Section
1:
Purpose of Manual and Guide
The Local Government Projects Policy Manual
and the companion
provide guidance for
local governments developing transportation projects under the oversight
of the Texas Department of Transportation. The term “local government” includes
municipalities, counties, county and regional toll authorities,
regional mobility authorities, metropolitan planning organizations
and private entities in certain situations. These procedures address
both state of Texas requirements and federal requirements administered
through the Federal Highway Administration; however, they do not
address public transportation, aviation or concessionaire projects.