MDOT SHA Exchange: Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL)
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Figure 2. CDOT PEL Process Flowchart

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Figure 2. CDOT PEL Process Flowchart

The image above contains two flowcharts.

1. A bidirectional flowchart with three elements:

• Agency/Stakeholder/Public Input
• Collect Baseline Traffic and Environmental Data
• Process Documentation

2. A flowchart flowing in one direction from System Planning (MPO/TRP Regional Plans) to System Planning (MPO/TRP Regional Plans). The steps in the flowchart are reproduced in the list below:

1. Identify Transportation Needs
2. Determine Reason for PEL Study and Desired Outcome (FHWA Coordination Point)
3. Identify Stakeholders
4. Define Roles and Responsibilities (Charter Agreement)
5. Define and Refine Travel Corridor (Logical Termini)
6. Develop Purpose and Need, Goals, and Objectives (FHWA Coordination Point)
7. Develop Performance Measures (Evaluation Criteria)
8. Develop Alternatives and Define Travel Modes
9. Evaluate and Screen Alternatives and Identify Environmental Impacts and Potential Mitigation (Eliminate Unreasonable Alternatives) (FHWA Coordination Point)
10. Document Evaluation Process (What/Why Alternatives Strategies Were Screened Out)
11. Finalize Planning and Environmental Linkages Document (FHWA Coordination Point)

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