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Environmental Planners These individuals evaluate the socio-economic and/or environmental impacts, including traffic, noise and visual impacts of the proposed project Design Engineers These individuals recommend the type of transportation project which will be of the most benefitto the public. They prepare design plans which determine the properties needed for the project. Relocation Specialists These individuals perform early studies of the general needs of persons who may need to be relocated and the kind of replacement properties which may be required. A relocation impact analysis will be completed before the Department requires anyone to move from their property. As a result of this team effort, the best possible location for a transportation project is selected afterthorough social, economic, engineering, and environmental analyses, as well as consideration of expressed public concerns and desires. The goal is that the project provide the greatest public good and the least private injury or inconvenience while renderingthe best possible service. Transportation Surveyors These individuals perform field surveys and monument property lines to delineate and map the Department's right of way needs, They are also authorized by law to enter real property to perform such tasks. It is the Department's policy that owners and tenants of property will be notified prior to such surveys. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHO WILL CONTACT ME? One of the first persons you will meet is an independent appraiser. You will be afforded the opportunity to accompany the appraiser on the inspection of your property. At the time of the inspection the appraiser will also provide you with general project information. The appraiser will analyze your property and examine all of the features which contribute to its market value. Information about improvements you have made and any other special features that you believe may affect the market value of your property should be given to the appraiser to ensure he/she has all the information you feel is relevant. It is the duty of OCTA to ensure that you receive fair market value for the property rights and/or interests needed for the project. The OCTA cannot buy your property for more than it is worth, but it can and will assure you that you do not have to sell your property for less than its fair market value. California law provides that the owner shall receive a copy of the appraisal or a summary of the valuation upon which the Department's offer is based. 1185095.1 75E-61