
Course:	Projects Involving Railroads - An Overview for Project Managers
SAP Course Number:	78TECH400611

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Grade Crossing
Project Management

Class Schedule

No Offerings Are Currently Scheduled
Determining when and how this course is provided is based on level of interest, availability of PennDOT instructors, and other factors.

General Information

Summary:	Presents an overview of coordination efforts and contract requirements necessary for highway and/or bridge projects that involve railroads. Project Managers will gain an understanding of their role, the District Grade Crossing Engineer's/Administrator's role, the involvement and requirements of the Public Utility Commission, impacts to project timelines, cost and bid package/contract requirements.
Learning Outcomes:	Introduce Project Managers to the key elements and process requirements for railroad involvement on Department highway and/or bridge projects. Introduce Publication 371, Grade Crossing Manual, as a reference source.
Teaching Method:	Instructor Lead
Prerequisites:	Familiarity with the project and development and delivery process.
Target Audience:	PennDOT Project Managers and Design Consultants

Final Exam:	No

Continuing Education Credits

Miscellaneous	CEHs	Classes After	CEUs	Classes After	PDHs	Classes After

PennDOT:					2.50	04/11/13

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”
For informational purposes only:	1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
	1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction

Course Contact Information

For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:	Kimberly Rice
Phone:	(717) 783-4722
Email:	kirice@pa.gov
For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules, locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.

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By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT On 04/11/13 At 01:21 PM	By Xavier Fultz Rogers/PennDOT On 07/24/18 At 01:29 PM