Authorization Request Form

Districts use the Traffic Signals Authorization Request Form (See Appendix A) to recommend the type of traffic signal control to install at a particular location, the method of accomplishing the work, the warrants upon which the authorization was based, and the funding source. When executed by the district, the form also serves as:
  • authorization for the existence of the signal
    and
  • authorization to do the work under certain programs where work authority has not been previously granted.
Districts are authorized to program projects directly with the Transportation Planning and Programming Division (TPP). In order to obtain a valid control-section-job (CSJ) number to establish a project, the district must submit a signed Traffic Signal Authorization Form to TPP.
Signature Requirements.
 The following officials’ signatures are required on the Authorization Request Form:
  • recommendations by district traffic section
  • approval by the district engineer.
Disposition of Paperwork.
 TxDOT policy requires districts to keep all relevant paperwork in their files. Traffic engineering data need
not
 be submitted to TRF.