Trans 208.01(1)(1) In accordance with s. 84.02, Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to set forth the methods used by the department of transportation for establishing state trunk highway locations that most efficiently serve Wisconsin’s transportation needs.

Trans 208.01(2)(2) This chapter shall apply whenever a location alternative involving realignment, relocation or addition to the state trunk highway system is evaluated as part of any project development process under ch. Trans 209.

Trans 208.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1985, No. 350, eff. 3-1-85.

Trans 208.02(1)(1) Words and phrases defined in ch. Trans 209 are used in the same sense in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided:

Trans 208.02(2)(2) In this chapter:

Trans 208.02(2)(a)(a) “Chief design engineer” means the principal engineer who heads the department’s design section.

Trans 208.02(2)(b)(b) “Engineering review” includes reviewing, refining and evaluating location alternatives.

Trans 208.02(2)(c)(c) “Locating” means those activities within the department’s facilities development process leading to a decision by the secretary to retain, realign or relocate the existing highway or to add a new segment of highway to the state trunk highway system.

Trans 208.02(2)(d)(d) “Public involvement” includes contacts with potentially affected property owners, elected representatives, local officials, area planning organizations, outside agencies, interested citizens, and holding public information meetings.

Trans 208.02(2)(e)(e) “Realign” means a minor alteration of the existing highway location brought about through the department’s adoption of orders and maps or plats (termed “relocation orders”) in accordance with the provisions of s. 84.09, Stats.

Trans 208.02(2)(f)(f) “Relocate” means any change in the existing highway location that is more extensive than a realignment.

Trans 208.02(2)(g)(g) “State trunk highway system” (STH) means the system of trunk highways administered by the department pursuant to chapter 84, Stats.

Trans 208.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1985, No. 350, eff. 3-1-85.

Trans 208.03(1)(1) The department shall determine the locations of state trunk highways (STH) as part of the overall process for developing a STH improvement program in accordance with ch. Trans 209. Identification of deficiencies in the STH system shall be undertaken by the regions in accordance with the programming procedures set forth in ch. Trans 209.

Trans 208.03(2)(2) The elements pertaining to establishment of STH locations shall be as follows: