Survey of Initiatives to Expedite Highway Project Delivery
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Contents
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Part 1: Contact Information
- Part 2: SAFETEA-LU Initiatives
- Part 2.1: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Issue Resolution
- Part 2.2: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Assistance to Affected Entities
- Part 2.3: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Statute of Limitations
- Part 2.4: SAFETEA-LU Section 6003
- Part 2.5: SAFETEA-LU Section 6004
- Part 2.6: SAFETEA-LU Section 6005
- Part 2.7: SAFETEA-LU Section 6009
- Part 2.8: SAFETEA-LU Section 1503
- Part 3: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Highway Project Delivery
- Part 3.1: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Planning
- Part 3.2: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Preliminary Design/Environmental Review
- Part 3.3: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition
- Part 3.4: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Construction
- Part 4: Additional Comments
- Submit your responses to GAO
- View and print responses
Introduction
The U.S. Government Accountability Office is an independent, nonpartisan agency that assists
Congress in evaluating federal programs. We have been asked to assess the process for planning,
designing, and constructing federally funded highway projects, as well as the results and impact
of initiatives to expedite highway project delivery.
In our report, your name will not be associated with your responses. We intend to aggregate your
answers with those of other survey respondents and to present only aggregate data in our report.
We may discuss individual answers in our report, but we will not include any information that
could be used to identify you or your organization.
Scope of Survey
Please note that the scope of our work is solely on federally funded highway projects and not other
transportation projects. When responding to questions in this survey, please:
•Provide your agency's views, not your personal views
•Only consider highway projects within your state
•Consider highway projects that your agency has participated in the delivery of since passage of the
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users in August 2005
•Consider all types of highway projects regardless of environmental review category (i.e., projects that are
categorically excluded as well as those requiring either an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement).
Acronyms Used in Survey
DOT - Department of Transportation
FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act
SAFETEA-LU - Safe, Accountable, Flexibile, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users
Directions
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Definitions
For the purposes of this survey, project delivery refers to the process by which highway projects
are planned for, developed, and constructed. We refer to project delivery as having four phases:
•Planning - State DOTs and metropolitan planning organizations assess
the purpose and need for a project in relation to other potential highway project needs.
•Preliminary design and environmental review - State DOTs identify potential
solutions based on needs identified during planning, potential environmental and social effects,
project cost, and construction location; identify the effect, if any, of the proposed project and of
potential alternatives on the environment; and select the preferred alternative.
•Final design and right-of-way acquisition - State DOTs finalize design plans,
acquire property, and relocate residents and businesses.
•Construction - State DOTs award construction contracts, oversee construction,
and accept the completed project.
Part 1: Contact Information
1. Please provide the following information in case we need to contact you to clarify a response.
In our report, your name will not be associated with your responses nor will you be listed as
a respondent. We plan to list the name of your agency as a respondent, but will not include any
personally-identifiable information.:
Name:
Title:
Agency:
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City:
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Part 2: SAFETEA-LU Initiatives
SAFETEA-LU established several initiatives aimed at expediting highway project delivery. In this section, we are interested in learning, among other things, your opinions on the potential each initiative has to expedite the delivery of federally funded highway projects implemented by your agency.
Part 2.1: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Issue Resolution
2. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
3. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the issue resolution provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 45 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 46 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 46 |
3a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the issue resolution provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
4. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the issue resolution provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Participation requirements
for this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 46 |
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 46 |
State or agency policy discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |
4a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the issue resolution provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
5. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used the issue resolution
provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
My agency has never used these provisions |
Less than 10 percent |
10 percent to 25 percent |
26 percent to 50 percent |
51 percent to 75 percent |
Greater than 75 percent |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
6. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your
agency chose not to use the issue resolution provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
The burden of using
this section is more
thant the benefit is
worth
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 36 |
State or agency
policy discourages
the use of this
initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 36 |
6a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to use
the issue resolution provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
7. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 that might cause your agency to reconsider
using the issue resolution provisions established by that Section?
7a. If yes, what are the changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 that might cause your agency
to reconsider using the issue resolution provisions established by that Section?
Part 2.2: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Assistance to Affected Entities
8. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
9. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities established
in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 45 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 45 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 45 |
9a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the provisions allowing assistance to
affected entities established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
10. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities established
in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 45 |
State or agency policy
discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 45 |
10a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the provisions allowing
assistance to affected entities established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
11. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used the provisions allowing
assistance to affected entities since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
My agency has never used these provisions |
Less than 10 percent |
10 percent to 25 percent |
26 percent to 50 percent |
51 percent to 75 percent |
Greater than 75 percent |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 43 |
12. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your
agency chose not to use the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities established
in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
The burden of using
this section is more
thant the benefit is
worth
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
State or agency
policy discourages
the use of this
initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
12a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to use
the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
13. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 that might cause your agency to reconsider
using the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities established by that Section?
13a. If yes, what are the changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 that might cause your agency
to reconsider using the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities established by that Section?
Part 2.3: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Statute of Limitations
14. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
15. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the statute of limitations provisions established
in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 46 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 45 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 46 |
15a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the statute of limitations provisions
established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
16. What challenges, if any, could be faced from the statute of limitations provisions
established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
17. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used the statute of limitations provisions
since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
My agency has never used these provisions |
Less than 10 percent |
10 percent to 25 percent |
26 percent to 50 percent |
51 percent to 75 percent |
Greater than 75 percent |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
18. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your
agency chose not to use the statute of limitations provisions established
in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
(Select one answer in each row.)
The burden of using
this section is more
thant the benefit is
worth
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
State or agency
policy discourages
the use of this
initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 |
18a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to use
the statute of limitations provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?
19. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 that might cause your agency to reconsider
using the statute of limitations provisions established by that Section?
19a. If yes, what are the changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 that might cause your agency
to reconsider using the statute of limitations provisions established by that Section?
Part 2.4: SAFETEA-LU Section 6003
20. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
21. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 41 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 41 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 41 |
21a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
22. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 42 |
Participation in this initiative
would limit my agency's ability
to expedite other highway
project delivery phases or tasks
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 42 |
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 41 |
State or agency policy
discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 41 |
22a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the provisions
established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
23. How many times has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
24. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your
agency chose not to use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Staff resources
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 40 |
Financial resources
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 39 |
Acceptance by staff
or management
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 38 |
Agency already has
similar agreement
(e.g., programmatic
agreement or memorandum
of agreement) in place
with U.S. DOT/FHWA
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 39 |
State laws are not in
effect that would
authorize the state to
carry out the
SAFETEA-LU Section 6003
responsibilities.
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 38 |
State or agency did
not want to assume
responsibility (i.e.,
'waive sovereign
immunity') for
decisions made under
this provision
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 40 |
Implementation or
use would limit other
efforts to expedite
project delivery (e.g.,
advanced right-of-way
acquisition)
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 38 |
24a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to use
the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
25. Are the items listed below reasons that might cause your agency to reconsider
implementing or using the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Fewer requirements
regarding staff,
financial, or other
resources
Greater partnership
with federal or state
agencies, such as
resource agencies
25a. What other changes, if any, might cause your agency to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?
Part 2.5: SAFETEA-LU Section 6004
26. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
27. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 49 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 49 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 48 |
27a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
28. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 50 |
Participation in this initiative
would limit my agency's ability
to expedite other highway
project delivery phases or tasks
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 50 |
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 50 |
State or agency policy
discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 50 |
28a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the provisions
established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
29. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
30. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your
agency chose not to use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Staff resources
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 36 |
Financial resources
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 35 |
Acceptance by staff
or management
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
Agency already has
similar agreement
(e.g., programmatic
agreement or memorandum
of agreement) in place
with U.S. DOT/FHWA
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 36 |
State or agency did
not want to assume
responsibility (i.e.,
'waive sovereign
immunity') for
decisions made under
this provision
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 36 |
Implementation or
use would limit other
efforts to expedite
project delivery (e.g.,
advanced right-of-way
acquisition)
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
30a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to use
the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
31. Are the items listed below reasons that might cause your agency to reconsider
implementing or using the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Fewer requirements
regarding staff,
financial, or other
resources
Greater partnership
with federal or state
agencies, such as
resource agencies
31a. What other changes, if any, might cause your agency to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?
Part 2.6: SAFETEA-LU Section 6005
32. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
33. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 42 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 42 |
33a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
34. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 42 |
Participation in this initiative
would limit my agency's ability
to expedite other highway
project delivery phases or tasks
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 42 |
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 42 |
State or agency policy
discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
34a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the provisions
established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
35. How many times has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
36. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your
agency chose not to use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Staff resources
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 39 |
Financial resources
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 39 |
Acceptance by staff
or management
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 37 |
Agency already has
similar agreement
(e.g., programmatic
agreement or memorandum
of agreement) in place
with U.S. DOT/FHWA
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 39 |
State laws are not in
effect that would
authorize the state to
carry out the
SAFETEA-LU Section 6005
responsibilities.
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 38 |
State or agency did
not want to assume
responsibility (i.e.,
'waive sovereign
immunity') for
decisions made under
this provision
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 39 |
Implementation or
use would limit other
efforts to expedite
project delivery (e.g.,
advanced right-of-way
acquisition)
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 38 |
36a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to use
the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
37. Are the items listed below reasons that might cause your agency to reconsider
implementing or using the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Fewer requirements
regarding staff,
financial, or other
resources
Greater partnership
with federal or state
agencies, such as
resource agencies
37a. What other changes, if any, might cause your agency to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?
Part 2.7: SAFETEA-LU Section 6009
38. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
39. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6009?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 25 | 0 | 51 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 51 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 49 |
39a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6009?
40. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6009?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
State or agency policy
discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 49 |
40a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the provisions
established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6009?
41. Of your agency's projects that affect public lands--such as historic sites, public parks, or refuges--for what percentage has
your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
My agency has never used these provisions |
Less than 10 percent |
10 percent to 25 percent |
26 percent to 50 percent |
51 percent to 75 percent |
Greater than 75 percent |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 49 |
42. Are the items listed below reasons your agency chose not to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6009?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Agency projects
would not impact
protected properties
Agency already has a
similar agreement
(e.g., programmatic
agreement or
memorandum of
agreement) in place
with U.S. DOT/FHWA
42a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6009?
43. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6009 that might cause your agency to reconsider using the provisions established by that Section?
43a. If yes, what are the changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6009 that might cause your agency to reconsider using the provisions established by that Section?
Part 2.8: SAFETEA-LU Section 1503
44. Is your agency familiar with this provision?
45. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are benefits that
could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 1503?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 44 |
Staffing/Personnel
savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 44 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 44 |
45a. What other benefits, if any, could be realized from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 1503?
46. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are challenges that
could be faced from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 1503?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 43 |
State or agency policy
discourages the use of this initiative
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 41 |
46a. What other challenges, if any, could be faced from the provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 1503?
47. For what percentage of projects has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?
My agency has never used these provisions |
Less than 10 percent |
10 percent to 25 percent |
26 percent to 50 percent |
51 percent to 75 percent |
Greater than 75 percent |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
48. To what degree does your agency agree or disagree that the following are reasons why your agency chose not to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 1503?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Current agency
projects would
not be good
candidates for
design-build
contracting
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
My agency
lacks sufficient
acceptance by
staff or
management
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17 |
48a. What other reasons, if any, did your agency cite when choosing not to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 1503?
49. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 1503 that might cause your agency to reconsider using the provisions established by that Section?
49a. If yes, what are the changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 1503 that might cause your agency to reconsider using the provisions established by that Section?
Part 3: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Highway Project Delivery
Some state DOTs have implemented initiatives on their own to expedite highway project delivery. For example, some states have implemented laws or regulations, or
established guidance and policies to help expedite highway project delivery. Again for the purposes of this survey, project delivery refers to the process by which
highway projects are planned for, developed, and constructed. We refer to project delivery as having four phases:
•Planning - State DOTs and metropolitan planning organizations assess the purpose and need for a project in relation to other potential highway project needs.
•Preliminary design and environmental review - State DOTs identify potential solutions based on needs identified during planning, potential environmental and social
effects, project cost, and construction location; identify the effect, if any, of the proposed project and of potential alternatives on the environment; and select the
preferred alternative.
•Final design and right-of-way acquisition - State DOTs finalize design plans, acquire property, and relocate residents and businesses.
•Construction - State DOTs award construction contracts, oversee construction, and accept the completed project.
Part 3.1: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Planning
50. To what extent are the following challenges for your agency during the Planning phase of the highway project delivery process?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Funding
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
Coordination
among
stakeholder
agencies
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 51 |
Local
controversy
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
Project
complexity
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 51 |
Changes to the
project's scope
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 51 |
51. What other things, if any, could be challenges for your agency during the Planning phase of the highway project delivery process?
52. Since SAFETEA-LU was enacted, has your agency developed and implemented any initiatives to expedite project delivery during the Planning phase of the highway project delivery process?
53. Please provide a brief description (less than 1,000 characters) of the initiative your agency
feels best expedited the Planning phase of the highway project delivery process. Where
possible, please provide a hyperlink to a Web site with more information.
54. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are potential benefits
of the initiative described in your response to question 53?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 22 |
Staffing/personnel savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
55. What other benefits, if any, does implementation of the initiative have on expediting the
Planning phase of the highway project delivery process?
56. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in
your response to question 53?
57. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Planning phase of
the highway project delivery process?
Part 3.2: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Preliminary Design/Environmental Review
58. To what extent are the following challenges for your agency during the Preliminary Design/Environmental Review phase of the highway project delivery process?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Funding
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 52 |
Coordination
among
stakeholder
agencies
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 52 |
Local
controversy
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
Project
complexity
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
Changes to the
project's scope
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 52 |
59. What other things, if any, could be challenges for your agency during the Preliminary
Design/Environmental Review phase of the highway project delivery process?
60. Since SAFETEA-LU was enacted, has your agency developed and implemented any initiatives to expedite project delivery during
the Preliminary Design/Environmental Review phase of the highway project delivery process?
61. Please provide a brief description (less than 1,000 characters) of the initiative your agency
feels best expedited the Preliminary Design/Environmental Review phase of the highway project delivery process. Where
possible, please provide a hyperlink to a Web site with more information.
62. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are potential benefits
of the initiative described in your response to question 61?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 39 |
Staffing/personnel savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 39 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 39 |
63. What other benefits, if any, does implementation of the initiative have on expediting the
Preliminary Design/Environmental Review phase of the highway project delivery process?
64. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in
your response to question 61?
65. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Preliminary Design/Environmental Review
phase of the highway project delivery process?
Part 3.3: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition
66. To what extent are the following challenges for your agency during the Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition
phase of the highway project delivery process?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Funding
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 51 |
Coordination
among
stakeholder
agencies
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 50 |
Local
controversy
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 50 |
Project
complexity
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 50 |
Changes to the
project's scope
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 50 |
67. What other things, if any, could be challenges for your agency during the Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition
phase of the highway project delivery process?
68. Since SAFETEA-LU was enacted, has your agency developed and implemented any initiatives to expedite project delivery during
the Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition phase of the highway project delivery process?
69. Please provide a brief description (less than 1,000 characters) of the initiative your agency
feels best expedited the Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition phase of the highway project delivery process. Where
possible, please provide a hyperlink to a Web site with more information.
70. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are potential benefits
of the initiative described in your response to question 69?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
Staffing/personnel savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
71. What other benefits, if any, does implementation of the initiative have on expediting the
Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition phase of the highway project delivery process?
72. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in
your response to question 69?
73. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Final Design/Right-of-Way Acquisition
phase of the highway project delivery process?
Part 3.4: Challenges and Opportunities to Expedite Construction
74. To what extent are the following challenges for your agency during the Construction
phase of the highway project delivery process?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Funding
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 50 |
Coordination
among
stakeholder
agencies
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 48 |
Local
controversy
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 49 |
Project
complexity
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 50 |
Changes to the
project's scope
A very great challenge |
A substantial challenge |
A moderate challenge | Some challenge |
Little or no challenge |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 50 |
75. What other things, if any, could be challenges for your agency during the Construction
phase of the highway project delivery process?
76. Since SAFETEA-LU was enacted, has your agency developed and implemented any initiatives to expedite project delivery during
the Construction phase of the highway project delivery process?
77. Please provide a brief description (less than 1,000 characters) of the initiative your agency
feels best expedited the Construction phase of the highway project delivery process. Where
possible, please provide a hyperlink to a Web site with more information.
78. To what extent does your agency agree or disagree that the following are potential benefits
of the initiative described in your response to question 77?
(Select one answer in each row.)
Time savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
Staffing/personnel savings
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Increased number of
projects completed
Stronglydisagree |
Disagree |
Neither agreenor disagree |
Agree |
Stronglyagree |
No basisto judge |
Number of respondents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
79. What other benefits, if any, does implementation of the initiative have on expediting the
Construction phase of the highway project delivery process?
80. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in
your response to question 77?
81. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Construction
phase of the highway project delivery process?
Part 4: Additional Comments
82. What other comments, if any, do you have about the topics covered in this survey?
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