Category:126 Location Study and Alternatives Analysis - Revision history

Hoskir at 19:51, 9 October 2026

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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)]]
	* [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]
	* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/~~general_files~~/DE/~~DesignExceptionInformationForm~~.docx Design Exception Information Form]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/DE/Design/Design%20Exception%20Information%20Form.docx Design Exception Information Form]
	* [[:Category:231 Typical Section Elements for Roadways\|Typical Roadway Sections]]		* [[:Category:231 Typical Section Elements for Roadways\|Typical Roadway Sections]]
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Hoskir: updated link to design exception info form

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updated link to design exception info form

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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)]]
	* [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]
	* [~~[media~~:~~131~~.~~4 Design Exception Info 2013~~.~~doc\|~~Design Exception Form]]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/general_files/DE/DesignExceptionInformationForm.docx Design Exception Information Form]
	* [[:Category:231 Typical Section Elements for Roadways\|Typical Roadway Sections]]		* [[:Category:231 Typical Section Elements for Roadways\|Typical Roadway Sections]]
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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===

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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===

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	\|'''Forms and Figures'''		\|'''Forms and Figures'''
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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]]

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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]]