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Install reinforcing elements in soil such as soil nails

Install reinforcing elements such as soil nails into the soil in a grid pattern to increase overall slope stability. Soil nails are typically threaded steel

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Install snow fences along critical routes or high hazard areas

Install snow fences near critical road segments and bus routes to reduce snow blow across the roads. This can include ‘living snow fences’ made of

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Provide shade trees, shade structures, and shelters along rail trails, sidewalks and at bus stops

Design and install shade structures, shade trees, and shelters along rail trails, sidewalks and at bus stops to reduce heat stress and provide relief. Include

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Raise the road profile in flood-prone areas

Raise the road profile to allow the road to remain passable during flooding and extend its service life.

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Relocate infrastructure away from the floodplain

Remove at-risk structures from the floodplain. This can also include restoring the stream channel to its natural configuration to create additional flood storage.

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Upsize culverts and other stormwater management infrastructure

Upsize culverts and other stormwater management infrastructure (e.g., pipes, drains, etc.) where necessary.

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