MD T2 Course - Project Development with Federal Aid
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. College Park, Maryland
For More Information:
Janette Prince
301.403.4623 janette@umd.edu http://www.mdt2center.umd.edu
State DOTs and local agencies when developing projects involving federal-aid must follow a prescribed set of rules, regulations, and procedures. This course instructed by Dane Ismart will cover the various steps necessary to meet the federal requirements. The course will be initiated with a discussion of categorical funds and what activities they are eligible for. A detailed presentation will be made on how the federal highway financial system works and the process that determines the amount of federal funds that will be available to the States and MPOs. Presentations will then be made on federal rules to meet planning and environmental requirements, right-of-way rules and requirements (the Uniform Act), design standards, the bridge inspection program requirements. Federal contract requirements will also be presented that discuss a broad of issues such as use of proprietary materials, contract bidding rules, contract provisions, etc. Class exercises will be used to demonstrate typical real life issues involving the development of federal-aid projects. This course is intended for
State and Local Government personnel involved with federal funded projects.
Professional Development Hours: 12.0, for more information about PDHs, visit our FAQ page.
Registration Fees: The following registration fees will be charged for this course, $220 for Maryland local government participants, $235 for Maryland state government participants and $250 for all other participants.
