Assessment of Current Access Management Programs in other States and Recommendations for Developing a Comprehensive Access Management Program in Texas (0-1847-P1)

The primary objectives of this research were to investigate access management programs, plans and related activities in various states in order to learn lessons from their experiences, and to determine what Texas needs to do regarding legislation to develop and implement an access management program.|This report summarizes the findings of case studies performed on selected states' access management activities, including New Jersey, Colorado, Oregon, Montana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Hawaii. The research team interviewed department of transportation (DOT) representatives from each state either in person or over the telephone to find out details about the activities and to develop recommendations. This report contains summaries of the state SOT responses and comments, as well as recommendations for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT).|The findings and recommendations included in this report will aid TxDOT in the development of an access management program.|Detailed information related to legal and legislative issues are included in a white paper, titled "Access Management Strategy in Texas: Legal and Policy Considerations," also published as a part of this project.