Reducing the Environmental Impact of Roads - Episode 1 - Impacts of Roads on the Environment

Webinar episode 1 of 4 . This episode focuses on the impacts of roads on the environment, considerations you should be aware of, and the role geometric road design software can play.

Our overall series goal is to discuss some of the common impacts roads have on the environment, strategies to mitigate those impacts, and ways we can incorporate those strategies in our design and planning process. 

Episode 1:
0:00 Introduction
06:27 Role of Planning
09:25 Impact of Roads on the Land Base
11:46 Defining Risk & Hazards
18:05 Elements at Risk & Consequences
21:12 Defining a Sustainable Road
24:15 Water & the Landscape
33:30 Sediment Management
38:05 What is Geometric Design Software & How Does it Work?
1:11:35 Question & Answer

Series Objectives: 
~ highlight environmental impacts of resource roads
~ minimize impacts by raising awareness of the considerations and practices for planning, locating, designing, constructing, maintaining, and deactivating these roads. 

#RoadDesign #engineering #environment

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