Chapter 2 - Project Origination and Planning: Difference between revisions

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Project origination and planning is the first step in DelDOT’s project development process. Project origination refers to the creation of the project, including initial development and conceptualization of a transportation project. It involves the identification of transportation needs and deficiencies, assessment of alternatives, and the initiation of a project planning process. Project origination typically includes activities such as conducting feasibility studies, evaluating potential impacts, determining project scope, and identifying potential funding sources. It is the starting point for formally defining and advancing a transportation project from an initial idea to a well-defined concept that can be further developed and eventually implemented.

Transportation project planning and programming is regulated at a federal-level and conducted through regional, state, and local-scale to ensure implementation of a process and improvements that consider the needs and desires of the end users. Understanding a project’s origination and purpose and need is crucial to ensure the development of contextually sensitive solutions that effectively address the underlying transportation deficiency. This chapter describes the mechanisms, processes, and associated standards that are used to plan, prioritize, and program projects within the State of Delaware.

2.1 Planning Standards

To be eligible to receive federal funds, a state department of transportation (DOT) is required to carry out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive performance-based statewide multimodal transportation planning process in accordance with 23 CFR 450. DelDOT’s Division of Planning is charged with overseeing and coordinating with necessary stakeholders both internal and external to DelDOT to maintain a federally compliant statewide planning process that considers the factors described in 23 U.S.C. 135(d)(1) and 23 CFR 450.206(a). This section of the manual serves to summarize several key aspects of a compliant planning process.

2.1.1 Contributing Organizations

2.1.1.1 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

2.1.1.2 Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) and Local Governments

2.1.1.3 Public Transportation Operators

2.1.1.4 Council on Transportation

2.1.2 Performance-Based Approach

2.1.3 Public Involvement

2.1.4 Deliverables

2.1.4.1 Long-Range Transportation Plan

2.1.4.2 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

2.2 Programs Generating DelDOT Projects

2.2.1 Entities Outside of DelDOT

2.2.1.1 MPO Planning Studies

2.2.1.2 Studies Generated by a Third Party

2.2.1.3 Projects Mandated to Complete

2.2.2 Division of Planning

2.2.2.1 Corridor Capacity Preservation

2.2.2.2 Multi-Modal Program

2.2.2.2.1 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP Program)

2.2.2.2.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program

2.2.2.2.3 Pedestrian Access Route Program

2.2.2.2.4 Recreational Trails Program

2.2.2.3 Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)

2.2.2.4 Aviation Planning

2.2.2.5 Freight Planning

2.2.2.6 Federal Land Access Program (FLAP)

2.2.3 Structures Program

2.2.3.1 Bridge Structures Program

2.2.3.2 Overhead Sign and High Mast Lighting Structures Program

2.2.3.3 Dam Program

2.2.4 Pavement Management Program

2.2.5 Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations

2.2.5.1 Traffic Calming Program

2.2.5.2 MUTCD Compliance Program

2.2.5.3 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

2.2.5.3.1 Hazard Elimination Program (HEP)

2.2.5.3.2 High-Risk Rural Roads Program

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 == 2.1 Planning Standards ==
 To be eligible to receive federal funds, a state department of transportation (DOT) is required to carry out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive performance-based statewide multimodal transportation planning process in accordance with [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-450 23 CFR 450]. DelDOT’s Division of Planning is charged with overseeing and coordinating with necessary stakeholders both internal and external to DelDOT to maintain a federally compliant statewide planning process that considers the factors described in [https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title23-section135&num=0&edition=prelim 23 U.S.C. 135(d)(1)] and [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-450 23 CFR 450.206(a)]. This section of the manual serves to summarize several key aspects of a compliant planning process.
+=== 2.1.1 Contributing Organizations ===
+==== ''2.1.1.1 Metropolitan Planning Organizations'' ====
+'''''2.1.1.2 Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) and Local Governments'''''
+'''''2.1.1.3 Public Transportation Operators'''''
+'''''2.1.1.4 Council on Transportation'''''
+=== 2.1.2 Performance-Based Approach ===
+=== 2.1.3 Public Involvement   ===
+=== 2.1.4 Deliverables ===
+==== ''2.1.4.1 Long-Range Transportation Plan'' ====
+==== ''2.1.4.2 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)'' ====
+== 2.2 Programs Generating DelDOT Projects ==
+=== 2.2.1 Entities Outside of DelDOT ===
+==== ''2.2.1.1 MPO Planning Studies'' ====
+==== ''2.2.1.2 Studies Generated by a Third Party'' ====
+==== ''2.2.1.3 Projects Mandated to Complete'' ====
+=== 2.2.2 Division of Planning ===
+==== ''2.2.2.1 Corridor Capacity Preservation'' ====
+==== ''2.2.2.2 Multi-Modal Program'' ====
+===== 2.2.2.2.1 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP Program) =====
+===== 2.2.2.2.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program =====
+===== 2.2.2.2.3 Pedestrian Access Route Program =====
+===== 2.2.2.2.4 Recreational Trails Program =====
+==== ''2.2.2.3 Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)'' ====
+==== ''2.2.2.4 Aviation Planning'' ====
+==== ''2.2.2.5 Freight Planning'' ====
+==== ''2.2.2.6 Federal Land Access Program (FLAP)'' ====
+=== 2.2.3 Structures Program ===
+==== ''2.2.3.1 Bridge Structures Program'' ====
+==== ''2.2.3.2 Overhead Sign and High Mast Lighting Structures Program'' ====
+==== ''2.2.3.3 Dam Program'' ====
+=== 2.2.4 Pavement Management Program ===
+=== 2.2.5 Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations ===
+==== ''2.2.5.1 Traffic Calming Program'' ====
+==== ''2.2.5.2 MUTCD Compliance Program'' ====
+==== ''2.2.5.3 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)'' ====
+===== 2.2.5.3.1 Hazard Elimination Program (HEP) =====
+===== 2.2.5.3.2 High-Risk Rural Roads Program =====

Chapter 2 - Project Origination and Planning: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 18:23, 2 February 2024

Contents

2.1 Planning Standards

2.1.1 Contributing Organizations

2.1.1.1 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

2.1.2 Performance-Based Approach

2.1.3 Public Involvement

2.1.4 Deliverables

2.1.4.1 Long-Range Transportation Plan

2.1.4.2 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

2.2 Programs Generating DelDOT Projects

2.2.1 Entities Outside of DelDOT

2.2.1.1 MPO Planning Studies

2.2.1.2 Studies Generated by a Third Party

2.2.1.3 Projects Mandated to Complete

2.2.2 Division of Planning

2.2.2.1 Corridor Capacity Preservation

2.2.2.2 Multi-Modal Program

2.2.2.2.1 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP Program)

2.2.2.2.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program

2.2.2.2.3 Pedestrian Access Route Program

2.2.2.2.4 Recreational Trails Program

2.2.2.3 Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)

2.2.2.4 Aviation Planning

2.2.2.5 Freight Planning

2.2.2.6 Federal Land Access Program (FLAP)

2.2.3 Structures Program

2.2.3.1 Bridge Structures Program

2.2.3.2 Overhead Sign and High Mast Lighting Structures Program

2.2.3.3 Dam Program

2.2.4 Pavement Management Program

2.2.5 Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations

2.2.5.1 Traffic Calming Program

2.2.5.2 MUTCD Compliance Program

2.2.5.3 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

2.2.5.3.1 Hazard Elimination Program (HEP)

2.2.5.3.2 High-Risk Rural Roads Program

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Chapter 2 - Project Origination and Planning: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 18:23, 2 February 2024

2.1 Planning Standards

2.1.1 Contributing Organizations

2.1.1.1 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

2.1.2 Performance-Based Approach

2.1.3 Public Involvement

2.1.4 Deliverables

2.1.4.1 Long-Range Transportation Plan

2.1.4.2 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

2.2 Programs Generating DelDOT Projects

2.2.1 Entities Outside of DelDOT

2.2.1.1 MPO Planning Studies

2.2.1.2 Studies Generated by a Third Party

2.2.1.3 Projects Mandated to Complete

2.2.2 Division of Planning

2.2.2.1 Corridor Capacity Preservation

2.2.2.2 Multi-Modal Program

2.2.2.2.1 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP Program)

2.2.2.2.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program

2.2.2.2.3 Pedestrian Access Route Program

2.2.2.2.4 Recreational Trails Program

2.2.2.3 Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)

2.2.2.4 Aviation Planning

2.2.2.5 Freight Planning

2.2.2.6 Federal Land Access Program (FLAP)

2.2.3 Structures Program

2.2.3.1 Bridge Structures Program

2.2.3.2 Overhead Sign and High Mast Lighting Structures Program

2.2.3.3 Dam Program

2.2.4 Pavement Management Program

2.2.5 Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations

2.2.5.1 Traffic Calming Program

2.2.5.2 MUTCD Compliance Program

2.2.5.3 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

2.2.5.3.1 Hazard Elimination Program (HEP)

2.2.5.3.2 High-Risk Rural Roads Program

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