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Last Modified: December 03, 2008

TxDOT project development process lends itself to incorporating CSD on projects throughout the state. TxDOT incorporates CSS/CSD within the design process whenever opportunities arise.

CSS Contact:

Barrie Cogburn
bcogburn@dot.state.tx.us
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
(512) 416-3086

DOT Website: www.dot.state.tx.us

Calendar: www.dot.state.tx.us/whatsnew/whatsnew.htm

Policies & Legislation:
TxDOT Commission adopted rules that includes context sensitive design concepts to be included as part of project development.
Other Public Involvement Techniques:

Value Engineering (VE) studies with involvement of stakeholders.

CSS Projects (in addition to those listed as Case Studies on this site):
  • Kelly Parkway, San Antonio, Tx
  • Wichita Falls Overhead Section - US 287/I44
  • SH 130 - Deisgn/Build, Approx. 50 miles - new location
  • Contact: Aurora (Rory) Meza, P.E. – Design Division (512) 416-2678
CSS Training:

Though the department does not keep a count, numerous personnel within TxDOT, including engineers, planners, landscape architects and technicians, have attended training and presentations by recognized experts outside of TxDOT. TxDOT's VE studies incorporate CSS concepts in the analysis of the projects and TxDOT's 2004 Design Conference included a session on CSD with presentations from the FHWA and Mr. Tim Neuman of CH2M.

Last Modified: December 03, 2008