Section 2: Responsibilities
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This section outlines the responsibilities of TxDOT divisions and districts regarding highway illumination.
Anchor: #i1000496Traffic Operations Division
The Traffic Operations Division (TRF):
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- prepares policies, procedures, and standards for electrical and illumination systems Anchor: #MMNLRAAG
- develops and maintains standard lighting agreement forms Anchor: #VXPTSRQK
- reviews and processes plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for electrical and illumination projects Anchor: #YWCMTOUO
- assists districts with design, construction, and maintenance problems associated with electrical and illumination systems Anchor: #WEBVHLOC
- reviews and prequalifies Roadway Illumination and Electrical Supplies for the Material Producers List (MPL) Anchor: #RCWUUMBN
- conducts electrical and illumination design training Anchor: #FHPKYOEF
- reviews lighting and electrical field changes Anchor: #OCRVKKWV
- assists districts with luminaire pole shop drawings and submittal review of electrical and illumination projects Anchor: #KREWBCBO
- writes specifications for warehouse stock and for purchase requisitions for lighting equipment. Anchor: #RFIEMHEO
- oversees and develops electrical and illumination training classes Anchor: #PGRPFSGE
- oversees Electrical Review Team (ERT) contract Anchor: #LJTBJHUF
- oversees sampling and testing of luminaires.
Bridge Division
The TxDOT Bridge Division (BRG) reviews and approves shop drawings for nonstandard luminaire poles.
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TxDOT Districts:
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- initiate, process, and retain lighting agreements with cities and counties when necessary Anchor: #QNJGLXOE
- review and approve shop drawings for standard illumination projects Anchor: #OMIRODWS
- design lighting and electrical projects Anchor: #FDJKAVVL
- ensure local government compliance with lighting agreements Anchor: #HSXNRDHS
- construct electrical and illumination projects in accordance with plans Anchor: #LKWBUBGO
- maintain electrical and illumination systems Anchor: #TIFUDAXY
- operate electrical and illumination systems Anchor: #IKPXXYKS
- ensure that standard designs are compatible with and applicable to plans Anchor: #AHFWDFCF
- prepare and submit “Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration” (FAA 7460-1) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as stated in the PS&E Preparation Manual. The TxDOT Design Division (DES) also forwards submission and clearance paperwork to the districts. These FAA requirements are found in Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1L, “Obstruction Marking and Lighting.”