What is the relationship between CIA and CSS?
CIA and CSS (Context Sensitive Solutions) are closely related to each other. Both consider and involve the community in the transportation decisionmaking process.CSS is a comprehensive approach to transportation decisionmaking that embraces the philosophy that transportation programs and projects should address transportation needs, be an asset to the community, and be compatible with the both the human and natural environments. CSS is an iterative process that involves a full range of stakeholders in transportation decisionmaking, including communities affected by projects and programs, while still meeting transportation objectives and standards. CIA can be used to understand the human environment “context” and integrate CSS into transportation decisionmaking. CIA’s primary focus is on the human environment and community needs but may also include the values communities put on the natural environment. CIA supports and enhances CSS by identifying stakeholders and their concerns in the
