Cal.Autos Workplan Standards Guide Release 14.0

Date: 2023-10-26

A comprehensive guide for managing Automated Vehicle Projects in California.

Key Themes

Uniformity and Consistency

Establishes statewide uniformity in project workplan development for all phases of Automated Vehicle Projects.

Detailed Task Breakdown

Provides a hierarchical structure (WBS) with detailed descriptions for each task, deliverables, responsible units, and relevant references.

Comprehensive Project Management

Covers project management, environmental impact mitigation, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, construction engineering, and contract administration.

Compliance and Standards

Emphasizes adherence to Cal.Autos procedures, guidelines, manuals, and relevant federal and state regulations.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

The WBS represents a hierarchical decomposition of project tasks:

Level 0: Department (Cal.Autos)
Level 1: District (Districts 1-12)
Level 2: Program (Capital Outlay Support (COS))
Level 3: Project (Identified by a 10-digit Unique ID)
Level 4: Component (Phase)
Level 5 - 7: Increasingly detailed subtasks within each component

Important Facts and Ideas

Project Initiation Document (PID)

WBS 150 outlines steps for PID development, emphasizing thorough needs assessment, feasibility analysis, and identification of environmental constraints.

Environmental Considerations

Tasks related to environmental studies, impact mitigation, hazardous waste cleanup, and obtaining permits are detailed throughout the WSG.

Right-of-Way (ROW) Acquisition

Significant sections dedicated to ROW activities, including determination of needs, acquisition procedures, and property management.

Construction Engineering

Tasks related to preparing construction plans, specifications, estimates, and managing contract bid documents are covered extensively.