Not Your Grandfatherrsquos DOT

The FDOT District 5 and

PennDOT Experiences

pro walk pro bike pro place | 992014

Question

What best describes your area of specialty

a Land Use

b Transportation

c Economics

d All of the above

e None of the above

Linking Planning and NEPA Integrating Land Use and Transportation amp Morehellip

Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place Pittsburgh PA September 9 2014

Steven B Deck AICP Parsons Brinckerhoff Camp Hill PA

Brian D Hare PE PennDOT Program Center

PA Planning Framework

Only 50-60

have zoning

Nearly 2600

municipalities 67 counties

24 MPOsRPOs

11 PennDOT

Engineering Districts

Only county

comprehensive

plans required

Municipalities

regulate land use

Land UseTransportation Integration

Challenges

Many municipalities

lack full-time staff

PennDOT Educational Efforts

Question

What best describes your area of specialty

a Land Use

b Transportation

c Economics

d All of the above

e None of the above

Linking Planning and NEPA Integrating Land Use and Transportation amp Morehellip

Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place Pittsburgh PA September 9 2014

Steven B Deck AICP Parsons Brinckerhoff Camp Hill PA

Brian D Hare PE PennDOT Program Center

PA Planning Framework

Only 50-60

have zoning

Nearly 2600

municipalities 67 counties

24 MPOsRPOs

11 PennDOT

Engineering Districts

Only county

comprehensive

plans required

Municipalities

regulate land use

Land UseTransportation Integration

Challenges

Many municipalities

lack full-time staff

PennDOT Educational Efforts

Linking Planning and NEPA Integrating Land Use and Transportation amp Morehellip

Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place Pittsburgh PA September 9 2014

Steven B Deck AICP Parsons Brinckerhoff Camp Hill PA

Brian D Hare PE PennDOT Program Center

PA Planning Framework

Only 50-60

have zoning

Nearly 2600

municipalities 67 counties

24 MPOsRPOs

11 PennDOT

Engineering Districts

Only county

comprehensive

plans required

Municipalities

regulate land use

Land UseTransportation Integration

Challenges

Many municipalities

lack full-time staff

PennDOT Educational Efforts

PA Planning Framework

Only 50-60

have zoning

Nearly 2600

municipalities 67 counties

24 MPOsRPOs

11 PennDOT

Engineering Districts

Only county

comprehensive

plans required

Municipalities

regulate land use

Land UseTransportation Integration

Challenges

Many municipalities

lack full-time staff

PennDOT Educational Efforts

Only 50-60

have zoning

Nearly 2600

municipalities 67 counties

24 MPOsRPOs

11 PennDOT

Engineering Districts

Only county

comprehensive

plans required

Municipalities

regulate land use

Land UseTransportation Integration

Challenges

Many municipalities

lack full-time staff

PennDOT Educational Efforts

PennDOT Educational Efforts

14

4

21

20

41

Adopted plan or ordinance

Considered adoption of a plan or ordinance

Still considering adoption of plans or ordinances

Private sector - work with municipalities or counties using the training tools

No action taken

PennDOT Educational Outcomes

Educating local officials on integrated transportation and land use

Addressing community goals through transportation planning amp programming

Integrating regional transportation planning with localized land use management

Incentivizing multimodal non-conventional transportation solutions

Building partnerships for comprehensive solutions

Ongoing Integration Challenges

Primary Objectives of LPN

Changing the Rules

Where wersquove beenhellip

Where wersquore goinghellip

Content for Discussion

1

2

3

4

Primary Objectives of

Linking Planning and NEPA

1

More than 4000 of Pennsylvaniarsquos bridges

are structurally deficient

Pennsylvania ranks last in the nation in

this statistic

Photographer penywise Used through license agreement with morguefilecom

Limited Financial Resources

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Educating local officials on integrated transportation and land use

Addressing community goals through transportation planning amp programming

Integrating regional transportation planning with localized land use management

Incentivizing multimodal non-conventional transportation solutions

Building partnerships for comprehensive solutions

Ongoing Integration Challenges

Primary Objectives of LPN

Changing the Rules

Where wersquove beenhellip

Where wersquore goinghellip

Content for Discussion

1

2

3

4

Primary Objectives of

Linking Planning and NEPA

1

More than 4000 of Pennsylvaniarsquos bridges

are structurally deficient

Pennsylvania ranks last in the nation in

this statistic

Photographer penywise Used through license agreement with morguefilecom

Limited Financial Resources

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Primary Objectives of LPN

Changing the Rules

Where wersquove beenhellip

Where wersquore goinghellip

Content for Discussion

1

2

3

4

Primary Objectives of

Linking Planning and NEPA

1

More than 4000 of Pennsylvaniarsquos bridges

are structurally deficient

Pennsylvania ranks last in the nation in

this statistic

Photographer penywise Used through license agreement with morguefilecom

Limited Financial Resources

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Primary Objectives of

Linking Planning and NEPA

1

More than 4000 of Pennsylvaniarsquos bridges

are structurally deficient

Pennsylvania ranks last in the nation in

this statistic

Photographer penywise Used through license agreement with morguefilecom

Limited Financial Resources

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

More than 4000 of Pennsylvaniarsquos bridges

are structurally deficient

Pennsylvania ranks last in the nation in

this statistic

Photographer penywise Used through license agreement with morguefilecom

Limited Financial Resources

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Photographer penywise Used through license agreement with morguefilecom

Limited Financial Resources

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Transportation Technology is changing

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Public Expectations are changing

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Changing the Rules

2

ldquohellipPartnering to build great communities

for future generations of Pennsylvanians

by linking transportation investments

and land use planning and decision makingrdquo

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Changing the Rules

Smart Transportation Guidebook

bull Flexible design on all projects

bull Increase coordination with local

municipalities

bull Link land use contexts and roadway design

values

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Money counts

Choose projects with high valueprice ratio

Enhance the Local Network

Look beyond level-of-service

Safety first and maybe safety only

Accommodate all modes

Leverage and preserve existing investments

Build towns not sprawl

Develop local governments as strong land use partners

Understand the context plan and design within the

context

Land Use Transportation amp Livability Themes

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Understand the Context in Planning

Context MUST consider

Land Use

Community

Environment

Transportation

Financial

Integrating the New Approach

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquove beenhellip

3

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

bull Increasing Collaboration

bull Earlier Collaboration

bull Following the Process

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

2

1

3

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Development of the New Process

bull 2009 ndash 5 Regional Workshops

bull 2010 ndash 2 Regional Summits

Intensive COLLABORATIONhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Intensive Collaborationhellip

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

bull 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations

bull 8 Regional Planning Organizations

bull Environmental Resource Agencies

bull 11 Engineering District Offices

bull Central Office Technical Staff

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

The Process Framework for Change

Linking Planning with NEPA

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

FINAL PRODUCTShellipSeptember 2010

Linking Planning and NEPA Implementation

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Goals

ndash ldquoConnectrdquo Planning and NEPA

ndash Incorporate Smart Transportation into our Process

ndash Improved Joint Responsibility for Financial Planning

ndash Streamline the Environmental Process

ndash Select Best Value Projects

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Level 2 Screening Form

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Level 2 Screening ndash Environmental Data

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Level 2 Screening ndash Design Criteria

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Linking Planning and NEPA

bull LPN Objectiveshelliphellip

ndash Define the Purpose and Need

ndash Better understanding of Scope

ndash Better handle on the Schedule

ndash Better handle on the Budget

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Linking Planning and

NEPA

What wersquore hearinghellip

4

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash All Districts and Planning Partners have implemented the Process

ndash Good starting point for PMrsquos when assigned a project

ndash Encourages communication between Districts and MPORPOs

ndash A few Districts have met with MPORPOs to agree on the process of completing forms

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash Large amount of time up front presumably saves time in the end

ndash Donrsquot see value in having forms for every project

ndash Straight forward rehab or replacement project should not necessarily need a form

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

3 Years into the LPN Process

bull What wersquore hearinghellip

ndash What is the need for involving MPORPOs on maintenanceasset management type projects

ndash Many counties (esp rural) are not involved in the process

ndash PedBike information is important to identify demand for accommodations

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Linking Planning and

NEPA

Where wersquore goinghellip

5

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

Where wersquore goinghellip

bull Learning from our experiences

bull Implementing best practices

bull Revising the policiespractices accordingly

bull Focusing on the value

bull Greater effort on the right projects versus minimal effort on ALL projectshellip

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

2008 Transportation Planning Excellence

Award

2012 National Environmental Excellence

Award

Category of Planning

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

THANK YOU

THANK YOU