As traffic volumes rise and new roads are built or widened across the country, concern toward the increase in stormwater runoff – and its effect on the environment – are also growing. Low impact development (LID) stormwater management systems offer a sustainable option for treating this runoff in urban areas.
The Virginia Department of Transportation launched a research project to assess the effectiveness of four LID systems, as well as the costs and associated tasks required to maintain them.
Read the report: Evaluating the Effectiveness and Maintenance of Low Impact Development Designs for Stormwater Management: A Case Study Along Lorton Road in Fairfax County, August 2024.
Image source: Virginia Department of Transportation