Roadway Design

Bulletin/Memorandum - Archive 1998 to 2014

 

Archives for all Bulletins and Memorandums from 1998 to 2014

Manual File Name Abbreviations
 

BE = Basis of Estimate P1 = Plans Preparation (Volume 1) P2 = Plans Preparation (Volume 2) DM = Drainage Manual  RDB = Design Bulletins 

MM = Misc. Memos DS = Roadway & Traffic Design Standards

BulletinMemorandumDescriptionFile Date
RDB14-18  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-18
Revisions to the 2015 Design Standards eBook
(FHWA Approved: 12/15/2014)
12/15/14
RDB14-17  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-17
Urban Arterial Lane Width and Bicycle Lane Options
(FHWA Approved: 11/18/2014)
11/18/14
RDB14-16  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-16
Developmental Design Standard Index D804 - Pedestrian Channelization Barrier
10/10/14
RDB14-15  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-15 / Structures Design Bulletin 14-09
Geosynthetic Materials (FHWA Approved: 9/24/2014)
9/26/14
RDB14-14  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-14 / Structures Design Bulletin 14-08
2015 Design Standards
7/1/14
RDB14-13  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-13
Guardrail Systems (FHWA Approved: 6/20/2014)
6/20/14
RDB14-12  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-12 / State Safety Office Bulletin 14-01
Design Safety Analysis Updates: Benefit/Cost Analysis and Highway Safety Manual Use
6/6/14
RDB14-11  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-11 / Estimates Bulletin 14-02
Single Post Median Barrier Mounted Sign Support
(FHWA Approved: 5/30/2014)
5/30/14
RDB14-10  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-10 / Estimates Bulletin 14-01
Pedestrian Longitudinal Channelizing Devices in Work Zones
5/30/14
RDB14-09  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-09
Hydroplaning Analysis and Guidance for Wide-Lane Section Roadway Design
5/29/14
RDB14-08  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-08
Use of License Agreements
5/27/14
RDB14-07  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-07
Developmental Design Standards Process (FHWA Approved: 4/28/2014)
4/28/14
RDB14-06  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-06
Barrier Delineators on Temporary Barrier Wall
(FHWA Approved: 4/8/2014)
4/8/14
RDB14-05  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-05
W-Beam Guardrail Mounting Height Implementation
(FHWA Approved: 3/16/2014)
3/6/14
RDB14-04  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-04 / Structures Design Bulletin 14-05
Temporary Highway Lighting
2/26/14
RDB14-03  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-03 / Structures Design Bulletin 14-04
Pedestrian Railing Revisions (FHWA Approved: 2/13/2014)
2/13/14
RDB14-02  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-02 / Structures Design Bulletin 14-03 / Project Management Bulletin 14-01
Perimeter Walls
1/30/14
RDB14-01  Roadway Design Bulletin 14-01
Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual - January 1, 2014 Revised Update
1/8/14
RDB13-12  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-12 / DCE Memorandum 23-13 / Maintenance Memorandum 07-13   (FHWA Approved: 10/10/2013)
External Sign Lighting on Overhead Signs
10/11/13
RDB13-11  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-11 / Structures Design Bulletin 13-12 / Estimates Bulletin 13-09 / DCE Memorandum 19-13
(FHWA Approved: 7/22/2013)

Replacement of Computation Books with Plan Summary Boxes
7/22/13
RDB13-10  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-10 / Structures Design Bulletin 13-10
2014 Design Standards
7/3/13
RDB13-09  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-09
Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual - July 1, 2013 Revised Update
7/2/13
RDB13-08  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-08
Design Variation Approval Requirements
6/5/13
RDB13-07  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-07
District Mandatory Specifications Revisions Process
5/28/13
RDB13-06  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-06
Thermoplastic Pavement Markings in Construction Contracts
5/2/13
RDB13-05  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-05
Design Standards, Index 430 "Crash Cushion Details" Revised Index Drawing
4/15/13
RDB13-04  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-04/Structures Design Bulletin 13-03
Concrete Surface Finish Requirements
4/9/13
RDB13-03  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-03/Structures Design Bulletin 13-02/Traffic Operations Bulletin 01-13/DCE Memorandum 02-13
Direction to Design-Build and Public-Private-Partnership Project Phase Reviewers - Modification to the Electronic Review Comment System (ERC)
3/21/13
RDB13-02  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-02/Structures Design Bulletin 13-01
Median Barrier Mounted Overhead Sign Structures
3/05/13
RDB13-01  Roadway Design Bulletin 13-01
Design Standards, Index 430 "Crash Cushion Details"
1/08/13
RDB12-19  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-19/Traffic Operations Bulletin 02-12/Design Standards Revision R2013-03
Pivotal Adjustable Hanger Use on Two Point Span Wire Traffic Signal Projects
11/02/12
RDB12-18  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-18/Design Standards Revision R2013-02
Removal of Chevrons in Interstate Gores Areas and at Raised Urban Islands - Design Standards Revision (R2013-02), Dated January 1, 2013
10/26/12
RDB12-17  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-17
Use of Overhead Signs on Freeways and Expressways
09/06/12
RDB12-16  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-16/Structures Design Bulletin 12-13
Design Standards Revisions (DSR) - Inclusion of Revised Index Drawings in Plans
08/30/12
RDB12-15  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-15/Structures Design Bulletin 12-11
Developmental Design Standards Index D477, Thrie-Beam Panel Retrofit (Concrete Handrail)
07/25/12
RDB12-14  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-14/DCE Memorandum 23-12
High Visibility Safety Apparel - Index 600, Sheet 3 - Design Standards Revision (R1303), Dated July 23, 2012
07/20/12
RDB12-13  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-13/DCE Memorandum 22-12
Permanent and Temporary Crash Cushion Selection
07/17/12
RDB12-12  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-12/Structures Design Bulletin C12-10
2013 Design Standards
07/02/12
RDB12-11R  REVISED: Roadway Design Bulletin 12-11/DCE Memorandum 21-12/Structures Design Bulletin 12-09/Estimates Bulletin 12-07  
Barrier and Traffic Railing Mounted Signs Design Standard Revision (R1302), dated July 1, 2012
07/27/12
RDB12-10  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-10/Structures Design Bulletin 12-07 
Every Day Counts (EDC) Training Website
04/25/12
RDB12-09  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-09/DCE Memorandum 15-12 
Lifting of Interim Restrictions on Class II HDPE Pipe
04/17/12
RDB12-08  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-08  
Implementation of Thirsty Duck Early Riser 200 Buoyant Flow Control Device
03/27/12
RDB12-07  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-07/Structures Design Bulletin 12-04  
Adoption of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Sixth Edition
03/19/12
RDB12-06  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-06  
Design Standards Revisions (R1301), Dated July 1, 2012
03/12/12
RDB12-05  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-05/Structures Design Bulletin 12-03  
Median Traffic Railing Mounted Signs
03/02/12
RDB12-04  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-04/Structures Design Bulletin C12-02  
Implementation of Requirements for use of Uncoated Weathering Steel and Coating Systems for Steel Bridges
02/03/12
RDB12-03  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-03  
Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual - January 1, 2012
01/30/12
RDB12-02  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-02/Structures Design Bulletin C12-01  
Design Standards - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 eBook
01/10/12
RDB12-01  Roadway Design Bulletin 12-01  
Green Colored Bicycle Lanes
01/04/12
RDB11-12  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-12/Estimates Bulletin 11-07  
High Performance Contrast Tape for Skip Pavement Markings on Concrete Surfaces
08/15/11
RDB11-11  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-11
Accommodating Aboveground Fixed Utilities (AFUs)
07/08/11
RDB11-10  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-10
Special Events
07/01/11
RDB11-09  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-09
Design Standards Modifications January 1, 2012
07/05/11
RDB11-08  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-08/Estimates Bulletin 11-06  
Plan Quantity Concept - No Contingencies
06/30/11
RDB11-07  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-07/Structures Design Bulletin C11-07
Incorporation of Prefabricated Steel Truss Pedestrian Bridges in FDOT Bid Documents
06/30/11
RDB11-06  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-06/Structures Design Bulletin C11-04
FHWA Every Day Counts Initiative - Precast Bridge Components
04/05/11
RDB11-05  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-05
Design Standards Modifications July 01, 2011
03/10/11
RDB11-04  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-04
IMPLEMENTATION - PLANS PREPARATION MANUAL - JANUARY 1, 2011 Update
02/03/11
RDB11-03  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-03/DCE Bulletin 02-11
OSHA Rule (29 CFR Part 1926) Cranes and Derricks in Construction
01/14/11
RDB11-02  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-02
Design Standards Modifications July 01, 2011-Update
01/12/11
RDB11-01  Roadway Design Bulletin 11-01
Design Standards Modifications July 01, 2011
01/04/11
RDB10-11 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-11
Electronic Display Signs
10/11/10
RDB10-10 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-10
Coordination of Vertical Clearance Design Exceptions on the Interstate System
08/9/10
RDB10-08 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-08
Design Standards Modifications January 1, 2011
07/2/10
RDB10-07 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-07/DCE Bulletin 08-10
Interstate Projects affecting Business Logo Structures
05/26/10
RDB10-06 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-06/Structures Bulletin C10-03
Implementation of Developmental Designs Standards Policy
05/14/10
RDB10-05 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-05
2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Implementation in Florida
04/15/10
RDB10-04 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-04
Median Landscaping at Intersections Policy
02/23/10
RDB10-03 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-03
Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual January 1, 2010 Update
02/10/10
RDB10-02 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-02/Estimates Bulletin 10-1
Pipe Culvert Optional Material - "Optional Pipe" Pay Items
02/10/10
RDB10-01 Roadway Design Bulletin 10-01
Design Standards Interim Modifications Jul. 1, 2010
01/12/10
RDB09-08 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-08/ Estimates Bulletin 09-07
Litter Removal and Mowing
12/18/09
RDB09-07 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-07/ Structures TEMP Design Bulletin TBDC09-08
Wave forces on Bridges - Implementation of AASHTO Guide Specifications for Bridges Vulnerable to Coastal Storms
09/8/09
RDB09-06 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-06/ Structures TEMP Design Bulletin C09-06
Plans Preparation Manual, Volume 1, Chapter 2 requirements for Vertical and Horizontal Clearances for Bridges
08/6/09
RDB09-05 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-05 
Design Standards Modifications Jan. 1, 2010
07/9/09
RDB09-04 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-04/Structures Design Bulletin C09-05
2010 Design Standards - Implementation
07/8/09
RDB09-03 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-03 
Bicyclist Need on Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation (RRR)
06/8/09
RDB09-02 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-02 
2008 Design Standards Modifications effective 7/1/2009
01/13/09
RDB09-01 Roadway Design Bulletin 09-01 
Implementation Plans Preparation Manual January 1, 2009 Edition
01/12/09
RDB08-09 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-09
Design Standards Modifications Jan. 1, 2009
07/14/08
RDB08-08 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-08 /Estimates Bulletin 08-06 /Construction 02-08
Removal of Pavement Markings - Paint and Thermoplastic
05/30/08
RDB08-07 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-07 / Estimates Bulletin 08-05
Audible and Audible and Vibratory Pavement Markings  
05/9/08
RDB08-06 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-06 
Pavement Markings - Units of Measure
05/7/08
RDB08-05 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-05 
Project Information Sign  
02/22/08
RDB08-04 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-04
New Utility Accommodation Rules, Procedures and Forms 
01/31/08
RDB08-03 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-03
2008 Design Standards Modifications effective 7/1/2008
01/18/08
RDB08-02 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-02
Plans Preparation Manual 1/1/2008 Upd
01/18/08
RDB08-01 Roadway Design Bulletin 08-01/DCE Memorandum 02-08
Use of Steady Burn Lights on Temporary Traffic Control Devices
01/14/08
RDB07-09 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-09
Pipe Culverts - Pay Item, Plans and Specification Changes - Effective with the July 2008 Letting
12/18/07
RDB07-08 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-08
High Tension Cable Barriers
10/25/07
RDB07-07 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-07/Estimates Bulletin 07-02
Object Markers and Delineators
08/27/07
RDB07-06 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-06/Structures Design Bulletin 07-07
2008 Design Standards - Implementation
07/25/07
RDB07-05 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-05
Design Standards Modifications Jan. 1, 2008
07/23/07
RDB07-04 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-04 /Structures Temporary Design Bulletin C07-2
PPM Vol. 1 Sections 23.3, 23.5 and 23.8
03/27/07
RDB07-03 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-03/Structures Temporary Design Bulletin C07-1
Bridge Widening and Rehabilitation
02/14/07
RDB07-02 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-02
Design Standards Modifications 07-01-07
02/5/07
RDB07-01 Roadway Design Bulletin 07-01
Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 1, 2007 Updates)
01/18/07
DB061127 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-12
Traffic Level Required for Friction Courses FC-9.5 and FC-12.5
11/27/06
DB061121 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-11/Estimates Office Bulletin 06-01
Basis of Estimates for Mowing (Pay Item 104-4)
11/21/06
DB060829 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-10/Temporary Design Bulletin C06-06
Policy for Pier Protection
08/29/06
DB060825 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-09
Crossovers on Limited Access Facilities
08/25/06
DB060727 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-08
Design Standards Modifications January 1, 2007
07/27/06
DB060628a Roadway Design Bulletin 06-07
Design Standards Modifications Note
06/28/06
DB060628 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-06
Governing Standards and Specifications Note
06/28/06
DB060627 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-05
Performance Turf
06/27/06
DB060623 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-04/Structures Temporary Design Bulletin 06-05
Policy for Miscellaneous Attachments to Traffic Railings/Barriers
06/23/06
DB060503 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-03
Pavement Markings for Exits on Limited Access Facilities
05/3/06
DB060120a Roadway Design Bulletin 06-02
Deflection Space Requirements for Temporary Concrete Barrier  - Design Standards 415 Temporary Concrete Barrier
01/20/06
DB060120 Roadway Design Bulletin 06-01
Design Standards Modifications July 1, 2006
01/20/06
DB051221 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-08
Buy America Provisions
12/21/05
P1051209 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 1, 2006 Updates)12/19/05
MM050810 Transition from  Safety Vest to High-Visibility Safety Apparel08/31/05
DB050809 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-07
Index 400 Modified Thrie Beam
Requirement for Thrie Beam Backup Plate at Non-Splice Posts
08/11/05
DB050802 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-06
2006 Design Standards - Implementation
08/08/05
DB050711 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-05
Design Standards Modifications Jan. 1, 2006 - METRIC
07/12/05
DB050701 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-04
Design Standards Modifications Jan. 1, 2006
07/12/05
DB050722 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-03
Policy for Existing Index 401 Bridge Railing Retrofits
07/25/05
DB050218 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-02
Design Standards Modifications July 1, 2005 - METRIC
02/18/05
DB050208 Roadway Design Bulletin 05-01
Design Standards Modifications July 1, 2005
02/08/05
P1041222 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 1, 2005 Updates)  12/23/04
BE041001 Summary of Major Changes - 2005 Basis of Estimates Handbook.  
Notice: For all future cover letters see Estimates webpage
09/04/04
BE040405 Summary of Major Changes - 2004 mid year update Basis of Estimates Handbook04/12/04
P2040220 Revisions to 2004 Design Standards - Index 304 Curb Ramps, Index 310 Concrete Sidewalk, Index 515 Turnouts  02/25/04
P2040220 Identifying Interim Indexes in Contract Plans   02/20/04
P1031120 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 1, 2004 Updates) 11/24/03
P1030820 ADA Compliance Requirements 11/18/03
BE100103 Summary of Major Changes - 2004 Basis of Estimates Handbook - Electronic Edition 09/29/03
DS030826 Interim Index 412 Portable Low Profile Barrier 08/26/03
DS030710a Interim Indexes 0307, 0400, 413, 0415, 0501, 0505 07/11/03
DS030710 Elimination of Index 521 Aluminum Pipe Handrails and Concrete Steps. 07/11/03
P1030707 Stormwater Permitting Changes07/07/03
DS030703 January 2004 Design Standards 07/07/03
P1030228 Temporary Design Bulletin C03-02 (Memo Dated 2028-03) New Jersey Shape Traffic Railing Barriers.  05/12/03
DS030428 Interim Indexes - 0546 Intersection Sight Distance 0600 05/05/03
BE040703 Summary of Major Changes - 2003 mid year update Basis of Estimates Handbook.

Revised 04/08/03, 07/28/03)

0728/03
DS030224  Status of Temporary Low Profile Barrier System - 45 mph or less. 03/10/03
DS030130  Interim Index 0400 Sheets 1-25 of 25 - Guardrail - Detail E Approach Transitions for Bridge Rail Retrofits - REVISION Dated 1-22-03. 01/30/03
P1030130  Plans Preparation Manual, Corrected Copy - February 2003 (Replacement Pages) 01/30/03
DS030122  Interim Indexes 527, 528, 700 01/22/03
DS030116  Interim Index 0400 Sheets 1-25 of 25 - Guardrail - Detail E Approach Transitions for Bridge Rail Retrofits. 01/16/03
MM021104  National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit for Large and Small Construction Activities. 11/18/02
P1021114  Plans Preparation Manual, Corrected Copy - January 2003  (Replacement Pages) 11/14/02
MM020927  Index 415 Precast Concrete Temporary Barrier Wall Phase Out Requirement 11/01/02
P1021014  Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 2003 Updates) 10/15/02
BE100102 Summary of Major Changes - 2003 Basis of Estimates Handbook - Electronic Edition (Revised 11/12/02)11/12/02
P1020826 Metric Plans Preparation Manual - Status08/26/02
MM020729 ANSI Vest/Garments and Fluorescent Orange sheeting (FOS) (Revised 11/12/02)11/12/02
DS020724 Detectable Warning - Revised Interim Index 0304 and 0310.07/26/02
DS020611 ADA Issues Affecting Production06/11/02
P1020429 Decentralization of Estimates - Additional Copy of Plans04/30/02
DS020424 Detectable Warning Implementation Memo - Interim Index 030404/26/02
BE040102 Summary of Major Changes - 2002 mid year update Basis of Estimates Handbook  04/12/02
DS020228 Interim standards - Web Page Update03/25/02
DS020320 Interim index 441, TAU II Crash Cushion03/25/02
P2011217 Guidelines for Paint Quantities in Plans12/18/01
P1011026 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 2002 Updates)12/12/01
DS011109 Implementation of the 2002 Design Standards11/15/01
MM011011 Temporary Redirective Crash Cushion Options - Use of the GREATcz10/19/01
BE0100101 Summary of Major Changes - 2002 Basis of Estimate Handbook - Electronic Edition09/25/01
ME010806 Guardrail End Anchorage Assemblies08/30/01
P1010402 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (July 2001 Updates)   04/23/01
P1000928 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 2001 Updates)   04/16/01
BE040101 Summary of Major Changes-2001 Basis of Estimate Handbook-Mid Year Update 03/30/01
BE101000 Summary of Major Changes - 2001 Basis of Estimate Handbook10/11/00
DS000724 Implementation of the 2000 Roadway and Traffic Design Standards (English)08/03/00
Reverse.exe MicroStation Cell Library for Reverse Lane Plans07/20/00
MM000714 Selection of Temporary Crash Cushions (Attenuators)07/17/00
BE000701 Summary of Major Changes - 2000 Basis of Estimate Handbook (July Update)07/07/00
P1000414 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (July 2000 Updates)
Mast Arm Assemblies for Traffic Signals
04/25/00
BE000414 Special Update - 2000 Basis of Estimates Handbook (Including addendum pages 8a & 8b).              

04/03/00

MM000120 Guardrail End Terminals: Type REGENT, Type FLEAT - 350,  
Type SRT 350-8 Post.

02/22/00

BE000101 Summary of Major Changes - 2000 Basis of Estimate Handbook 

01/04/00

P1000104 PPM Volume 1 English, January 2000 Corrected Copy of Pages 2-49 & 2-5001/04/00
P1991217 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 2000 Updates) 12/21/99
DS990914 Implementation of the 2000 Roadway and Traffic Design Standards (Metric)09/14/99
BE990701 Summary of Major Changes - 1999 Basis of Estimate Handbook (July Update)06/23/99
MM990319 Grassing Related Issues04/02/99
MM990205 English Projects with Metric Specifications (July 1999 Letting)03/05/99
MM990303 Delay of Implementation - Portable Regulatory Signs, Radar Activated Speed Signs, Strong Yellow Green Sign Sheeting03/05/99
P1990101 Implementation - Plans Preparation Manual (January 1999 Updates)03/05/99
P1980805 Implementation of July, 1998 Revisions to the Plans Preparation Manual, Volume 1 Metric, January, 199809/23/98