Identifying and Avoiding Pitfalls in Right-of-Way Establishments

Roadways exist to serve our transportation needs. Right-of-ways (ROW) are areas designated for that purpose. However, effective establishment and operations can be complicated due to technical and legal factors and rules and regulations. The consequences of mistakes due to ignorance or disregarding various intricacies of ROW can be both devastating in duration and intensity. How street smart are you about ROW? This presentation is intended to proactively equip and educate policy makers, design professionals, public administrators, and developers with the following topics. How have ROW evolved? Why are they needed? Who is involved with their creation? What legalities do I need to know? When are they established, modified, or terminated? Where can I find more information? Learning these as well what options exists, the rights and responsibilities of users and possessors, and what pitfalls to avoid at this time will minimize unnecessary expenses delays, and heartburn in the future.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for policy makers, design professionals, public administrators, developers, and anyone who deals with the establishment and management of right-of-ways.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of urban planning and civil engineering concepts is recommended.

What You Will Learn

• Define what Rights-of-ways are and are not.
• Discuss the technical requirements to create a Right-of-way.
• Explain the functional interactions within the Right-of-way.
• Identify special rules for federal-aid projects.

After Completing This Course You Will Be Able To

• Define rights-of-way accurately.
• Understand the technical requirements for establishing right-of-ways.
• Explain the functional interactions within right-of-ways.
• Apply special rules for federally funded projects.
• Avoid common pitfalls in establishing and managing right-of-ways.

Course Costs

The cost of the course is $219.00.

What Is Included?

• Instructional videos.
• Downloadable course materials.
• Course exam.
• Certificate of completion.