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Preparing Project Assessments

Project Assessments (PAs) are written documents which conceptually describe the Transportation Enhancement (TE) project. The PA serves as a framework when the TE project enters final design.

 

The PA must include the elements in the following table. Example Project Assessments are available at the Project Development Documents Web page.

Project Assessment Elements

A. Title page

B. Introduction

C. Background data

D. Project scope (must detail each component of the project)

E. Project development considerations:

  • Environmental requirements
  • Construction contracting method
  • Geotechnical and drainage requirements
  • Critical outside-agency involvement
  • Right of way requirements
  • Utility relocation requirements
  • Seasonal considerations
  • Traffic requirements
  • Design criteria
  • Compliance with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards
  • Compliance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards

F. Other requirements

G. Estimated cost

H. Itemized estimate

I. Vicinity map

J. Typical sections

K. Project schedule

L. Stage I - 15% design plans sheets

 
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