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1 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 1 Before any navigation, we strongly recommend that you clear your browsing history. It appears that some of users older cache information can interfere with the content and presentation of the upgraded site. Introduction This release (CR 16) of Project PATH is mostly dedicated to making the look and feel of the site cleaner, easier to use, and more intuitive to public users. All pages have been reorganized with the goal of making the most important information most visible, i.e., at the top of pages and at the higher levels. Many of the pages have been simplified, making the site also suitable for tablet use. Although the site will work on a phone, we do not recommend it. Before navigating the new site, we recommend that you review the changes below. We draw your attention to how we are presenting projects with an active comment period. Projects with an active comment period are now mapped (in yellow). The Project Details Page now carries a banner stating the comment period, and the individual postings that have an active comment period are highlighted. We hope you enjoy the changes. As always, if you have any issues navigating the revised site, please contact us at askprojectpath@pa.gov.

2 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 2 Summary of Changes The Project PATH Team has made several changes to the look and feel of the search site, although the functionality is largely the same. Please take a moment to review these highlights before using the revised site. 1. The Splash Page has been redesigned, with an updated map base. 2. Tabs on the Splash page have been reorganized, as well as their links. 3. The Project Details Page has been completely revamped, with some new functionality. 4. The Posting Details Page has been completely revamped, with some new functionality. 5. Projects with an active comment period are highlighted on the map search, the Project Details page, and the Posting Details page. 6. The Project Timeline has been redone. 7. It is now possible to submit a request to be a consulting party at the Project Details page. 8. The notifications have been revised. An unsubscribe feature is included in each Registration with Project PATH has been simplified. 10. Navigation between the search site and the supporting web site(s) has been simplified. Splash Page Closing the search types

3 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 3 The Project PATH Splash Page has been redesigned. It is now built on an ESRI map application, which should be more familiar and intuitive. Initial searches can be made on: Place name Project name MPMS Project ID Advanced search (like the previous advanced search) Search results returns a map with projects marked either in red or as a blue marker. Clicking on a red project dot or line or blue marker should return a pop-up box with the project ID.

4 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 4 Clicking on the project information will bring you to the advance search page and you can select the project from a list. The legend on the left allows the user to highlight projects that have completed Section 106 (in black), and, projects that have a current active comment period (in yellow) The project you are looking for might not be mapped. Our focus for mapped projects are those on the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Most current projects in PATH are on the TIP, but not all. Please note that if a project you are searching for is not mapped, you can use other search modes (Project Name, MPMS Number) or key terms in the advanced search to locate the project.

5 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 5 The tools in the upper right hand corner of the Splash page allows you to re-search for projects, toggle on or off the Legend, or select a different base map. Scale is operated on the right, plus to zoom in, minus to zoom out. The directions will also move the frame N, S, E, or W. Re-search Toggle Base map Splash Page Tabs Home This tab is the home splash page for Project PATH. Help This tab takes you to a Help overview, with links to Support and Training, Our Mission, System Information, and Staff Information Project This tab takes you to the Advanced Search for a project (same purpose as before) Reports This tab takes you to our reports generator (same purpose as before) Project PATH Logo The logo is clickable and takes you to a broader web page with links to the same Help functions as above, but also links to PennDOT s CRM page. Register This tab takes you to a registration page (same function as before, but with a different layout). It replaces the find a Project and Share your Voice Log In This tab takes you to the log in page (same function as before, but with a different layout).

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7 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 7 Project Details Page Previous Screens Dashboard Screen expand/collapse The Project Details Page has been completely revamped. 1. Dashboard information has been reorganized and improved: a. Timeline is more intuitive. Each step is clickable as before to retrieve documents associated with the step. b. The Project Finding and whether the Section 106 process is complete is now in the dashboard. c. The View All Documents button and Overview Report button are now in the Dashboard. d. A New Become a Consulting Party button has been added, which allows you to request to become a consulting party on this particular project (see below). 2. You can return to previous screens. 3. The Details have been reorganized and simplified into the following sections, each of which is expandable/collapsible: a. General information where is the project and what are its identifying numbers b. Section 106 information what is the Section 106 status c. Additional comments if any comments have been made at the project level d. Project specific information this section now covers: i. Project Postings ii. Historic Properties iii. Archaeological Sites iv. Consulting Parties v. Mitigation Commitments

8 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 8 Active Comment Notice Projects with an active comment period now show an information bar at the project and posting details level And Postings with an active comment period are now also highlighted

9 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 9 The Timeline also has an additional feature to help you keep track of the Section 106 progress of the project. New Projects have the Timeline greyed out. As Section 106 Steps are completed, they are turned to green. The Active Step is colored Orange Completed 106 Steps Active Step Posting Details Page Synopsis General Information

10 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 10 The Posting Details Page has been completely revamped. 1. The Synopsis has been moved to the top. 2. The General Information section follows. 3. Documents (clickable) associated with the Posting follow General Information Section. 4. Additional Comments follow the Documents Section. 5. Notifications are the last section. Associated Documents Additional Comments

11 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 11 Notifications Request to Become a Consulting Party At the Project Details Page, it is possible to request to be a consulting party on the project.

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13 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 13 Notification notifications have been reformatted to be clearer and more direct. Below is an example text: Everyone who has received an notification has the ability to unsubscribe from Project PATH Unsubscribe

14 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 14 Consulting Party E-Notification Solicitations to become a consulting party by the Department have also been revamped. See the example below: Unsubscribe

15 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 15 Registration Registration with Project PATH has been simplified. The three steps are entering your general information and address information, selecting your notification preferences, and then passing a robot test and submitting. Please note that you can select your preferences down to the municipal level. Resetting your Password To reset your password, go to the main Splash Page and select Login

16 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 16 At the Login box, select Forgot your password: Enter your USERID and follow the instructions to reset your password:

17 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 17 Navigation between Help and Support Pages We have simplified the Help and Support tabs to make navigation easier and to reduce redundancy. Most of the support pages in the sister Project PATH web site have been migrated to the PennDOT CRM site. On the splash page, selecting the Help tab brings you to an overview page Selecting Project PATH Help takes you to the PennDOT CRM Help Page. Links at the bottom take you to Our Mission, System Information, and Staff Information. Project PATH Help Links to: Our Mission System Information Staff Information

18 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 18 PennDOT CRM Help Page

19 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 19 Our Mission Section 106 Consultation Your rights and Responsibilities You have a Voice! Participate Today What is a Consulting Party? Rights of Consulting Parties compared to the Rights of the Public Responsibilities of FHWA/PennDOT to Consulting Parties and the Public Technical Assistance Organizations

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21 Introduction to NET CR 16 Release May 22, 2018 Page 21 On the splash page, selecting the Project PATH Logo brings you to the Project PATH Support Page Project PATH Support Page