1. FE06 New Guardrail Program

2. Definition FE06 is a program to fund new guardrail locations statewide. Sections for this program are maintained in a guardrail database. Locations can come from public complaints, politicians or the engineer. FE06 is a program to fund new guardrail locations statewide. Sections for this program are maintained in a guardrail database. Locations can come from public complaints, politicians or the engineer.

3. Guardrail Database Contains site specific data Contains site specific data Accidents/Accident Rate Accidents/Accident Rate ADT ADT Speed Speed Fill Height/Fill Slope Fill Height/Fill Slope Lane Width Lane Width Etc. Etc. Each section is given a total point value based on the data. Each section is given a total point value based on the data.

4. FE06 Guardrail Program

5. Important Dates MARCH, All new sections must be added before March 15 of each year. MARCH, All new sections must be added before March 15 of each year. MARCH, After new sections are added email me with the estimated cost. MARCH, After new sections are added email me with the estimated cost. APRIL, We will obtain and input accident data from Transportation Safety. APRIL, We will obtain and input accident data from Transportation Safety. MAY, We submit final list for SHE approval next Fiscal Year. MAY, We submit final list for SHE approval next Fiscal Year. JUNE, Ask for estimate packages for fall lettings. JUNE, Ask for estimate packages for fall lettings.

6. Funding Selection (NEW) The highest raked project in each District will be funded up to 1/12 of the total FE06 budget. –If sections are estimated more than 1/12 then Field Engineers and the District will work to reduce the cost. (Ex. Break project down to fundable levels) –After breaking down projects, a new analysis will be done to determine the project to be funded

7. Funding Selection (NEW) Cont. Remaining funds will be used to fund projects based on the statewide guardrail list. –If there are insufficient funds to cover all projects with equal points, the remaining budget amount will be used to determine funding. –If the budget is not a sufficient tool to determine funding, the Field Engineers will assess the projects and make a decision on the project to fund.

8. Contact Information Contact me for database access, usernames and passwords. wayne.simpson@ky.gov