Programming is the first step in the formal transportation spending process, prior to the Obligations phase. Programmed projects are those that have been approved at the State level by the appropriate jurisdiction, ruling body, or official. States employ a variety of methods or procedures to program Federal-aid projects for each fiscal year. Upon approval, scenic byway projects are listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and if appropriate, in a metropolitan area TIP as well.
The early stages of a project, during which the architect and owner discuss the goals, needs, and function of the project; design expectations and available budget; and pertinent building code and zoning regulations. The architect then prepares a written statement setting forth design objectives, constraints, and criteria for the project, including special requirements and systems and site requirements.
A general term to refer to a series of activities carried out by the Department, including data assessment, appraisal of identified planning needs, and consideration of available or anticipated fiscal resources to result in the drawing up, scheduling, and planning of a list of identified transportation improvements for a given period of time.
A written summation by an architect of a project's design objectives, constraints and criteria.
Written summation, done by an architect, of the design objectives, constraints and criteria of a project.