Location Survey Techniques and Best Practices

A document distributed at an open house, explaining the study in plain language for the public. It includes study background, current status, proposed plans, contact information, and logos.

Information boards used at open houses to present study details visually. They use maps, alternative plans, and charts to illustrate the project. They also have links to online resources like the project website.

The tool used to collect feedback from the public about different project options and plans. It can be filled out on paper or online.

A public meeting organized to discuss the study with landowners and other interested parties. It's a chance to learn about the plan, ask questions, and provide feedback.

A formal document used to gather opinions and information from a specific group.

Ensuring that the survey questions are easy to understand for all participants.

Making sure the survey is designed in a way that encourages people to participate.

Providing a physical location for participants to submit completed surveys anonymously.

Making the survey accessible to people with special needs by considering alternative formats and meeting venue accessibility.

Recognizing and addressing any potential issues or challenges that may arise during the project.

Maintaining a record of identified issues throughout the project, including their resolution.

The individual responsible for overseeing the overall project.

A survey conducted to determine the optimal alignment of a highway on the ground, considering terrain and potential impacts.

The process of obtaining permission from landowners or leaseholders to access their property for survey work.

Points where a straight segment of a highway (tangent) changes direction, forming a curve.

Points along a straight segment of a highway (tangent), used for referencing and re-establishing alignment.

The ends of a curved segment of a highway, referenced with offsets.

Measurements taken perpendicular to the center line of the highway, to mark and reference points.

Metal rods that are driven into the ground to mark survey points, particularly in cultivated areas.

Wooden stakes used to mark survey points with chainage information, typically used in conjunction with metal rods.

The condition of the ground beneath a road surface can impact the amount of gravel needed for construction.

A type of road surface treatment that involves applying a thin layer of asphalt emulsion and aggregate to an existing paved surface.

A type of road surface treatment that involves applying a layer of aggregate to a tack coat.

A type of road surface treatment that involves applying a layer of graded aggregate to a tack coat, often used on roads with low traffic volumes.

A type of road surface treatment that involves applying two layers of chip seal, often used on roads with very low traffic volumes.

A type of road surface treatment that involves applying a layer of sand to a tack coat, often used to restore damaged roads.

The average daily number of vehicles that travel on a road.

A set of criteria that outlines the suitability of different types of seal coats for roads based on traffic volume and other factors.

A systematic method to improve project value by analyzing functions and finding ways to optimize the ratio of function to cost.

A structured process for identifying, analyzing, and managing potential risks that could affect a project.

A review process that assesses the construction feasibility and potential challenges of a project.

A certified specialist trained to apply value engineering principles in a project setting.

A professional engineer licensed to practice engineering.

A collection of standards developed by SAVE International to guide Value Engineering practices.

Standards and guidelines for risk management developed by the Project Management Institute.

Standards and processes for constructability review developed by the Construction Industry Institute.

A file containing geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, elevation) of roads and bridges, including raw and processed data, geodetic datum, and other survey specifics.

A document recording the location and depth of utilities like telephone cables, power lines, and pipelines.

Detailed drawings created during the design phase of a road project, including design drawings, mosaic profile plans, intersection plans, utility plans, overhaul diagrams, and other special drawings.

A collection of digital files containing the detailed design information of the entire project, including roads, turnouts, and service roads.