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	The design team should evaluate the project area and identify any factors that may necessitate the incorporation of aesthetic features into the project. Factors that could require the addition of aesthetic features include a project’s presence on a designated Delaware Byway, a project’s proximity to a designated wild, scenic, or recreational river under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, a project’s impact to a historic feature, local codes or other municipal requirements, local or regional master plans, or simply through stakeholder requests. Delaware’s Byway program is discussed in more detail in [[Chapter 4 - Elements of ~~Design4~~.2.4 Delaware Byways\|Section 4.2.4]] while additional information on the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and historic preservation is included in [[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3 Environmental\|Section 5.3]]. Aesthetic features may include any of the following:		The design team should evaluate the project area and identify any factors that may necessitate the incorporation of aesthetic features into the project. Factors that could require the addition of aesthetic features include a project’s presence on a designated Delaware Byway, a project’s proximity to a designated wild, scenic, or recreational river under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, a project’s impact to a historic feature, local codes or other municipal requirements, local or regional master plans, or simply through stakeholder requests. Delaware’s Byway program is discussed in more detail in [[Chapter 4 - Elements of Design#4.2.4 Delaware Byways\|Section 4.2.4]] while additional information on the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and historic preservation is included in [[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.3 Environmental\|Section 5.3]]. Aesthetic features may include any of the following:
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	Projects assigned with a pre-estimated budget listed in the Capital Transportation Plan (CTP) may require a funding increase when it is determined the dedicated funding is insufficient. Additional information on funding increases is provided in Section 5.8.		Projects assigned with a pre-estimated budget listed in the Capital Transportation Plan (CTP) may require a funding increase when it is determined the dedicated funding is insufficient. Additional information on funding increases is provided in [[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.8 Finance\|Section 5.8]].
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	The Project Manager should monitor the expected task completion date so that a proposal for the next project development phase of work can be requested and processed prior to when money will need to be expended so as not to delay work on the future task. The consultant proposal review and funding request process outlined in [[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.8.4.1 ~~Cost Plus Fixed Fee Proposal Review\|~~Cost Plus Fixed Fee Proposal Review\|Section 5.8.4.1]] and Section 5.8.4.3 are to be followed for all next phase project development task proposals. Depending on Project Manager preference and funding phase of the project, the next phase of work can either be done as a purchase order modification, a supplemental task to a prior task, or as a new task.		The Project Manager should monitor the expected task completion date so that a proposal for the next project development phase of work can be requested and processed prior to when money will need to be expended so as not to delay work on the future task. The consultant proposal review and funding request process outlined in [[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.8.4.1 Cost Plus Fixed Fee Proposal Review\|Section 5.8.4.1]] and Section 5.8.4.3 are to be followed for all next phase project development task proposals. Depending on Project Manager preference and funding phase of the project, the next phase of work can either be done as a purchase order modification, a supplemental task to a prior task, or as a new task.
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	The Project Manager should monitor the expected task completion date so that a proposal for the next project development phase of work can be requested and processed prior to when money will need to be expended so as not to delay work on the future task. The consultant proposal review and funding request process outlined in [[Chapter 3 - ~~Project Initiation~~#3.4.~~2.2 Invoicing~~\|Section 3.4.~~2.2~~]] is to be followed for all next phase project development task proposals. Depending on Project Manager preference and funding phase of the project, the next phase of work can either be done as a purchase order modification, a supplemental task to a prior task, or as a new task.		The Project Manager should monitor the expected task completion date so that a proposal for the next project development phase of work can be requested and processed prior to when money will need to be expended so as not to delay work on the future task. The consultant proposal review and funding request process outlined in [[Chapter 5 - Stakeholder Management#5.8.4.1 Cost Plus Fixed Fee Proposal Review\|Cost Plus Fixed Fee Proposal Review\|Section 5.8.4.1]] and Section 5.8.4.3 are to be followed for all next phase project development task proposals. Depending on Project Manager preference and funding phase of the project, the next phase of work can either be done as a purchase order modification, a supplemental task to a prior task, or as a new task.
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	On occasion, extra work that was outside of the original scope of services will be identified which will increase the work effort from that initially anticipated. In these cases, the Project Manager should review the circumstances and determine if extra work is in fact, required. When extra work is required, ~~the Project Manager is to instruct~~ the consultant ~~to provide~~ a supplemental task ~~proposal specifically for the extra work~~. ~~The supplemental proposal should be reviewed~~ and ~~processed as described~~ in ~~[[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.4~~.~~1.1 Design Related Professional Services\|Section 3~~.4.~~1.1]]~~. No work on the element causing the extra work is to proceed until ~~the supplemental~~ is ~~approved~~ or an advanced start approval is given by the Project Manager.		On occasion, extra work that was outside of the original scope of services will be identified which will increase the work effort from that initially anticipated. In these cases, the Project Manager should review the circumstances and determine if extra work is in fact, required. When extra work is required, the consultant may request that a supplemental task or modified purchase order be processed. Supplemental tasks and modified purchase orders are discussed in additional detail in Section 5.8.4. The selection of funding mechanism is left to the discretion of the Project Manager and is typically a function of tracking preference. No work on the element causing the extra work is to proceed until a new or revised Notice to Proceed is issued or until an advanced start approval is given by the Project Manager.
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	The Project Manager should request an initial environmental evaluation from the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ as part of a project’s initial baselining. The initial environmental evaluation serves to inform the Project Manager and the design team of the environmental coordination related processes and deliverables which will need to be accounted for during their initial baselining effort. To obtain an initial environmental evaluation, the design team will need to complete the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/environmental/DelDOT%20IEED.pdf Initial Environmental Evaluation Form] and submit it to the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~. The Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ will review the information provided by the design team and complete the remainder of the form. The Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ will submit the completed form back to the design team and will request that the design team attend the next Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ group meeting, commonly referred to as the ESO meeting, to discuss the content of the initial environmental evaluation as well as the division of work between the design team and the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~. The Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ may contact the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other federal administering agency, in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/part-771 23 CFR 771.111(a)(3)] to obtain advice, insofar as possible, on the probable class of action and related environmental laws and requirements and of the need for specific studies and findings that would normally be developed during the environmental review process. At a minimum, the initial environmental evaluation will provide the following:		The Project Manager should request an initial environmental evaluation from the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship Office (ESO) as part of a project’s initial baselining. The initial environmental evaluation serves to inform the Project Manager and the design team of the environmental coordination related processes and deliverables which will need to be accounted for during their initial baselining effort. To obtain an initial environmental evaluation, the design team will need to complete the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pdfs/environmental/DelDOT%20IEED.pdf Initial Environmental Evaluation Form] and submit it to the Environmental Stewardship Office. The Environmental Stewardship Office will review the information provided by the design team and complete the remainder of the form. The Environmental Stewardship Office will submit the completed form back to the design team and will request that the design team attend the next Environmental Stewardship Office group meeting, commonly referred to as the ESO meeting, to discuss the content of the initial environmental evaluation as well as the division of work between the design team and the Environmental Stewardship Office. The Environmental Stewardship Office may contact the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or other federal administering agency, in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/part-771 23 CFR 771.111(a)(3)] to obtain advice, insofar as possible, on the probable class of action and related environmental laws and requirements and of the need for specific studies and findings that would normally be developed during the environmental review process. At a minimum, the initial environmental evaluation will provide the following:
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	If any adjustments to the consultant’s invoice need to be made, the Project Manager is to send the invoice back to the consultant with an explanation of the discrepancies. Any prior discrepancies should be noted in the comments section of the Invoice Circulation Tracking Check List when the approved invoice is submitted for processing. To process the invoice, the Project Manager should follow the circulation process that is shown in the invoice circulation tracking sheet. Once circulation has completed, the invoice is to be sent to the Department’s [mailto:~~DOT_TranSolutions_Payment~~@delaware.gov ~~DOT_TranSolutions_Payment~~@delaware.gov] mailbox. In addition, final invoices should be sent to the [mailto:DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov] mailbox as well.		If any adjustments to the consultant’s invoice need to be made, the Project Manager is to send the invoice back to the consultant with an explanation of the discrepancies. Any prior discrepancies should be noted in the comments section of the Invoice Circulation Tracking Check List when the approved invoice is submitted for processing. To process the invoice, the Project Manager should follow the circulation process that is shown in the invoice circulation tracking sheet. Once circulation has completed, the invoice is to be sent to the Department’s [mailto:DOT_TransSolutions_Payment@delaware.gov DOT_TransSolutions_Payment@delaware.gov] mailbox. In addition, final invoices should be sent to the [mailto:DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov DOT.auditmanagement@delaware.gov] mailbox as well.
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	Projects that will use federal funding must follow the NEPA process which requires that agencies evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.		Projects that will use federal funding must follow the NEPA process which requires that agencies evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.
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	The design team can elect to hold scoping meetings with stakeholders at strategic points in the project scoping phase. Scoping meetings are valuable tools for identifying additional existing transportation deficiencies, construction constraints, the need and scope for additional studies, identifying project risks and associated mitigation strategies, and eventual maintenance and operation considerations. The discussion and identification of these elements with key project stakeholders will additionally assist in validating the initial project baselining effort discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1 Initial Project Baselining\|Section 3.2.1]]. On some projects, particularly those with relatively large environmental impact potential, it may be appropriate to hold scoping meetings specifically with the environmental regulatory agencies. The design team should consult with the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ to determine the need for and required agency attendance for a solely environmental agency scoping meeting.		The design team can elect to hold scoping meetings with stakeholders at strategic points in the project scoping phase. Scoping meetings are valuable tools for identifying additional existing transportation deficiencies, construction constraints, the need and scope for additional studies, identifying project risks and associated mitigation strategies, and eventual maintenance and operation considerations. The discussion and identification of these elements with key project stakeholders will additionally assist in validating the initial project baselining effort discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1 Initial Project Baselining\|Section 3.2.1]]. On some projects, particularly those with relatively large environmental impact potential, it may be appropriate to hold scoping meetings specifically with the environmental regulatory agencies. The design team should consult with the DelDOT Environmental Stewardship Office to determine the need for and required agency attendance for a solely environmental agency scoping meeting.
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	During the project scoping phase, public involvement can be sought to present feasible alternatives for public review and comment or to gain greater understanding of the existing transportation deficiency. The format of the public involvement will vary depending on the size, complexity, location, and potential impacts of the project. The design team should prepare information ahead of the meeting to facilitate meaningful discussion. Information that can be presented at the public meeting includes the project’s objectives or purpose and need statement if it has been developed, any project alternatives developed, and any major project design features. All public involvement during this phase should be coordinated with the Division Director, the Community Relations section, as well as the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~.		During the project scoping phase, public involvement can be sought to present feasible alternatives for public review and comment or to gain greater understanding of the existing transportation deficiency. The format of the public involvement will vary depending on the size, complexity, location, and potential impacts of the project. The design team should prepare information ahead of the meeting to facilitate meaningful discussion. Information that can be presented at the public meeting includes the project’s objectives or purpose and need statement if it has been developed, any project alternatives developed, and any major project design features. All public involvement during this phase should be coordinated with the Division Director, the Community Relations section, as well as the Environmental Stewardship Office.
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	All projects will have unique characteristics and face constraints and limitations that must be vetted through the project scoping phase. Accurately establishing project constraints during the scoping phase will lead to an assessment of the developed alternatives that properly considers a project’s environmental and related social and economic effects. This will ultimately lead to the development of a balanced design that addresses the system’s transportation needs. While assessing the existing project constraints, the design team may determine that additional field or baseline studies may be needed. When this occurs, DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ should be used as a resource to determine if additional studies are in fact needed, and to properly assess the scope and limits of those required studies. Project constraints include, but are not limited to, the following:		All projects will have unique characteristics and face constraints and limitations that must be vetted through the project scoping phase. Accurately establishing project constraints during the scoping phase will lead to an assessment of the developed alternatives that properly considers a project’s environmental and related social and economic effects. This will ultimately lead to the development of a balanced design that addresses the system’s transportation needs. While assessing the existing project constraints, the design team may determine that additional field or baseline studies may be needed. When this occurs, DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office should be used as a resource to determine if additional studies are in fact needed, and to properly assess the scope and limits of those required studies. Project constraints include, but are not limited to, the following:
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	DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ should be used as a resource if it is determined that a project could potentially include these listed environmental impacts. The section is staffed with subject matter experts and maintains and manages DelDOT’s relationships with each of the governing agencies to ensure smooth operations during the NEPA and permit approval process. Additional information on the environmental coordination process is provided in Section 5.3.		DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship Office should be used as a resource if it is determined that a project could potentially include these listed environmental impacts. The section is staffed with subject matter experts and maintains and manages DelDOT’s relationships with each of the governing agencies to ensure smooth operations during the NEPA and permit approval process. Additional information on the environmental coordination process is provided in Section 5.3.
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	There are numerous procedures and techniques available for obtaining in-situ soil information and in-situ soil samples. The procedures that are performed to obtain the desired information are dependent upon the extent of the soil investigation required. The Materials and Research section will work with the design team to determine what testing is required to obtain the information needed at the project level. Collection of soil borings may require federal or state permits. When permits are required, the design team is to contact the Environmental Stewardship ~~section~~ to coordinate the permit application and approval process.		There are numerous procedures and techniques available for obtaining in-situ soil information and in-situ soil samples. The procedures that are performed to obtain the desired information are dependent upon the extent of the soil investigation required. The Materials and Research section will work with the design team to determine what testing is required to obtain the information needed at the project level. Collection of soil borings may require federal or state permits. When permits are required, the design team is to contact the Environmental Stewardship Office to coordinate the permit application and approval process.
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	Projects that will use federal funding must follow the ~~National Environmental Policy Act (~~NEPA) process which requires that agencies evaluate the environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.		Projects that will use federal funding must follow the NEPA process which requires that agencies evaluate the reasonably foreseeable environmental and related social and economic effects of their proposed actions. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section will perform an initial environmental evaluation as part of the project’s initial baselining as discussed in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.2.1.3 Initial Environmental Evaluation\|Section 3.2.1.3]]. Projects that are classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CEs) are not required to have a formal scoping process. However, project’s that are initially classified as an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) <i>will</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment while Environmental Assessments (EAs) <i>may</i> need a formal and well-documented alternatives analysis assessment. DelDOT’s Environmental Stewardship section can be used as a resource for clarification on a project’s federal scoping requirements. Additional information on the NEPA process is included in Section 5.3.
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	<li><b>Crash Patterns</b> – The existing crash patterns should be reviewed to identify existing transportation deficiencies including high crash locations, patterns in crashes that may indicate specific problematic movements, and particular types of crashes that should be targeted for countermeasures. Additional information on requesting crash data is provided in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.7.5 Crash Data\|Section 3.7.5]]. The project location should also be investigated for any previous HSIP sites which may provide additional crash pattern information and countermeasures for consideration.</li>		<li><b>Crash Patterns</b> – The existing crash patterns should be reviewed to identify existing transportation deficiencies including high crash locations, patterns in crashes that may indicate specific problematic movements, and particular types of crashes that should be targeted for countermeasures. Additional information on requesting crash data is provided in [[Chapter 3 - Project Initiation#3.7.5 Crash Data\|Section 3.7.5]]. The project location should also be investigated for any previous HSIP sites which may provide additional crash pattern information and countermeasures for consideration.</li>
	<li><b>Level of Service (LOS)</b> – The LOS or other comparable traffic capacity measures can be used to evaluate current traffic operation in accordance with Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual]. Additional information on traffic capacity analysis is provided in Section 4.4.</li>		<li><b>Level-of-Service (LOS)</b> – The LOS or other comparable traffic capacity measures can be used to evaluate current traffic operation in accordance with Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual]. Additional information on traffic capacity analysis is provided in Section 4.4.</li>
	<li><b>Design vehicles</b> – The project’s existing geometric design at turning movement locations can be analyzed to determine the design vehicles that are currently accommodated within the project limits. Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual] provides additional discussion on design vehicle selection.</li>		<li><b>Design vehicles</b> – The project’s existing geometric design at turning movement locations can be analyzed to determine the design vehicles that are currently accommodated within the project limits. Section 2.6 of the DelDOT [https://roaddesignmanual.deldot.gov/index.php/Home Road Design Manual] provides additional discussion on design vehicle selection.</li>
	<li><b>Pedestrian facilities</b> – Nearly all trips include a pedestrian portion; even trips taken by passenger vehicles or transit begin with drivers and passengers walking from their origin to the vehicle and end with them walking from the vehicle to their destination. Pedestrian facilities should be designed to maximize pedestrian visibility to motorists, accommodate the volume of pedestrians anticipated, and be accessible. Pedestrian desire lines should be considered related to sidewalks, shared use paths, and crosswalk locations. Additional information on pedestrian facilities is provided in Section 4.5. </li>		<li><b>Pedestrian facilities</b> – Nearly all trips include a pedestrian portion; even trips taken by passenger vehicles or transit begin with drivers and passengers walking from their origin to the vehicle and end with them walking from the vehicle to their destination. Pedestrian facilities should be designed to maximize pedestrian visibility to motorists, accommodate the volume of pedestrians anticipated, and be accessible. Pedestrian desire lines should be considered related to sidewalks, shared use paths, and crosswalk locations. Additional information on pedestrian facilities is provided in Section 4.5. </li>

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	<td>Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire</td>		<td>[https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf?cache=1751207303039 Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire]</td>
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	<p>DelDOT has created the [https://www.deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/01_pd_process_scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf Bridge Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire] and the Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire to assist the design team facilitate meaningful discussion at the scoping meeting.</p>		<p>DelDOT has created the [https://www.deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/01_pd_process_scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf Bridge Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire] and the [https://deldot.gov/Business/drc/pd_files/plan_development/scoping_meeting_questionnaire.pdf?cache=1751207303039 Road Project Scoping Meeting Questionnaire] to assist the design team facilitate meaningful discussion at the scoping meeting.</p>
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	[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c009/index.html 17 Chapter 9] of the Delaware Code requires that DelDOT adequately drain water along the right-of-way caused by the construction, alteration, or other changing of natural contour lines. Accordingly, DelDOT projects must locate drainage outfalls and subsequently provide positive conveyance within the project limits. Additionally, projects are required to comply with [https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7~~/5000~~/5101~~.shtml~~ 7 DE Admin. Code § 5101] Sediment and Stormwater Regulations of the Delaware Administrative Code. Complying with the Sediment and Stormwater Regulations may require the installation of best management practices (BMPs) depending on the scope and impact of a project. For larger impact projects, this may require the acquisition of additional property rights solely for the construction and subsequent maintenance of BMP facilities. The design team should assess the project area during the scoping phase to accurately establish project limits and to also ensure that adequate field survey is collected. Additional information on drainage design is provided in Section 4.7 and additional information on stormwater management is provided in Section 4.8. DelDOT’s Water Resources section can be used as a resource during this assessment process.		[https://delcode.delaware.gov/title17/c009/index.html 17 Chapter 9] of the Delaware Code requires that DelDOT adequately drain water along the right-of-way caused by the construction, alteration, or other changing of natural contour lines. Accordingly, DelDOT projects must locate drainage outfalls and subsequently provide positive conveyance within the project limits. Additionally, projects are required to comply with [https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/5101 7 DE Admin. Code § 5101] Sediment and Stormwater Regulations of the Delaware Administrative Code. Complying with the Sediment and Stormwater Regulations may require the installation of best management practices (BMPs) depending on the scope and impact of a project. For larger impact projects, this may require the acquisition of additional property rights solely for the construction and subsequent maintenance of BMP facilities. The design team should assess the project area during the scoping phase to accurately establish project limits and to also ensure that adequate field survey is collected. Additional information on drainage design is provided in Section 4.7 and additional information on stormwater management is provided in Section 4.8. DelDOT’s Water Resources section can be used as a resource during this assessment process.
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	As the lowest lying state, roadway flooding is of significant concern when planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining Delaware’s infrastructure. In accordance with Delaware’s [https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-plan/ Climate Action Plan], DelDOT should consider the effects of sea level rise when scoping and designing projects. In addition, as weather patterns are changing, overall resiliency and sustainability considerations and options should be taken into consideration. The design team should also consider the purpose, need, scope, and impacts of each project to determine what, if any, measures may be able to be taken as part of the project. Additional discussion on infrastructure resiliency design is provided in Section 4.12. DelDOT’s ~~Division of Transportation~~ Resilience and Sustainability can be used as a resource during this assessment process.		As the lowest lying state, roadway flooding is of significant concern when planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining Delaware’s infrastructure. In accordance with Delaware’s [https://dnrec.delaware.gov/climate-plan/ Climate Action Plan], DelDOT should consider the effects of sea level rise when scoping and designing projects. In addition, as weather patterns are changing, overall resiliency and sustainability considerations and options should be taken into consideration. The design team should also consider the purpose, need, scope, and impacts of each project to determine what, if any, measures may be able to be taken as part of the project. Additional discussion on infrastructure resiliency design is provided in Section 4.12. DelDOT’s Resilience and Sustainability section can be used as a resource during this assessment process.
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	<td>[https://~~nam12~~.~~safelinks.protection.outlook~~.com/~~?url=https:/~~/stateofdelaware.sharepoint.com/sites/DelDOTPlanning/SitePages/DelDOTGateway.aspx&data=05\|01\|mnauman@gpinet.com\|baf8b6845f9b451762f408db8dd2fdf4\|46fdd3b402d24121a5621f51ee5848b4\|0\|0\|638259711304252832\|Unknown\|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=\|3000\|\|\|&sdata=89mLkxSjdSdmchD7SB7wQB2R5VuaeBHPKaVdROWISKE=&reserved=0 DelDOT Gateway]</td>		<td>[https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/27a59a4f21024861a8f73f3009d5711c DelDOT Gateway]</td>
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	DelDOT’s Division of Planning maintains a web-based mapping application entitled [https://~~nam12~~.~~safelinks.protection.outlook~~.com/~~?url=https:/~~/stateofdelaware.sharepoint.com/sites/DelDOTPlanning/SitePages/DelDOTGateway.aspx&data=05\|01\|mnauman@gpinet.com\|baf8b6845f9b451762f408db8dd2fdf4\|46fdd3b402d24121a5621f51ee5848b4\|0\|0\|638259711304252832\|Unknown\|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=\|3000\|\|\|&sdata=89mLkxSjdSdmchD7SB7wQB2R5VuaeBHPKaVdROWISKE=&reserved=0 DelDOT Gateway] which is hosted on the ArcGIS Online cloud platform and available through the DelDOT intranet. The Gateway application consumes both DelDOT mapping services and other services originating from federal, state, and local governmental entities.As a result, DelDOT’s Gateway application includes a large amount of information that can be used throughout the project development process. DelDOT’s Gateway application is available online, for employees signed into the DelDOT intranet.		DelDOT’s Division of Planning maintains a web-based mapping application entitled [https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/27a59a4f21024861a8f73f3009d5711c DelDOT Gateway] which is hosted on the ArcGIS Online cloud platform and available through the DelDOT intranet. The Gateway application consumes both DelDOT mapping services and other services originating from federal, state, and local governmental entities.As a result, DelDOT’s Gateway application includes a large amount of information that can be used throughout the project development process. DelDOT’s Gateway application is available online, for employees signed into the DelDOT intranet.
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