Manual Notice: 2008-1
From: Mark Marek, P.E.
Manual: Project Development Process Manual
Effective Date: May 01, 2008
Purpose
This manual is intended to facilitate uniform communication of information so that districts can avoid overlooking tasks necessary for timely project development. It provides the tasks that need to be performed, who is responsible for them and when they should be performed. It should result in improved coordination to avoid situations that may result in delaying projects scheduled for letting.
Contents
This revised edition supersedes all previous editions. The entire manual has been modified to revise links, update references, and to reflect changes to TxDOT policy and organizational structure.
In addition, the following more substantial revisions were made:
- The process flow chart was revised to reflect the current UTP language regarding levels or project authority.
- Additional information regarding project scoping was added to Task 1200, Prepare Cost Estimate.
- Information on the Advance Planning Risk Analysis (APRA) Tool developed under TxDOT research project 0-5478 was added to several tasks.
- Additional guidance on the use of the Design Summary Report (DSR) form was added to Task 2000, Conduct Design Concept Converence and Task 5020, Conduct Design Conference.
- Task 2190, Obtain Traffic Crash Data, was revised to reflect changes in the way TxDOT obtains and manages crash data.
- New Task 5110, Develop Environmental Permits, Issues and Commitments (EPIC) sheet was added.
- The documentation requirements in Task 5740, Obtain Approval of Road Closure/Detour Plans, were revised.
- New Task 6133, Provide Earthwork Construction Cross Section Data to Contractors (if requested) was added.
Contact
Since the manual covers functions coordinated by various divisions, contact the division office responsible for the general task of interest. For general comments and suggestions for future revisions of this manual, contact the Plan Development Sections of the Design Diviaion at (512) 416-2689.
Copyright Notice
The Project Devlopment Process Manual and all future revisions: Copyright ©2008 by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Published by the Design Division (DES). All rights reserved.
Archives
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