Context Sensitive Roadway Surfacing Selection Guide

Abstract

This guide documents the available options for roadway surfacing, and provides a decision-making process to allow consideration of all conventional engineering design factors, such as, structural capacity, performance, durability, safety, and life-cycle costs. It will also allow consideration of aesthetics, context compatibility, and environmental impacts. The guide presents a review of the Federal Lands Highway Division's Project Delivery Process (PDP) and a roadway surfacing selection process that includes consideration of context sensitivity, to be used in conjunction with the PDP. A CD-ROM, titled Roadway Surfacing Options Photo Album, accompanies the guide.\n