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90 Appendix K Utah dOT Memorandum on implementation of practical design Central Preconstruction ⢠Telephone (801) 965-4173 ⢠Facsimile (801) 965-4796 ⢠www.udot.utah.gov Calvin Rampton Complex ⢠4501 South 2700 West ⢠Mailing Address P.O. Box 148460 ⢠Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-8460 MEMORANDUM Date: 2/02/2011 To : Region Directors, Group Leader s, Preconstruction Engineers, Design Squad Leaders, District Engineers, Traffic Operations Engineers, Program Managers, Project Managers, and Consultant Project Managers From: Lisa Wilson, P.E. Engineer for Preconstruction Re: Implementation of Practical Design Practical Design Guide UDOT is implementing Practical Design, effective immediately. Practical Design supports UDOTâs continuing emphasis on i nnovation, cost savings, and providing the public with the transportation system that meet s their needs. The goal of Practical Design is to only build âright sizedâ projects that meet focused needs. This allows UDOT to spread limited resources more effectiv ely throughout the tr ansportation system. Please refer to the Practical Design Guide for more information on the implementation and benefits of Practical Design. Refer to the Practical Design Savings Summary - Documenting Instructions for instructions on reporting Practical Design savings. Jesse Sweeten will be working with the regions on implementation and tracking savings for Practical Design as well as providing assistance in any wa y you feel may be helpful. Please feel free to contact him at 801-965-4986 with any questions. LW/JRS
