS Integration
Guide, Chapter 10.3
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 16 Examples
of CSS in Construction and Maintenance Massachusetts Highway
Department EMS Idaho Context Sensitive Solutions Guide Wisconsin In
This Together Workbook CSS Integration Guide, Chapter 10.5
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 Exercise 3
1.How is AHTD implementing CSS and Livability in NEPA and what
improvements could be made? 2.What flexibilities exist in AHTD with
regard to design? 3.Are there design policy changes needed to
implement CSS? 4.How have CSS and Livability been incorporated in
construction and maintenance? 5.What additional measures could be
taken to implement CSS? 17
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I n t e g r a t I n g C S S Practitioner Module 6 18 Knowledge
Check How does CSS extend beyond project design into construction,
operations, and maintenance? Name some practices that address CSS
and Livability in construction. What are some strategies to
implement CSS and Livability in maintenance?