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Transportation
Project ReportProject Scoping ReportMonth 20xx
[Project Title/Description (e.g., Route______over________)]Project Identification Number (PIN): _______[Bridge Identification Number (BIN): ________][Village/Town/City] of________________ County
ProjectLocation
Project Approval Sheet
Milestones Signatures Dates
A. IPP Approval: The project is ready to be added to the Regional Capital Program and project scoping can begin.
The IPP was approved by Regional Director
B. Recommendation for Scope Approval
The project cost and schedule are consistent with the Regional Capital Program.
Regional Planning & Program Manager
Regional Design Engineer
C. Scope Approval:
The project cost and schedule are consistent with the Regional Capital Program.
Regional Director
Name, Regional Program Manager Date
Name, (Select) Date
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Table of Contents
PROJECT APPROVAL SHEET......................................................................................................i
PROJECT SCOPE........................................................................................................................11.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................11.2. Purpose and Need..................................................................................................................1
1.2.1. Where is the Project Located?......................................................................................11.2.2. Why is the Project Needed?..........................................................................................11.2.3. What are the Objectives/Purposes of the Project?.......................................................1
1.3. What Alternative(s) Are Being Considered?...........................................................................21.4 How will the Alternatives Affect the Environment?..................................................................21.5. What Are The Costs & Schedules?........................................................................................31.6. Which Alternative is Preferred?..............................................................................................41.7. What are the Opportunities for Public Involvement?..............................................................4
List of Attachments
1. Critical Design Elements2. Social, Economic and Environmental Resources Checklist
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PROJECT SCOPE
(Go to end of this document for instructions on turning on/off GREEN text during document preparation and for summary of changes)1.1. Introduction
This report was prepared in accordance with the NYSDOT Project Development Manual, 17 NYCRR (New York Codes, Rules and Regulations) Part 15, and 23 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 771. Transportation needs have been identified (section 1.2), objectives established (1.2.3) to address the needs, and cost-effective alternatives developed (1.3). This project is federally funded 100% State funded.
1.2. Purpose and Need
1.2.1. Where is the Project Located?
(1) Route number(2) Route name(3) SH (state highway) number and official highway description(4) BIN (Bridge Identification Number) and feature crossed(5) City/Village/Township(6) County(7) Length(8) From RM XXXXXXXXXX To RM XXXXXXXXXX(9) Briefly describe existing conditions in terms of the no. and widths of travel lanes, turn lanes,
parking lanes and shoulders, general vertical and horizontal alignment, pavement condition, speed limit(s), known geometric deficiencies, type and age of bridge, no. and length of spans, and any other description information which is pertinent.
1.2.2. Why is the Project Needed?
1.2.3. What are the Objectives/Purposes of the Project?
CHOOSE APPROPRIATE OBJECTIVE:
(1) Restore the bridge condition rating to ___, or greater, for at least __ years using cost effective techniques to minimize the life cycle cost of maintenance and repair.
(2) Improve overall traffic conditions using cost effective methods to reduce delay and to provide an acceptable level of service, for a design period of ___ years.
(3) Address geometric deficiencies to improve traffic flow and facilitate traffic operations.(4) Correct identified pavement deficiencies that will extend the useful life of the highway and
maintain it in a structurally sound condition using cost effective pavement treatments which provide low life cycle costs.
(5) Restore pavement to good condition and ride-ability using cost effective pavement treatments which provide a service life of ___ years.
(6) Correct safety deficiencies using cost effective accident reduction measures such that accident reduction benefits equal or exceed project costs attributable to safety work.
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(7) Improve existing facilities and services using cost effective measures to eliminate the degradation of mainline level of service, and improve level of service or reduce the hours of delay at LOS E for the design year.
1.3. What Alternative(s) Are Being Considered?Choice #1: Refer to Attachment ___ for the design criteria. No nonstandard features are anticipated.
Choice #2:Refer to Attachment ___ for the design criteria. The following nonstandard features are anticipated with Alternative ___. Justifications for the nonstandard features will be prepared in preliminary design as the alternatives are refined further.
List nonstandard features.
1.4 How will the Alternatives Affect the Environment?
Exhibit 1-1Environmental Classification Summary
NEPA Classification Select One BY Select One
SEQRA Type: Select One BY Select One
Exhibit 1-2 Comparison of Alternatives
CategoryAlternatives Evaluated
No Build PreferredAlt. 1 Alt 2 Alt 3
Environmental Impacts
Wetlands None 2.81 acres 3.08 acres 3.5 acres
Cultural Resources (Section 106) None 2 sites affected
No Adverse Effect2 sites affectedAdverse Effect
3 sites affectedAdverse Effect
Section 4(f) None
Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for
Minor Involvement with Historic Sites
Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation
Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation
Endangered/ Threatened Species None
May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect the
northern long eared bat
May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect the northern long
eared bat
May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect the northern long
eared bat
Noise None 4 Residences 4 Residences 2 residences
Social Impacts
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Exhibit 1-2 Comparison of Alternatives
CategoryAlternatives Evaluated
No Build PreferredAlt. 1 Alt 2 Alt 3
Property/Relocations None10 acres
6 businesses1 residence
12.5 acres8 businesses2 residences
20 acres8 businesses4 residences1 relocation
Mobility (Pedestrian, bicycle, transit, etc.) No Effect Improved pedestrian
and bicycle mobilityIncreased pedestrian
crossing distances
Reduction in shoulder width used by
bicyclists.
Environmental Justice No Effect
No disproportionate high and adverse
effects to minority or low-income populations
No disproportionate high and adverse
effects to minority or low-income populations
No disproportionate high and adverse
effects on minority or low-income populations
General Social Groups No Effect
Beneficial impacts for disabled (new
accessible sidewalks and crossings)
Increased impacts to elderly population
(noise impacts, increased pedestrian
crossing distance)
Impacts to children’s’ access to parks and
school.
Crash Costs High Low High Low
Economic and/or Operational Impacts
Economic Impacts NoEffect
Modification to vehicular access to
businesses
Slight modification to vehicular access to
businesses
No change to vehicular access to
businesses
Temporary Detours No Effect 6 businesses affected for 2 months
6 businesses affected for 2 months
6 businesses affected for 2 months
Reduction of Parking No Effect Loss of 3 on-street parking spaces
Loss of 3 on-street spaces and loss of
off-street parking in 2 private lots.
Loss of 3 on-street spaces and loss of
off-street parking in 2 private lots.
Operation at ETC (Select) 15 min delay 4 min delay 3 min delay 1 min. delay
Utilities None Relocation required$0.2M
Relocation required$0.3M
Temporary Relocations Required
Construction Cost None $14M $15M $20M
Anticipated Permits/Certifications/Coordination:
Exhibit 1-3 Anticipated Permits/Certifications/Coordination
Permits
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC): State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit
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Exhibit 1-3 Anticipated Permits/Certifications/Coordination
Permits
Article 24- Freshwater Wetlands Permit
Article 25 Tidal Wetland Permit
Water Quality Certification
Mined Land Permit
Floodplain Variance
Wild, Scenic, Recreational Rivers Permit
Construction Staging Permit
Construction Borrow Area Mining Permit
Construction Solid Waste Disposal Permit
Indirect Source Air Quality Permit
Coastal Zone Erosion Permit
Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit (Article 34)
United States Coast Guard Section 9 Permit
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): Nationwide Permit #
Section 404 Individual Permit
Section 10 Permit
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit
Adirondack Park Agency (APA) APA General Permit
Others Local Permits
Coordination
NYSDEC (pursuant to the “NYSDEC/NYSDOT Memorandum of Understanding Regarding ECL Articles 15 & 24”)
Federal Highway Administration
New York State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
US Fish and Wildlife Service
New York Natural Heritage Program
National Park Service
Adirondack Park Agency
Section 1424(e) review by FHWA and EPA (sole source aquifer)
Municipality(ies) -
Metropolitan Planning Organization - (Choose)
Utility(ies) -
Certifications
NYS Department of Labor: Asbestos Variances
NYSDEC Airport Air Quality Certification
NYS Department of State Coastal Zone Consistency Certification Statement
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Exhibit 1-3 Anticipated Permits/Certifications/Coordination
Permits
NYS Department of State Coastal Zone Local Waterfront Revitalization Certification
1.5. What Are the Costs and Schedules?
Choice #1: (no preferred alternative selected)
All reasonable alternatives are under consideration. Refer to Section 1.4 for the costs of the reasonable alternatives. Design Approval is scheduled for ___ of 20__ and Construction is scheduled to last ___ months beginning in ____ of 20__.
Exhibit 1-4 - Project Schedule
Activity Date Occurred/Tentative
Scope Approval
Design Approval
ROW Acquisition
Construction Start
Construction Complete
Choice #2: (One preferred alternative under $100M)
Exhibit 1-5 - Cost and ScheduleBasis of Estimate Select One Agreements Needed Select One Betterments Select One
Project Phase Date Estimated Cost (millions) Fund Source
Design Approval ROW Acquisition Select OneConstruction Start Construction Complete Select One
Choice #3: (Required for projects with a total estimated cost of $100 m or more)
Exhibit 1.5 - Cost and ScheduleBasis of Estimate Select One Agreements Needed Select One Betterments Select One
Project Phase Phase Start
Activity Duration
Staff Months
Resource Estimated Cost
Fund Source
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(Millions)
Scoping Select one Select OnePreliminary Design Select one Select OneFinal Design Select one Select OneROW Incidentals Select one Select OneROW Acquisition Select one Select OneLetting Select one Select OneConstruction Select one Select OneConstruction Inspection Select one Select One
1.6. Which Alternative is Preferred?
Choice #1:The alternative that best meets the project objectives is Alternative ___.
Choice #2:The feasible and prudent alternative that best meets the project objectives is Alternative ___.
1.7. What are the Opportunities for Public Involvement?
Exhibit 1-6Public Involvement Plan Schedule of Milestone Dates
Activity Date Occurred/Tentative
Initial Environmental Findings
Field Pre-Scoping Meeting (all groups)
In-house DOT scoping meeting
Stakeholder Meeting
Focus Group Meeting
Meeting with Town/Village/City Officials
Meeting with SHPO
Public Informational Meeting
Current Project Letting date
Refer to attachment __ for project correspondence.
For additional information or to provide comments, please contact:
Name, Project ManagerPlease include the six digit Project Identification Number (PIN) XXXX.XX
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Questions or comments email: [email protected]: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Mailing AddressNew York State Department of Transportation
Region 1 Design328 State Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
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