Workshops and forums
2014
Advanced Flexibility in Design Workshop
April 22–24, 2014
This workshop provided the opportunity for transportation professionals to enhance their understanding, capabilities, and approaches in applying flexibility in design for more successful and cost-effective project development outcomes.
2012
Forum on Integrating Context Sensitive Solutions in MnDOT Services and Programs
Feb. 27–28, 2012
This two-day forum explored challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for integrating CSS across the Minnesota Department of Transportation's departments and services. More about the forum.
2010
A MnDOT Forum: Integrating Context Sensitive Solutions in Construction, Operations, and Maintenance
July 29, 2010
- Forum Final Report (PDF 1 MB)
- Context Sensitive Solutions Overview (PDF 1 MB)
- Quality Of Life Pilot Study & MnDOT's Online Community (PDF 2 MB)
Advanced Flexibility in Design Workshop
May 5-7, 2010
Advanced Flexibility in Design Workshop was a 2½ -day workshop designed for transportation planners and engineers by the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. More about the forum.
Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
May-June 2010
The Dialog featured a series of one-day workshops held in various locations across the United States. Each workshop highlights CSS best practices, using transportation projects, plans, and programs to initiate discussion and interaction.
Design Excellence Through Context Sensitive Solutions
March 9-10, 2010
Sponsored by MnDOT and FHWA, this two-day workshop for transportation planners and engineers was designed to have participants learn how to integrate the principles of CSS into the exiting MnDOT project development process. More about the workshop.
2009
Flexible Design for 21st Century Challenges: Balancing Competing Objectives and Optimizing Return on Investments Forum
Feb. 23-24, 2009
Sponsored by Mn/DOT, the forum was held to “jump start” and tailor a concerted Minnesota initiative to apply greater and more consistent flexibility in transportation planning, design development, and operations statewide. More about the forum.
2007
Managing Effective Public Participation: Stop the Pain and Increase the Gain
Feb. 20-21, 2007
2005
Midwest Region CSD&S Workshop: Overcoming Roadblocks to Project Excellence
Aug. 24–26, 2005
In public works, institutionalizing the Context Sensitive Design and Solutions (CSD&S) philosophy and principles continues to be a challenge. This workshop addressed tough questions and challenges from around the country as well as lessons learned and innovations to further excellence in transportation project development using CSD&S philosophy and principles. More about the workshop.
2003
Context Sensitive Design for Local Governments Workshop
April 9, 2003
This workshop examined the principles of Context Sensitive Design, ways to be flexible with design standards, and ways to integrate design with a community. More about the workshop.
2000
Inaugural Pilot Context Sensitive Design Workshop
May 8-10, 2000
The Executive Summary provides a succinct view of the issues explored in the May 2000 Context Sensitive Design workshop, and can serve as a good introduction to CSD principles and design practices.
- Executive Summary (PDF 0.5 MB)