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 Year : 2013 (3)
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 | 02-13 | 5/7/2013 | 7/12/2013 | Notice of Amendments to KRS 367- Consumer Protection Act Underground Safety Damage Prevention | This memo details the procedure of underground prevention that benefits the public with protection of consumer services. |
| 01-13 | 2/19/2013 | 02/19/2013 | Value Engineering Analysis Requirements Update | Update of Value Engineering Analysis Requirements. |
| 01-13PD | 3/28/2013 | 3/28/2013 | Scope Verification Meetings | A Scope Verification Meeting will be conducted for all federal-aid projcts requiring a categorical Exclusion Level 3, EA/FONSI or EIS to document appropriate consideration of environmental impacts. |
| Year : 2012 (5)
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| Joint Design Memorandum No. 03 -12 and Traffic Operations Memorandum No. 01-12 | 10/31/2012 | 10/31/2012 | Requests for Electrical Devices and Plans on Highway Projects | KYTC proper procedure for handling requests for electrical devices and associated plans on highway projects. |
| Design Memo 02-12 Right of Way Monumentation for Local Projects | 8/7/2012 | 08/07/2012 | Right-of-Way Monumentation for Local Projects | KYTC Guidelines for Right-of-Way Monumentation for local projects |
| Joint Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Design Memorandum 01-12 | 6/15/2012 | 06/15/2012 | Centerline Rumble Strips | Guidance on the application of centerline rumble strips. |
| Design 01-12 | 3/22/2012 | 06/01/2012 | Standard Drawings 2012 | The activation of the 2012 reprint of the KYTC Standard Drawings will coincide with the release of the 2012 Standard Specification book and take effect with the June 2012 Letting. |
| Implementation of the 2011 Green Book and the 2011 Roadside Design Guide | 5/3/2012 | 5/3/2012 | Implementation of the 2011 Green Bood and the 2011 Roadside Design Guide | The Federal Highway Administration advises that they are currentlly considering the newly published 2011 version of "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" and 2011 version of the "Roadside Design Guide" |
| Year : 2011 (5)
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| Pavement Rehab and Preventative Maintenance Projects | 11/16/2011 | 11/16/2011 | KYTC Policy for Federal Funded Pavement Rehab & Preventative Maintenance Projects | The following policy shall apply when the intent of the project is to perform rehabilitation or preventative maintenance rather than reconstruction for all federal-aid highway funded projects on the National Highway System (NHS) |
| Design 03-11 | 11/2/2011 | 11/2/2011 | Traffic Engineering Analysis | The attached Traffic Engineering Analysis document provides guidance for the Project Development Team (PDT) and design engineers on the use of traffic engineering principles and procedures when designing a
highway project. Effective with this memorandum, the attached guidance should be used when the PDT deems that their project warrants such traffic analysis. While these guidelines can be applied to any project, the PDT should utilize them when the project purpose and need statement identifies the need for operational and/or capacity improvements.
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| FONSI Expiration Dates | 7/28/2011 | 7/28/2011 | FONSI Expiration Dates | Consultation between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and KYTC has resulted in a minor change in the term that a FONSI is considered current and valid. Previously, A FONSI was considered valid, without reevaluation, for a period of one year from the time of document approval. FHWA has agreed that a FONSI may now be considered valid for a period of two years from the date of approval. |
| Design 02-11 | 6/23/2011 | 06/23/2011 | Plan Note for Purchasing Rights of Way for Local Public Agencies | Effective with this memo, a note shall be placed on the Right of Way Summary Sheet that states that Rights of Way were purchased by the Cabinet for an LPA (county, city, etc.). A MicroStation cell has been created for the Designer to use as a basis for the note (see KYTC_Roadway.cel in the current CADD Standards deliverables, cell name NRWLPA). Design Consultants should download and run the CADD Standards executable on the Cabinet’s web page to get the new cell. |
| Design 01-11 | 2/28/2011 | 02/28/2011 | Drainage Manual DR-100 Introduction and DR-300 Drainage Folders | Effective with this memorandum the subject chapters listed above are released as office policy. The drafts of these documents as well as an update working table of contents can be found on the drainage website at http://transportation.ky.gov/Highway-Design/Pages/Drainage.aspx This policy should be used for all projects that have not advanced past the preliminary folder stage. |
| Year : 2010 (8)
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| Design, DEA 07-10 | 12/7/2010 | 12/07/2010 | Water Related Impacts Summary Update of DR-200 of Drainage Manual. | Effective with this memorandum the policy described above is superseded by the policy described herein. The two documents described above will be replaced by one living document entitled the “Water Related Impacts Summary.” Also effective with this memorandum is the release of an updated version of DR-202 of Drainage Manual.. A description of the Water Related Impacts Summary can be found in section DR 202-18 and a sample of the Water Related impacts Summary form is shown in exhibit Dr 200-3. Both of these documents can be found on the Drainage website at http://transportation.ky.gov/Highway-Design/Pages/Drainage.aspx |
| Design 06-10, Construction 10-10 | 11/5/2010 | 11/05/2010 | Changes in Guardrail End Treatments | Effective immediately, if Guardrail is being installed on a project, the inspector will need to first check that it is per the approved Standard Drawing, if not then check the Sepia Drawings on the above web link, if not there then check the approved list of guardrail end treatment shop drawings. If the guardrail end treatment in question does not meet any of these levels of approval (standards, sepias, of shop drawings) then it shall not be installed on the project. The inspector, through the Section Engineer, should not allow the Cabinet to be placed in the position of multiple installed end treatments of questionable value. |
| Design 05-10 | 8/17/2010 | 08/17/2010 | Value Engineering Study Requirements | The KYTC Value Engineering (VE) program was established in 1995 as an independent review process to examine potential ways to improve a project's design or reduce its cost. A VE study may done for any project, but FWA regulations require that a VE study be conducted on highway projects over $45 million and bridge projects over $20 millon on the National Highway System. |
| Design 04-10 | 7/20/2010 | 07/20/2010 | Drainage Manual DR-400 Hydrology Dr-1101 Temporary Drainage Structures | |
| Design 03-10 | 7/20/2010 | 07/20/2010 | Design Guidance for Roundabout Intersections | The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to support the modern roundabout as a viable alternative for intersection design. To ensure successful operations, roundabouts must be placed at appropriate locations and be designed properly for the conditions. Effective with this memorandum. |
| Special Provision 82 | 6/10/2010 | 06/10/2010 | Special Provision 82 Moratorium | After discussions with the Federal Highway Administration, Special Provision 82 relating to critical path method (CPM) scheduling should not be used on future projects let through the Project Delivery process. The ability to include this note in project proposals using PES is no longer available. |
| Design 02-10 | 5/28/2010 | 05/28/2010 | Implementation of Revised Consultant Evaluation Process | With this memo, the implementation of the improved evaluation process is effective immediately. Project Development Branch Managers should submit names of the evaluators to Jennifer Gatewood Jennifer.gatewood@ky.gov so they can be given access to the forms and library. Attached are the evaluation forms and summary sheets for your review. |
| Design 01-10 | 3/22/2010 | 03/22/2010 | Drainage Manual DR-500 Open Channels DR-600 Culverts DR-900 Bridges | |
| Year : 2009 (6)
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| Design 06-09, Construction 08-09 | 10/20/2009 | 08/01/2009 | NOI eForm | Beginning August 1, 2009 , the Division of Water has implemented an electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) Form, allowing for expedited approvals. Notification of permit approval or denial will be provided by the Division of Water within 7 days of submittal. KYTC Projects that contain 1 acre or more of disturbed area AND do not require an Individual Permit shall be filed in this manner. For more information on determining permit requirements, contact the District Environmental Coordinator or the Division of Environmental Analysis. The process for filing the form electronically is outlined below. |
| Design 05-09 | 10/15/2009 | 10/15/2009 | Kentucky Single Zone and Project Datum Factor | The Drainage Manual is currently undergoing an intensive rewrite. As drafts of the chapters are complete, they will be released via Design Memo. To active the policies contained therein.
This policy should be used for all projects that have not advanced past the preliminary folder stage. However project managers may elect to use the new policies for any project. |
| Design 04-09 | 7/30/2009 | 07/30/2009 | Drainage Manual DR-200 Stormwater, Floodplain Management DR-700 Inlets, & Storm Sewers DR-900 Storage | The Drainage Manual is currently undergoing an intensive rewrite. Effective with this memorandum the subject chapters listed above are released as official policy. These chapters can be found on the drainage website at: http://transportation.ky.gov/Highway-Design/Pages/Drainage.aspx As drafts of the chapters are complete, they will be released via Design Memo. To active the policies contained therein. This policy should be used for all projects that have not advanced past preliminary drainage folder stage. However project managers may elect to use the new policies for any project. |
| Design, Permits, Traffic 03-09 | 7/28/2009 | 07/2/2009 | Auxiliary Turn Lane Policy | |
| Design 02-09, Construction 06-09 | 7/21/2009 | 09/25/2009 | Turf Reinforcing Mat Specification, special Note and Standard Drawing Sepia | This Design Memorandum discusses the use of Permanent Turf Reinforcement mats for use on KYTC projects. These can either be used in the protection of fill slopes or channel/ditch lining applications. They are also appropriate for use as a permanent BMP to increase infiltration and water quality. This memorandum applies to all projects let to construction on September 25, 2009 or thereafter |
| Design 01-09, Construction 04-09 | 5/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | MOT Lapping of Guardrail | Maintenance of Traffic notes or drawings, depending on the projects, may have traffic movement in a direction that would be opposite than the permanent situation. Parkway reconstruction for instance may have the MOT where both directions of traffic are on the east bound side of the road thus the westbound traffic is moving in the opposite direction for which the permanently installed guardrail is lapped. |
| Year : 2008 (5)
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| Design 05-08 | 12/10/2008 | 12/10/2008 | Height Modernization and Continually Operating Reference Stations (CORS) | The Transportation Cabinet, along with other state and federal agencies, will continue implementing the phases of the Height Modernization process. This includes establishing additional CORS stations to densify the network and developing the elevation models for vertical control. KYTC will provide periodic updates on progress in order that our highway projects can better utilize this information. |
| Design 04-08, Construction 03-08 | 11/26/2008 | 02/13/2009 | Guidance for the Implementation of SAFETEA-LU Subpart K to Title 23 CFR part 630 for Federal-Aid Highway Projects | Attached please find Guidance for the Implementation of SAFETEA-LU, subpart K to Title 23 CFR part 630 for Federal-Aid Highway Projects. As can be seen from the guidance document, KYTC's Project Teams should address the various aspects of Subpart K as a component of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) prepared for each project. It is the intent that this guidance be utilized in conjunction wit the "Guidance for the Use of Uniformed Law Enforcement Officers in Highway Work Zones" recently released. The Traffic Management Plan Form 03-08-10 is located here: http://transportation.ky.gov/Highway-Design/Documents/Traffic%20Management%20Plan%20Form%2003-08-10.docx |
| Design 03-08 | 8/28/2008 | 08/28/2008 | Roadway Special Notes, Special Provisions, General Notes and Bid Codes | |