Washington Division

711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 501, Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: 360-753-9480, FAX: 360-753-9889
Washington.fhwa@fhwa.dot.gov

Washington Divison

Geometric and Roadside Design

Background
Division Office Design Engineer
Related Websites

Background

The Geometric and Roadside Design Engineer (Design Engineer) is responsible for providing statewide program direction and management in the project development (project, location, design, access management, and contract ad and award) aspects of the Federal-aid highway program (Title 23, U.S.C.). The Design Engineer also has authority to review and approve the Statewide Design Manual and Standard Plans.

The Design Engineer is responsible and accountable for promoting innovative design concepts and marketing related, new product and technology developments to improve the quality of transportation facilities. The Design Engineer exercises leadership and broad discretion for the project development programs on a statewide basis. In doing so, the Design Engineer represents the Division Administrator to high-level representatives from the Washington DOT, FHWA Region and Headquarters, transportation industry groups, other Federal agencies, State and local agencies, universities, and private citizens. The Design Engineer sets Division policy in his/her area of responsibility. .

The Design Engineer works with FHWA customers to continually improve the quality of programs, products, processes, and services in each his or her areas of expertise while meeting legislative intent.

Division Office Senior Geometric and Roadside Design Engineer

Don Petersen
Phone: 360-534-9323
E-mail: Don.Petersen@fhwa.dot.gov
Responsibilities
Access Management Interchanges Project Ad & Award Bid reports Bid rigging Innovative Contracting Context Sensitive Solutions Growth Management Livable Communities Emergency Relie Studded Tire Wear Rest areas Parking Facilities	Design Location and Design Design Standards Standard Plans Value Engineering Roadside Design Design Monitoring Geometrics Design Manuals Biennial Awards

Websites Related to Areas of Responsibility

Access Management
FHWA Access Policy Statement TRB COMMITTEE	State Design Manual Information: Chapter 1420-Access Control Design Policy Chapter 1425-Access Point Decision Report Chapter 1430-Development of Access Control Access Control
Design
FHWA
Design Standards Biennial Design Awards	Value Engineering Pedestrians and Accessible Design
State
The following website link connects to Design information in the following areas: Access; Agreements; Computer-aided Engineering; Design Policy, Standards, and Safety Research; Hydraulics; Project Development; Right of Way Plans; Roadside and Site Development; Standard Plans; Value Engineering, Design Publications; and other Design Links. WSDOT Design Office
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
FHWA	High Occupancy Vehicles
State	WSDOT - Freeway HOV Lanes
WSDOT Freeway High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
The following contains documentation about the Washington State DOT Puget Sound HOV Change in Hours of Operation Pilot Project. The State Highway Commission directed WSDOT to determine the feasibility of opening the 24/7 HOV lanes to part time, which required Division Office approval. The documents include the DOT's analysis and information submitted to the Division for approval. Puget Sound HOV Evaluation
Documentation submitted to the Division for approval
Division Approval Letter HOV Hours of Operation Document	HOV Evaluation Run Off the Road Evaluation
Context Sensitive Solutions
FHWA	Context Sensitive Design - Environment - FHWA
State	WSDOT - Context Sensitive Solutions
Emergency Relief
FHWA	Emergency Relief Program

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