The Costs of Poor ROW Coordination in Transit Projects

City and county road agencies face significant challenges when managing transit projects, particularly when capital improvement projects impact the right-of-way (ROW). Poor coordination between transit agencies, construction teams, and local governments often leads to skyrocketing costs, operational inefficiencies, and safety risks that ripple across communities. 

But what if there were a way to streamline collaboration, reduce delays, and improve safety? Let’s delve into the pain points caused by ROW mismanagement and how modern digital solutions like can address these challenges head-on. 

The Pain Points: What Poor ROW Coordination Really Costs 

Managing city growth while minimizing disruptions to existing transportation networks can create a cascade of issues that cost agencies time, money, and trust. Delays, budget overruns, and public dissatisfaction often stem from gaps in planning and communication. 

Here are the key challenges: 

• Mounting Project Costs: Soft costs, including delays and misaligned planning, now account for 35% of transit project expenses—a significant increase from previous decades. Unresolved ROW issues inflate budgets and strain public resources. 

• Extended Timelines: Poor ROW coordination can stretch project timelines by 20%, frustrating communities and eroding public confidence. 

• Accessibility Disruptions: Capital improvement projects impact 70% of bus routes in urban areas, creating challenges for transit-dependent riders and reducing ridership. 

The financial impact is equally severe: 

• Lost Revenue: Transit agencies lose up to $2 million annually due to reduced ridership during construction-related disruptions. 

• Economic Drain: Transit delays cost the U.S. economy a staggering $87 billion each year, with ROW mismanagement as a significant contributing factor. 

• Daily Overruns: Medium-sized projects face average delay costs of $6,000 per day, which quickly accumulate without proactive ROW management. 

The Solution: Route Manager 

With 94% of transit agencies citing ROW conflicts as a key factor in missed deadlines and budget overruns. , city and county road agencies need advanced tools that promote seamless collaboration and real-time ROW visibility. That’s where Route Manager comes in. 

Here’s how Route Manager tackles transit pain points: 

• Real-Time ROW Insights: Provides live, map-based views of ROW impacts, enabling agencies to track construction, lane closures, and transit routes in one centralized platform. This allows for proactive adjustments that minimize disruptions. 

• Seamless Collaboration: Facilitates communication between transit agencies, contractors, and local governments, ensuring alignment early in the planning process to significantly reduce conflicts. 

• Predictive Planning Tools: Simulates potential ROW impacts before construction begins, allowing for better planning and avoiding costly delays. 

• Improved Accessibility: Shares real-time route updates with riders via navigation apps and public channels, reducing service disruptions and maintaining public trust. 

• Cost Savings Through Efficiency: Streamlines ROW management to save time and money, avoiding daily overruns and inflated budgets caused by uncoordinated planning. 

Why Choose Causeway one.network? 

At Causeway one.network, we’re on a mission to help agencies of all sizes save time, money, and ultimately lives through our digital ROW ecosystem. With a proven track record across the U.S. and U.K., our solutions simplify communication, reduce delays, and enhance safety by addressing the unique challenges of managing ROW impacts. 

Let’s explore how we can help your agency build smarter, more efficient roadways.