Wis. Admin. Code Trans § Trans 208.02

Current through August 26, 2024
Section Trans 208.02 - Definitions
(1) Words and phrases defined in ch. Trans 209 are used in the same sense in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided:
(2) In this chapter:
(a) "Chief design engineer" means the principal engineer who heads the department's design section.
(b) "Engineering review" includes reviewing, refining and evaluating location alternatives.
(c) "Locating" means those activities within the department's facilities development process leading to a decision by the secretary to retain, realign or relocate the existing highway or to add a new segment of highway to the state trunk highway system.
(d) "Public involvement" includes contacts with potentially affected property owners, elected representatives, local officials, area planning organizations, outside agencies, interested citizens, and holding public information meetings.
(e) "Realign" means a minor alteration of the existing highway location brought about through the department's adoption of orders and maps or plats (termed "relocation orders") in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.09, Stats.
(f) "Relocate" means any change in the existing highway location that is more extensive than a realignment.
(g) "State trunk highway system" (STH) means the system of trunk highways administered by the department pursuant to chapter 84, Stats.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 208.02

Cr. Register, February, 1985, No. 350, eff. 3-1-85.