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EDC Pillars Shortening Project Delivery Accelerating Technology and Innovation Deployment

WHAT’S IN OUR SHORTENING PROJECT DELIVERY TOOLKIT? Planning & Environmental Linkages Expanding Use of Programmatic Agreements Use of In-Lieu Fee & Mitigation Banking Enhanced Technical Assistance on Stalled EISs Legal Sufficiency Enhancements Clarifying the Scope of Preliminary Design Flexibilities in ROW Flexibilities in Utility Relocation

HOW ARE WE ACCELERATING PROJECT DELIVERY? Design Build Construction Manager / General Contractor

Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) Planning NEPAROW / UtilitiesDesign / Construction PEL provides transportation agencies with tools and resources to introduce environmental considerations early in planning and carry those considerations into the NEPA process. Benefits:  Seamless decision–making  Minimizes duplication of effort  Promotes environmental stewardship  Reduces implementation delays

Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) Planning NEPAROW / UtilitiesDesign / Construction National Goals:  100% of States are trained by December 2011  50% of States have implemented the PEL Questionnaire by December 2011 Indiana:  Current INDOT environmental procedures allow planning study to be done in context of NEPA  National training is planned for Spring 2011 FHWA – Joyce NewlandINDOT Jim Stark / Staffan Peterson

Expanding Use of Programmatic Agreements Planning NEPA ROW / UtilitiesDesign / Construction Expanding new and existing programmatic agreements to the regional or national level will establish a streamlined process for handling routine environmental requirements. Benefits:  Improved project decision-making  Reduction in delivery time  Mechanism to save and focus staff time.

Expanding Use of Programmatic Agreements Planning NEPA ROW / UtilitiesDesign / Construction National Goals:  15 new or revised agreements by December 2011  FHWA assess potential for regional agreements by December 2011 Indiana:  Agreement with Fish & Wildlife Service – Endangered Species  Agreement with State Historic Preservation Officer – Historic impacts relating to sign replacement projects and projects where historic properties will not be affected FHWA – Michelle AllenINDOT – Laura Hilden

In-Lieu Fees & Mitigation Banking Planning NEPA Increased use of banking and in-lieu fee programs rather than project-by-project mitigation will streamline highway project delivery. Benefits:  Concurrent process  Expedites project delivery  Expedited regulatory review and permit processing Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

In-Lieu Fees & Mitigation Banking Planning NEPA National Goals:  Initiate or purchase from 2 new in-lieu fee and 3 new mitigation bank programs by December 2011 Indiana:  In-lieu Fees – Encouraging IDNR to set up an in-lieu program with USACE approval  Mitigation banking Statewide agreement drafted – INDOT reviewing USACE comments Sign agreement then establish banking instruments FHWA – Michelle AllenINDOT – Nathan Saxe Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Enhanced Technical Assistance Planning NEPA Demonstration projects will show the effectiveness of key streamlining measures. Benefits:  Quicker Identification and implementation of solutions  Eases interagency collaboration Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Enhanced Technical Assistance Planning NEPA National Goals:  Apply technical assistance teams on 5 ongoing EISs and have these EISs complete within 48 months (NOI to ROD)  On projects exceeded 48 months, TA teams evaluate within 90 days and propose resolution or recommend rescinding EIS Indiana:  INDOT currently does not have any candidate projects FHWA – Michelle AllenINDOT – Ben Lawrence Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Legal Sufficiency Enhancements Planning NEPA Early consultation with FHWA attorneys at key decision points will help avoid problems later. Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Legal Sufficiency Enhancements Planning NEPA National Goals:  Legal sufficiency determination within 15 days  Assuming early involvement of attorneys and all identified issues addressed Indiana:  Clarify in Division environmental SOP the process and expectations regarding coordination with FHWA attorneys FHWA – Michelle AllenINDOT – Jim Stark Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Clarifying Preliminary Design Planning NEPA Flexibilities exist now that permit preliminary design activity during the NEPA process. This will assist in streamlining project delivery without jeopardizing objectivity requirements and NEPA intent. Benefits:  Improved decision-making  Reduction in delivery time Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Clarifying Preliminary Design Planning NEPA National Goals:  50% of State DOTs adopt a definition by December 2011  Of those States, 50% of Federal-aid projects utilize flexibility by December 2011 Indiana:  INDOT will be making a proposal to FHWA regarding specific definition of preliminary design  FHWA encourages INDOT to take full advantage of flexibilities allowed in FHWA policy  FHWA – Bren George-NwabugwuINDOT – Jim Stark Design / ConstructionROW / Utilities

Flexibilities in Right of Way Significant time savings can come from available flexibility in statute and regulations. Benefits:  Improved decision-making  Reduction in delivery time  Cost containment PlanningNEPADesign / Construction ROW / Utilities

Flexibilities in Right of Way National Goal:  20% of projects utilize flexibilities by December 2011 Indiana:  Fully implemented FHWA – Ken WoodruffINDOT – Scott Adams PlanningNEPADesign / Construction ROW / Utilities

Flexibilities in Utility Relocation We will spotlight existing flexibilities that need broader use. Benefits:  Collaborative decisions to accommodate or relocate utilities  Shared risk, gains and costs  Increased owner control  Reduction in construction time and project cost PlanningNEPADesign / Construction ROW / Utilities

Flexibilities in Utility Relocation National Goal: New agreement, construction provision or reimbursement agreement by December Indiana:  Focus on better utilizing time between utility permit issuance and beginning of construction  Pilot – Hired consultant to oversee utility design and relocation  Guidelines forthcoming FHWA – Eryn Fletcher INDOT – Matt Thomas PlanningNEPADesign / Construction ROW / Utilities

Design Build In DB project delivery, the design-builder assumes responsibility for the majority of design work and all construction. This gives the design-builder increased flexibility to be innovative, along with greater responsibility and risk. Benefits:  Considerable time savings over Design-Bid-Build (DBB)  Allows design tailored to contractor resources  Allows quality evaluation factors and best-value criteria when selecting contractor PlanningNEPA Design / Construction ROW / Utilities

Design Build National Goal:  Increase number of DB Federal-aid and Federal Lands projects by 50% by December Indiana:  Being implemented - low-bid method  No further action planned FHWA – Ken LeuderalbertINDOT – Mark Miller PlanningNEPA Design / Construction ROW / Utilities

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) CM/GC speeds the project by allowing the owner to contract with a construction manager early in the design process and negotiate a price before design is complete. Benefits:  Reduces costs  No compromise on quality  Enhances potential for creativity PlanningNEPA Design / Construction ROW / Utilities

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) National Goal:  100 CM/GC contracts on Federal-aid project by December 2011  25 State or local agencies utilizing CM/GC contracts by December 2012 Indiana:  Indiana law does not allow the use of CM/GC on transportation projects.  INDOT choosing not to pursue at this time. FHWA – Bren George-NwabugwuINDOT – Mark Miller PlanningNEPA Design / Construction ROW / Utilities

EDC Pillars Shortening Project Delivery Accelerating Technology and Innovation Deployment

WHAT ARE THE TECHNOLOGIES?  Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)  Safety Edge  Precast Bridge Elements (PBE)  Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS)  Adaptive Signal Control (ACS Lite)

Warm Mix Asphalt Reduces the temperature of mixing pavement materials, resulting in cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions Benefits:  Better compaction  Reduces worker fatigue  Reduces fossil fuel consumption  Reduces CO2e & other emissions  Longer paving season

Warm Mix Asphalt National Goal:  40 State DOTs and all Federal Lands Divisions allow WMA in specifications and/or contract language by December 2011  At least 30 State DOTs achieve targets for WMA usage by December 2012 Indiana:  Implemented in Indiana  INDOT specifications have allowed WMA since May 2009  379 contracts let in 2010 with WMA FHWA – Tom DuncanINDOT – Tommy Nantung, Ron Walker

Sloped pavement edge at 30º angle allows drivers a more controlled re- entry to the roadway after tire drop-off. Benefits:  Reduces crashes due to edge drop-off and uncontrolled recovery  Minimal cost (less than 1% on two-lane highway)  Consolidated edge increases durability Safety Edge

National Goal:  40 States used safety edge by December 2011  15 State DOTs and all Federal Lands offices adopt specifications by December 2012 Indiana:  Pooled fund study – 100 miles constructed 2005  Develop specifications by May 2011  Develop criteria regarding where to use Safety Edge by May 2011  Re-evaluate the specifications/criteria of constructed Safety Edges FHWA – Tom DuncanINDOT – Tommy Nantung/Mike Holowaty Safety Edge

Prefabricated Bridge Elements & Systems Everything brought to the site ready to install Benefits:  Reduces onsite construction time  Minimizes traffic disruption  Improves work zone safety  Improved product quality – controlled environment, cure times, easier access  Reduces environmental impact

Prefabricated Bridge Elements & Systems National Goal:  100 cumulative bridges designed and/or constructed using PBES by December 2012  By December 2012, 25% of Federal-aid bridge replacement projects include at least one major PBES element that shortens construction relative to conventional construction Indiana:  Madison-Milton bridge – one of largest PBES in nation  Promote PBES  INDOT plans to let a PBES project in 2012 FHWA – Keith HoernschemeyerINDOT – Anne Rearick

Fast, cost-effective bridge support using alternating layers of compacted fill and layers of geosynthetic reinforcement. Many benefits:  Eliminates approach slab or construction joint at the bridge-to-road interface  Reduced construction time (Complete in days!)  Less dependent on weather conditions  Flexible design – easily modified to site conditions  Built with readily-available equipment and materials Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS)

National Goal:  20 States adopt GRS-IBS (integrated bridge system) specifications and special provision by June 2012  30 bridges on NHS and 75 bridges off NHS by end of 2012 Indiana:  Planned visits to active GRS-IBS construction projects  Promote technology FHWA – Keith HoernschemeyerINDOT – Anne Rearick Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS)

ACS measures traffic and adjusts signal timing to promote smooth flow along arterial streets Benefits:  Improves travel time reliability, reduces congestion, smoothes traffic flow  Increases long-term viability of traffic signal operations  Widely deployable using existing control equipment Adaptive Signal Control

National goal:  Comprehensively evaluate ACS-Lite and ACS benefits underscored by December 2011  ASC technology utilized by 40 agencies by December 2012 Indiana:  Pooled Funds study February 2011  Define ACS Lite performance measures by December 2011  Deploy ACS Lite for evaluation on a corridor by December 2011  Based on performance, decide next steps FHWA – Karen StippichINDOT – Jay Wasson/Jim Sturdevant Adaptive Signal Control

FHWA-IN Robert Dirks Jim Stark Ted Pollack