Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s

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1 Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s Daniel D Angelo, P.E., MBA, CTL New York State Department of Transportation Director Office of Design & Deputy Chief Engineer Recovery Act Director Every Day Counts Lead Coordinator February 13, :00 PM Baldy Hall CIE 579

2 Daniel D Angelo, P.E.,MBA, CTL - Background BS, Civil Engineering, University at Buffalo MBA, Organizational Leadership, Norwich University Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (CTL), Norwich University Graduate Certificate in Public Performance Measurement, Rutgers University Syracuse Region (8 yrs), Designer, CADD Manager New York City (4 yrs), Rte 9A Westside Highway Reconstruction, EIS co-lead Albany, Main Office (7 yrs), Executive Management, Assistant to Chief Engineer. Main Office (4 yrs), Director Design Quality Assurance Bureau Main Office (3 yrs), Director Office of Design Main Office (3 yrs), Director Recovery Act & Tappan Zee Procurement Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 2

3 We don t have great highways because we are a great nation. We are a great nation because we have great highways. h Attributed t to D. C. Greer ( ), 1986) former head of the Texas Transportation Commission. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 3

4 Overview Three learning objectives: 1) State DOT organization/structure and influences. 2) One state s (NYSDOT) strategic goals and key performance indicators. 3) Contemporary issues facing State DOT s. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 4

5 Learning objective no. 1 State DOT organization/structure and dinfluences Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 5

6 Diversity 50 states, 50 different organizations. Geography, Climate, Population Density differences. Ownership: about 20% of public roads are state owned, 80% of the traffic. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 6

7 Variety State Highway Patrol (CA and WI) Motor Vehicles (~1/3, e.g. MD, NC, AZ, VT) Ferry Boat operator (e.g. WA, NC, CT, TX, AK) Airport operator (e.g. HI, NY) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 7

8 Organization Structure Centralized vs. Decentralized (Main Office Central Office, Districts Regions) Out-sourced vs. in-house (private sector state forces) Commissioner (most) vs. Cabinet (KY, NM) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 8

9 Major Common Functions Capital Program: Project Delivery Project Management System Operator: Maintenance Snow & Ice Control Multi-modal: bike, pedestrian, other Modal connections: airports, ports, transit, rail Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 9

10 More than State DOT s Authorities (Bridge, toll, ports) Transit Operators (bus, light rail, heavy rail) Airports Trains (intercity, commuter, high-speed) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 10

11 Typical State DOT Organization Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 11

12 Regional Offices Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 12

13 Project Delivery Funding/budget - program allocations Problem Identification - Management Systems/Asset Management Project need defined - Scope defined Design/Environmental Analysis Construction ti Maintain/Operate Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 13

14 Planning Project Delivery Design Construction IPP Project Planning and Initiation Scoping Preliminary Design (Phases I-IV) Final Design (Phases V-VI) Construction Identify Existing Conditions, Problems & Needs Project objectives Purpose & Need Contextual Assessment Land Use Site Conditions Planning/Design Asset Managers Regional Director Identify & define needs Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 14

15 Planning Project Delivery Design Construction Scope Approval Project Planning and Initiation Scoping Preliminary Design (Phases I-IV) Final Design (Phases V-VI) Construction Explore Design Conditions Design Project objectives Purpose & Need Contextual Assessment Land Use Site Conditions Transportation Environmental Social Economic T&S Stru Env LA Identify problems & opportunities Geo Other Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 15

16 Planning Project Delivery Design Construction Design Approval Project Planning and Initiation Scoping Preliminary Design (Phases I-IV) Final Design (Phases V-VI) Construction Determine EA / EIS Design Alternatives Final Design Report Design Approval Public Input Design Agency Input T&S Stru Env LA Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 16 Identify design alternatives & select final design solution; natural, social & economic environmental analysis & impacts. Geo RE

17 Project Delivery Planning Construction Design PS&E Let & Award Project Planning and Initiation Scoping Preliminary Design (Phases I-IV) Final Design (Phases V-VI) Construction Final Design Detailed Design ROW / MPT Advanced Detail Plans PS&E/ Letting Public Input Design Agency Input T&S Stru Env LA Geo RE Cons Final contract documents (detailed design, specifications & estimate) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 17

18 Planning Project Delivery Design Construction Project Completion Project Planning and Initiation Scoping Preliminary Design (Phases I-IV) Final Design (Phases V-VI) Construction Construction Start Construction Support Construction Complete Public Input Construction Support Agency Input T&S Stru Env LA Geo RE Designers of record to support construction build out Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 18

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23 Influence - Collaboration Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 23

24 Mission: Improve Mobility on our Nation s Highways Through National Leadership, Innovation and Program Delivery Vital Few Priorities Safety, Congestion Mitigation, Environmental Stewardship and Streamlining Headquarters, State Offices, national experts, Resource Centers, oversight responsibilities, research. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 24

25 Vision...the voice for transportation and catalyst for organizational and technical excellence. Mission advocates transportation-related policies and provides technical services to support states in their efforts to efficiently and safely move people and goods. Standing Committees, Subcommittees, Policy, Standards, Specifications. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 25

26 Change is Constant Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 26

27 Governor: Change is Constant Brief History of NYSDOT Leadership & Strategies Cuomo (M) Pataki Spitzer Paterson Cuomo (A) Commissioner: White Egan Daley Boardman Madison Glynn Gee McDonald Chief Cuddy Gerace Shiatte Wells Clark Engineer: Shamma Dennison (Foglietta) GOM Perf. Meas. Safety 1st TQM Multi Modal KRAs Environ. Initiative CSS Bike/Ped Init. Quality Com Transformation Emphasis Areas PRAs MOF/SOGR Professional Sealing Consolidation Transparency Accountability Sustainability ARRA HS Rail GreenLITES 3R KPIs / Perf. Man. Asset Management Econ. Dev. Smart Growth Energy Efficiency Climate Change Credible Program

28 Learning objective no. 2 One state s s (NYSDOT) strategic goals and key performance indicators (other State DOT s have robust indictors and measures, e.g. VDOT, WashDOT, MDSHA, FLDOT, UTDOT) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 28

29 New York State Department of Transportation Mission It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to ensure our customers - those who live, work and travel in New York State - have a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally sound transportation system. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 29

30 New York State Department of Transportation Values Integrity, Customer Service, Partnership, Teamwork, People, Excellence. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 30

31 NYSDOT Strategic Goals Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 31

32 We are Reliable To maintain a transportation system that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, in which travel times are predictable, and that provides mobility through integrated modal choices. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 32

33 Vehicle Assistance Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 33

34 Traveler Assistance: 511NY Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 34

35 Snow & Ice Control Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 35

36 Number of Bridge Corrective Actions (Red Flags) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 36

37 Bridges Closed and Bridges with Weight Restrictions (Posted) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 37

38 Transit, Rail and Aviation Operating Assistance Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 38

39 Capital Program Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 39

40 Responsiveness to Emergencies Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 40

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44 We are Responsible To keep the transportation system safe and to maintain the public trust through the efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars in an environmentally sound manner. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 44

45 Crash Reduction: Work Zones Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 45

46 Crash Reduction: Projects Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 46

47 Bus & Truck Inspections Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 47

48 Safety Improvements Guide Rail Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 48

49 Disadvantaged, Minority and Women Business Enterprises Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 49

50 Job Creation Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 50

51 Audit Savings Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 51

52 Agency Resources Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 52

53 Sustainability: GreenLITES Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 53

54 Innovation: FHWA EDC FHWA NY and NYSDOT EDC Dashboard Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems (PBES) Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Safety Edge Adaptive Signal Control Technologies Design Build Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) Enhanced Technical Assistance for Stalled EISs Use of In Lieu Fee and Mitigation Banking Clarifying the Scope of Preliminary Design Planning and Environmental Linkages Flexibility in Right of Way Expanding Use of Programmatic Agreements Legal lsufficiency i Enhancements Flexibility in Utility Relocation and Accommodation Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 54

55 Innovation: Shared Services Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 55

56 We are Revitalizing New York To preserve our transportation assets and to strategically enhance the transportation system through a balance of preventive maintenance and capital investment. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 56

57 Bridges Replaced & Rehabilitated Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 57

58 Bridge Conditions Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 58

59 Pavement Preservation & Resurfacing and Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 59

60 Pavement Conditions Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 60

61 Capital Program Funding Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 61

62 Highway & Bridge Maintenance Funding Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 62

63 Transit, Rail & Aviation Capital Funding Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 63

64 High-speed Rail Program Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 64

65 Office of Structures Steel Structure Shop Drawing * Shop Drawings Received Approved App-as-noted Fabrication Control Unit Disapproved Shop 33WPS Approvals Erection Drawings Field WPS Approvals Received PQR 183 Approvals Approved Shop 69Welder Tests Approved-as-noted Contract 77 Repairs Disapproved Regional 34 Repair 41Procedures Flag Repair Procedures 36 5 Regional WPS Sent Field Welder 43 Certification Fastener Rejections New Welder 22 Exams UT Technicians Tested New Welder 9 Exams 23 Passed UT Technicians Passed Recertification 0 Requests Recertification Denials Concrete 18 Engineering 17 Unit Proof of Training Letters Shop Drawing Submissions Number of Shop Drawings Number of Installation Drawings Design Calculation Submissions 9 7 Number of Calculation Sheets Structures Engineering Repair Procedures (Fabrication) Services Bureau Repair Procedures (Red Flag) 3 5 RFIs Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 65

66 Office of Structures Bridge Construction and Foundations Unit Summary Bridge Plan Reviews Structures Field Change/Revision Requests Design Quality Foundation Design Reports Structural Liftings Design 68 Squad 91 Production Bureau Number of Bridge Designs Temporary Structures 13 7 Construction Value of Bridge Designs $154.9m $134m Pile Driving Hammer Approvals Number of Plan Sheets Produced Type 1 Cofferdam Review 2 3 Number of person days per sheet *Number of Bridges per person per year 0.92 Unit Production **Overall Efficiency Factor Bridge Inspection Field Reviews PS&E packages Bridge Hits Project Development Field Trips VIRTIS 67 Load Rating 53Reviews Precast Concrete Element Reviews BLRS Load 25 Rating 17 Reviews Level 1 Load Rating Reviews Overload Permit Reviews 12, POA Certificates of Completion 107 Unit Production State Bridges Existing Special Specifications 129 POA Certificates of Completion Approved for Use Structures Design Non-State Bridges One Time Special Specifications 106 Bureau Outstanding POA Certs. Approved 0 for Use 9 NYC Special Specifications 81 Approved for Use EI/EB s issued 4 Structures Evaluation Services Bureau Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 66

67 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 67

68 Learning objective no. 3 Contemporary issues facing State DOT s Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 68

69 No. 1 is Revenue Federal gas tax = 18.4 cents/gallon. Unchanged since1993. Adjusted d for inflation would = 29 cents today (+58%). NYS gas tax = 8 cents/gallon. Unchanged since Adjusted for inflation would = 43 cents today y( (+538%). Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 69

70 No. 2 is No Surface Transportation Act & State Programs Expired September 30, 2009 Temporary extensions. Many State s have budget shortfalls. Difficult to plan long-term. Needs greater than resources. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 70

71 Where are we February 2012 Current extension expires March 31 President proposed: $556 B for 6-years Senate Bill (S1813): $109 B for 2-years House Bill (HR7): $260 B for 5-years President supports Senate Bill. The devil is in the details. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 71

72 2012 Top Management Challenges Enhancing the Department s Oversight of Highway, Bridge, and Transit Safety. Ensuring Effective Oversight on Key Initiatives That Can Improve Aviation Safety. Ensuring Effective Oversight of Hazardous Liquid id and Natural Gas Pipeline Safety. Ensuring Effective Oversight of ARRA Projects and Applying Related Lessons Learned To Improve DOT s Infrastructure Programs. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 72

73 2012 Top Management Challenges (continued) Managing the Next Generation Air Transportation System Advancement While Controlling Costs. Managing DOT Acquisitions in a More Strategic Manner To Maximize Limited Resources and Achieve Better Mission Results. Improving the Department s e t Cyber Security. Defining Clear Goals To Guide the Federal Railroad Administration in Its Transformation. Utilizing Department Credit Programs To Leverage Limited Federal Transportation Infrastructure Resources. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 73

74 Every Day Counts Initiative EDC is designed to identify and deploy innovation aimed at shortening project delivery, enhancing the safety of our roadways, and protecting ti the environment. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 74

75 Accelerating solutions for highway safety, renewal, reliability, and capacity. Safety: Identifying the behaviors that cause and avert - collisions. Renewal: Enabling faster, minimally disruptive, and longer-lasting improvements. Reliability: Championing predictable travel times. Capacity: Bringing g greater collaboration to road building. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 75

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77 Renewal Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 77

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79 More Contemporary Issues Performance Management, Transparency & Accountability Risk Management program and enterprise Sustainability Limited Resources Top Jobs in America: Engineering Environmental (5 th ), Civil il (6 th ), Construction ti (41 st ), Structural (47 th ), Transportation (51 st ) Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 79

80 Summary Three learning objectives: 1) State DOT organization/structure and influences. 2) One state s (NYSDOT) strategic goals and key performance indicators. 3) Contemporary issues facing State DOT s. Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 80

81 Questions? Open Discussion! It s hard to overstate the importance of the highway system to our way of life, most of us rely on highways every day for getting to work, getting g to school, visiting friends and family, going to events, and even getting to other forms of transportation, such as planes and trains. We re on the roads for hundreds of hours, thousands of miles, year in and year out. Neil Hawks, Director SHRP 2, National Academies of Science Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 81

82 Review Questions 1. What are the two most influential organizations a State DOT works with? 2. What are two of the major ways a State DOT can be organized? 3. Name three common responsibilities of all State DOT s? Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 82

83 Review Questions 4. How many key performance indicators for NYSDOT involve bridges/structures? 5. Name at least two contemporary issues facing State DOT s? 6. What good advice did you learn? Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 83

84 Bonus Questions a) What State DOT logo was not included in learning objective no. 1? b) What two non-state DOT logo s were included in learning objective no. 1? Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 84

85 Handouts American Recovery & Reinvestment Act: Overview & Performance Report, December 31, Reliable-Responsible-Revitalizing Overview, January Recommended Reading and Additional References list. Copy of this PowerPoint! Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 85

86 Sources Basso, J. (2009). Contractors, State DOT s, and the federal government. Retrieved from Building a better driving experience (2010 December). SHRP2. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. D Angelo, D. (2008). The Office of Design: Executive briefing. Albany, NY: New York State Department of Transportation Emerging answers: annual report, the second strategic highway research program (2010). Washington, DC: The National Academies. From the lab to the real world: 24 states participate p in 50 SHRP 2 activities (2011). Strategic Highway Research Program, Transportation Research Board. Retrieved from Guiding principles for the nation s critical infrastructure (2009). American Society of Civil Engineers. Retrieved from Kane, A. (2010). The role of highway engineering standards in the United States of America. Retrieved from Keegan, P. and Lee, A. C. (2010). The 50 best jobs in America. Money, 39(10), New York State Department of Transportation: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2012). Retrieved from Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 86

87 Sources (continued) Penne, L. (2008). State policy roles for supply logistics. Retrieved ed from Reliable - Responsible - Revitalizing Overview (2011). New York State Department of Transportation. Albany, NY: New York State Department of Transportation State transportation web sites (2012). United States Department of Transportation: Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved from Top management challenges for fiscal year 2012 (2011 November 15). Department of Transportation. Report number: PT Retrieved from Transportation Research Board of the National Academies: SHRP2, Strategic highway research program (2011). Retrieved from Who we are and what we do (2011). United States Department of Transportation: Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved from Roles and Responsibilities of State DOT s 87

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