The Project Concept Phase - Concept Report Requirements Presented by the Georgia Department of Transportation Roxana Ene – LCI Coordinator Phone: May 2, 2007

The Concept Phase Objective To define the critical elements of an LCI project that will appropriately address the identified Need and Purpose. To develop a Concept Report that will describe the project “foot print”.

Concept Team Meeting Purpose: Better understanding of project scope, identification of what is needed and when and the next steps Held by: The Sponsor Attended by: Project manager(s), Utilities reps, GDOT Area Engineer (if State Route affected)

Public Meeting Purpose: Provide information on the project Allow for public input Develop understanding and support for the project

The Concept Report Critical document that forms the foundation of every LCI project The quality and accuracy of the document could improve the timing for the next steps

The Concept Report - Important elements Project Need and Purpose – clearly state the need and purpose of the project. Project Concept/Description – the description should elaborate the details of the project such as features and elements to be constructed, but should match ARC’s description.

The Concept Report - Important elements Existing Design Features – typical section, right-of-way, traffic and accident data Proposed Design Features – typical section, right-of-way, any features that may require a Design Variance Environmental concerns/level of analysis Utilities involvement – what will be required to be relocated Other projects in the area Schedule – responsible parties and timing

The Concept Report - Important elements Attachments: Cost Estimate Project Location Map Typical Sections Minutes from the concept meeting Summary of comments from the PMs

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