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From page 57... ... 57 APPENDIX A List of Respondents, DOT Survey Questionnaire, and Summary of Results List of DOT Survey Respondents Alabama: Victor Jordan, Alabama Department of Transportation, Transportation Planner Illinois: Darrell W Lewis, P.E., Illinois Department of Transportation, Acting Engineer of Local Roads & Streets Alaska: Clint Adler, Alaska Department of Transpo. Read the entire page →
From page 58... ... 58 Missouri: Kenny Voss, Missouri Department of Transportation, Local Programs Administrator Oregon: Beth V Duncan, Oregon Department of Transportation, Certification Program Manager Montana: Mike Wherley, Montana Department of Transportation, Enhancement Program Manager Pennsylvania: Christine Spangler, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Project Development Engineer Nebraska: Jim Wilkinson, Nebraska Department of Roads, Local Projects Engineer South Carolina: Michael M Read the entire page →
From page 59... ... 59 DEFINITIONS Federal-aid projects: Projects funded with federal fund both on and off the federal-aid system, on and off the National Highway System (NHS) , and off right-of-way; all phases of project delivery (planning through project close-out/reimbursement) Read the entire page →
From page 60... ... 60 General Comment The first series of questions are intended to establish a compendium of Practices and Performance Measures used by state departments of transportation for implementation and delivery of the LPA federal-aid program. The questions ask the recipient to assess current practices and use of performance measures. Read the entire page →
From page 61... ... 61 Federal-aid program type Local match availability Fund source used to provide local match Complexity of ROW issues (purchase required, urban vs. rural location, etc.) Read the entire page →
From page 62... ... 62 Project management risk assessment Program requirements State requirements Federal-aid requirements Quality assurance Reimbursement process Federal-aid 101 Other (specify) Project Development The questions in this section relate to the project development process for the local public agency (LPA) Read the entire page →
From page 63... ... 63 $50,000–$100,000 $100,000–$300,000 $300,000–$600,000 $600,000–$1,000,000 >$1,000,000 (Please specify) Read the entire page →
From page 64... ... 64 24. How do conflicts over design guidelines or standards impact project delivery? Read the entire page →
From page 65... ... 65 27. Which LPA projects (awarded federal-aid funds) Read the entire page →
From page 66... ... 66 32. Identify project delivery tools used to improve internal and external communications and involvement, implement or streamline processes, and lead to overall efficiencies. Read the entire page →
From page 67... ... 67 Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, etc. Other (comment box) Read the entire page →
From page 68... ... 68 44. If Yes to Question 43, who is the prime contact for this program/process? Read the entire page →
From page 69... ... 69 51. Who delivers LPA certification and recertification training in your state? Read the entire page →
From page 70... ... 70 57. Your help is requested to gather more in-depth information on the success you are having with the LPAs delivering federally funded projects in your state. Read the entire page →
From page 71... ... 71 64. In your opinion, what oversight performance measures indicate a healthy LPA program? Read the entire page →
From page 72... ... 72 Summary of DOT Survey Results The responses to the DOT survey questionnaire are presented in this section of the appendix. Organizational Structure Question 2: Does your state DOT have a formal LPA program? Read the entire page →
From page 73... ... 73 Question 4: How is your state DOT structured to handle LPA program? FIGURE A3 Survey response to Question 4: "How is your state DOT structured to handle LPA program? Read the entire page →
From page 74... ... 74 Question 7: What is the basis for eligibility for a local agency? (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 75... ... 75 Question 9 Does your state DOT have a written LPA manual? FIGURE A8 Survey response to Question 9: "Does your state DOT have a written LPA manual? Read the entire page →
From page 76... ... 76 FIGURE A10 Survey response to Question 10: "If Yes, please provide the link." Figure A10 Continued on p.77 Read the entire page →
From page 77... ... 77 Question 11 How often is the manual formally updated? FIGURE A11 Survey response to Question 11: "How often is the manual formally updated? Read the entire page →
From page 78... ... 78 Question 12 Is training available regarding LPA Program? (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 79... ... 79 Project Development Question 14 What was the total amount of federal funding (out of the entire amount allotted to the state) that was allocated to local agencies in the past fiscal year (FY) Read the entire page →
From page 80... ... 80 Question 16 Does your state DOT (or MPO) have a minimum project cost to determine eligibility for federal funding? Read the entire page →
From page 81... ... 81 Question 18 Estimate the maximum project cost limit applied by your state DOT to potential LPA projects? FIGURE A18 Survey response to Question 18: "Estimate the maximum project cost limit applied by your state DOT to potential LPA projects? Read the entire page →
From page 82... ... 82 Question 20 What are some innovative alternative funding allocation techniques your state DOT has implemented for the LPA program? (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 83... ... 83 Question 22 Does your state legislation provide flexibility for other innovative ways to assist LPAs in guaranteeing the local match amount required for federally funded projects? FIGURE A22 Survey response to Question 22: "Does your state legislation provide flexibility for other innovative ways to assist LPAs in guaranteeing the local match amount required for federally funded projects? Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... 84 Question 24 How do conflicts over design guidelines or standards impact LPA project delivery? (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... 85 Question 26 Which LPA projects (awarded federal-aid funds) historically take the longest to complete? Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... 86 Question 28 Does your state DOT combine* LPA projects in any of the following project delivery phases? Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... 87 Question 30 Does your state DOT generally apply a "one size fits all" application of federal requirements on LPA projects rather than make individual distinctions per specific LPA project? FIGURE A30 Survey response to Question 30: "Does your state DOT generally apply a "one size fits all" application of federal requirements on LPA projects rather than make individual distinctions per specific LPA project? Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... 88 Question 32 Identify project delivery tools used to improve internal and external communications and involvement, implement or streamline processes, and lead to overall efficiencies. (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... 89 Question 34 What performance measures and/or tools does your agency use to evaluate project execution/delivery and describe how they are used? (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... 90 Question 36 Has your state DOT generated programmatic agreements for certain LPA projects related to any of the following? (Check all that apply) Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... 91 Question 38 Has your state DOT applied categorical exclusions for certain LPA projects? FIGURE A38 Survey response to Question 38: "Has your state DOT applied categorical exclusions for certain LPA projects? Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... 92 Question 40 How can your state DOT improve LPA oversight during construction? Check all that apply. Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... 93 Question 42 What performance measures should be used to direct the amount and type of federal funding to LPA projects? FIGURE A42 Survey response to Question 42: "What performance measures should be used to direct the amount and type of federal funding to LPA projects? Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... 94 Question 45 How many LPAs are currently certified by your state DOT? FIGURE A44 Survey response to Question 45: "How many LPAs are currently certified by your state DOT? Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... 95 Question 48 Is the certification of LPAs formally reviewed and updated periodically? FIGURE A47 Survey response to Question 48: "Is the certification of LPAs formally reviewed and updated periodically? Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... 96 Question 51 Who delivers LPA certification and recertification training in your state? Check all that apply. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... 97 Question 55 Which division in your state DOT will be responsible for implementation of the LPA certification process? FIGURE A53 Survey response to Question 55: "Which division in your state DOT will be responsible for implementation of the LPA certification process? Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... 98 Effectiveness of LPA Certification Process Question 58 Do you have performance measures in place to evaluate the success of key elements of your state DOT's LPA certification program? FIGURE A55 Survey response to Question 58: "Do you have performance measures in place to evaluate the success of key elements of your state DOT's LPA certification program? Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... 99 Question 60 In your opinion, is there evidence that shows that the LPA certification process has helped both your state DOT and the LPAs to better comply with federal-aid requirements? FIGURE A57 Survey response to Question 60: "In your opinion, is there evidence that shows that the LPA certification process has helped both your state DOT and the LPAs to better comply with federal-aid requirements? Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... 100 Question 62 Identify specific project phases in which the certification of LPAs has improved project delivery. Check all that apply. Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... 101 Question 64 In your opinion, what oversight performance measures indicate a healthy LPA program? FIGURE A61 Survey response to Question 64: "In your opinion, what oversight performance measures indicate a healthy LPA program? Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... 102 Question 65 Identify specific project phases in which elements of LPA certification can be implemented, improved, or streamlined. Check all that apply. Read the entire page →

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... 57 APPENDIX A List of Respondents, DOT Survey Questionnaire, and Summary of Results List of DOT Survey Respondents Alabama: Victor Jordan, Alabama Department of Transportation, Transportation Planner Illinois: Darrell W Lewis, P.E., Illinois Department of Transportation, Acting Engineer of Local Roads & Streets Alaska: Clint Adler, Alaska Department of Transpo.