The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Construction project--A transportation project in which
the primary activities involve building a segment of highway or public road
in a new configuration or on a new location.
(2) Department--The Texas Department of Transportation.
(3) District--One of the 25 geographical areas, managed by
a district engineer, in which the department conducts its primary work activities,
including project development.
(4) Local government--Any county, city, other political subdivision
of this state, or special district that has the authority to plan and design
a highway or roadway project.
(5) Metropolitan planning organization (MPO)--The forum for
cooperative transportation decision making for the metropolitan planning area.
The MPO is also the organization that is responsible for carrying out the
transportation planning process for the metropolitan area as required by 23
U.S.C. §134.
(6) Resurfacing--A transportation project to apply new or recycled
layer(s) of pavement material to the existing pavement to restore the ride
quality or skid resistance and to preserve the structural integrity of the
pavement.
(7) Restoration (2R)--A transportation project to restore the
pavement to its original condition. This may include, in addition to the resurfacing
described in paragraph (6) of this section, such activities as restoring the
pavement structure, minor pavement widening or the addition of shoulders,
and drainage improvements. These projects meet the 2R design criteria shown
in the department's Roadway Design Manual.
(8) Rehabilitation (3R)--A transportation project to extend
the service life and enhance the safety of a roadway. In addition to the work
described under resurfacing and restoration, the activities include upgrading
the geometric design and safety of the facility. Work does not include the
addition of through travel lanes. These projects meet the 3R design criteria
shown in the department's Roadway Design Manual.
(9) Reconstruction (4R)--A transportation project to upgrade
an existing roadway to meet the geometric design criteria for a new facility.
In addition to the work described under resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation,
reconstruction work generally includes substantial changes in the geometric
character of a highway, such as widening to provide additional through lanes
and horizontal or vertical realignment, and major improvements to the pavement
structure to provide long term service. These projects meet the 4R design
criteria shown in the department's Roadway Design Manual.
(10) Transportation Project--The planning, development, design
and construction work necessary to construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate or
restore a highway or public road that the department has the responsibility
to finance or undertake. A project may include, but is not limited to, improvements
to a bridge, toll road, transit facility, or high occupancy vehicle lane,
or other facilities necessary for an integrated transportation system, but
does not include a resurfacing project.
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