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10 The literature review for this synthesis covers the issues within the project scope. Several of the sources reviewed describe sustainable landscape development and maintenance practices for the urban environment, the use of an integrated vegetation management approach to roadsides, establishment of cooperative agreements, management of illegal or unauthorized use of the ROW, and protection of maintenance workers.
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Literature Review 11 The Tennessee DOT Landscape Design Guidelines suggest asking the following questions during the design development process (Camp et al.
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12 Landscape Development and Management Practices for Urban Freeway Roadsides • Cost-effectiveness • Disturbances caused by roadway repair, renovation, and expansion • Effects of de-icing agents, snow storage, and ice • Effects of structure shadowing • Erosion control • Fire risk • Fixed object issues • Graffiti opportunities on roadside art, retaining walls, noise barriers, and other structures • Headlight glare reduction • Heat island effects of pavements, structures, and buildings • Highway alignment and design speed • Illegal or unauthorized use of the ROW • Integration of historic, cultural, and scenic themes • ITS technology placement, usage, and maintenance • Lighting • Multimodal accommodations • Noise and vibration • Noxious and invasive weed management • Outdoor advertising and other signage • Plant species selection -- native and adaptable • Roadside appurtenances • Safe access for maintenance workers • Safety clear zone • Sight distance • Soil requirements for pavement, subbase drainage, and other infrastructure • Soil requirements for sustainable landscape development • Stakeholder expectations • Stormwater management for quality and quantity • Traffic volumes • Utilities • Views and screening • Visual complexity • Water and resource conservation • Windbreak protection (New York State Department of Transportation 2013, Jacobs et al. 2002, Arizona Department of Transportation 1988, California Department of Transportation 2016, Texas Department of Transportation 2017)
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Literature Review 13 • US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 • Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 • Southern US 95 and US 93 • US 395, West US 50, SR 28, SR 207, and SR 431 (Nevada Department of Transportation 2017) More recent components of the UFR are the placement of and maintenance requirements for ITS technology, and the potential affects ITS may have on UFR design and maintenance.
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14 Landscape Development and Management Practices for Urban Freeway Roadsides size does not fit all. IVM practices work well when applied to regional conditions.
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Literature Review 15 determined that the preferred areas are flatter, heavily vegetated roadsides, located at large intersections, secluded (not visible from freeways, on- and off-ramps, or adjacent properties) , and where there is easy access to food and drink services.
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16 Landscape Development and Management Practices for Urban Freeway Roadsides Disbanding established illegal or unauthorized occupation of the ROW is effective and requires planning and specific protocols for such action. Chamard outlines the following steps for this process: • Establish a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
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Literature Review 17 to ensure that the built environment maximizes desirable use of the property while simultaneously impeding potential undesirable use and opportunities for criminal activity" (Connecticut Housing Finance Authority 2017)
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18 Landscape Development and Management Practices for Urban Freeway Roadsides solution through an official policy or procedure. Many rely on local governmental agencies for authority and enforcement.
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Literature Review 19 Each day, hundreds of Georgia Department of Transportation employees and contractors work on dozens of highway, bridge and intersection improvements throughout the state. Their work often brings them and heavy machinery in close proximity to travel lanes.
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20 Landscape Development and Management Practices for Urban Freeway Roadsides may require landowners or developers to contribute to the services and resources needed as a result of development (Williams 2004)
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Literature Review 21 2016, Wyoming Department of Transportation 2009)
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