Research Article
Mar 1974
Environmental Studies for Rocky Mountain Highway
Publication: Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division
Volume 100, Issue 1
Abstract
Preparatory to writing an environmental impact statement, an environmental study of a 14-mile segment of Interstate Highway 70 over Vail Pass in Colorado was completed in 1972. Baseline conditions in the study corridor were identified and specific alternative locations within the corridor were studied and comparisons made with respect to the environmental consequences associated with each. Quantification of various factors of environmental impact of each alternative was made in order to establish an order of ranking. Quantification method used was a subjective evaluation by members of a multidisciplinary team combined with a simple arithmetic analysis to establish numerical environmental scores by which the alternative alignments could be ranked. Innovative design concepts stemming from environmental considerations are examined.
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Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division
Volume 100 • Issue 1 • March 1974
Pages: 17 - 27
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1974
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Austin B. Milhollin, F.ASCE
Mgr., Colorado Office, International Engineering Co., Inc., Denver, Colo.
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