The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Complete Streets Handbook and new FDOT Design Manual will help us provide more context-sensitive roads by putting "the right street in the right place."   This draft document is under review until July 31, 2017

FDOT Complete Streets Policy Adopted September 17, 2014

Executive Summary

Intersection Proven Safety Countermeasure 

Technical Summary: Corridor Access Management 

FHWA/Safety/Intersection/Intersection Safety

Imagine a multilane urban/suburban roadway where traffic is heavy, yet moves well; accommodates drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists; allows easy entry to and exit from businesses and other destinations; and has fewer crashes and other conflicts. Chances are this road is benefitting from corridor access management, a strategy that seeks an appropriate balance between the safety and mobility of a roadway facility with the access needs of adjacent land uses.

TRB’s Access Management Manual, second edition, provides guidance on a coordinated approach to transportation and community design that is designed to help enhance mobility, provide greater mode choice, and improve environmental quality. The content is interdisciplinary, with guidance pertinent to various levels of government as well as to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorized vehicles, including trucks and buses. Access management is addressed comprehensively, as a critical part of network and land use planning. Key updates include

The Missouri Department of Transportation has utilized several microsimulation software packages to analyze the impacts of proposed designs, such as interchange footprint and outer road spacing. Traditionally, one of the most difficult aspects of a project has been providing a clear understanding of the final product to the public. This paper discusses the use of visual simulation models to convey access management techniques to the general public.

Sixth National Conference on Access Management, August 29-September 1, 2004, Kansas City, Missouri

TRB's Access Management Manual provides technical information on access management techniques, together with information on how access management programs can be effectively developed and administered.

Eisele, W. and W. Frawley, “Access Management Outreach Materials: Promoting Access Management Benefits in Texas,” ITE 2008 Annual Meeting and Exhibit (2008)

Geiger, D. "Not Just Your Run of The Mill and Resurfacing: Michigan Department of Transportation’s Access Management Efforts as part of Rehabilitation Projects” Right of Way and Corridor Preservation, 7th National Access Management Conference, Park City, Utah (2006)

Johnson, A. “A Public Involvement Primer for Access Management,” Proceedings of the 7th National Access Management Conference, Park City, Utah (2006)

            This paper sets forth a variety of strategies for designing an effective public involvement program for access management plans. It sets forth a framework for stakeholder analysis and planning process design and discusses strategies for planning process management, including dealing with problem behaviors, group conflict and communicating effectively when times are difficult.