FDOT Project Planning Manual 

Welcome to the FDOT Project Planning Manual page. This manual provides a framework for FDOT staff for conducting planning studies that facilitate expedited project delivery and meet state and federal standards

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Chapter
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1. Introduction08/04/2026


1.1 Purpose of Guidance

1.2 FDOT Project Development Lifecycle

1.3 Benefits of Conducting Project Planning Studies

1.4 Relevant Regulations and Policies

 
2. Project Planning Process08/04/2026


2.1 Determining the Need for Project Planning  

2.2 Types of Project Planning Activities 

2.3 Incorporating Planning into PD&E

2.4 Timing of Project Planning Studies

2.5 Scoping a Project Planning Study

 
3. Defining the Problem08/10/2026


3.1 Overview

3.2 Understanding the Planning Context

3.3 Existing and Future Conditions Analysis

3.4 Developing and Refining the Project Purpose and Need

3.5 Public Involvement and Agency Coordination

 
4. Developing and Evaluating Potential Improvements08/31/2026


4.1 Alternatives Development

4.2 Alternatives Analysis

4.3 Public Involvement & Agency Coordination During Alternatives Analysis

4.4 Elimination of Alternatives

4.5 Alternatives Recommended for Project Programming

 
5. Implementing Project Planning08/26/2026


5.1 Project Planning Study Documentation

5.2 Linkage to Future Project Development Activities

5.3 Linkage to Work Program Planning

5.4 Scope Recommendations for the Next Phase

 

 


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