CALTRANS WIRELESS LICENSING PROGRAM Bimla G. Rhinehart Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys

The Program Approved by California Transportation Commission – May 1997 Authority under the Department’s Airspace Leasing Program

Program Benefits Improves communications for traveling public and Caltrans Improves safety for the traveling public Increases joint use of public property

Wireless Program Statewide Currently: 231 Facilities approved

Master License Agreement Sets forth terms and conditions under which the program operates Protects Caltrans’ and carrier’s interests Is entered into with each carrier

Site License Sets forth site specific terms and conditions Is required for each selected site Specifies rate, term, and use Each site license has a term of 10 years with three, five year options

Site Proposals District’s Airspace Review Committee (DARC) reviews all site proposals for: Access from outside the right of way Provide space for Caltrans’ facilities Connect to utilities from outside right of way Minimize interference with operations Comply with all local ordinances

With Conceptual Approval $1,000 processing fee required DARC reviews the plans and identifies concerns/issues Carrier executes Site License Agreement and has six months to obtain required permits and approvals Preliminary FHWA approval is obtained

Final Approval Carrier obtains environmental clearance DARC approves final plans upon the issuance of local permits Final FHWA approval is obtained Carrier applies for encroachment permit and pays prorated license fee Construction is scheduled

Sites We License Maintenance Yards Highway Right of Way Office Buildings Park and Ride Facilities Safety Roadside Rests Existing Airspace Sites Light Standards and Signs Sound Walls Bridges

Telecommunications Licensing