1. General Tab Project, Cost Schedule, and Work Limits Roadway Character
General Tab
Project, Cost Schedule, and Work Limits
Roadway Character
Design Criteria for Bridges
Maintenance of Traffic During Construction
Right-of-Way and Utility Involvement
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2. Project Cost Schedule Work Limits
Project
Cost Schedule
Work Limits

3. C1 and C2 CEs Data for these CE’s are completed in one tab
Data for these CE’s are completed in one tab
Specific data populated from Ellis:
PID
Project Sponsor
ODOT District
Funding Source
Y/N dropdown for private funding
STIP Reference #
Manually entered in text field
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4. C1 Example
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5. C2 Example
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6. D-Listed CEs – Project Data
Environmental Document Level
Specific data populated from ELLIS
PID
Project Name
Project Sponsor
ODOT District
Funding Source
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7. D-Listed CEs – Project Data
Private and local public funding (Y/N)
STIP Reference #
Manually entered in text field
Confirm the next phase is listed on the STIP (Y/N)
Confirm the current cost estimate meets requirements prior to CE approval (Y/N)
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8. D-Listed CEs – Project Data
Project costs populated from Ellis
Planning and Engineering
Right of Way
Construction
Other
Interchange Modification/Justification Study (Y/N)
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9. Work Limits Limits of Proposed Work Populated from ELLIS
Only displays for D-listed CEs
Start and end points (SLM) and total work length (miles) are entered manually
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10. General Tab - EnviroNet
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12. C1 Project Description Proposed Action
Proposed Action
Concise statement about proposed activities
Indicate MPO/local public agency involvement
Geographical setting
Location of the project
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13. C2 Project Description Proposed Action
Proposed Action
Concise statement about proposed activities
Discuss whether traffic will be maintained/detoured (Maintenance of Traffic)
Discuss right-of-way and utility impacts
Geographical setting
Location of the project
Include statement: “The environmental document and associated studies are being approved using (insert appropriate stage of design) Stage 1 Design. A copy of the plans are included in the project file.”
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14. D-Listed Project Description
Proposed Action
Concise statement about proposed activities
Geographical setting
Location of the project
Include statement: “The environmental document and associated studies are being approved using (insert appropriate stage of design) Stage 1 Design. A copy of the plans are included in the project file.”
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15. Roadway
Character

16. Roadway Character Not included for C1 and C2 D-Listed CEs:
Not included for C1 and C2
D-Listed CEs:
Select Functional Classification (dropdown)
Based on type of service provided
Enter ADT (Average Daily Traffic)
Current and Design Year
Enter Daily Hourly Volume
Proportion of traffic moving in the peak direction during the design hour
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17. Roadway Character Truck percentage (% of total traffic)
Truck percentage (% of total traffic)
Setting and topography
Select appropriate answer from dropdown menu
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18. Roadway Character Existing and Proposed Design Criteria Design speed
Existing and Proposed Design Criteria
Design speed
Speed facility is designed to accommodate
Legal speed
Posted speed limit
Number and type of lanes
Through or two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL)
Pavement, shoulder, median & sidewalk width
Existing and required width per L&D manual
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19. General Tab - EnviroNet
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20. Design Criteria for Bridges
Design Criteria
for Bridges

21. Design Criteria for Bridges
Does not display if project does not involve bridges
Populated from Ellis
Sufficiency and General rating
Date constructed
Bridge location
Bridge type, length, and number of main spans
Load restrictions
Proposed data is entered manually
Answer drop-down appropriately (#53)
Structure rehabilitation or replacement?
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22. General Tab - EnviroNet
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24. Maintenance of Traffic During Construction
Maintenance of Traffic During Construction

25. Remarks Discuss proposed/anticipated closures and detours
Discuss proposed/anticipated closures and detours
Include references to specific applicable policies
If MOT substantially impacts sensitive environmental resources, discuss accordingly
Discuss how proposed MOT will impact entities that serve the community
EMS, fire, police, schools, public facilities, etc.
Discuss coordination/PI activities that were initiated with these entities as part of NEPA
Are they aware of potential impacts?
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26. Remarks Indicate how public entities will be kept updated
Indicate how public entities will be kept updated
Advanced notice is required for complex MOT
List environmental commitments (#66)
Answer yes to generate table
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27. Example Maintenance of traffic will be handled in four phases:
During Phase 1, SR 999 north of the intersection with SR 45 will be closed to accommodate reconstruction. The detour will be SR 328 to US 25 to SR 999 (MOT will be finalized in Stage 3 Design). Special provisions will be made for property owners along SR 999 to access residences. One residential property has two driveways, therefore, at least one drive will be available at all times during construction.
During Phases 2 and 3, the SR 999/SR 45 intersection will be reconstructed and traffic will be maintained with part width and signals. During Phase 4, SR 999 south of the intersection will be closed to accommodate reconstruction. The detour will be SR 328 to US 25 to SR 999.
There are no through-traffic dependent businesses or festivals that require special accommodations or provisions. Emergency vehicles, public services, and schools will utilize township and county roads. A press release will be issued 15 days in advance of the start of construction activities.
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28. General Tab - EnviroNet
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29. Right-of-Way and Utility Involvement
Right-of-Way
and
Utility Involvement

30. Right-of-Way Include approximate acquisition figures (acreage)
Include approximate acquisition figures (acreage)
Permanent and temporary ROW
Permanent and temporary Easements
Number of parcels impacted
In remarks, indicate type of impacts and location
Strip takes
Easements or work agreements
Impacts to residences, businesses, etc.
Include environmental commitments (no table)
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31. Utility Involvement Answer utility drop-downs
Answer utility drop-downs
List specific utilities impacted
Utility coordination initiated during NEPA, but typically on- going throughout design
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32. Example
Estimated right-of-way is based on preliminary drawings and construction limits. Approximately acres (12 parcels from 9 owners) is expected to be acquired from land owners in Westmoreland County and acres (62 parcels from 55 owners) is expected to be acquired from land owners in Eastern County. Strip right-of-way of approximately 1.85 acres will be acquired from Madison Park, which is owned by the MetroParks of Westmoreland County.
All utilities shown on the project plans or identified during project construction will be relocated or adjusted by the owner of the utility. The project may require the relocation of the following utilities: electric, gas, telephone, water, cable, and sewer.
All utility work shall be coordinated between the contractor and the utility owners in such a way as to avoid and/or minimize any inconvenience to potentially affected customers. All utility work not included in this contract shall be performed by the affected utility owner or its contractor and will be compliant with ODOT roadway design standards. Utility work will be ongoing throughout construction of the project.
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33. General Tab - EnviroNet
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34. General Tab - EnviroNet
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35. Project File - General Documentation can include: USGS Topo Quad Map
Documentation can include:
USGS Topo Quad Map
County Map
Aerial Map
Photographs
Right-of-Way Plan Sheets
Stage 1, 2, and 3 Design Plans
Follow ODOT NEPA File Management and Documentation Guidance
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