SPREE Meeting Presentation January, 2013 Lars Gregovich, P.E. Preconstruction Standards Engineer

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Preconstruction Manuals Highway (HPCM) Aviation (APCM) Most folks probably call the Highway Preconstruction Manual the PCM. The new acronym is HPCM. This is done to differentiate it from the Aviation Preconstruction Manual. The APCM is relatively new – dates back to 2005. Some may have not seen it or printed a copy for themselves.

Standard Drawings Manual Most folks probably call the Highway Preconstruction Manual the PCM. The new acronym is HPCM. This is done to differentiate it from the Aviation Preconstruction Manual. The APCM is relatively new – dates back to 2005. Some may have not seen it or printed a copy for themselves.

HPCM Highest Priorities Lower Priorities Chapter 4 - Project Development Process Chapter 11 - Highway Design Lower Priorities Chapter 5 - Public Involvement Chapter 12 - Non-Motorized Transportation 2012 AASHTO Bike Guide New Ped Guide I’m not going to cover each and every one of these, but will go over some of the more significant ones.

Chapter 4 Status Final Draft Complete - Feb. 15 Final Review (DOT & FHWA) - Feb. 18 – March 1 Collaborative Review & Editing - March 5-7 Chapter 4 Complete!!! March 15 Issue Chapter 4 - March 22 Revision Effective - April 1 (no joke!) I’m not going to cover each and every one of these, but will go over some of the more significant ones.

Chapter 11 Schedule 1100 – 1120 Intro and Elements of Design Editing in prep for 1st review - March – April, 2013 Review in Phases (similar to Ch. 4 review) – Begin in May (exact schedule TBD) 1100 – 1120 Intro and Elements of Design 1130 – 1150 Cross Sections and Urban Roads 1160 3(R) 1180 Pavement Design 1170-1190 Special Design Elements and D/W Standards I’m not going to cover each and every one of these, but will go over some of the more significant ones.

Design Standards 2006 ADA = 2004 ADAAG as modified in 2006 by USDOT. 2010 ADA = 2010 DOJ No PROWAG adoption at this time Current Proposed AASHTO Green Book (evaluation copy sent to Regions ) 2001 2011 AASHTO Roadside Design Guide (Ditto) 2002 Highway Capacity Manual 2000 Roadway Lighting - IGRL (old) RLDG (new) 1984 2005 Bicycle Facilities (as amended by Ch. 12) 1999 2012 Pedestrian Facility Design 2004* + ADA - Highways 2004 2006 ADA – Buildings 2010 I’m not going to cover each and every one of these, but will go over some of the more significant ones. * Informally + 2014 per AAHSTO

Project Information Sheet Status Draft Final Excel version (handout) Instructions need more work – likely a 3rd page Will go to FHWA & Regions for review with the final draft of Ch. 4 What to use now? Whatever you have been using

Exemptions, Waivers & Variances Split into three levels of significance (highest to lowest) Design Exception - An exception for controlling design criteria. Design Waiver - A waiver for non-controlling design criteria. All are documented in the DSR Procedures will be covered in Ch. 11

Standard Drawing Manual Update May 2012 update - 25 revised/new drawings 2012 Review - Feb 2013 Release 2013 Work - Mid to late 2013 Finalize Remaining Dwgs from 2012 Review Other drawings as suggested by the Regions   D-10.10 G-04.10S M-24.00 C-06.00 D-30.10 G-04.10W D-31.00 G-30.01 T-25.10 D-35.10 G-31.01

Other Stuff Chief Engineers Directive “clean up” Preconstruction Forms 2(R) - Resurfacing w/Rehabilitation

Contact Information lars.gregovich@alaska.gov

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