FTA Checklist
On March 5, 2013 the Federal Transit Administration conducted a full-day workshop in Lowell, Massachusetts with the project team planning the expansion of the Lowell National Historical Park's heritage trolley system. The topics covered formed a comprehensive overview of all aspects of planning for a streetcar system. Click on the major headings below for detail relevant to that area:
How Are They Different from New/Small Starts?
Emerging Issues/Observations
The Importance of Partnerships
Project Delivery to Date – Projects with FTA involvement
Phases of Project Implementation
Ownership and Governance
Operations
Role of Stakeholders
Agency Coordination
Public Involvement Plan
Public/Private Partnerships
Introduction to the “Project Management Plan” (PMP)
Staffing and Technical Capacity
Civil Engineering
Systems Engineering
Station Design
Urban Design and Landscape
Environmental Compliance
Construction Management
Supporting Plans and Documents
Contract Packaging
Project Controls and Risk Management
Technical Consideration and Risks |