Development of a Guide for Accommodating Utilities within Highways and Freeways (2023)

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90 APPENDIX E—TRB WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT HANDOUT Merging and Updating AASHTO Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities within Freeway Right-of-Way and AASHTO A Guide for Accommodating Utilities within Highway Right-of-Way Topics for Discussion • Should a discussion of clear zone be included? If so, how? • 3D design, still very early, how to include in the guide? • Should “General Accommodation Factors” (Chapter 2) apply to the entire document? • How to include wireless utilities, solar, and wind: not always considered a utility/state specific. • How to include utility corridors/utility strips. • As-builts: what content should be included? • Locating versus identifying existing underground utilities. • How to include environmental, functional, and economic sustainability. • Permits, licenses, franchise agreements, and leases. • Should discussion be included and, if so, how detailed? • Abandonment of facilities. Potential Breakout Groups • Utilities and clear zones. • Utility as-builts. • Utilities and 3D design. • Emerging utilities, wireless, solar, and wind. • Utility corridors/utility strips. • Utility locating versus utility identification. • Environmental, functional, and economic sustainability. • Permits, licenses, franchise agreements, and leases. • Utility abandonment. Breakout Goals and Expectations • Select a note taker. • Conduct discussion of topic of your choice. • Participate: share ideas/thoughts, ask questions, and listen. • Prepare a brief summary of discussion/suggestions. • Record feedback. Breakout Guidance • What content is critical; what content is optional? • What discussion would you like to see? • Which references to existing guides/manuals should be included? • What content needs to be developed (or verified) through research? Contact: Edgar Kraus, e-kraus@tti.tamu.edu