Planning & Project Development

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Mission Statement

We provide resources (environmental products and services; project definition; utilities, consultants, and agreement services) that other Divisions/Districts need to develop a safe and efficient highway system that is environmentally compatible and cost effective.

Division Duties and Responsibilities

The Planning & Project Development Division is responsible for:

• Providing engineering reviews and corridor studies on selected highway projects.

• Coordination with local, state, and federal agencies to assist in the evaluation of engineering alternatives and environmental impacts associated with highway projects.

• Obtaining environmental approvals, 404 permits, and floodplain permits.

• Providing liaison with utilities, consultants, and political subdivisions.

• Preparing, negotiating, and administering engineering and other agreements with utilities, consultants, and political subdivisions.

PLANNING & MEASURING UNIT

Long Range Transportation Plan

• Research planning related information.

• Coordinates the measurement of the Department's performance indicators.

• Publishes and updates the Department's performance measurement report.

• Measures the level of the Department employees' satisfaction.

• Measures the level of internal customer satisfaction between divisions and districts.

• Coordinates the measurement of external customer satisfaction.

• Coordinates and administers informational surveys.

AGREEMENTS & CONSULTANT SERVICES SECTION

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The Agreements and Consultant Services Section reports directly to the Project Development Engineer and is responsible for:

• Preparing, coordinating, reviewing, distributing and maintaining (through the Agreement Monitoring System) agreements, other than those associated with right-of-way acquisition, purchasing, or the contracts and bonds for highway construction.

• Providing liaison with consulting engineering firms, participating in the selection of and negotiation with consultants, and maintaining certification records of consultants.

• Reviewing consultant billings and submitting them for payment and audit.

• Submitting audits to consultants and recommending settlement, if necessary.

NOISE AND AIR SECTION

Noise Policy

The Noise & Air Section is responsible for:

• Performing noise and air quality studies to determine the environmental impact of projects.

• Preparing final noise reports.

• Designing noise abatement solutions.

• Conducting public hearings to address noise and air impacts.

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