Category:126 Location Study and Alternatives Analysis - Revision history

Hoskir: moved sub sections (ex. 126.1) to their own page

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moved sub sections (ex. 126.1) to their own page

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126.1 Introduction

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	\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]		\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]

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126.2 Location Study Preparation

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	==126.2 Location Study Preparation==		==126.2 Location Study Preparation==

	The [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/~~Location Study Report~~.dotx Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in Design. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.		The [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/Location_Study_Report.dotx Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in Design. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.

	===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===		===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===

Hoskir: updated link

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updated link

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	==126.2 Location Study Preparation==		==126.2 Location Study Preparation==

	The [~~[media~~:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study]] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in Design. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.		The [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/Location Study Report.dotx Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in Design. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.

	===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===		===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===

Hoskir: updated link

2025-02-14T14:15:41Z

updated link

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	\|[~~[media~~:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study Report Format]]		\| [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/Location Study Report.dotx Location Study Report Format]
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	\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]		\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]
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	\|[https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/CE2_Template.docx CE2 Form]		\| [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/CE2_Template.docx CE2 Form]
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	\|[[media:131.4 Design Exception Info 2013.doc\|Design Exception Form]]		\|[[media:131.4 Design Exception Info 2013.doc\|Design Exception Form]]

Hoskir: updated links to CE2 form

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updated links to CE2 form

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	==126.1 Introduction==		==126.1 Introduction==
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	\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]		\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]
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	\|[~~[media~~:~~127~~.~~14 Categorical Exclusion Determination 2021~~.docx\|CE2 Form ~~Example]~~]		\|[https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/CE2_Template.docx CE2 Form]
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	\|[[media:131.4 Design Exception Info 2013.doc\|Design Exception Form]]		\|[[media:131.4 Design Exception Info 2013.doc\|Design Exception Form]]
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	==126.2 Location Study Preparation==		==126.2 Location Study Preparation==

	The [[media:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study]] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in ~~[https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/~~ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.		The [[media:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study]] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in Design. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.

	===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===		===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===
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	Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.		Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.

	Three approved copies of the LS (one for ~~[https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/~~ Design’s] file, one for ~~[https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Environmental-&-Historic-Preservation.aspx~~ Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [~~[media~~:~~127~~.~~14 Categorical Exclusion Determination 2021~~.docx\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.		Three approved copies of the LS (one for Design’s file, one for Design Environmental and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/ENV/CE2_Template.docx CE2 form] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.

	===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===		===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===

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	'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.		'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.

	[[Category:~~100_General~~]]		[[Category:100_GENERAL]]

Hoskir at 20:55, 26 November 2024

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	'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.		'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.

			[[Category:100_General]]

Hoskir: /* 126.5 Attachments to the Location Study */ updated per RR3774

2023-09-22T15:10:27Z

126.5 Attachments to the Location Study: updated per RR3774

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	The narrative portion of the study is followed by:		The narrative portion of the study is followed by:

	:Estimate sheets, if the estimate is not carried in the body of the study (estimate is as complete and accurate as possible, including right of way, utility and construction costs broken down into sections that correspond to the description of the alternates),		:*Estimate sheets, if the estimate is not carried in the body of the study (estimate is as complete and accurate as possible, including right of way, utility and construction costs broken down into sections that correspond to the description of the alternates).

	:General location map (copy of the county map showing the entire project limits on one sheet),		:*General location map (copy of the county map showing the entire project limits on one sheet).

	:Typical section,		:*Typical section.

	:Any special drawings that might be needed,		:*Any special drawings that might be needed.

	:Location sketch (aerial mosaic, USGS quadrangle sheets, etc.) showing the various alternates considered and any constraints, labeled consecutively.		:*Location sketch (aerial mosaic, USGS quadrangle sheets, etc.) showing the various alternates considered and any constraints, labeled consecutively.

	:Results of environmental scoping, including wetlands, historic sites, hazardous waste, threatened and endangered species habitat, and archaeological sites are identified on the location sketch. Archaeological sites are not located specifically since that information is sensitive and not to be publicized.		:*Results of environmental scoping, including wetlands, historic sites, hazardous waste, threatened and endangered species habitat, and archaeological sites are identified on the location sketch. Archaeological sites are not located specifically since that information is sensitive and not to be publicized.

			:* [[907.9_Safety_Assessment_For_Every_Roadway_(SAFER)\|A safety assessment]].

	In order to standardize color-coding of the exhibits in the study, red is used for the recommended location, green for the first alternate, and blue for the second alternate. Brown is used for any previously approved location and yellow for existing MoDOT routes. Where stage construction is contemplated, the second stage work is shown as a dashed line. Work materially beyond the limits of the program is also shown with a dashed line, using a different length dash than for stage construction. Color-coding is not required; different line symbols may be used. It should be easy to identify the various alternates either by color or by distinctive symbols.		In order to standardize color-coding of the exhibits in the study, red is used for the recommended location, green for the first alternate, and blue for the second alternate. Brown is used for any previously approved location and yellow for existing MoDOT routes. Where stage construction is contemplated, the second stage work is shown as a dashed line. Work materially beyond the limits of the program is also shown with a dashed line, using a different length dash than for stage construction. Color-coding is not required; different line symbols may be used. It should be easy to identify the various alternates either by color or by distinctive symbols.

Smithk: Per Env'l, replaced CE2 Form with existing example version of CE3 Form. Also, updated archaic dot file to dotx

2022-04-12T15:26:06Z

Per Env'l, replaced CE2 Form with existing example version of CE3 Form. Also, updated archaic dot file to dotx

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	\|'''Forms and Figures'''		\|'''Forms and Figures'''
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	\|[~~http~~:~~//epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/DE-DEForms/~~Location~~%20Study%20Report~~.~~dot~~ Location Study Report Format]		\|[[media:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study Report Format]]
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	\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]		\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]
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	\|[[media:127 ~~CE2 Form~~.~~doc~~\|CE2 Form]]		\|[[media:127.14 Categorical Exclusion Determination 2021.docx\|CE2 Form Example]]
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	\|[[media:131.4 Design Exception Info 2013.doc\|Design Exception Form]]		\|[[media:131.4 Design Exception Info 2013.doc\|Design Exception Form]]
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	==126.2 Location Study Preparation==		==126.2 Location Study Preparation==

	The [~~http~~:~~//epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/DE-DEForms/~~Location~~%20Study%20Report~~.~~dot~~ Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.		The [[media:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study]] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.

	===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===		===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===
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	Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.		Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.

	Three approved copies of the LS (one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design’s] file, one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Environmental-&-Historic-Preservation.aspx Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [[media:127 ~~CE2 Form~~.~~doc~~\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.		Three approved copies of the LS (one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design’s] file, one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Environmental-&-Historic-Preservation.aspx Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [[media:127.14 Categorical Exclusion Determination 2021.docx\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.

	===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===		===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===