3.2.1 Data Collection

Data collection will vary depending on project type, rigor and phase of development. The type of data collected in this phase should be sufficient to appropriately scope the project and determine the project’s goals and objectives.
The following is a list of data that may be collected during this phase of project development.
  • As-built plans;
  • Bridge inspection reports (Statewide Planning Map);
  • Context classification;
  • Crash data (TxDOT Traffic Safety Data Portal);
  • Existing ADA maps (TAMES/TxDOT Comprehensive Accessibility Program(TCAP) Toolbox);
  • Existing drainage plans/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) studies;
  • Existing plans (i.e., Division, District or other available planning documents) (Plans Online);
  • Existing railroad information;
  • Existing ROW Maps (Real Property Asset Map);
  • Existing studies (e.g., feasibility, corridor, etc.);
  • Existing traffic counts (TxDOT Traffic County maps; STARS II);
  • Existing utility layouts;
  • Functional classification (Statewide Planning Map);
  • High-level environmental constraints;
  • Pavement Scores (Pavement Management Information Systems (PMIS)); and
  • Project applications (e.g., program/project calls such as Highway Safety Improvement Program, Highway Bridge Program, Carbon Reduction, etc.).