Private Access to Public Right of Ways

Benefits

You will be provided a comprehensive and useful introduction to the challenges facing local governments as more private providers seek to use the public rights of way for a variety of purposes. Public officials, private service providers and lawyers will benefit from understanding the variety of existing and emerging users and uses, the options available for securing access to public rights of way and the duties and liabilities related to their use. Additionally, surveyors and engineers will benefit from understanding the duties related to locating and maintaining private utilities in the public rights of way.

Agenda

Types of Private Users and Uses of Public Rights of Way

• Traditional Private Utility Providers Such as Telecommunications, Gas, Electricity and Cable
• New Users and Uses Such as Distributed Antenna Systems; Cable Wifi, and Data Collection Units

How Access Is Granted to Public Rights of Way 

• Franchise Agreements
• Encroachment Permits
• Easements

The Role of Local Government Agencies 

• Regulatory Issues Related to Access
• Revenue Generation
• Location
• Maintenance Issues

The Role of Private Providers in Terms of Management; Capital Improvements; Routine and Emergency Maintenance 

How to Manage Conflicting Goals of Competing Public Owners

Continuing Education Units

• AICP
• CLE (Please check the "Detailed Credit Information" page for states that have already been approved)
• ENG
• LAND SURY
• Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Detailed Credit Information

Only registered attendee will receive continuing education credit. Additional attendees can receive continuing education credits at a discounted price. Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information and details.

Who Should Attend

This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, engineers, city administrators, county and municipal officers, presidents, vice presidents, public works and utility directors, developers, planners and surveyors.