Briefly compare the factors that should be considered in locating an urban freeway with those for a rural highway.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Factors that are similar when considering the location for both urban freeways and
rural freeways include:
? Social and demographic characteristics of the area in which the freeway is
to be located (including land use and zoning patterns).
? Environmental impacts (including recreation and historic sites, plant and
animal life, wetlands, and air, noise, and water pollution).
? Serviceability of the route (to industrial and residential areas).
? Crossing of other transportation facilities.
? Terrain and soil conditions.
? Economic feasibility of the location.
? Directness of route.
Factors that are considered for urban freeways and not usually considered for
rural freeways include:
? Connection to local streets.
? Cost of right-of-way acquisition.
? Coordination of the urban freeway and other urban transportation systems.
? Adequate provisions for pedestrians.