FDOT Design Manual
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Developmental Criteria and Previous Manual Versions
Developmental Design Criteria
2020 FDOT Design Manual
2019 FDOT Design Manual
2018 FDOT Design Manual
Plans Preparation Manual (PPM)
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Chapter
Training
Bulletin
Errata
Description
Introduction
Introduction
Context Classification
Glossary of Terms
Standard Forms
Public Involvement
Aesthetic Design
Exempt Public Documents
Plans Development Processes
Initial Engineering Design Process
Final Engineering Design Process
Update Engineering Design Process
Right of Way Requirements
Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR)
Standard Plans and Standard Specifications
Alternative Intersection and Interchange Review
Monitor Existing Structures
Plans Submittal, Review, and Processing
Design Submittals
Bridge Project Development
Design Exceptions and Design Variations
Engineering Design Estimate Process
QA/QC Management Plan
Quality Assurance
Lane Repurposing Projects
Community Aesthetic Features
Federal Aid Project Certification
Lump Sum Projects
Chapter
Training
Bulletin
Errata
Description
Context Based Design
Roadway Geometrics
Arterials and Collectors
Limited Access Facilities
Intersections
Modern Roundabouts (Roundabout Design Aids)
Driveways
Roadside Safety
Earthwork
Developmental Design Criteria: Diverging Diamond Interchanges
Other Facilities
Railroads
Utilities
Pedestrian Facilities
Bicycle Facilities
Shared Use Paths
Public Transit Facilities
Patterned Pavement and Architectural Pavers
Freight - Under Development
Landscape Design
Selective Clearing and Grubbing Design
Traffic Design
Signing and Pavement Marking
Lighting
Signalization
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Temporary Traffic Control
Transportation Management Plan (TTC Forms)
Lane Closure Analysis
Traffic Pacing Design
Portable Changeable Message Signs
Drainage and Permits
Hydraulic Data and Agency Permits
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Development
Structures
Bridge Structures
Structural Supports for Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals
Retaining Walls
Geosynthetic Design
Noise Walls and Perimeter Walls
Reinforced Concrete Box and Three-Sided Culverts
Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridges
Shop Drawing Submittals
Chapter
Training
Bulletin
Errata
Description
Plans Production
Production of Plans
Sequence of Plans Preparation
Key Sheet
Signature Sheet
Summary of Pay Items
Drainage Map and Bridge Hydraulic Recommendation Sheet
Typical Sections
Summary of Quantities
Summary of Drainage Structures and Optional Materials Tabulation
Project Layout
Project Control
General Notes
Roadway Plan-Profile
Special Profiles and Back-of-Sidewalk Profiles
Intersection and Interchange Details and Layouts
Drainage Structures
Stormwater Facilities
Special Details
Soil Survey
Cross Sections
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Temporary Traffic Control Plan
Utility Adjustments
Selective Clearing and Grubbing
Miscellaneous Structures
Signing and Pavement Marking Plans
Lighting Plans
Signalization Plans
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plans
Landscape Plans
Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHC) Plans
Chapter
Training
Bulletin
Errata
Description
NexGen Plans
Crosswalk from Traditional Plans Production to Model-centric Plans Production
Plans Production
Production of NexGen Plans
Sequence of Plans Preparation
Estimated Quantities Report
KMZ Project File - Target Release: November 2021
Cross Sections
Roadway Plans Set
Key Sheet and Signature Sheet - Target Release: November 2021
Model Management
Project Control - November 2021
Typical Sections - November 2021
General Notes - November 2021
Roadway Plan-Profile
Drainage Structures
Stormwater Facilities
Drainage Map
Lateral Ditches
TBD
Soil Survey - May 2022
Temporary Traffic Control Plan - May 2022
Utility Adjustments - May 2022
Selective Clearing and Grubbing - May 2022
Miscellaneous Structures - May 2022
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) - May 2022
Component Plans Set
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941
942
943
944
945
946
947
948
Signing and Pavement Marking Plans - Target Release: November 2022
Signalization Plans - November 2022
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plans - November 2022
Lighting Plans - November 2022
Landscape Plans - November 2022
Architectural Plans - November 2022
Structure Plans - November 2022
Toll Facilities Plans - November 2022
Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHC) Plans - November 2022