Corridor Studies

A corridor study is a planning project that defines the relationships between a roadway and its adjacent land. Corridor studies are used to:

• Define acceptable levels of access and mobility,
• Determine transportation system needs to support surrounding land uses,
• Consolidate and control access points,
• Identify operational deficiencies and promote operational efficiency, and
• Promote redevelopment of an underperforming corridor.

Corridor studies are an effective tool for assessing existing conditions, developing a preferred future condition, and can offer interim fixes for transitioning corridors as they change. Specific benefits of a corridor study may include:

• Maximization of existing infrastructure
• Improved safety conditions
• Development of coordinated land uses
• Access or mobility improvements
• Air quality improvements through congestion reduction