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<div>Final guidance documents pertaining to implementation of Oregon Administrative Rule Chapter 734, Division 51 (OAR 734-051) (Highway Approaches, Access Control, Spacing Standards and Medians) are now posted on the Technical Services internet web page at:</div>
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<div align="center" style="text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TECHSERV/Pages/technicalguidance.aspx"><font face="Arial"><u>http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TECHSERV/Pages/technicalguidance.aspx</u></font></a></font></div>
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<div>The following bulletins were developed to clarify new procedures, criteria, and standards important to consistent implementation of the new rules adopted after passage of SB 264.</div>
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<li>AM 13-01(B) Timelines for Approach Road Permitting</li><li>AM 13-02(B) Access Management Spacing Standards for Private Approaches to State Highways</li><li>AM 13-03(B) Reviewing Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) Rating for Approach Permitting</li><li>AM 13-04(B) Evaluating Offset Connections for Access Permitting</li><li>AM 13-05(B) Approach Spacing Near a Public Approach on Region and District Highways with Posted Speed <u>></u> 50 MPH</li><li>AM 13-06(B) Sight Distance Standards and Deviations for Highway Approaches</li></ul>
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<li>AM 13-07(B) Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Requirements for Approach Permits</li><li>AM 13-08(B) Queuing Evaluation for Approach Permitting</li></ul>
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<li>AM 13-09(B) Evaluating Weaving Distance in the Vicinity of an Approach</li><li>AM 13-10(B) Analyzing Crash Rates for Approach Permitting</li><li>AM 13-11(B) Channelization Standards for Private Approaches</li></ul>
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<div>Please forward this information to others who may have interest. </div>
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<div><font face="Times New Roman"><b>Harold Lasley, P.E.</b></font></div>
<div><font face="Times New Roman"><i>Manager, Access Management Program</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Times New Roman"><i>Oregon Department of Transportation</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Times New Roman"><i>Ph: (503) 986-4216</i></font></div>
<div><font face="Times New Roman"><i>Fax: (503) 986-3233</i></font></div>
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