County Route	Job Number	Core Team Member

(New 1-1-03)

RAILROAD

SCOPING CHECKLIST

(Add additional notes as required)

A project’s scope can be defined as the set of design parameters that precisely satisfy the purpose and need of the project. A poorly identified scope that is broader than the purpose and need will result in an unnecessarily high project budget and schedule, while a scope which falls short will yield a project that accomplishes little of significance. While an accurate project scope is difficult to identify early in development, a careful, multidisciplinary examination of the purpose and need will produce a solid foundation upon which project development can occur.

This checklist is designed to stimulate thought on those project parameters that are sometimes overlooked and whose omission can jeopardize the integrity of the scope. At the initial scoping meeting, the appropriate core team member should fill out the checklist as completely as possible. As project development progresses, the core team member should continue to update the checklist and coordinate with the project manager. In this manner, potential changes to the project scope can be dealt with as they emerge and the scope represented by the preliminary plan will be as accurate as possible.

Determine railroad involvement.
Identify which railroad is impacted.
Determine current status of railroad (active or inactive).
Determine daily volume of trains and speed of operation.
Identify future plans to abandon the line, close the crossing or add additional lines.

For questions, comments, or suggested revisions to this checklist, please contact the Railroad Liaison Engineer