Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to use a Context
Sensitive Solutions (CSS) approach on transportation projects and activities for all
modes appropriate to scale, cost, location, and schedule.
Context Sensitive Solutions is a proactive, collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to
transportation decision making, project development, and implementation, taking into
account, the views of stakeholders, and the local area where a project will exist, be
operated, and be maintained. CSS considers the physical setting in which a project or
activity is to be implemented, and seeks to enhance and conserve community defining
features and environmental resources. This approach seeks to balance safety and
mobility with local priorities. FDOT will encourage communities to contribute financially
or in-kind toward enhanced project features and maintenance.
Consistent with the CSS principles prescribed by the
Federal Highway Administration,
FDOT transportation projects and activities shall be compatible and consistent with
available resources, FDOT policies, and community visions.