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This report addresses ADOT's efforts to plan, design and obtain the
right-of-way for future highway projects. Although ADOT recently expanded its efforts to
obtain input from its stakeholders and the public, these stakeholders report that they
still know little about how ADOT actually decides which projects to construct. This
problem could be alleviated if ADOT made greater use of criteria and data when selecting
projects for construction. In addition, several improvements are needed in ADOT's
Right-Of-Way Unit. First, ADOT often pays more than is necessary to relocate persons who
are required to move because of a highway project. Second, ADOT lacks a systematic method
for identifying and selling excess lands. Finally, ADOT needs to ensure consultants are
effectively used within the Right-Of-Way Unit.
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