Flexibility in DesignOpportunities Beyond Pavement

Presented by: Timothy Craggs, Chief, Division of Design

California Asphalt Pavement AssociationApril 20, 2016

Topics of DiscussionDrivers for ChangeFlexibility in designFlexibility in ProgrammingExample Projects

Drivers for ChangeCaltrans Program Review and

State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI):

Increased delegation Design efficienciesUpdate design manuals and guidance Rethink approach to facilities in metro areasBuild more flexibility into its processesAddress the aversion to risk

Drivers for ChangeFunding and Needs Don’t Match

Decreasing revenue streamAging infrastructureProjects driven by program priorities

Programs compete for limited funding Various needs compete to be included in projects Some needs don’t fit well within other programs

Flexibility in DesignFlexibility in Design is Needed

No two situations are alikeOne size does not fit allTransportation world is evolving:

Rarely do we build on new alignments Squeezing more into existing corridors No longer are we vehicle centric >>> Multimodal,

Sustainable, IntegratedEncourage innovative designsFocus scope to free up funding for other needs

Flexibility in ProgrammingNeeds Identified thru Department-wide

Asset ManagementFunding Performance basedProjects to:

address multiple objectivesbe performance driven, outcome based

Performance Measures driven by Department’s Strategic Plan

District 2 – Downtown Redding - Rightsizing

Before After

District 9 - US 395- Bridgeport, CA

BEFORE

AFTER

District 5 San Luis Obispo SR 227 Roadway Reconfiguration

Before After

“We need to stop building transportation through communities and begin building communities through transportation.” – SSTI advisors

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