Abstract:
The authors of this paper have recently completed investigating the status of access management programs in various states. This investigation is part of a research project to determine the legislative and regulatory requirements for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop and adopt a comprehensive access management program. Researchers have interviewed officials from state DOTs in Colorado, Montana, Oregon, New Jersey, Michigan and Wisconsin regarding their access management programs and other related practices, with particular interest in their development and implementation. This paper provides an overview of current access management practices in various states, explaining similarities as well as unique aspects of the programs. Photographs of techniques are also included. Specific topics include challenges faced by agencies in developing programs, including challenges which were overcome and those which were not. Related recommendations from state DOT officials are also presented. This paper will be useful to states, provinces and cities that are interested in developing or amending an access management program.
