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Documents produced throughout the course of The I-81 Challenge will be posted here for members of the community to download. 

  • Case Studies of Urban Freeways for The I-81 Challenge

    Case Studies of Urban Freeways for <em>The I-81 Challenge</em>

    This report examines the challenges faced by other cities and regions with urban freeways.  Eleven completed projects and eight projects in the planning or design stage are included in the report.

    • Full version

      • Low-resolution file for web viewing (5,079 kb; approx. download, 0h:12m:2s, 56k modem)
      • High-resolution file for printing (17,901 kb; approx. download, 0h:42m:24s, 56k modem)

    • Document Sections (for faster download)

      • Overview and_Conclusions (250 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:36s, 56k modem)

      • Completed Urban Highway Projects

        Among the completed projects, five outcomes were common. These case studies, organized by outcome, can be found below.

        • Reconstruct the Highway/New Construction
          • Austin, TX; US 183 Viaduct (163 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:23s, 56k modem)
          • Milwaukee, WI; Marquette Interchange (139 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:20s, 56k modem)
          • Orlando, FL; East West Expressway (171 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:24s, 56k modem)
        • Bury the Highway
          • Boston, MA; I-93/Central Artery (the Big Dig) (216 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:31s, 56k modem)
        • Depress the Highway
          • Cinncinati, OH; Fort Washington Way/I-71 (496 kb; approx. download, 0h:1m:11s, 56k modem)
        • Relocate the Highway
          • Providence, RI; I-195/The I-Way (228 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:32s, 56k modem)
        • Remove the Highway
          • Milwaukee, WI; Park East Freeway (401 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:57s, 56k modem)
          • Manhatten, NYC, NY; Westside Highway (159 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:23s, 56k modem)
          • Portland, OR; US 99W/Harbor Drive (413 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:59s, 56k modem)
          • San Fransisco, CA; Embarcadero Freeway (186 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:26s, 56k modem)
          • San Fransisco, CA; Central Freeway (167 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:24s, 56k modem)

      • Projects in the Planning and Design Stages

        The report also reviewed existing at-grade and elevated highways in the planning and design stages.

        • Existing at Grade Highways
          • Bronx, NYC, NY; I-895/Sheridan Expressway (248 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:35s, 56k modem)
          • Cleveland, OH; Cleveland Memorial Shoreway/Route 6 (West) (434 kb; approx. download, 0h:1m:2s, 56k modem)
        • Existing Elevated Highways
          • Brooklyn, NYC, NY; Gowanus Expressway (174 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:25s, 56k modem)
          • Seattle, WA; Highway 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct (1,166 kb; approx. download, 0h:2m:46s, 56k modem)
          • Hartford, CT; I-84/Hub of Hartford (694 kb; approx. download, 0h:1m:39s, 56k modem)
          • New Orleans, LA; I-10/Claiborne Expressway (438 kb; approx. download, 0h:1m:2s, 56k modem)
          • Washington, DC; Whitehurst Freeway (156 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:22s, 56k modem)
          • Baltimore, MD; I-83 Jones Falls Expressway (174 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:25s, 56k modem)

      • International Examples

        • International Examples (315 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:45s, 56k modem)

  • Focus Group Meetings

    In September and October of 2009, the SMTC and the NYSDOT held a series of 20 focus group meetings with a wide range of community stakeholders. This first round of focus groups was not meant to be all-encompassing, but included a sample of representatives from existing agencies and organizations from throughout the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County. The focus groups were designed as a starting point for a regional dialogue that will continue over the next several years. The initial set of focus group meetings yielded valuable information about the ways that community members use I-81, think about potential impacts, and want to be involved moving forward.

    • Focus Group Summary (393 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:56s, 56k modem)

      If you would like to receive a printed copy of this report, please contact the SMTC at 422-5716 or contactus@theI81challenge.org.  A printed copy is available at the Central Library branch of the Onondaga County Public Library (5th floor).

  • Other Documents

    • Frequently Asked Questions (313 kb; approx. download, 0h:0m:44s, 56k modem)