Comprehensive access management is a relatively new approach to addressing traffic congestion, accidents, and loss of street capacity. Access management programs address the location and design of public street and driveway connections to the roadway, as well as subdivision and site design practices. Because it involves both land use and transportation, access management also requires cooperation within, and across, government agencies responsible for transportation and land development decisions.
Access management does more than preserve the safety and efficiency of travel.
Well-designed access systems can help preserve community character, advance economic development goals, and protect the substantial public investment in roads and highways.