The Project Concept Phase - Concept Report Requirements

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The Project Concept Phase - Concept Report
Requirements

• Presented
• by the Georgia Department of Transportation
• Roxana Ene LCI Coordinator
• Email Roxana.Ene_at_dot.state.ga.us
• Phone [phone]
• May 2, 2007

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The Concept Phase Objective

• To define the critical elements of an
• LCI project that will appropriately address
  the identified Need and Purpose.
• To develop a Concept Report that will describe
  the project foot print.

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Concept Team Meeting

• Purpose
• Better understanding of project scope,
  identification of what is needed and when and the
  next steps
• Held by The Sponsor
• Attended by Project manager(s), Utilities reps,
  GDOT Area Engineer (if State Route affected)

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Public Meeting

• Purpose
• Provide information on the project
• Allow for public input
• Develop understanding and support for the project
  

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The Concept Report

• Critical document that forms the foundation of
  every LCI project
• The quality and accuracy of the document could
  improve the timing for the next steps

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The Concept Report - Important elements

• Project Need and Purpose clearly state the need
  and purpose of the project.
• Project Concept/Description the description
  should elaborate the details of the project such
  as features and elements to be constructed, but
  should match ARCs description.

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The Concept Report - Important elements

• Existing Design Features typical section,
  right-of-way, traffic and accident data
• Proposed Design Features typical section,
  right-of-way, any features that may require a
  Design Variance
• Environmental concerns/level of analysis
• Utilities involvement what will be required to
  be relocated
• Other projects in the area
• Schedule responsible parties and timing

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The Concept Report - Important elements

• Attachments
• Cost Estimate
• Project Location Map
• Typical Sections
• Minutes from the concept meeting
• Summary of comments from the PMs

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