TxDOTTxDOTUtility Installation Review (UIR)Utility Installation Review (UIR)

SystemSystem

A new advancement in the TxDOT utility programA new advancement in the TxDOT utility program

Utility Installation Review SystemUtility Installation Review System(UIR)(UIR)

Internet-basedInternet-based utility permit application utility permit application for receiving, reviewing, and approving for receiving, reviewing, and approving utility permits. utility permits.

Part of statewide GIS utility inventory.Part of statewide GIS utility inventory. Product of research project 5-2110.Product of research project 5-2110.

Utility Installation Review (UIR)Utility Installation Review (UIR)BenefitsBenefits

Internet-basedInternet-based Faster, more thorough reviewsFaster, more thorough reviews Reporting and accountabilityReporting and accountability Tracking of 14,000 permits/yearTracking of 14,000 permits/year Document retention complianceDocument retention compliance Increased quality utility plansIncreased quality utility plans GIS based inventory of utilitiesGIS based inventory of utilities Information for all users (maintenance, Information for all users (maintenance,

design, right of way)design, right of way)

Steps to ImplementationSteps to Implementation

Initial meeting with DistrictInitial meeting with District Region IRA / security officer session Region IRA / security officer session Workshop (TxDOT users)Workshop (TxDOT users) Workshop (utility companies)Workshop (utility companies) Post-workshop activity Post-workshop activity Activation on production serverActivation on production server

Information for Implementation Information for Implementation (District)(District)

District workflow/processDistrict workflow/process Offices, users, and authority levels Offices, users, and authority levels List of utility companies and usersList of utility companies and users District checklist and special provisionsDistrict checklist and special provisions Confirmation of Maintenance Division Confirmation of Maintenance Division

record of offices and boundariesrecord of offices and boundaries

Workshop ObjectivesWorkshop Objectives

Participants will be able to:Participants will be able to:

Recognize importance of an accurate Recognize importance of an accurate utility inventoryutility inventory

Identify benefits of (UIR) systemIdentify benefits of (UIR) systemLogin, navigate, and review utility Login, navigate, and review utility

permitspermitsDescribe and understand steps involved Describe and understand steps involved

in online permittingin online permitting

Questions ?Questions ?

Jesse R. Cooper, RPLSJesse R. Cooper, RPLS

DirectorDirector

Map, Survey and Utility SectionMap, Survey and Utility Section

Right of Way DivisionRight of Way Division

Texas Department of TransportationTexas Department of Transportation

118 E. Riverside Drive118 E. Riverside Drive

Austin, TX 78763-5075Austin, TX 78763-5075

Phone: 512-416-2874Phone: 512-416-2874

FAX : 512-416-2909FAX : 512-416-2909

email: jcoope2@dot.state.tx.usemail: jcoope2@dot.state.tx.us