The TxDOT-Utility Cooperative Management Process (“ ”) is a partnership between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Local Public Agencies (LPAs), when applicable, and the utility industry. A of “The Process” is available. “The Process” provides for cooperation and shared accountability to achieve integration of required utility accommodation with transportation improvement projects. Proactive management of “The Process” accomplishes efficient utility accommodation and minimizes project delays. Fundamental parameters form the basis for “The Process”; see discussion later in this Section.

The utility accommodation and adjustment process will be enhanced by:

including utility accommodation considerations in project planning, right of way, design, and construction functions at the District level;
distributing responsibility for utility accommodation coordination to appropriate functions within planning, design, right of way, and construction at the District level; and
defining roles and responsibilities for all responsible, necessary and interested parties for each functional activity, including but not limited to the following:
Utility Provider
TxDOT Area Engineer
TxDOT Project Manager
TxDOT Project Design Engineer
TxDOT Project Construction Engineer
TxDOT District Utility Liaison
TxDOT Right of Way Project Delivery Representative
TxDOT ROW Division
TxDOT ROW Program Office
LPA representative, when applicable.