Scoping
A project scope is a statement of what work will be accomplished as part of the project. Scoping is the process of developing the project scope. Scoping begins when a transportation need is identified and management decides to invest resources in addressing the need. Scoping is a stakeholder engagement activity that involves gathering engineering and environmental data and public input, analyzing the information, and following a decision-making process to determine the scope of the project. It is complete when a preferred alternative has been identified and the construction work necessary to meet the project objectives has been defined and documented.
Activities to start
Project management
- Bridge Design
 - Bridge Hydraulics
 - Cost Estimating
 - Design Standards and Exceptions for Controlling Design Criteria
 - Foundations
 - Geometric Layouts
 - Negotiated Maintenance and Construction Contracts
 - Professional/Technical Contracts - Start, continue, and complete phases vary by contract.
 - Right of Way
 - Scoping Process
 
Environmental
Public engagement
Other work
Activities to continue
Project management
- Bridges over Trunk Highways: Ownership Determination Process
 - Construction Manager General Contracting
 - Cost-Effectiveness (Benefit-Cost)
 - Cost Participation Policy
 - Design-Build
 - Intelligent Transportation Systems
 - Professional/Technical Contracts - Start, continue, and complete phases vary by contract.
 - Project management
 - Project scheduling
 - Scenic Byways
 - Temporary Traffic Control
 
Other work
Coordination and consultation
- Historic Roadside Properties and Waysides
 - Oversize/Overweight Permits
 - Planning Partners (under development)
 - Tribes and Transportation
 
