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Acquisition Brochure for Displaced Property Owners- 2005
January 2012 Final Report- A review of literature and a series of interviews with stakeholders representing State highway ROW renewable energy and alternative fuel facility projects in varying stages of completion using a range of technologies. Report contains the lessons that early adopters have learned, best practices and next steps.
April 25, 2012, Memorandum: Information on Requirements for an Appraisal Review
October 2005 Guide of appraiser requirements for preparing an appraisal scope of work.
Summary reports and a searchable database of historic acquisition and relocation statistics beginning from 1991.
January 2006 guide to promote uniform language and common definitions in the execution of the outdoor advertising control (OAC) program and to enhance communication between the FHWA, the States, the outdoor advertising industry, and other stakeholders.
2010 study of the actual costs businesses incur as a result of having to relocate for a public transportation project and determine the costs that would be reimbursable if reestablishment expense payments were not limited to the current Federal statutory maximum amount of $10,000.
Current schedule by state updated every 3 years.
August 30, 2005, Informational memorandum detailing the standards for evaluating pilot proposals and the procedural requirements for approval of an outdoor advertising control pilot under 23 United States Code (U.S.C.) §131 and 23 U.S.C. §502.
June 2015. Implementing an electronic right-of-way management system can be potentially costly and complex. HEPR initiated this research study for transportation professionals in public agencies to use to obtain leadership buy-in supporting the implementation of an integrated, electronic right-of-way management system. The goal of this research project is to compare and contrast the relative strengths and challenges associated with using both an electronic system and a "paper" system and then to identify and document the business case associated with the implementation of an electronic system.
The October 2015 research report reviews and evaluates the feasibility of streamlining the acquisition process through the use of electronic methods to deliver notices and offers to owners and tenants without jeopardizing their rights under the Uniform Act.
The (PDG) contains a practical approach to right-of-way Federal-aid project requirements with mini-case studies on how others have handled a variety of right-of-way problems.
A March 2001 market research study for stakeholders and partners on real estate training needs, as well as current training opportunities.
The briefing book provides a high level overview of Renewable energy highway projects, including potential business models and funding sources, and applicable federal and state regulatory requirements.(PDF 421 KB)
September 2004 study to analyze the Interagency Agreement process nationally, identify best practices, and develop recommendations for improving the Federal Land Transfer process on a national basis.
Outline the changes and amendments of TEA-21 pertaining to Federal-aid real estate.
October 6, 2005, guidance on eligibility of those displaced by Katrina; Presents guidance with respect to residential properties provided by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, 42 USC § 5121 et seq. (Stafford Act) and the Uniform Act regulations; Addresses residential acquisitions, relocations and businesses.
February 24, 2005 joint HUD/FHWA satellite broadcast session to provide an overview and guidance on implementation of the 2005 Uniform Act Final Rule (49 CFR Part 24).
Publication referenced in 49 CFR 24.103 which is a compendium of Federal eminent domain appraisal law, both case and statute, regulations and practices.
Several State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) have made use of incentive payments and this report shared their insights and lessons learned. Each agency developed a unique procedure that reflects its needs. The FHWA does not recommend one procedure over another, and use of incentive payments by an agency is voluntary. The participant list at the end of the report contains contact information
.Representatives from six state DOTs, along with FHWA representatives from Illinois and Washington D.C., gathered in Madison, Wisconsin to share procedural best practices in the areas of valuation methodologies; consulting and in-house staffing; local public agency and staffing alternatives; and property management.
Good access management requires a solid geo-spatial and temporal understanding of the area being managed. Aerial photography and GIS can be important access management tools. This paper describes the results of research and development efforts aimed at applying emerging GIS technologies to access management problems.
This 2005 report provides a summary of the research project, findings and recommendations of the study of the effectiveness and impacts of FHWA's Implementation of the 49 CFR 24.102(c) (2) Appraisal Waiver.
This 2005 report provides a summary of the research project, findings and recommendations of the study of the effectiveness and impacts of FHWA's Implementation of the 49 CFR 24.102(c) (2) Appraisal Waiver.
As right-of-way acquisition and utilities coordination grow more complex, transportation agencies in the United States are under pressure to streamline the process of providing cleared right-of-way for highway projects. The Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program sponsored a scanning study of England, Germany, Norway and the Netherlands to review best practices in right-of-way and utilities services. The scanning team's recommendations in this 2002 report for U.S. application include encouraging property owner input by involving owners in the design phase and using an in-depth interview process, creating a voluntary land consolidation pilot program, developing education programs for right-of-way professionals, and promoting greater coordination and communication between State transportation departments and utilities
The purpose of this 1996 study was to explore and explain transportation uses of joint development. The Study is comprised of a glossary, literature review, and joint development case studies. The case studies include: Boston Central Artery Project, Allied Junction Multi-Modal Station Development, N.J., Washington State and Seattle Air-Rights and Public/Private Financing, San Diego Light Rail, Air Rights and Privatized Financing and Pensacola Highway I-110 Project.
A team was formed to encourage state DOTs to pilot procedures evaluated during the 2000 European trip (scan). Several state DOTs initiated pilots in 2001 and have analyzed the results. This report contains information for each pilot that includes evaluations and lessons learned. Pilots covered the following initiatives: waiver of appraisals, modified appraisal reviews, acquisition and relocation incentive payments, conflict of interest, land consolidation, and preliminary engineering cost reimbursement for utilities.
November 2011 Report of interviews with agencies and consultants on their past use of visualization - the benefits and barriers associated with more fully using visualization for ROW acquisition, among other topics.
November 2012 research report provides information on the use, implementation, best practices, and challenges associated with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA's) voluntary acquisition requirements.
To continue promoting the advancement of transportation agencies' geospatial technology use for ROW purposes, FHWA's Office of Interstate and Border Planning and Office of Real Estate Services sponsored a second peer exchange in 2008, following up on the 2007 event. This report provides a summary of the presentations made and conversations held at the 2008 peer exchange. It should serve as a resource for other DOTs and transportation agencies looking to learn more about the implementation of GIS for ROW. The report concludes with a section on the lessons participants stated having learned and recommendations they make for moving forward.
This report provides a summary of the presentations made and discussions taking place at the 2007 peer exchange. It can serve as a resource for other DOTs and transportation agencies looking to learn more about successful implementations - or planned implementations - of GIS for ROW. Lessons learned by the participating DOTs can be found in the concluding section.
The use of Geographic information system (GIS) as a decision-support tool has been increasing steadily since the early 1990's. A number of the state transportation departments (DOTs) currently use GIS to implement programs involving spatial analysis and mapping. This report, based on the case study of eight state DOTs, documents the extent GIS technology is used in the various right-of-way functional areas, and the pros and cons associated with such endeavors. A combination of literature review, survey and interview on GIS application in right-of-way revealed that, although the use of GIS technology is still very much localized and in its infancy, the state DOTs are aware of the opportunities GIS presents in streamlining the implementation processes of right-of-way programs.
There has been an emerging national trend for increasingly difficult and time consuming right-of-way (ROW) access agreements and acquisitions of smaller parcels from railroads. The frequent complaint is that railroads are slow to process requests for access rights and State Departments of Transportation ( SDOTs) have a difficult time reaching an amicable negotiated settlement. This 2012 research effort explores ways in which SDOT ROW access agreements and real estate acquisitions from railroads could be expedited to the benefit of all stakeholders and the safety and convenience of the traveling public. This project was confined to research of this problem in the northeastern United States, specifically those States through which the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) operates its Northeast Corridor.
This 2003 "State of the Practice" synthesis report is the first of three products developed for the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) project, "Integrating and Streamlining Transportation Development and Decision-making." The project focuses on the integration of the disciplines of planning, environment, engineering and real estate in the development of transportation solutions. Findings in this report were developed based on a review of available literature, an analysis of results from the FHWA Integration Solutions Survey, and the input and suggestions from a Sounding Board of nationwide transportation professionals.
This link is to the Integration and Streamlining Transportation Development and Decision Making: December 2003 Recommendations Report. It provides recommendations for how the process of transportation decision-making can be improved by better integrating the different disciplines in transportation agencies and how FHWA can facilitate that process.
