Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) is a design philosophy that WGM Group, Inc. has practiced for 45 years that is currently changing the landscape of engineering nationally. In many communities contentious projects that have stalled are now back on the planning table. One long standing transportation dilemma that Missoula will see addressed using the CSS philosophy is the intersections of 5th and 6th streets with Arthur Avenue, on the southside of the Madison Street Bridge near the University. Discussions about a solution were shelved in 2005 when the community came out strongly against a proposal to widen Arthur, making it less pedestrian friendly for students. WGM has recently been chosen to re-address the problem; the firm's reputation for ensuring that stakeholders are heard and considered was certainly a factor in the selection process of this touchy venture.
To learn more about Context Sensitive Solutions check out April's Engineering, Inc. magazine here.
Stay abreast of the 5th/6th/Arthur project on WGM's website at wgmgroup.com