822.1 Vegetation Management for Major Roads - Revision history

Smithk: Per TP, updated Major Highway System map

2022-06-03T13:18:52Z

Per TP, updated Major Highway System map

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	==Main Roadway==		==Main Roadway==

	Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all [[media:144 Major Highway System ~~2021~~.pdf\|major roads]] up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.		Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all [[media:144 Major Highway System 2022.pdf\|major roads]] up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

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Smithk: /* Main Roadway */ updated major highway system map

2021-06-04T15:51:49Z

Main Roadway: updated major highway system map

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	==Main Roadway==		==Main Roadway==

	Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major roads]] up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.		Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all [[media:144 Major Highway System 2021.pdf\|major roads]] up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

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Smithk: /* Main Roadway */

2019-04-26T16:09:04Z

Main Roadway

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	==Main Roadway==		==Main Roadway==

	Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.		Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all [[media:144 Major Highway System.pdf\|major roads]] up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

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EPGsysop: Per MT, updates to promote and enhance pollinator habitat on r/w while addressing traveler safety and noxious weeds

2017-07-05T13:36:47Z

Per MT, updates to promote and enhance pollinator habitat on r/w while addressing traveler safety and noxious weeds

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	~~Mow all~~ major ~~roads within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July a minimum 15 ft~~. ~~from the edge~~ of ~~the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. A fall~~ mowing ~~of up~~ to ~~30 ft. shall be completed every year~~. Minimum mowing height is 6 inches.		Consistency is expected on major corridors. Coordination of mowing is needed to ensure no abrupt changes in roadside management practices are apparent at district or area boundaries.

			Minimum mowing height is six inches.
	[[Image:822.1 3 to 1 slope.png\|right\| 200px\|thumb\|<center>'''3 to 1 Slope'''</center>]]		[[Image:822.1 3 to 1 slope.png\|right\| 200px\|thumb\|<center>'''3 to 1 Slope'''</center>]]

	~~Consistency is expected on major corridors. Coordination of mowing within~~ areas and ~~between districts is needed~~ to ~~ensure this~~.		Slopes steeper than 1V:3H (3 to 1) and areas not required to be mowed should be planted to wildflowers and native grasses, encouraged to naturalize or landscaped. Pollinator-beneficial vegetation should be promoted or planted in these areas.

	~~Slopes steeper than 1V:3H (3 to 1) and areas not required to be mowed should be planted to wildflowers and native grasses, encouraged to naturalize or landscaped.~~		Do not leave a narrow strip (less than one additional pass) between the main roadway and outer roads. Areas between the main roadway and the outer roads 30 ft. wide or less should be mowed the entire width with each cycle.

	Do not leave a narrow strip (less than ~~30 ft.~~) between the main roadway and outer roads. Areas between the main roadway and the outer roads 30 ft. wide or less should be mowed the entire width with ~~each cycle. Areas wider than 30 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction~~ each cycle.

	An urban area is where the surrounding land is dominated by housing developments and commercial properties. There are no large gaps of areas without housing or commercial development. Each urban area should be evaluated to determine the extent of mowing needed. Urban areas may be mowed more often and wider but the intent is to reduce the total acres mowed and number of mowing cycles.		An urban area is where the surrounding land is dominated by housing developments and commercial properties. There are no large gaps of areas without housing or commercial development. Each urban area should be evaluated to determine the extent of mowing needed. Urban areas may be mowed more often and wider but the intent is to reduce the total acres mowed and number of mowing cycles.

	Community mowing may be done for special events, festivals and fairs. This mowing ~~is not limited to~~ one pass. All mowing must be part of the planning process to avoid unnecessary mowing.		Community mowing may be done for special events, festivals and fairs. This mowing should be one pass. All mowing must be part of the planning process to avoid unnecessary mowing.

	PGRs may be used to reduce trimming around guardrails, guard cables, sign posts and sight distance areas. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. from the roadway is permitted.		PGRs mixed with a broadleaf herbicide may be used to reduce mowing cycles and trimming around guardrails, guard cables, sign posts and sight distance areas. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. from the roadway is permitted.

	~~An additional~~ mowing ~~cycle~~ may be ~~added~~ and coordinated statewide if growing conditions require it.		The number of mowing cycles may be adjusted and coordinated statewide if growing conditions require it.

	==Main Roadway==		==Main Roadway==

	Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.		Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

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			! style="background:#BEBEBE" colspan="2" width=450\|Mowing Width per Cycle on Major Routes
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			\|1st cycle \|\|Mow 15’
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			\|2nd cycle \|\|Mow 15’
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			\|3rd cycle \|\|Mow up to 30’
			\|}

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	==Medians==		==Medians==
	Medians narrower than 60 ft. shall be mowed entirely each mowing cycle. Medians wider than 60 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction and, if narrower than 100 ft., should be mowed entirely for the final mowing. Medians wider than 100 ft. should be mowed up to 30 ft. in each direction from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins for the final mowing.		Medians narrower than 60 ft. shall be mowed entirely each mowing cycle. Medians wider than 60 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction and, if narrower than 100 ft., should be mowed entirely for the final mowing. Medians wider than 100 ft. should be mowed up to 30 ft. in each direction from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins for the final mowing.

	[[image:822.1.1 ~~2012~~.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Narrower than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]		[[image:822.1.1 2017.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Narrower than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]
	[[image:822.1.2 ~~2012~~.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Wider than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]		[[image:822.1.2 2017.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Wider than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]

	==Interchanges==		==Interchanges==
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	Mowing interchanges requires a large resource commitment. Each interchange should be evaluated as to the extent of mowing needed. Interchanges on major roads shall be mowed 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed, two weeks prior to Memorial Day, and mid-July and mid-September. Mowing may be done on the interior of interchanges, if necessary, where slopes are 1V:3H (3 to 1) or flatter.		Mowing interchanges requires a large resource commitment. Each interchange should be evaluated as to the extent of mowing needed. Interchanges on major roads shall be mowed 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed, two weeks prior to Memorial Day, and mid-July and mid-September. Mowing may be done on the interior of interchanges, if necessary, where slopes are 1V:3H (3 to 1) or flatter.

	[[image:822.1.3.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Road Interchanges'''~~</center>~~		[[image:822.1.3 2017.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Road Interchanges'''</center> ]]

	~~<center>Evaluate each interchange to determine extent of mowing needed.~~</center> ]]


	[[Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management\|822.01]]		[[Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management\|822.01]]

Smithk: Per Maintenance, the number of mowings was reduced from four to three per year.

2012-05-29T12:36:46Z

Per Maintenance, the number of mowings was reduced from four to three per year.

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	Mow all major roads within two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July ~~4th and Labor Day~~ a minimum 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. A fall mowing of up to 30 ft. shall be completed every year. Minimum mowing height is 6 inches.		Mow all major roads within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July a minimum 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. A fall mowing of up to 30 ft. shall be completed every year. Minimum mowing height is 6 inches.
	[[Image:822.1 3 to 1 slope.png\|right\| 200px\|thumb\|<center>'''3 to 1 Slope'''</center>]]		[[Image:822.1 3 to 1 slope.png\|right\| 200px\|thumb\|<center>'''3 to 1 Slope'''</center>]]

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	==Main Roadway==		==Main Roadway==

	Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July ~~4th and Labor Day~~, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.		Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day and mid-July, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

	==Medians==		==Medians==

Smithk: Per Maintenance, updated two figures

2012-05-25T20:14:12Z

Per Maintenance, updated two figures

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	Medians narrower than 60 ft. shall be mowed entirely each mowing cycle. Medians wider than 60 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction and, if narrower than 100 ft., should be mowed entirely for the final mowing. Medians wider than 100 ft. should be mowed up to 30 ft. in each direction from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins for the final mowing.		Medians narrower than 60 ft. shall be mowed entirely each mowing cycle. Medians wider than 60 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction and, if narrower than 100 ft., should be mowed entirely for the final mowing. Medians wider than 100 ft. should be mowed up to 30 ft. in each direction from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins for the final mowing.

	[[image:822.1.1.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Narrower than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]		[[image:822.1.1 2012.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Narrower than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]
	[[image:822.1.2.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Wider than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]		[[image:822.1.2 2012.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Wider than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]

	==Interchanges==		==Interchanges==

Smithk: Per Maintenance, clarification about an additional mowing cycle. Mowing dates also clarified.

2012-05-25T20:07:38Z

Per Maintenance, clarification about an additional mowing cycle. Mowing dates also clarified.

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	PGRs may be used to reduce trimming around guardrails, guard cables, sign posts and sight distance areas. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. from the roadway is permitted.		PGRs may be used to reduce trimming around guardrails, guard cables, sign posts and sight distance areas. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. from the roadway is permitted.

			An additional mowing cycle may be added and coordinated statewide if growing conditions require it.

	==Main Roadway==		==Main Roadway==

	Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. ~~For the final mowing~~, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.		Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Beginning mid-September, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

	==Medians==		==Medians==
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	==Interchanges==		==Interchanges==

	Mowing interchanges requires a large resource commitment. Each interchange should be evaluated as to the extent of mowing needed. Interchanges on major roads shall be mowed 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed, two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July ~~4th~~ and ~~Labor Day~~. Mowing may be done on the interior of interchanges, if necessary, where slopes are 1V:3H (3 to 1) or flatter.		Mowing interchanges requires a large resource commitment. Each interchange should be evaluated as to the extent of mowing needed. Interchanges on major roads shall be mowed 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed, two weeks prior to Memorial Day, and mid-July and mid-September. Mowing may be done on the interior of interchanges, if necessary, where slopes are 1V:3H (3 to 1) or flatter.

	[[image:822.1.3.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Road Interchanges'''</center>		[[image:822.1.3.jpg\|center\|thumb\|750px\|<Center>'''Major Road Interchanges'''</center>

Smithk: Per Maintenance, Roadside Vegetation Management guidance updated to reflect Practical Operation

2011-06-22T17:21:03Z

Per Maintenance, Roadside Vegetation Management guidance updated to reflect Practical Operation

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Mow all major roads within two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day a minimum 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. A fall mowing of up to 30 ft. shall be completed every year. Minimum mowing height is 6 inches.
[[Image:822.1 3 to 1 slope.png|right| 200px|thumb|<center>'''3 to 1 Slope'''</center>]]

Consistency is expected on major corridors. Coordination of mowing within areas and between districts is needed to ensure this.

Slopes steeper than 1V:3H (3 to 1) and areas not required to be mowed should be planted to wildflowers and native grasses, encouraged to naturalize or landscaped.

Do not leave a narrow strip (less than 30 ft.) between the main roadway and outer roads. Areas between the main roadway and the outer roads 30 ft. wide or less should be mowed the entire width with each cycle. Areas wider than 30 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction each cycle.

An urban area is where the surrounding land is dominated by housing developments and commercial properties. There are no large gaps of areas without housing or commercial development. Each urban area should be evaluated to determine the extent of mowing needed. Urban areas may be mowed more often and wider but the intent is to reduce the total acres mowed and number of mowing cycles.

Community mowing may be done for special events, festivals and fairs. This mowing is not limited to one pass. All mowing must be part of the planning process to avoid unnecessary mowing.

PGRs may be used to reduce trimming around guardrails, guard cables, sign posts and sight distance areas. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. from the roadway is permitted.

==Main Roadway==

Within two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, mow all major roads up to 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. For the final mowing, mow all major roads up to 30 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed. Selectively applying herbicides to control brush up to 50 ft. is permitted.

==Medians==
Medians narrower than 60 ft. shall be mowed entirely each mowing cycle. Medians wider than 60 ft. may be mowed 15 ft. in each direction and, if narrower than 100 ft., should be mowed entirely for the final mowing. Medians wider than 100 ft. should be mowed up to 30 ft. in each direction from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins for the final mowing.

[[image:822.1.1.jpg|center|thumb|750px|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Narrower than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]
[[image:822.1.2.jpg|center|thumb|750px|<Center>'''Major Roads - Medians Wider than 60 Ft.'''</center>]]

==Interchanges==

Mowing interchanges requires a large resource commitment. Each interchange should be evaluated as to the extent of mowing needed. Interchanges on major roads shall be mowed 15 ft. from the edge of the paved or aggregate shoulders or where the grass begins unless physically obstructed, two weeks prior to Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Mowing may be done on the interior of interchanges, if necessary, where slopes are 1V:3H (3 to 1) or flatter.

[[image:822.1.3.jpg|center|thumb|750px|<Center>'''Major Road Interchanges'''</center>

<center>Evaluate each interchange to determine extent of mowing needed.</center> ]]

[[Category:822 Roadside Vegetation Management|822.01]]