Timeline Components

The following project timeline is prescribed for TE projects. A flowchart titled Typical Development Process is also available on the Project Development Documents Web page.

 

• Project scoping kick-off meeting must occur within 6 months from the date of the annual workshop.
• Project scoping must be completed within 12 months from the date of the annual workshop.
• Environmental clearance must be obtained 18 months from the annual workshop. TE projects will normally not be allowed to proceed past Stage II (30%) design without environmental clearance if federal funds are used for project design.
• Design must be completed and bid-ready, with utility and right of way clearances, 36 months from the date of the annual workshop.
• Project bid award must be completed within 6 months of bid-ready.
  

 

Delayed Projects

A project can be cancelled if it does not make sufficient progress toward construction. Delays usually are a result of insufficient right of way to construct the project, insufficient funding, loss of local support, constructability issues, non-attainable environmental clearance, and conflicts with other planned improvements, to name a few.

 

Funds for cancelled projects will be placed into the State or Local funding category for future project awards. The project sponsor must reimburse ADOT and Federal Highway Administration for federal-aid design funds on projects that are cancelled.

 

Inactive Projects

Inactive projects are those that fail to meet the project development timelines. If the project development timelines are not met, a project cancellation notice will be issued within 30 days of failure to comply. The project sponsor may request an exception to the approved timeline if extenuating circumstances have led to project inactivity. TE staff will provide the Transportation Enhancement Review Committee (TERC) with a recommendation on either approving or denying the extension. The TERC will then vote. A simple majority is required for action.