certain circumstances may, see significant project flowchart (Appendix C) Project.” A project that significantly changes “Major the function of the facility being improved, or requires the acquisition of significant amounts of right-of-way, or has a significant impact on abutting property, or has significant changes in travel patterns, or has significant social, economic, or environmental effects. A Major Project will not follow Saving Procedures.” A Major Project “Time will require a public hearing or the opportunity for a public hearing and Location and Design Approval. These projects will generally be significant but in certain instances may not, see significant project flowchart. Work Zone Performance Standards/Requirements Sustained work zone impacts refer to work zone-induced deviations from the normal range of transportation system safety and mobility. A significant traffic impact is thirty minutes above normal recurring traffic delay on the existing facility or the delay threshold set by the Department head, whichever is less. The extent of the work zone impacts may vary based on factors such as: road classification, area type (urban, suburban and rural), traffic and travel characteristics, type of work being performed, time of day/night, and complexity of the project. These impacts may extend beyond the physical location of the work zone itself, and may occur on the roadway on which the work is being performed, as well as other highway corridors or other modes of transportation. Project design and construction sequencing should be developed to reduce traffic impacts to the traveling public and apply innovative techniques as applicable to minimize construction time. (Reference Plan Development Process [TOPPS 4050-1]). Policy Guidance and Agency Processes and Procedures Overall policy issues (list is not all inclusive) The following policies and guidance’s that are already in place should be considered as resources to in the implementation of this policy: Plan Development Process (TOPPS 4050-1) Public Involvement Guidelines (TOPPS 4055-1) Construction Manual Utility Accommodation, Policy and Standard Manual MUTCD GDOT Design Manuals GDOT Standards and Construction Details AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
certain circumstances may, see significant project flowchart (Appendix C) “Major Project.” A project that significantly changes the function of the facility being improved, or requires the acquisition of significant amounts of right-of-way, or has a significant impact on abutting property, or has significant changes in travel patterns, or has significant social, economic, or environmental effects. A Major Project will not follow “Time Saving Procedures.” A Major Project will require a public hearing or the opportunity for a public hearing and Location and Design Approval. These projects will generally be significant but in certain instances may not, see significant project flowchart. Work Zone Performance Standards/Requirements Sustained work zone impacts refer to work zone-induced deviations from the normal range of transportation system safety and mobility. A significant traffic impact is thirty minutes above normal recurring traffic delay on the existing facility or the delay threshold set by the Department head, whichever is less. The extent of the work zone impacts may vary based on factors such as: road classification, area type (urban, suburban and rural), traffic and travel characteristics, type of work being performed, time of day/night, and complexity of the project. These impacts may extend beyond the physical location of the work zone itself, and may occur on the roadway on which the work is being performed, as well as other highway corridors or other modes of transportation. Project design and construction sequencing should be developed to reduce traffic impacts to the traveling public and apply innovative techniques as applicable to minimize construction time. (Reference Plan Development Process [TOPPS 4050-1]). Policy Guidance and Agency Processes and Procedures Overall policy issues (list is not all inclusive) The following policies and guidance’s that are already in place should be considered as resources to in the implementation of this policy: Plan Development Process (TOPPS 4050-1) Public Involvement Guidelines (TOPPS 4055-1) Construction Manual Utility Accommodation, Policy and Standard Manual MUTCD GDOT Design Manuals GDOT Standards and Construction Details AASHTO Roadside Design Guide