FHWA Guidelines for CSS

CSS and the Decision-Making Process:

• Strives for a shared stakeholder vision to provide a common basis for decisions
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of community context
• Fosters continuing communication and collaboration to achieve consensus on key decisions
• Exercises flexibility and creativity to shape effective transportation solutions, while preserving and enhancing community and natural environments

CSS and the Design Process:

• Solutions are safe for all users
• Involves a shared stakeholder vision for solving problems and creating viable solutions
• Design outcomes meet or exceed the expectations of both designers and stakeholders, thereby adding lasting value to the community, the environment and the transportation system
• Demonstrates effective and efficient use of resources