MICHIGAN STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION MODELING SYSTEM. REPORT NUMBER 15. I-69 IMPACT ON THE ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTH, FIRE, AND AMBULANCE SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS. STATEWIDE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The construction and utilization of a transportation corridor has been recognized as having a tremendous effect upon a region's political, economic, social, psychological and environmental framework. In compliance with Section (109h) of Title 23, U.S. Code, state departments of transportation are now required to study fully the economic, social, and environmental impacts of new road alternatives in relation to the existing road system. This report deals with the application of statewide transportation modeling system concepts as related to social impact analysis. The process developed in this document deals with the measurement of change in accessibility to public services a proposed construction project may have on a study area. The Statewide Model has been used to predict impacts based on statewide and regional transportation plans. Even though this report deals more specifically to a project area, rather than a regional corridor system, the principles and concepts used in the Statewide Model can also be utilized here. /Author/