Infrastructure Investment Integration

Infrastructure investment integration is essential for creating efficient, sustainable, and resilient transportation and utility networks. Here are strategies for various aspects of infrastructure integration:

Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors

• Plan multi-use corridors that integrate transportation, utility conduits, fiber-optic cables, and pipelines within the same right-of-way to reduce disruption and construction costs.

• Coordinate with utility companies and other stakeholders to establish a shared-use corridor approach, ensuring that space is efficiently utilized and maintained.

• Design these corridors with flexibility in mind to accommodate future utility and transportation needs.

Utility Relocation during Transportation Upgrades

• Coordinate transportation projects with utility companies to identify and relocate utilities in advance of road or highway expansion or upgrades.

• Develop clear communication and cooperation protocols to minimize disruptions to utility services and transportation construction.

• Incorporate utility relocation costs and timelines into the overall project budget and schedule.

Integrated Public Transportation (Also see Prioritizing Transit Service, Transit-Oriented Development)

• Promote integrated public transportation systems that seamlessly connect with key infrastructure elements, such as hospitals, schools, and commercial areas.

• Establish transit-oriented development (TOD) zones around public transportation hubs to encourage mixed land uses and increase accessibility.

• Ensure that public transportation routes are optimized to serve areas with high demand, including hospitals and schools, to promote ridership.

Green Infrastructure Integration (Also see Resilient Transportation Infrastructure)

• Incorporate green infrastructure elements into transportation projects to enhance sustainability and manage stormwater effectively.

• Use permeable pavements to reduce surface runoff and improve water quality.

• Implement bioswales and vegetated medians to manage stormwater and provide green space.

• Create retention ponds or wetlands to store and treat stormwater, improving water quality and flood control.

Data Sharing and Communication

• Establish clear communication channels and data-sharing agreements among relevant agencies, utility providers, and transportation planners to facilitate coordination and integration. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital platforms to create a centralized repository of infrastructure data for efficient decision-making and project management.