General Tab Project, Cost Schedule, and Work Limits Roadway Character Project, Cost Schedule, and Work Limits Roadway Character Design Criteria for Bridges Maintenance of Traffic Right-of-Way & Utility Involvement Categorical Exclusion Training Class

Project Cost Schedule Work Limits

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Project Information CE Level is determined in Document Level Tab Completed by District C1, C2, D1, D2, D3, or EA/EIS Populated from ELLIS PID Project Name Project Sponsor District Project Costs Planning/Engineering, ROW, and Construction Reflects Preferred Alternative Most current cost estimates by phase Categorical Exclusion Training Class 3

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Project Information Funding Source Private and/or public Answer drop-downs appropriately STIP/TIP Contact District staff to confirm the most current estimate meets requirements prior to CE approval Enter reference number Interchange Modification or Justification Study Categorical Exclusion Training Class 4

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Project Information Project Description Proposed action Setting Environmental impacts Relocations MPO, local government involvement Categorical Exclusion Training Class 5

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Work Limits Limits of Proposed Work Direct from ELLIS Start and end points (SLM) and total work length (miles) are entered manually Categorical Exclusion Training Class 6

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Project Description Example Categorical Exclusion Training Class 9

Online CE Project File/Part of CE Locational Mapping USGS Topo County Aerial Photographs Preliminary Plan Sheets Categorical Exclusion Training Class 10

Roadway Character

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Roadway Character Functional Classification Based on type of service the roadway provides Select classification from drop-down menu ADT (Average Daily Traffic) Vehicular Traffic Design Year – (20 years after opening year) Daily Hourly Volume (DHV) Proportion of traffic moving in the peak direction during the design hour Categorical Exclusion Training Class 12

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Roadway Character Truck percentage Truck traffic as a percentage of total traffic Setting and topography Select appropriate answer from drop-down menu Categorical Exclusion Training Class 13

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Roadway Character Existing & proposed roadway design criteria Existing design compared to proposed Design criteria provides a basis to evaluate potential environmental impacts Identify what criteria is expected to be implemented, if the design is uncertain If more than one roadway impacted, Ellis will need to include each one accordingly Number of lanes Turning and through lanes Categorical Exclusion Training Class 14

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Roadway Character Design speed Speed facility is designed to accommodate Legal speed Posted legal speed limit Type of lanes Through or two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL) Pavement, shoulder, median & sidewalk width Existing and required width per L&D manual Categorical Exclusion Training Class 15

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Design Criteria for Bridges

Design Criteria for Bridges Existing and proposed design criteria for each existing and proposed structure Direct from Ellis Structure File Number (SFN) Sufficiency Rating Bridge type Proposed bridge design data is entered manually Categorical Exclusion Training Class 18

Design Criteria for Bridges Answer drop-downs appropriately Structure replacement or rehabilitation Historic bridge Asbestos removed Not listed correctly in Ellis if SFN tab does not appear Categorical Exclusion Training Class 19

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Maintenance of Traffic

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Remarks Be clear and concise Discuss proposed temporary roadway, lane closures and/or detours anticipated during construction Include references to specific applicable policies Specify how proposed maintenance of traffic (MOT) will impact the local community EMS, fire, police, schools, businesses, etc. Categorical Exclusion Training Class 22

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Remarks Specify how the general public, safety services, and local government will be made aware of closures and subsequent detours State who is responsible for issuing the notice More advanced notice is required for complex MOT List environmental commitments Answer yes in the drop-down to generate table Categorical Exclusion Training Class 23

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Remarks Example Maintenance of traffic will be handled in four phases. During Phase One SR 999 will be reconstructed north of SR 45. SR 999 will be closed north of SR 45. The detour will utilize SR 328 to US 25 then back to SR 999 (final MOT map will not be available until Stage 2 Design Plans). During the time special provisions will be made for the property owners to access their homes. Essentially, the single residential property owner has two driveways. During the entire construction of the project, at least one drive will be available at all times. During Phases Two & three, SR 999 intersection will be reconstructed. Traffic will be maintained with part width and the use of signals. During Phase Four, SR 999 south of the intersection will be constructed. SR 999 will be closed. The detour will include SR 328 to US 55 and back to SR 999. There are not through-traffic dependent businesses or festivals needing accommodations or special provisions. Also, locals, and emergency vehicles will utilize township and county roads as needed. A news release will be provided 2 weeks before construction begins in order to notify the local’s. Categorical Exclusion Training Class 24

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Right-of-Way & Utilities

Right-of-Way & Utilities Acquisition figures Temporary & permanent ROW are listed separately Answer utility drop-downs List specific utilities impacted Utility coordination is initiated during NEPA, but is typically an on-going commitment Categorical Exclusion Training Class 27

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Remarks Indicate type and location of ROW impacts Strip takes Easements or work agreements Impacts to residences, businesses, etc. Identify all utilities impacted List environmental commitments Categorical Exclusion Training Class 28

Categorical Exclusion Training Class Remarks Example Estimated right-of-way needed for the project is based on preliminary drawings and construction limits. Approximately 10.25 acres (12 parcels from 9 owners) is expected to be acquired from land owners in Westmoreland County and 4.045 acres (62 parcels from 55 owners) is expected to be acquired from land owners in Eastern County. Strip right-of-way approximately 1.85 acres will be acquired from the Madison Park owned and operated by the MetroParks of Westmoreland County. All utilities shown on the project plans or located 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. Categorical Exclusion Training Class 29

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