Identify and avoid pitfalls that can delay or increase costs of right-of-way acquisition.
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 policymakers, 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.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define what Rights-of-ways are and are not.
- You will be able to discuss the technical requirements to create a Right-of-way.
- You will be able to explain the functional interactions within the Right-of-way.
- You will be able to identify special rules for federal-aid projects.
Agenda
Introductions
- Class Overview
- Purpose and Need
- Right-Of-Way Categories
Technical Establishment
- Engineering
- Surveying
Legal Establishment
- Prescription, Eminent Domain, Dedication
- Easements - Permanent and Temporary
- Recording of Deeds and Plats
Federal Rules
- CFR vs USC
- Design, Construction, and Operational Requirements
- Fair Compensation, and Relocation Assistance
Operational
- Permitted Uses
- Maintenance
- Utilities, Railroads, and Prior Rights
Special Topics
- Terminations
- Liability
- Legal Rulings
Speakers
Michael A. Wilmore, P.E.,
Baltimore City DOT- Project Manager with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation for nearly ten years and over 25 years in private practice as a consulting engineer for various public and private clients primarily relating to roadways, parks, and development sites
- Practice focal areas are the assessments, design, review, administrative oversight, and construction of new and retrofitted trails, sidewalks, paths, intersections, and building entrances from rural to ultra-urban areas
- Frequent speaker and creator of original technical and project specific content to professional associations, students, and the public covering design, permits, administration, and construction of transportation related civil engineering
- Emphasis on human factors and context appropriate engineering has led to many projects and personal awards, designation as a forensic expert witness, peer reviewer for the Transportation Research Board, and leadership roles with professional and community groups
- M.B.A. degree, University of Maryland; B.S. degree in engineering, University of Kentucky
- Can be contacted at 443-250-9227 or michael.wilmore@baltimorecity.gov
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for engineers, architects, city administrators, county and municipal officers, presidents, vice presidents, public works and utility directors, developers, planners, surveyors, and attorneys.
