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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 28 - UTILITY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › Section 28-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
The Transportation Commission of Wyoming is authorized to
				  promulgate rules and regulations governing the reimbursement of utility
				  relocation costs per
				  W.S.
				  24-13-101 through W.S. W.S.
				  W.S.
				  24-13-104.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 28 - UTILITY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › Section 28-2 - Purpose of Rules

Current through July 13, 2024
The rules provided for the percentage of reimbursement to
				  qualified utilities and establish a limitation on the size of the utility
				  company eligible for reimbursement.
All utility companies serving customers in Wyoming are
				  eligible for reimbursement provided they fall within the parameters of this
				  regulation. It has been determined by the Transportation Commission of Wyoming
				  that eligible utility companies lack sufficient financial resources to be able
				  to sustain costs of relocating their facilities.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 28 - UTILITY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › Section 28-4 - Regulation

Current through July 13, 2024
The Department will reimburse utilities with less than
				  fifteen thousand (15,000) customer access lines or customer meters at the rate
				  of fifty (50) percent of the actual cost of relocation or adjustment of utility
				  facilities from federal-aid highway system road right-of-way subject to the
				  following stipulations:
(a) The utility
				provides certification as to its total customer access lines or customer
				meters.
(b) The utility submits
				detailed cost estimates and a detailed final bill showing the total cost of
				relocation reduced by the expired service life credit, salvage credit, and
				betterment credit.
(c) The utility
				cost estimate and final bill shall break out in separate detail those charges
				reimbursable at one hundred percent due to provisions of other law, the
				constitution of this state or of the United States, binding agreements inuring
				to the utility's benefit, and/or private property rights held by the utility,
				from those costs incurred by the relocation/adjustment of facilities located on
				existing highway right-of-way.
(d)
				The reimbursement being sought is for the relocation/adjustment of facilities
				in actual conflict with the proposed construction of the roadway template,
				drainage facilities, structures, borrow areas, and other roadway appurtenances
				or highway related facilities, or where the utility facility is in conflict
				with the clear roadway recovery area of the proposed road.
(e) The utility facility for which
				reimbursement is being sought was located on the highway right-of-way under a
				license or license agreement issued by the Department and constructed in close
				conformance with the exhibit drawing and Department's stipulations. Relocation
				of non-licensed facilities is not reimbursable under this regulation.
(f) Except for the reimbursement provision of
				this regulation, all other stipulations of the Federal Highway Administration,
				as outlined in the applicable parts of
				23 CFR
				645 A and 645 B shall remain in
				force.
(g) The relocation or
				adjustment of facilities crossing the highway right-of-way below or above
				ground is not considered reimbursable under this regulation unless the crossing
				is part of a parallel line that is being relocated.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 28 - UTILITY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE › Section 28-5 - Procedure

Current through July 13, 2024
Some change to the current utility relocation/ adjustment
				  reimbursement procedures will be required in order to implement the provisions
				  of W. S.
										24-13-101 through
				  24-13-104 and the stipulations of
				  this regulation. The following outlines the general responsibilities of the
				  Department and those of the utility.
(a) The Department shall:
(i) Identify utility facility locations on
				plan sheets and cross-sections, prepare a summary that identifies anticipated
				conflicts between the utility facility and the proposed highway construction,
				indicate on the summary the percentage of reimbursement for each conflict area,
				and provide this information to each utility in sufficient quantity to begin
				their engineering.
(ii) Request
				certification by the utility regarding their total amount of customer access
				lines or meters, as deemed necessary by the Department.
(iii) Provide duplicate original utility
				relocation/ adjustment agreements for execution by the utility, set aside
				relocation/adjustment funds, and provide written authorization to start the
				physical relocation/adjustment work.
(iv) Review final bills from the utility,
				verify material quantities, resolve billing questions, and authorize bills for
				payment.
(v) Prepare Joint
				Occupancy Agreements when a utility facility previously located on private land
				is being incorporated or relocated into existing or proposed highway
				right-of-way as warranted or requested by the utility.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 29 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT › Section 29-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules are promulgated by authority of W.S. 31-5-928  to
				  specify the emergency lighting equipment to be used on Wyoming Department of
				  Transportation (WYDOT), county, or municipal snow removal
				  equipment.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 29 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT › Section 29-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
"Snow removal equipment" means any vehicle or equipment used
				  or contracted by a municipality, county, or WYDOT to clear snow from public
				  streets, roads, or highways.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 29 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT › Section 29-3 - Emergency Lighting for Snow Removal Equipment

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
				Snow removal equipment used or contracted by a municipality or county to clear
				snow from public streets, roads, or highways may be equipped with one or more
				amber, green, blue, or pink lights. These lights shall be placed as the
				municipality or county requires.
(b) Snow removal equipment used or contracted
				by WYDOT shall be equipped with amber, green, blue, or pink lights placed as
				WYDOT requires.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Section 30-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) These rules are
				promulgated by authority of
				W.S.
				31-5-303 and W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				31-5-304 to administer the process by which
				local authorities may establish minimum and maximum speed limits as described
				in W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				31-5-303 and W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				31-5-304.
(b) These rules create the provisions and the
				format whereby local governments and counties may locally establish speed
				limits. These rules are enacted to reduce local burdens, streamline data
				gathering, describe systematic review or analysis, maintain nationally accepted
				engineering procedures or practices while fostering local autonomy, and allow
				for assistance and training from the Wyoming Department of Transportation
				(WYDOT) for local establishment of speed limits.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Section 30-2 - Procedures for Establishing Speed Limits

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) To
				establish minimum and maximum speed limits for paved roads as described in
				W.S.
				31-5-303 and W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				31-5-304, local authorities shall comply with
				the national standards for such roads as detailed in
Procedures for
				Establishing Local Authority Set Speed Limits on Wyoming Paved Roads
as adopted by the Transportation Commission of Wyoming and provided in Appendix
				I.
(b) To establish minimum and
				maximum unpaved road speed limits as described in W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				31-5-303 and W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				31-5-304, local authorities shall comply with
				the provisions of
Standards and Procedures for Establishing Speed
				Limits on Wyoming Unpaved Roads
as adopted by the Transportation
				Commission of Wyoming and provided in Appendix II.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix I - Procedures for Establishing Local Authority Set Speed Limits on Wyoming Paved Roads › Section 1.1 - PURPOSE

Current through July 13, 2024
(1)
Title 31, Chapter 5 -
					 Article 3 of the Wyoming Statutes establishes the speed regulations for all
					 public roadways in Wyoming. Effective July 1, 2011, the statutory speed limits
					 are:
(a)
20 mph in school
					 zones
(b)
30 mph in urban
					 districts, as defined by
					 W.S.
					 31-5-102(a) (lvii)
(c)
30 mph in any residence
					 district, as defined by W.S. W.S.
					 W.S.
					 31-5-102(a) (xxxviii)
(d)
30 mph in any
					 subdivision, pursuant to W.S. W.S.
					 W.S.
					 18-5-304
(e)
75 mph on interstate
					 highways
(f)
65 mph on all other paved
					 roadways
(g)
55 mph on all other
					 unpaved roadways
(2)
The statutes, under W.S.
					 W.S. W.S.
					 31-5-303, authorize local authorities to
					 establish specific maximum speed limits on all streets and highways within
					 their respective corporate jurisdiction. Such speed limits may be greater or
					 less than the normal statutory speed limits for the roadways being
					 considered.
(3)
The statutes also include
					 a basic speed law [W.S. W.S.
					 W.S.
					 31-5-301(a) ], prohibiting
					 drivers from traveling at a speed greater than what is reasonable and prudent
					 under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards that
					 may exist, which recognizes that driving conditions and speeds may vary widely
					 from time to time. No posted speed limit can adequately serve all driving
					 conditions. Motorists must constantly adjust their driving behavior to fit the
					 conditions they encounter.
(4)
Any speed limit, other
					 than a statutory speed limit listed above, that is posted on Wyoming paved
					 roads open to the public shall be based on criteria contained in this procedure
					 and be consistent with national practices. Criteria used to set a speed limit
					 shall include an analysis of free-flow traffic speeds. A spot speed analysis is
					 used to measure the free-flowing traffic speed characteristics at a specified
					 location under the traffic and environmental conditions prevailing at the time
					 of the analysis. The purpose of this document is to establish the proper
					 procedures for completing an analysis in accordance with the statutes, to
					 provide guidance in setting appropriate speed limits based on data, and to
					 establish the documentation and notification procedures when establishing new
					 speed limits.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix I - Procedures for Establishing Local Authority Set Speed Limits on Wyoming Paved Roads › Section 1.2 - SPEED ANALYSIS DATA COLLECTION

Current through July 13, 2024
(1)
The basics of spot speed
					 data collection, such as site selection, sample size requirements, and the
					 selection of target vehicles are described in the ITE Manual of Transportation
					 Engineering Studies. For most spot speed studies used in Wyoming, vehicle
					 speeds should be measured using automated methods such as radar or laser speed
					 detection. The individual vehicle selection method is the preferred method of
					 obtaining free flow speeds, with sample sizes of at least 50 and preferably 100
					 vehicles per direction being considered representative samples. The lower
					 sample size can be used on lower volume (i.e., having two-way traffic volumes
					 of less than 1,000 vehicles per day) roadways where the time to collect 100
					 samples per direction could be excessive.
(2)
The data analysis
					 required to make the final recommendations on setting proper speed limits can
					 be conducted by professional engineers only. Those professional engineers are
					 not required to visit the actual location where the study is being conducted as
					 long as the required data was collected by trained technicians or
					 engineers.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix I - Procedures for Establishing Local Authority Set Speed Limits on Wyoming Paved Roads › Section 1.4 - SPEED STUDY WORKSHEET

Current through July 13, 2024
(1)
The Speed Study Worksheet
					 has been developed to simplify and automate the processing of speed study field
					 data. This helps reduce the chances of errors in the processing as well. The
					 worksheet is an Excel spreadsheet with an input sheet and display sheets for
					 each direction of travel as well as the combination of both directions
					 analyzed. All data is entered on the input sheet, and the results are displayed
					 on the display sheets for printing. The spreadsheet will be made available by
					 contacting WYDOT Traffic.
(2)
The location-related data
					 is entered at the top of the Input sheet from the data on the Speed Study Data
					 Collection Sheet. An example of the data input sheet for the previous field
					 data collection sheet is shown in Figure 1-3 Example Speed Study Worksheet Data
					 Input.
(3)
Enter the lowest speed
					 recorded and the highest speed recorded. This will help adjust the display of
					 output data so that it is relatively centered in the display graph. If the
					 difference between the highest and lowest recorded speeds exceeds 40 mph, an
					 error message will display.
(4)
The number of
					 observations at each respective speed is then entered under the appropriate
					 direction column. If no vehicles were observed at a given speed, the respective
					 line can be left blank or a zero (0) can be entered.
(5)
The Speed Study worksheet
					 is designed to analyze speed statistics for each direction of travel as well as
					 both directions at once.
(6)
If the speed study is
					 checking speeds by vehicle classification, the Speed Study Worksheet can only
					 process one vehicle class at a time. The class of vehicle being studied should
					 be noted in the Comments space of the input sheet.
(7)
Once all of the necessary
					 data is entered on the input sheet, the speed study statistics can be viewed by
					 selecting one of the display sheets. #bookmark0 [File Link Not Available] gives
					 an example of the Speed Study Worksheet output for one direction of
					 travel.
(8)
For a neat
					 computer-generated sheet that duplicates the hand-written data from the data
					 collection sheet, the cleaned field data sheet uses the same data entered on
					 the input sheet to provide a copy of the Speed Data Collection Sheet with the
					 heading data and tally marks filled in to match the form completed by hand.
					 #bookmark1 [File Link Not Available] gives an example of the cleaned field data
					 collection sheet.
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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix I - Procedures for Establishing Local Authority Set Speed Limits on Wyoming Paved Roads › Section 1.6 - DECLARATION OF SPEED LIMIT

Current through July 13, 2024
Posted speed limits (other than statutory speed limits) on
					 Wyoming paved roads open to the public that have been established by this
					 procedure should be documented by a Declaration of Speed Limit form similar to
					 the form shown in Figure 1-6. A completed declaration of speed limit form is
					 shown in Figure 1-7. Note that any speed limit change from the statutory limits
					 shall be verified and sealed by a registered professional engineer in Wyoming.
					 The form, with appropriate background information should be presented to the
					 county commission where a resolution approving the proposed speed limit should
					 be approved. The resolution number should be added to the declaration of speed
					 limit form. The form is then returned to appropriate county officials so that
					 the necessary signing changes can be made. Enforcement of the new speed limit
					 cannot occur until the appropriate signs giving notice of the new speed limit
					 have been erected.
Counties can modify this declaration form to fit their
					 local needs. Counties should develop their own systems to record and save all
					 relevant information associated with the speed study and the
					 resolution.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix I - Procedures for Establishing Local Authority Set Speed Limits on Wyoming Paved Roads › Section 1.7 - MINIMUM SPEED LIMITS

Current through July 13, 2024
Wyoming does not post minimum speed limits.
Figure 1-6 Declaration of Speed Limit Form for Paved
					 Roads
DECLARATION OF SPEED LIMIT ON PAVED ROADS
LOCATION:
Method Used:
Summary of Results:
Recommendations:
Approved. ____________________ ___________________________
					 ___________
Professional Engineer P.E. Seal Date
ORDER TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTED SPEED ZONE
The County Commission approves changing the speed limit to
					 miles per hour on the paved roadway section described above.
Resolution number: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Figure 1-7 Example of Completed Declaration of Speed
					 Limit Form for Paved Roads
DECLARATION OF SPEED LIMIT ON PAVED ROADS
LOCATION: Wyo 212, Four Mile Road, LA08A, MP 13.11 to
					 13.57.
Method Used: Visual inspection and engineering
					 judgment.
Free flow spot speeds to determine
					 85th percentile speed and pace.
Summary of Results:
The existing speed limit is 40 mph. The
					 85th percentile speeds are 51 mph eastbound and 52
					 mph westbound with a ten mile per hour pace of 39 mph to 48 mph in both
					 directions.
Recommendations:
Post a 50 mph speed limit by replacing the existing 40 mph
					 speed limit sign westbound at MP 13.11 with a 50 mph sign. Replace the existing
					 eastbound 40 mph sign at MP 13.43 with a 50 mph speed limit sign.
Approved ____________________ ___________________________
					 ______________
Professional Engineer P.E. Seal Date
ORDER TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTED SPEED ZONE
The County Commission approves changing the speed limit to
fifty (50)
miles per hour on the paved roadway section
					 described above.
Resolution number:
55551
Date:
July 1,
					 2011
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix II - Standards and Procedures for Establishing Speed Limits on Wyoming Unpaved Roads › Section 1.1 - PURPOSE

Current through July 13, 2024
(1)
Title 31, Chapter 5 -
					 Article 3 of the Wyoming Statutes establishes the speed regulations for all
					 public roadways in Wyoming. The limits specified in this subsection or
					 established as otherwise authorized shall be maximum lawful speeds and no
					 person shall drive a vehicle on an unpaved roadway at a speed in excess of 55
					 mph.
(2)
The statutes include a
					 basic speed law [W.S. 31-5-301(a)
					 ] prohibiting drivers from traveling at a speed greater than what is reasonable
					 and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential
					 hazards that may exist, which recognizes that driving conditions and speeds may
					 vary widely from time to time. No posted speed limit can adequately serve all
					 driving conditions. Motorists must constantly adjust their driving behavior to
					 fit the conditions they encounter.
(3)
Any speed limit, other
					 than a statutory speed limit that is posted on a Wyoming unpaved road, must be
					 based on an engineering study. That study should include an analysis of
					 free-flow traffic speeds and a general roadway safety evaluation. A Spot Speed
					 Study is used to measure the free-flowing traffic speed characteristics at a
					 specified location under the traffic and environmental conditions prevailing at
					 the time of the study. The general safety evaluation should provide
					 recommendations on roadway features which cannot be addressed by changing the
					 speed limit.
(4)
The main objectives of
					 these standards is to establish proper study procedures for completing the
					 engineering investigation in accordance with the statutes, to provide guidance
					 in setting appropriate speed limits based on the study data, and to establish
					 the documentation and notification procedures when establishing new speed
					 limits on unpaved roads. These standards and procedures summarize the minimum
					 requirements for setting speed limits on unpaved roads. A professional engineer
					 can consider additional information when selecting appropriate speed limits on
					 unpaved roads.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix II - Standards and Procedures for Establishing Speed Limits on Wyoming Unpaved Roads › Section 1.3 - SAFETY EVALUATION

Current through July 13, 2024
A general road safety evaluation should be considered when
					 determining speed limits. Such an evaluation should include the following:
(1) If there is high number of crashes on the roadway under
					 investigation, then a detailed crash analysis should be performed to find the
					 causes of the crashes. Once the causes are determined, then additional steps
					 should be taken to provide safety enhancements for high crash locations.
					 Reducing the speed limits by itself will not automatically reduce crashes.
(2) The road should be driven at a reasonable and safe
					 speed to determine if any curves require vehicles to slow down. Further safety
					 enhancements such as signage, delineation, shoulder widening, and guardrails
					 should be considered at adverse curves.
(3) When horizontal curves are signed, they should include
					 either chevrons, delineators or curve warning signs. Speed advisory signs are
					 not required on unpaved roads.
(4) Speed limits should not be reduced due to the presence
					 of isolated fixed objects such as utility poles, trees, rocks or narrow cattle
					 guards. Consideration should be given to using object markers, removing the
					 hazard or widening of the road at those locations.
(5) The speed limit should never be lowered to reduce the
					 number of signs needed on a road.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 30 - PROCEDURES FOR LOCALLY ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS › Appendix II - Standards and Procedures for Establishing Speed Limits on Wyoming Unpaved Roads › Section 1.4 - DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMIT

Current through July 13, 2024
(1)
Speed limits and speed
					 zoning remain one of the more controversial tasks for the traffic engineering
					 profession. Engineers, public safety officials, and others involved in setting
					 and enforcing speed limits may disagree on the appropriate balance between
					 safety and road-user convenience that should prevail on particular road
					 segments, considering conditions of topography, weather, adjacent activities,
					 and traffic. Motorists, other road users, and roadway neighbors have their own
					 perspectives on this balance and may or may not abide by the professionals'
					 judgments.
(2)
In order for the
					 regulation of speed to be effective, the posted limit must be generally
					 consistent with speeds that drivers feel are safe and proper. Enforcement is
					 widely recognized to be crucial to the success of speed limits as a means for
					 making roads safer. If law enforcement officers and the courts are confident
					 that speed limits have been developed on a reasonable basis, their enforcement
					 of the limits will be more effective. Generally, speed limits should be set at
					 levels that are self-enforcing so that law enforcement officials can
					 concentrate their efforts on the worst offenders.
(3)
For most cases, the
					 recommended speed limit shall be the 85th percentile
					 speed rounded to the nearest 5 mph.
(4)
A professional engineer
					 can consider the factors described in Section
					 1.2 to
					 justify a lower speed limit. The recommended speed limit should never be below
					 the lowest acceptable speed limit described in section
					 1.2(10).
(5)
The recommended speed
					 limit on unpaved roads shall never be higher than the statutory speed limit of
					 55 mph.
(6)
Speed limit signs serve
					 to remind motorists that conditions in the area are such that a reduction in
					 speed is reasonable. Proper use of speed limit signs would instill confidence
					 in the minds of drivers that the information on the speed limit sign is
					 accurate and not simply a desire on the part of a policy maker to reduce speed
					 arbitrarily.
(7)
In cases where the speed
					 limit is posted below the 85th-percentile speed based on the other factors, the
					 speed limit sign serves to remind motorists that conditions in the area are
					 such that the speed reduction is reasonable. Proper use of speed limit signs
					 instills confidence in the minds of drivers that the information on the speed
					 limit sign is accurate and not simply a desire on the part of a policy maker to
					 reduce speed arbitrarily for emotional or political reasons.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 31 - PROCEDURES, FEES, COSTS, AND CHARGES FOR INSPECTION, COPYING, AND PRODUCING PUBLIC RECORDS › Section 31-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules are promulgated by authority of
				  W.S.
				  24-2-105 and by the requirements of
				  W.S.
				  16-3-103(j)(ii) and
				  W.S.
				  16-4-204(d) to establish
				  uniform procedures, fees, costs, and charges for inspecting, copying, and
				  producing public records.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 31 - PROCEDURES, FEES, COSTS, AND CHARGES FOR INSPECTION, COPYING, AND PRODUCING PUBLIC RECORDS › Section 31-2 - Incorporation by Reference

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Wyoming
				Department of Transportation (WYDOT) hereby incorporates by reference the
				following rule: Wyoming Department of Administration and Information (A&I),
				Director's Office Section, Chapter 2, Uniform Procedures, Fees, Costs, and
				Charges for Inspecting, Copying, and Producing Public Records, adopted by
				A&I and effective on September 6, 2016. The incorporated material may be
				found at the following:
https://rules.wyo.gov/
. This incorporated
				rule may also be requested from the Wyoming Secretary of State office
				(Administrative Services Division) in writing at 2020 Carey Avenue, Suite 600,
				Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82002-0020; by email at rules@wyo.gov; by telephone at
				(307)777-5348; or by fax at (307)777-5339.
(b) For these rules incorporated by
				reference:
(i) The Department has determined
				that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or
				inefficient given the length or nature of the rules;
(ii) Any code, standard, rule, or regulation
				incorporated by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of
				the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (a)
				of this section; and
(iii) The
				incorporated rules are maintained at the WYDOT headquarters (5300 Bishop
				Boulevard, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82009-3340) and are available for public
				inspection and copying at the same location.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 31 - PROCEDURES, FEES, COSTS, AND CHARGES FOR INSPECTION, COPYING, AND PRODUCING PUBLIC RECORDS › Section 31-3 - Further Provision

Current through July 13, 2024
The provisions and fees in the incorporated rule shall apply
				  to all WYDOT functions unless otherwise enumerated by state
				  statute.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 32 - ALTERNATE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS › Section 32-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Transportation ("WYDOT" or "the
				  department") may utilize alternate design and construction delivery methods for
				  road and bridge construction projects, as allowed by W.S. 24-2-108(c).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0003 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules › Chapter 32 - ALTERNATE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS › Section 32-2 - Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC)

Current through July 13, 2024
The available alternative design and construction delivery
				  method WYDOT may utilize for road and bridge construction under this emergency
				  rule, as allowed by W.S. 16-6-701(a)(v), is construction manager at-risk
				  (CMAR), as defined in W.S. 16-6-701(a)(vii). For the purpose of WYDOT road and
				  bridge construction, CMAR is referred to as construction manager/general
				  contractor (CM/GC).
(a) Determination
				to Use CMG/GC. WYDOT may, when determined to be in the best interest of the
				State of Wyoming, and in compliance with any statutorily required approvals,
				hire a CM/GC for project delivery. At its discretion, WYDOT may use a CM/GC
				method as determined by individual needs and merits of road and bridge
				construction project.
(b)
				Prequalification. WYDOT shall issue a request for statements of qualifications
				from those wishing to submit proposals for CM/GC services. Request for
				statements of qualifications shall state the minimum and maximum number of
				proposers WYDOT shall invite to submit final proposals.
(i) Advertisements. WYDOT shall advertise the
				request for at least one (1) week on the department's website before initiating
				selection procedures. WYDOT may advertise the request using additional
				methods.
(ii) Evaluation Criteria.
				WYDOT shall base prequalification on evaluation of criteria set forth in the
				request for qualifications including:
(A)
				Construction and design experience;
(B) Technical competence; and
(C) Capability to perform the requested work
				including financial, workforce, and equipment resources; experience in other
				similar CM/GC projects; and past performance.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules of practice and procedure are promulgated by authority
				  of W.S.
				  24-2-105,
				  W.S.
				  31-5-1701,
				  W.S.
				  31-18-104(a)(vi), and W.S.
				  W.S.
				  31-18-303 to supervise and regulate motor carrier
				  operations as set forth in the Wyoming Commercial Vehicle Act (W.S.
				  31-18-101 through W.S.
				  W.S.
				  31-18-903).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-3 - Exemptions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The provisions of these rules
do not
				apply
to those exemptions as set forth in
				W.S.
				31-18-103.
(b) Privately owned motor vehicles used in making
				nonprofit, educational, or religious tours of the state are exempt from obtaining
				operating authority.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-4 - Communications, Addresses, and Notices

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All applications, written communications, and
				documents shall be sent to the Department's Regulatory Section of the Motor Vehicle
				Services Program by:
(i) Physical mail: Wyoming
				Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services Program, Regulatory Section,
				5300 Bishop Boulevard, Cheyenne, Wyoming 820093340;
(ii) Fax: (307)777-4772; or
(iii) Email: mvs@wyo.gov.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-5 - Carrier Records

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All motor carriers holding operating authority
				in Wyoming shall keep and maintain adequate records in accordance with all
				applicable federal regulations.
(b) All
				records the Department requires shall be available for inspection or audit by any
				authorized WYDOT representative. The carrier shall, at its own expense, forward such
				records to the Department upon the request of an authorized
				representative.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-6 - Towing and Recovery Vehicles

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All tow and recovery vehicles shall meet all
				safety requirements as specified by federal and state regulations.
(b) All tow and recovery vehicles shall be
				inspected by the WHP and classified as follows:
(i) Class "A" tow and recovery vehicles shall have
				the following:
(A) A minimum gross vehicle weight
				rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds;
(B) A
				minimum retracted boom capacity of 8,000 pounds, as rated by the
				manufacturer;
(C) An individual power
				take off (PTO) or a hydraulic power winch with a minimum rating of 8,000 pounds, as
				rated by the manufacturer, with a minimum of 100 feet of 3/8-inch independent wire
				cable or synthetic rope equivalent on the drum;
(D) A manufactured underlift with a minimum
				lifting capacity of 3,500 pounds when retracted and a minimum tow rating of 7,500
				pounds, as rated by the manufacturer, with safety chains or synthetic rope
				equivalent; and
(E) Dual rear
				wheels.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-7 - Cancellation of Authority and Reapplication

Current through July 13, 2024
When WYDOT cancels an authority for any violation of this rule, or
				  a motor carrier's failure to file prescribed evidence of insurance, the carrier
				  shall file a new application for authority and pay the filing fee.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-8 - Leasing Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Leased Motor Vehicle Qualifications. All motor
				vehicles leased by a carrier shall be qualified by the lessee to operate under that
				carrier. When motor vehicles owned by one carrier holding operating authority from
				WYDOT are leased to another person, a copy of the lessee's current letter of
				authority shall be carried in the power unit. During the lease term, the lessee
				shall have complete control of the leased motor vehicle and shall be fully
				responsible for its operation, in accordance with applicable statutes, laws, and
				regulations-including the requirements of these rules and regulations concerning
				equipment safety and inspection and insurance coverage.
(b) Lease Terms and Conditions. All leases shall
				be in writing and signed by the parties to it. Leases shall specify the term and the
				consideration to be paid by the lessee.
(i) During
				the entire lease term, a carrier shall at all times carry an original copy, a
				certified copy, or a photocopy of the lease in each vehicle covered by the lease so
				that it is available for inspection by Department representatives or other
				authorized persons.
(ii) The Department
				shall always have the right to examine all motor vehicle equipment leases and
				approve or disapprove them.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-9 - Safety Regulations

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department requires all motor carriers, as
				defined in W.S. 31-18-101, and carriers in
				interstate commerce, as defined in
				49 CFR
				390.5, to comply strictly with the following:
(i) All Wyoming laws pertaining to safe operation
				and such rules promulgated by WYDOT;
(ii) The following USDOT hazardous materials
				regulations: 49 CFR Parts 105 through 107, 109, 110, 130, and 171 through 180;
				and
(iii) The following USDOT motor
				carrier safety regulations: 49 CFR Parts 40, 303, 325, 350, 355, 356, 360, and 365
				through 399 for interstate transportation and as amended in Appendix A to these
				rules for intrastate transportation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-10 - Bills of Lading Regulations

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) For-hire motor carriers shall always use and
				carry in their motor vehicles at all times uniform bills of lading showing all
				property being transported. The carrier shall deliver copies to both the consignor
				and the consignee and retain a copy for Department inspection.
(b) Private motor carriers are not required to
				carry in their motor vehicles a bill of lading or other shipping document, except
				when transporting a hazardous material as required in
				49 CFR
				177.817 as adopted by the Department. The
				requirement for intrastate private carriers shall be governed by Appendix A to these
				rules and regulations.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Section 1-11 - Hearings and Appeals

Current through July 13, 2024
Except for internal procedures conducted by the dispute resolution
				  committee, all practice and procedure for hearings before the Department shall be as
				  provided in Chapter 3, General Section, of the Wyoming Department of Transportation
				  Rules and Regulations.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers › Appendix A to Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers

Current through July 13, 2024
This appendix consists of Wyoming-specific cross-references,
				  changes, omissions, and additions to 49 CFR Parts 40, 303, 325, 350, 355, 356, 360,
				  and 365-399.
The cross-references set forth below are of general application
				  throughout the rules reproduced in this appendix and shall be applied except when
				  the context of the rule clearly requires otherwise.
(a) References to "state" shall mean the State of Wyoming.
(b) References to "Interstate" shall mean "Intrastate."
(c) References to "farms" and "farmers" shall include "ranches"
				  and "ranchers."
(d) References to "Federal" shall mean "Wyoming."
(e) References to such federal persons and entities such as
				  "Secretary," "Federal Highway Administrator," or "Administration," "Regional
				  Director," "District Director," and other similar references shall mean WYDOT, its
				  employees and duly designated agents, including the WHP, enforcing these rules
				  pursuant to W.S. 31-18-701(b).
				  WYDOT, to promote efficiency in government and to avoid duplication of skills,
				  personnel, and effort, may designate other personnel to provide technical expertise
				  and assistance to the Department as the need arises.
Section 390.5
Definitions. All definitions set forth
				  in W.S.
				  31-18-101 are incorporated herein by this
				  reference. In addition, in this appendix and for the purposes of these rules:
"Agricultural growing season" means January 1 to December 31 of
				  any calendar year.
"Air-mile" means an international nautical mile of approximately
				  6,076 feet measured in a straight line and not on an over-the-road basis.
"Commercial vehicle" means as defined in W.S.
				  W.S.
				  31-18-101(a)(iii).
Section 390.21(b)(2)
is changed to read:
The motor carrier identification number, if issued by the Federal
				  Highway Administration, shall be preceded by the letters "USDOT." When issued for
				  Wyoming intrastate carriers, the number shall be preceded by "USDOT" and followed by
				  the suffix "WY," as in the following example: USDOT 123456 WY.
Section 390.23.
WYDOT directs any motor carrier seeking relief from Section
				  395.3(b) to contact
				  WHP in writing to request such relief.
WYDOT shall recognize emergency relief exemptions as declared by
				  the President of the United States, the Governor of a state, or authorized designees
				  or representatives having authority to declare emergencies, when such emergencies
				  are declared as prescribed in federal regulations.
Section 391.11(b)(1)
is changed to read:
(1) is at least 18 years old;
Section 395.1(e)
is changed to read:
(e) 150 air-mile radius driver. A driver is exempt from the
				  requirements of §
									395.8 if:
(1) The driver operates within a 150 air-mile radius of the normal
				  work reporting location.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 2 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR CARRIER › Section 2-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules of practice and procedure are promulgated by
				  authority of
				  W.S.
				  37-14-103. They are intended to provide an
				  understandable interpretation of the undefined portion of W.S.
				  W.S.
				  37-14-103.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 2 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR CARRIER › Section 2-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) "Temporary
				permit" means a permit to transport radioactive waste issued pursuant to this
				rule and valid for only a single trip transporting radioactive waste within or
				through Wyoming.
(b)
				"Transportation" or "transport" means the transport by any means of radioactive
				waste destined for or derived from any location and any loading, unloading, or
				storage incident to such transport. The terms do not include the permanent
				storage or disposal of the radioactive waste.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 2 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR CARRIER › Section 2-3 - Permit Required

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Any person
				representing and wishing to transport radioactive waste within or through
				Wyoming shall have a permit issued by the Wyoming Department of Transportation
				(WYDOT) or its duly designated agent.
(b) There is no application fee for a permit.
				Once it is granted, the permit shall remain in force until revoked and shall be
				valid for all the holder's shipments of radioactive waste. An applicant may
				also request a temporary permit covering a single trip within or through
				Wyoming.
(c) The carrier shall
				convey a copy of the permit with the load being transported.
(d) A permit may be denied or revoked for:
(i) Nonpayment, when due, of any emergency
				response fees provided for in
				W.S.
				37-14-103.
(ii) The revocation or cancellation
(A) by the federal government of an
				applicant's contract for the transportation of radioactive waste or
(B) by the granting jurisdiction's revocation
				of an applicant's authority to serve as a carrier.
(iii) Violation of safety rules and
				regulations applicable to radioactive waste transportation.
(iv) Omission or misstatement of a material
				fact on an application.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 2 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR CARRIER › Section 2-4 - Issuing Permits

Current through July 13, 2024
The Department authorizes its Regulatory Section and each
				  port of entry to issue temporary permits to shippers upon receipt of a proper
				  application completely filled out. The issuing entity shall forward copies of
				  all temporary permits to the Regulatory Section as soon as they are issued.
				  Shippers seeking permanent permits may apply directly to the Regulatory Section
				  or may hand deliver an application to a Wyoming port of entry, which shall
				  forward it to the Regulatory Section. WYDOT shall act upon applications within
				  30 days of the application date. During those 30 days, the applicant may
				  transport radioactive waste as if a permit had been granted and shall pay all
				  applicable emergency response fees and comply with all applicable rules and
				  regulations concerning radioactive waste transportation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 2 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR CARRIER › Section 2-5 - Fee Payment

Current through July 13, 2024
The emergency response fee of $200 per package of radioactive
				  waste shall be paid to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Accounting
				  Program, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 2 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR CARRIER › Section 2-6 - Continuing Notification Requirement

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Each permit
				holder shall notify the Department within 10 days if any of the following
				occur:
(i) The permit holder loses its
				carrier operating authority.
(ii)
				The permit holder ceases to transport radioactive waste as defined in this
				chapter and therefore wishes voluntarily to relinquish the permit.
(iii) The permit holder has been cited for
				violating safety rules or regulations applicable to radioactive waste
				transportation (reporting this information is voluntary except in the case of
				an accident resulting in the release of radioactivity).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of › Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier › Chapter 3 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS › Section 3-1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules of practice and procedure are promulgated by
				  authority of
				  W.S.
				  24-2-105 and W.S.
				  W.S.
				  31-18-104. They are intended to provide
				  uniform and understandable interpretation of the undefined portion of W.S. W.S.
				  W.S.
				  31-18-209.