Project Team - Project and Technical Leadership Teams

Project Leadership Teams - Technical Leadership Teams (PLT - TLT)

During the first step of the process Leadership Teams were established. Endorsement was given through the signing of an agreement by CDOT, the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County on the decision making process under which the project will operate through its completion.

Project Leadership Team (PLT) Roles and Responsibilities

The primary role of the Project Leadership Team (PLT) was to make policy level recommendations regarding funding, maintenance/ownership responsibilities. Formal decisions may require actions by respective councils and commissions. The PLT provides guidance, direction, and insights to the consulting team throughout the public involvement and study process. The PLT is also an advisory resource when providing direction on the project approach and strategy. The PLT reviews project documents and communicates project status, issues, and recommendations to their agencies.

PLT members are:

• George Tempel, Transportation Commissioner
• Timothy Harris, CDOT Region 2
• Tom Wrona, CDOT Region 2
• David Miller, CDOT Region 2
• Loretta Kennedy, Pueblo County Commissioner
• Randy Thurston, Pueblo City Council
• Mary Jo Vobejda, CH2M HILL
• Ken Conyers, SEH,Inc.

The roles and responsibilities of the Technical Leadership Team include:

• Guide technical decisions involving data gathering, criteria, and analysis
• Technical review of project reports

• Technical support and insight with respect to agency issues and regulations
• Coordination and communication with their respective agency staff and/or elected officials

• Assistance in developing and screening alternatives

Documents provided for review identify what input is needed, what impacts the input have on the project and the schedule, and the time frame requested for response. The input and meeting notes from the Technical Leadership Team are provided to the Project Leadership Team.

TLT members consist of representatives from:

• CDOT Region 2 Resident Engineer
• CDOT Region 2 Environmental
• CDOT Region 2 ROW
• CDOT Region 2 Utilities
• CDOT Region 2 Traffic
• CDOT Region 2 Maintenance
• City of Pueblo Transportation
• City of Pueblo Planning
• City of Pueblo Public Works
• City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation
• Pueblo County Public Works
• State Patrol
• City Police
• CH2M HILL Consultant Team