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20Potential Infrastructure ImpactIncreased costs to all ADOToperationsHighway asphalt rutting, possiblemovement of liquid asphalt (NRC,2008)Thermal expansion of bridges(NRC, 2008)Limitation on construction periodsduring summer (NRC, 2008)Flooding of roads (frequency andmagnitude will increase)Table 3. Matrix of Climate Impacts, Responses, and Potential ADOT Departmental ResponsibilityResponses (Operational, Design-Related, or Other)Long-range planning strategies to fundadaptation strategiesChanges in guidelines, codes, and manualsADOT Technical StaffResponsibilityTSG – Budget/Strategic PlanningTSG – Financial ManagementITD – DevelopmentITD – OperationsITD – DistrictsADOT Cross-CuttingDepartment ResponsibilityMPD – Planning andProgrammingMPD – Finance andAdministration Perform more maintenance (CCSP, 2008) ITD – Maintenance Group MPD – Planning and Develop new, heat-resistant paving materials ITD – Materials GroupIncrease use of heat-tolerant street and highwaylandscaping (NRC, 2008)Implement proper design/construction, mill outrutsOverlay with more rut-resistant asphalt (CCSP,2008)ITD – Environmental PlanningGroupITD – Roadway Engineering GroupITD – Materials GroupProgramming, TransportationAnalysis Research CenterASD – Office of EnvironmentalServices, FacilitiesManagement & Support Group Increase ongoing maintenance (CCSP, 2008) ITD – Maintenance Group MPD – Planning andProgramming, Transportation Ensure that bridge joints can accommodate ITD – Bridge GroupAnalysis; Research Centeranticipated thermal expansionDesign for higher maximum temperatures inreplacement or new construction (NRC, 2008)Shift construction schedules to cooler parts ofday (NRC, 2008)Ensure bridge openings/culverts sufficient to dealwith floodingITD – Construction GroupITD – DistrictsASD – Safety & Risk ManagementITD – Bridge Group, Operations,Engineering Technical Group,Environmental Planning Group Protect critical evacuation routes ITD – Maintenance [EmergencyPreparedness Team] Seek alternative routes ITD – Maintenance [EmergencyPreparedness Team]ASD – Office of EnvironmentalServicesMPD – Transit Programs,Research Center, Finance &Administration, TransportationAnalysis, Planning andProgramming, AeronauticsTSG – Communications &Community PartnershipADOT ManagementResponsibilityGovernor, ADOT Director,Deputy Director forOperations, Deputy Directorfor Policy, IntermodalTransportation Division (ITD),Enforcement & ComplianceDivision (ECD),Administrative ServicesDivision (ASD),Transportation ServicesGroup (TSG), MultimodalPlanning Division (MPD)Deputy Director forOperationsDeputy Director for PolicyITDASDMPDDeputy Director forOperationsDeputy Director for PolicyITDMPDITDASDDeputy Director forOperationsDeputy Director for PolicyITDASDTSGMPD
21Table 3. Matrix of Climate Impacts, Responses, and Potential ADOT Departmental Responsibility (continued)Potential Infrastructure ImpactIncreases in weather-relateddelays and traffic disruptions(NRC, 2008)Responses (Operational, Design-Related, or Other)ADOT Technical StaffResponsibility Improve drainage ITD – Roadway Engineering Group Upgrade road drainage systems ITD – Roadway Engineering Group Improve flood protection ITD – Environmental PlanningGroup Improve asphalt/concrete mixtures ITD – Engineering TechnicalGroup, Materials Group Increase culvert capacity ITD – Roadway Engineering Group Conduct risk assessment for new roads ASD – Safety & Risk Management Perform adequate maintenance ITD – Maintenance, RoadwayEngineering Group, EnvironmentalPlanning Group Increase pumping capacity for tunnels ITD – Roadway Engineering GroupConduct emergency contingency planning(CCSP, 2008)ITD – Maintenance (EmergencyPreparedness Team) Minimize repair backlogs (CCSP, 2008) ITD – Maintenance Group Increase the standard for drainage capacity fornew transportation infrastructure and majorrehabilitation projects (NRC, 2008)ITD – Roadway Engineering GroupIncrease use of sensors for monitoring waterflowsITD – Roadway EngineeringGroup, Environmental PlanningGroupConduct more real-time monitoring of flood levels ITD – Environmental PlanningGroup Restrict development in floodplains (NRC, 2008) ITD – Environmental PlanningGroupIntegrate emergency evacuation procedures intooperations (NRC, 2008)Maintain effective traffic operations andcommunications systemsITD – Maintenance (EmergencyPreparedness Team)ITD – Operations, TransportationTechnology Group, ValleyTransportation, PhoenixMaintenance District, DistrictsASG – Grand Canyon AirportADOT Cross-CuttingDepartment ResponsibilityITDADOT ManagementResponsibility
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