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CALTRANS WIRELESS LICENSING PROGRAM

CALTRANS WIRELESS LICENSING PROGRAM. Bimla G. Rhinehart Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys. The Program. Approved by California Transportation Commission – May 1997 Authority under the Department’s Airspace Leasing Program. Program Benefits.

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CALTRANS WIRELESS LICENSING PROGRAM

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  1. CALTRANS WIRELESS LICENSING PROGRAM Bimla G. RhinehartDivision of Right of Way and Land Surveys

  2. The Program • Approved by California Transportation Commission – May 1997 • Authority under the Department’s Airspace Leasing Program

  3. Program Benefits • Improves communications for traveling public and Caltrans • Improves safety for the traveling public • Increases joint use of public property

  4. Wireless Program Statewide Currently: 231 Facilities approved

  5. Master License Agreement • Sets forth terms and conditions under which the program operates • Protects Caltrans’ and carrier’s interests • Is entered into with each carrier

  6. Site License • Sets forth site specific terms and conditions • Is required for each selected site • Specifies rate, term, and use • Each site license has a term of 10 years with three, five year options

  7. Site Proposals District’s Airspace Review Committee (DARC) reviews all site proposals for: • Access from outside the right of way • Provide space for Caltrans’ facilities • Connect to utilities from outside right of way • Minimize interference with operations • Comply with all local ordinances

  8. With Conceptual Approval • $1,000 processing fee required • DARC reviews the plans and identifies concerns/issues • Carrier executes Site License Agreement and has six months to obtain required permits and approvals • Preliminary FHWA approval is obtained

  9. Final Approval • Carrier obtains environmental clearance • DARC approves final plans upon the issuance of local permits • Final FHWA approval is obtained • Carrier applies for encroachment permit and pays prorated license fee • Construction is scheduled

  10. Sites We License • Maintenance Yards • Highway Right of Way • Office Buildings • Park and Ride Facilities • Safety Roadside Rests • Existing Airspace Sites • Light Standards and Signs • Sound Walls • Bridges

  11. Telecommunications Licensing www.dot.ca.gov/hq/row/rps/airspace.htm

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