Streamlining Right-of-Way Processes to Accelerate Project Development

The right-of-way (ROW) process is an integral but sometimes underexamined aspect of project development. By conducting appraisals, reviewing appraisals, negotiating with property owners, managing acquisitions and relocations, and overseeing property management, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC's) Division of Right of Way and Utilities offers critical support to project development staff as they work to identify the most cost-effective project designs. Despite being a linchpin in project development, the Cabinet has difficulty recruiting and retaining ROW staff due to a competitive job market. Personnel shortages can delay the ROW process and thus project delivery. As such, KYTC needs to identify and implement proven best practices that facilitate a ROW process that is leaner, more streamlined, and which supports on-time project delivery while also bolstering the agency’s recruitment and retention of staff.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $250,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  KYSPR-26-684

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

  200 Mero Street
  Frankfort, KY  United States  40622
• Performing Organizations:

  University of Kentucky, Lexington

  Kentucky Transportation Center College of Engineering, 176 Raymond Building
  Lexington, KY  United States  40506-0281
• Principal Investigators:

  Gibson, Bryan

  Wallace, Candice

• Start Date: 20250701
• Expected Completion Date: 20270630
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Personnel retention; Project management; Recruiting; Right of way (Land)
• Identifier Terms: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01964178
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: University of Kentucky, Lexington
• Contract Numbers: KYSPR-26-684
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 28 2025 11:32AM