Survey of Initiatives to Expedite Highway Project Delivery

U.S. Government Accountability Office

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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.

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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

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Directions

We encourage you to answer each question as completely as possible. There are no right or wrong answers. This questionnaire should take approximately one hour to complete.

We understand that there are great demands on your time. Your response is critical to help us provide information to the Congress.

To learn more about completing the questionnaire, printing your responses, and who to contact if you have questions, _____.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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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.



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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.:

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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.

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Part 2.1: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Issue Resolution

SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 established, among other things, procedures for resolving issues that could delay completion of the environmental review process or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws such as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. A project sponsor or Governor may ask the lead agency to convene a meeting of the relevant participating agencies and the project sponsor to resolve the issues. If a resolution cannot be achieved, the lead agency is to notify a number of interested parties, including the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Council on Environmental Quality, and publish notification in the Federal Register. _____.

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2. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

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Yes No Number of respondents
46 5 51

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.)

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Time savings

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
0 4 10 19 3 9 45

Staffing/Personnel
savings

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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

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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?

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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.)

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Participation requirements
for this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill

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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

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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

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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?

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5. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used the issue resolution provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

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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.)

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The burden of using
this section is more
thant the benefit is
worth

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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

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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?

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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?

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Yes (please describe
in 7a below)
No

Number of respondents
5 29 34

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?

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Part 2.2: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Assistance to Affected Entities

SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 authorizes the Secretary of DOT to approve the request of a state to provide federal-aid highway funds to a federal or state agency or Indian tribe participating in the environmental review process, to support activities that directly and meaningfully contribute to expediting and improving the planning and delivery of transportation projects in that state. _____.

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8. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

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Yes No Number of respondents
45 5 50

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.)

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Time savings

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
0 4 6 23 11 1 45

Staffing/Personnel
savings

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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

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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?

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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.)

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Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative

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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

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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?

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11. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used the provisions allowing assistance to affected entities since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

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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.)

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The burden of using
this section is more
thant the benefit is
worth

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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

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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?

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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?

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Yes (please describe
in 13a below)
No

Number of respondents
3 15 18

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?

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Part 2.3: SAFETEA-LU Section 6002 - Statute of Limitations

SAFETEA-LU provided for a 180-day statute of limitations on certain claims. Specifically, Section 6002 barred claims seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a federal agency for highway projects unless they are filed within 180 days after publication of a notice in the Federal Register announcing the final agency action, unless a shorter time is specified in the federal law under which the judicial review is allowed. _____.

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14. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

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Yes No Number of respondents
45 6 51

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.)

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Time savings

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
1 0 8 23 9 5 46

Staffing/Personnel
savings

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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

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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?

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16. What challenges, if any, could be faced from the statute of limitations provisions established in SAFETEA-LU Section 6002?

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17. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used the statute of limitations provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

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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.)

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The burden of using
this section is more
thant the benefit is
worth

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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

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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?

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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?

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Yes (please describe
in 19a below)
No

Number of respondents
0 14 14

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?

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Part 2.4: SAFETEA-LU Section 6003

SAFETEA-LU Section 6003 authorizes the DOT Secretary to establish a pilot program for up to five states to assume DOT's environmental review responsibilities for projects funded under the recreational trails program and for transportation enhancement activities. Responsibilities may be assumed by the state, including acceptance of jurisdiction in federal court, in accordance with terms specified in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state and DOT, for an initial period of no more than three years that may be renewed by mutual agreement after that. We understand that FHWA did not implement Section 6003 because, after reviewing the requirement, no states expressed sufficient interest in participating in this pilot program. _____.

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20. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

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Yes No Number of respondents
41 10 51

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.)

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Time savings

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
1 7 13 6 5 9 41

Staffing/Personnel
savings

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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

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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?

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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.)

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Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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23. How many times has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

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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.)

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Staff resources

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
2 5 10 12 4 7 40

Financial resources

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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)

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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?

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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.)

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Fewer requirements
regarding staff,
financial, or other
resources

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Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
9 12 19 40

Greater partnership
with federal or state
agencies, such as
resource agencies

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Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
5 17 18 40

25a. What other changes, if any, might cause your agency to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6003?

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Part 2.5: SAFETEA-LU Section 6004

SAFETEA-LU Section 6004 authorizes the DOT Secretary to assign and a state to assume responsibility for determining whether certain designated activities may be classified as categorical exclusions, in accordance with criteria to be established by the Secretary. Terms of the state's authority will be specified in an MOU between the state and DOT for a renewable period of three years. _____.

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26. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

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Yes No Number of respondents
50 2 52

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.)

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Time savings

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
1 2 8 23 11 4 49

Staffing/Personnel
savings

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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

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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?

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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.)

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Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill

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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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

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29. For what percentage of all projects has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

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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.)

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Staff resources

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Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
0 10 9 11 2 4 36

Financial resources

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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)

(View question)

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?

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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.)

(View question)

Fewer requirements
regarding staff,
financial, or other
resources

(View question)

Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
9 10 16 35

Greater partnership
with federal or state
agencies, such as
resource agencies

(View question)

Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
7 15 13 35

31a. What other changes, if any, might cause your agency to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6004?

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Part 2.6: SAFETEA-LU Section 6005

SAFETEA-LU Section 6005 required the establishment of a project delivery pilot program to permit not more than 5 states, including Oklahoma, California, Texas, Ohio, and Alaska, to assume certain federal environmental review responsibilities (in addition to categorical exclusion determinations). Responsibility could be assumed for environmental reviews required under NEPA or other federal laws, for one or more highway projects within the state, but the DOT Secretary's responsibility for metropolitan planning or statewide transportation planning, or any conformity determination required under the Clean Air Act, could not be assigned to the state. The program was to be administered in accordance with a written agreement between U.S. DOT and the participating state DOT. _____.

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32. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

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Yes No Number of respondents
42 9 51

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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
2 6 7 15 4 8 42

Staffing/Personnel
savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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35. How many times has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Staff resources

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
0 7 8 12 4 8 39

Financial resources

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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.

(View question)

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

(View question)

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)

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Fewer requirements
regarding staff,
financial, or other
resources

(View question)

Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
7 14 18 39

Greater partnership
with federal or state
agencies, such as
resource agencies

(View question)

Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
7 17 15 39

37a. What other changes, if any, might cause your agency to implement or use the provisions established by SAFETEA-LU Section 6005?

(View question)

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Part 2.7: SAFETEA-LU Section 6009

SAFETEA-LU Section 6009, among other things, authorized an historic site or publicly owned land from a park, recreation area, or wildlife or waterfowl refuge, to be used for a transportation program or project if it is determined that such use would result in "de minimis impacts" to that resource. _____.

(View question)

38. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

(View question)

Yes No Number of respondents
51 1 52

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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
2 0 2 22 25 0 51

Staffing/Personnel
savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Participation requirements for
this initiative are too
challenging to fulfill

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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?

(View question)

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.)

(View question)

Agency projects
would not impact
protected properties

(View question)

Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
0 0 1 1

Agency already has a
similar agreement
(e.g., programmatic
agreement or
memorandum of
agreement) in place
with U.S. DOT/FHWA

(View question)

Yes
No
Don't know/Not
sure
Number of respondents
0 0 1 1

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?

(View question)

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43. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 6009 that might cause your agency to reconsider using the provisions established by that Section?

(View question)

Yes (Please describe
in 43a below)
No

Number of respondents
1 1 2

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?

(View question)

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Part 2.8: SAFETEA-LU Section 1503

Section 1503(2) of SAFETEA-LU repealed the minimum cost requirements for use of design-build contracting for federal aid highway projects. Section 1503(2) also required the Secretary of Transportation to make changes to the design-build regulations, generally to permit a State transportation department to release requests for proposals and award design-build contracts prior to the completion of the NEPA process, but preclude a contractor from proceeding with final design or construction before completion of the NEPA process. _____.

(View question)

44. Is your agency familiar with this provision?

(View question)

Yes No Number of respondents
44 7 51

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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
1 0 7 26 4 6 44

Staffing/Personnel
savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Programmatic agreements
could serve my agency
better than this initiative

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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47. For what percentage of projects has your agency used these provisions since SAFETEA-LU was enacted?

(View question)

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.)

(View question)

Current agency
projects would
not be good
candidates for
design-build
contracting

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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49. Are there changes to SAFETEA-LU Section 1503 that might cause your agency to reconsider using the provisions established by that Section?

(View question)

Yes (Please describe
in 49a below)
No

Number of respondents
1 14 15

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?

(View question)

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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.

(View question)

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.)

(View question)

Funding

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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?

(View question)

Yes
No
No basis to judge Number of respondents
22 16 12 50

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.

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
1 1 1 11 7 1 22

Staffing/personnel savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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56. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in your response to question 53?

(View question)

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57. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Planning phase of the highway project delivery process?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Funding

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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?

(View question)

Yes
No
No basis to judge Number of respondents
39 9 2 50

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.

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
1 0 2 19 17 0 39

Staffing/personnel savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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64. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in your response to question 61?

(View question)

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65. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Preliminary Design/Environmental Review phase of the highway project delivery process?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Funding

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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?

(View question)

Yes
No
No basis to judge Number of respondents
15 16 19 50

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.

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
0 0 0 7 8 0 15

Staffing/personnel savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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72. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in your response to question 69?

(View question)

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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?

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Funding

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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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?

(View question)

Yes
No
No basis to judge Number of respondents
19 11 18 48

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.

(View question)

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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.)

(View question)

Time savings

(View question)

Stronglydisagree
Disagree
Neither agreenor
disagree
Agree
Stronglyagree
No basisto judge
Number of respondents
0 0 0 13 5 2 20

Staffing/personnel savings

(View question)

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

(View question)

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?

(View question)

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80. What challenges, if any, does your agency face implementing the initiative you described in your response to question 77?

(View question)

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81. What else would you recommend to expedite project delivery during the Construction phase of the highway project delivery process?

(View question)

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Part 4: Additional Comments

82. What other comments, if any, do you have about the topics covered in this survey?

(View question)

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Submit your responses to GAO

83. This completes our survey. Are you ready to submit your final completed survey to GAO?

(View question)

Yes, my survey is complete. We will not use your responses unless you click this option. No, my survey is not yet complete. Number of respondents
52 0 52

View and print responses

You may view and print your completed survey by clicking on the Summary link in the menu to the left.

(View question)