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A Tool for EnvironmentalScheduling, Accountability andPerformance Measurement

TxECOS

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What is TxECOS?

How are things documented in the system?

System Architecture

How was TxECOS built?

Demo

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Training6

Where we’re going7

Questions?8

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What is TxECOS?

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Official File of Record

Project Documentation

Project Decisions

NEPA

Approval

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How are things documented in the system?

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• Tracks, who , when , howTask

• Collects data of technical analysis and reviewsForms

• TxDOT’s environmental commitments to follow pre, during, and post construction EPICs

• Communication and approval with external and internal resource agency approvals.Coordination's

• Allows to store all documents associated to the project digitally in one location Documents

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System Architecture

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Integration links to SQL Replicated Databases

Texas ECOS Application

External Web Server•Middleware

•DOT Java File

•JSP Files

•Java Beans

•Business Logic

Oracle Database Server• DBMS

•Tables

•Packages

•Types

Desktop or Laptop Computers•Internet Browser > URL to Texas ECOS

Internal Server•Data Management

DBMS

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Database Interface Diagram

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Application Architecture

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How was the system built?

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TxECOS - Business Analysis Team

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Demonstration of TXECOS: Login

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Screen Capture: Communication

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Screen Capture: Reports

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Screen Capture: Administration

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Screen Capture: Search

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Screen Capture: Projects

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Screen Capture: Project Definition

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Screen Capture: Project Definition

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Screen Capture: Project Definition

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Screen Capture: Project Definition

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Screen Capture: Project Definition – Project Associations

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Screen Capture: Project Summary

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Screen Capture: Tasks

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Screen Capture: Forms

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Screen Capture: Coordination

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Screen Capture: EPICs

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Screen Capture: Documents

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Screen Capture: Journal

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Training

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Where are we going?

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• Update reports to reflect new CE classification types.

• Creating a 8 to 5 work space environment.

• Improved overall performance.

Portability and StandardizationTechnical Functionality & Reporting

Scope Development

• Retire older screening forms and develop a single project level scope form.

• Automate the CE checklist and include new business rules.

• Documents Approval times.

• Measures review times for document clearances.

Portability and StandardizationNew Forms

• Develop GIS viewer to aide in technical analysis.

• Viewer includes agency related tools for analysis – Storm Water, Natural Diversity Database.

• Consume layers and map services from external agencies.

GIS Interface

• Early risk identification.

• Automation of scope development.

• Reduce redundant data entry.

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Questions?

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Contact Information

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Michael RhodesEnvironmental Specialist,Environmental Affairs DivisionTexas Department of TransportationEmail: Michael.Rhodes@txdot.gov(254) 867-2739 Sai Kolla, PMP®

Business Analyst,Environmental Affairs DivisionTexas Department of TransportationEmail: Skolla-c@txdot.gov (512) 416-2774

Troy D. SykesBusiness Analyst,Environmental Affairs DivisionTexas Department of TransportationEmail: Troy.Sykes@txdot.gov(512) 416-2571