Rural Interstate Corridor Communications Study
Report to States
Appendix A

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Preliminary Backbone Alignments

2.1 Backbone Alignment Development Process

2.2 Preliminary Backbone Alignment Design Criteria

2.3 Telecommunication Infrastructure Installation Details

2.4 Use of the Preliminary Backbone Alignment Files

3.0 Towers/Facilities

4.0 ITS and Related Telecommunications Facilities within the Interstate Highway ROW

4.1 I-20 Corridor

4.2 I-90 Corridor

4.3 I-91 Corridor

5.0 Constructability Considerations

5.1 I-20 Corridor

5.2 I-90 Corridor

5.3 I-91 Corridor

6.0 Scheduling, Maintenance, and Cost Estimation

6.1 Schedule Considerations

6.2 Hypothetical Example Construction Program

6.3 Infrastructure Maintenance

6.4 Field Device Maintenance

6.5 Roadside Maintenance Activity

6.6 Equipment Maintenance and Agreements

6.7 Maintenance Cost

6.8 Construction Cost

7.0 Environmental Considerations

7.1 I-20 Corridor

7.2 I-90 Corridor

7.3 I-91 Corridor

8.0 Utility Accommodation Policies

8.1 Utility Accommodation Policies in the I-20 Corridor

8.2 Utility Accommodation Policies in the I-90 Corridor

8.3 Utility Accommodation Policies in the I-91 Corridor

Appendix - State Telecommunication Information