New York State Association of Transportation Engineers 72

New York State Association of Transportation Engineers 72 nd Annual Conference The Crossroads of Transportation May 24, 2012 Syracuse, NY NYS Department of Transportation & Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts Initiative Daniel D’Angelo, P. E. , MBA NYSDOT Every Day Counts Lead Coordinator

Learning Objectives 1. What is EDC and what are the 15 Initiatives? 2. What is the STIC and what are the Exchanges? 3. The future: What are potential Round 2 Initiatives?

Learning Objective No. 1 What is EDC and what are the 15 Initiatives?

Every Day Counts Initiative EDC is designed to identify and deploy innovation aimed at shortening project delivery, enhancing the safety of our roadways, and protecting the environment.

NYSDOT-FHWA Every Day Counts Dashboard Initiative Accomplishments Status Warm mix Asphalt (WMA) Special Specification Proposal note/shelf note for 2012 19 projects in 2010 -11 Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) Bridge Manual revised to incorporate Accelerated Bridge Program to use 9 projects Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) St. Lawrence County is national leader NYSDOT concern with scour Use on reinforced slopes & walls (non-bridge) Safety Edge 12 contracts in 2010 EI 10 -12, effective 9/2/10 requires Standard Specification under section 402 Adaptive Signal Control Two pilot projects – Albany & Long Island Implemented Implementing Investigating

Prefabricated Bridge Elements (PBES) Benefits: Time Savings Cost Savings Safety Advantages Increased Constructability Reduced Environmental Impact www. fhwa. gov/everydaycounts

NYSDOT-FHWA Every Day Counts Dashboard Initiative Accomplishments Status Design-Build (D-B) Design-Build Procedures Manual EO allowed for Rte 42, Greene Co. emergency Enabling legislation (12/11) for 3 -yr pilot Tappan Zee & Accelerated Bridge Program Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) Enabling legislation (12/11) for 3 -yr pilot ? Enhanced Technical Assistance for Stalled EISs 9 active EISs Down-scope, or termination activities Quarterly meetings Use of In-Lieu Fee & Mitigation Banking Pilot for umbrella wetland mitigation bank – Adirondack Park Raymond Rd. mitigation wetland bank (R 4) Clarifying the Scope of Preliminary Design Project Development Manual guidance Cost constraints utilized Implementing Investigating

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Allows an owner to engage a construction manager during the design process to provide constructability input. Increases Control of Scope, Schedule, Price, and Risk.

NYSDOT-FHWA Every Day Counts Dashboard Initiative Accomplishments Status Planning & Environmental Linkages Adopted PEL questionnaire Public Involvement Manual for Planning PEL working group w/ MPOs Flexibility in Right-of-Way NYS law limits – appropriation state Reviewing ROW annual for flexibility enhancements Expanding Use of Programmatic Agreements NYSHPO Section 106/4(f) agreement Regional General Permit submitted to USACE USFWS revised agreement Legal Sufficiency Enhancements Early coordination between FHWA & NYSDOT avoid issues. Flexibility in Utility Relocation & Accommodation Implemented freeway exception procedure Pilot contract provisions (Rte 42) SHRP 2 research results Implemented Implementing Investigating

Flexibility in Right-of-Way From a NYSDOT perspective, of the six ROW flexibilities included in this initiative (thanks to Bruce Davies, NYSDOT ROW EDC point of contact): a) Appraisal waiver valuations. The Department is currently reviewing the matter. Currently, NYSDOT acquires by appropriation and therefore it appears a change in Eminent Domain Procedure Law would be necessary. b) Conflict of interest waivers. For any compensation in excess of $10, 000 or more the negotiator cannot be the appraiser. NYSDOT has separate appraisal and acquisition units. c) Conditional ROW certification. These are projections which NYSDOT does allow, however it must be either be an emergency or outside the control of the acquiring agency.

Flexibility in Right-of-Way d) Right-of-entry for federal land transfers. These are used by NYSDOT or Locals when the federal process is excessively long but will eventually be completed. If the Federal government does not intend on completing the transfer alternative designs must be considered. e) Incentive payments. NYSDOT does not participate in any incentive programs at this time. However if the FHWA were to offer a pilot program NYSDOT could participate. f) Functional replacement of real property. NYSDOT, where appropriate utilizes function replacements for on system projects

Learning Objective No. 2 What is the STIC and what are the Exchanges?

Statewide Transportation Innovation Council �State DOT, local public agencies, tribal transportation agencies �To “…foster a collaborative culture for rapid implementation of meaningful innovations to efficiently delivery the public a modern, high quality highway system. ” �To “Facilitate the rapid implementation of technology, tactics and techniques…”

Statewide Transportation Innovation Council �Federal/Sate: FHWA, NYSDOT, NYSTA �Local: Cornell Local Roads, APA, NYSCHSA, RUTC, NYSAMPO �Oversight Agencies: EPA, USF&W, USACE �Industry: ACEC, AGC, GCA, CIC, LICA

Town Hall Meetings & Exchanges �December 15, 2011 – Construction Manager/General Contractor �February 16, 2012 – Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil �April 19, 2012 – Flexibility in Right-of-Way �June 21, 2012 - In Lieu Fees / Mitigation Banking �August 16, 2012 – Adaptive Signal Control Technologies www. fhwa. gov/everydaycounts

Town Hall Meetings & Exchange Locations Albany, NY – Main Office Syracuse, NY – Region 3 Buffalo, NY – Region 5 Poughkeepsie, NY – Region 8 Hauppauge, NY – Region 10

Learning Objective No. 3 The future What are potential Round 2 Initiatives?

Round 2 Initiatives �NYSDOT suggestions �Railroad agreements & coordination �SHRP 2 research implementation (www. trb. org/shrp 2) �Off-site detours �Workforce development �Highway lighting �Constructability reviews (buildability & bidability) �Dynamic design-bid-build

Round 2 Initiatives AASHTO suggestions: Focused on 6 categories – 1. Project Delivery 2. Safety 3. Environment 4. Mobility 5. Durability 6. Quality

Round 2 Initiatives �AASHTO 5 highly recommended suggestions 1. Expanded Programmatic Agreements (FWS & COE) 2. Alternate Technical Concepts 3. Intersection and Interchange Geometrics 4. Epoxy Overlay Systems (to improve friction) 5. Intelligent Compaction

Round 2 Initiatives �AASHTO 7 promising candidates 1. U Plan 2. 3 D Modeling for Construction 3. Slide-in Bridge Construction 4. Alternative Pavement Type Bidding 5. Rumble Strips for rural 2 -lane roads 6. System-wide cable guiderail 7. us. Rap Tools Software (Safer Roads)

Round 2 Initiatives �FHWA to announce in…. . mid-June!

For 2012… �Statewide Transportation Innovation Council �FHWA sponsored Town Hall Meetings & Initiative Exchanges �Round 1 Implementation �Round 2 Initiatives

Summary 1. EDC - 15 Initiatives 2. The STIC & Exchanges 3. The Future

Quiz 1. What are the 3 objectives of EDC? 2. What are the four I’s of EDC?

Quiz 3. Which EDC Initiative did NYSDOT issue an EI requiring in 2010? 4. Which EDC Initiative received enabling legislation in December 2011?

Quiz 5. Which Initiative requires enabling legislation for NYSDOT to fully implement? 6. Name at least three member organizations of the STIC.

Quiz 7. What are the subjects to be discussed at the next two Exchanges? 8. Name 3 of the 5 high priority round 2 initiatives for AASHTO?

Quiz 9. Who is the FHWA-NY EDC Lead Coordinator? 10. Who is the NYSDOT EDC Lead Coordinator?

Bonus Questions: Is there a work plan available? Who are the individual initiative coordinators? Where can you get more information on the 15 EDC initiatives?

Contact Information: Daniel D’Angelo, P. E. , MBA Deputy Chief Engineer & Director Office of Design Recovery Act Manager Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project - Project Delivery Team EDC Lead Coordinator ddangelo@dot. state. ny. us (518) 485 -9288 www. dot. ny. gov/recovery www. fhwa. dot. gov/everydaycounts www. trb. org/shrp 2