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Defines responsibilities across TPD Project Engineer and TPD Staff Engineer, including tracking requests and entering PS data into the Project Store. Covers scheduling constraints and required coordination between TPD and NCDOT’s Environmental Policy Unit. 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Development of a PS upon request for project development must meet agreed upon dates.  \nProcedures  \nProcess 1-Developing Problem Statements as Part of CTP Development  \nProcess 2-Developing Problem Statements Upon Request for Project Development Process 3-Creating Maps for Full Problem Statements  \nProcess 1-Developing Problem Statements as Part of CTP Development  \n\n| Action |\n| --- |\n| 1. Determine which level of PS will be developed for various proposed projects in the CTP. This decision should be made by the TPD PE in consultation with the local governing body, the MPO, and/or the RPO, as appropriate. The level of documentation will vary based on the number of proposed projects and available resources. Criteria for determining which level of PS to develop for various proposed projects and available resources. Criteria for determining which level of PS to develop for various proposed projects is given in the ‘Problem Statement Guidance’ provided below. |\n| 2. Develop the PS(s) in accordance with the ‘Problem Statement Guidance’.\u003Cbr>The information from the current CTP under development will be included in the PS. A PS will only include information that is typically generated during the CTP process. The level of detail provided and format may vary based on applicability and available resources (see also step 1 above) . If a given proposed project crosses the planning area boundary, ensure that the PS being developed for the given CTP refers to and is consistent with the other relevant CTPs, as appropriate.\u003Cbr>The development of PS’s should begin as part of the deficiency analysis. Document the identified problems or needs without regard to a potential solution. During alternatives analysis add additional information to the PS as you identify potential solutions to address your problems. The second section “CTP Project Proposal” should be drafted with the development of the DRAFT CTP maps once you have identified a selected long range planning alternative (or CTP |\n\n\n| Alternative) .\u003Cbr>At a minimum, a brief statement of the problem and proposed project description will be documented for all proposed projects (for all modes of the CTP), according to the Minimum PS standards in the ‘Problem Statement Guidance’. Certain proposed projects will be selected for which Full PS will be developed. It may also be determined that a PS will be developed that is more detailed than the Minimum PS but less detailed than the Full PS. In this case, both sections of the guidance should be used to ensure that all elements of the Minimum PS are included and then information from the Full PS is added as resources allow.\u003Cbr>For MPO CTPs, the responsibility for documenting the PS may be shared by the TPD PE and the MPO staff, based on roles agreed upon in the CTP Step, ‘Develop CTP Vision’. For CTPs in RPO areas, the TPD PE typically assumes responsibility for development of the PS, in consultation with the RPO and municipal/county staff. |\n| --- |\n| 3. The TPD PE will include PS’s as part of the CTP documentation. The draft PS’s will be sent for internal review with the Draft CTP Maps (see TPD Procedure ‘CTP Map","cbCaiiIj7AXsxMd2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiIj7AXsxMd2","pdf",230342,6,"English","# Process 1-Developing Problem Statements as Part of CTP Development\n## Action steps\n# Process 2-Developing Problem Statements Upon Request for Project Development\n## Action steps","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Problem Statement (PS) development procedure?\",\"answer\":\"It explains how to develop a PS for an identified deficiency in an area’s transportation system using information from the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) process.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is responsible for developing and managing PS requests?\",\"answer\":\"The TPD Project Engineer develops PSs as part of CTP and provides PSs upon request, while the TPD Staff Engineer monitors and tracks PS requests and enters developed PS data into the Project Store.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the procedure handle coordination and timing constraints?\",\"answer\":\"Coordination between TPD and NCDOT’s Environmental Policy Unit is required to transition smoothly from transportation systems planning to project planning, and PS development upon request must meet agreed completion dates.\"}]","Problem Statement Development Procedure - PS | PDF"]