Environment

Environmental Considerations for Planning and Design of Roads + Reference CD ROM

Publication no: AP-R217-03
ISBN: 0 85588 651 X
Published: 24 July 2003

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This publication provides a framework for planners and designers of roads to become informed on environmental impacts and current methods to minimise them. The information is divided into three sections: this printed report is Section A, which provides the environmental context for the various categories and the phases of road life at which they impact. Section B provides details, references and guidelines, while Section C contains case studies. To obtain the reference CD-ROM please contact the Austroads office on +61 2 9264 7088, or austroads@austroads.com.au

AP-R217/03 Environmental Considerations for Planning and Design of Roads
AUSTROADS PROFILE
AUSTROADS MEMBERSHIP
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Structure of the Report and Guidelines
- 1.2. Why Do We Need to Consider Environmental Best Practice for Road Planning and Design?
2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS for ROAD PLANNING and DESIGN
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Aspects of an Environmentally Sensitive Area
- 2.3. Purpose of Report
- 2.4. Road Project Delivery Phases
- 2.5. Environmental Risk Management
- 2.6. Report Framework
REFERENCES
Land Management
Air Quality
Biodiversity
Human Environment
Road Design
Road Function and Safety
Case Studies
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL