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E., PMP Texas A&M University-Kingsville  \nProject Scoping  \n• Transforming a general transportationimprovement idea into a well-developed solution that is ready for detailed design work .  \n• Defining the boundaries of the project, identifying the components of the project, developing key design parameters.  \n• Developing the required budget of the project to an adequate level of detail for planning purposes.  \nTransportation Planning Process  \nFigure Source: FHWA  \nTransportation Planning Process  \nSCOPING  \nFigure Source: FHWA  \nImportance of Project Scoping  \n• Reducing unforeseen project costs for design and construction.  \n• Eliminating or reducing delays in design and construction time.  \n• Improving the predictability of project performance, costs, and scheduling.  \n• Enhancing the project’s success in achieving its social and environmental objectives.  \n• Improving the communication of project plans and outcomes to stakeholders.  \nProject Scoping Dimensions  \nSCOPE  \nCOST DURATION  \nProject Scoping Stages  \n• Stage A: Define project parameters sufficiently to enter the MTP.  \n• Stage B: Estimate project requirements sufficiently for inclusion in the TIP.  \n• Stage C: Develop project schematics with sufficient detail for the design phase .  \nStage C  \nStage B  \nStage A  \nProject Scoping Timeline  \nInitiation Planning  \nPreliminary Design  \nStage A Stage B Stage C  \nTime frame for project scoping  \nDetailed  \nDesign  \nLetting  \nConstruction  \nStage A  \nIdentification of Project Needs  \n• Clarifying the purpose and objectives of the project  \n• Gathering initial data about the transportation problem  \n• Identifying project stakeholders  \n• Preparing cost estimate using a rough cost-per-mile or similar methods  \n• Developing timeline for the project based on a comparison with other similar projects  \nStage A  \nNeeds Identification Report  \n• Purpose statement  \n• Proposed project characteristics  \n• The current conditions of the relevant infrastructure  \n• Traffic projections; relevant utility, right-of-way, environmental, and legal considerations  \n• Identified stakeholders for the project  \n• Initial cost estimates, and initial timelines","cbCairHFdQp67OIo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairHFdQp67OIo","pdf",1952941,22,"English","# Project Scoping\n## Transforming a Transportation Improvement Idea\n## Transportation Planning Process (SCOPING)\n## Importance of Project Scoping\n## Project Scoping Dimensions\n## Project Scoping Stages A–C\n## Project Scoping Timeline\n## Identification of Project Needs\n## Needs Identification Report","[{\"question\":\"What is the main goal of project scoping in transportation planning?\",\"answer\":\"Project scoping transforms a general transportation improvement idea into a well-developed solution with defined boundaries, components, design parameters, and a planning-level budget ready for detailed design.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is project scoping important?\",\"answer\":\"Scoping reduces unforeseen design and construction costs, minimizes delays, improves predictability of performance and scheduling, supports social and environmental objectives, and strengthens communication of plans to stakeholders.\"},{\"question\":\"What do scoping stages A, B, and C cover?\",\"answer\":\"Stage A defines project parameters to enter the MTP; Stage B estimates project requirements for inclusion in the TIP; Stage C develops project schematics with sufficient detail for the design phase.\"}]","Enhanced Project Scoping to Support Effective Transportation Planning | PDF",1789182862,8]