Roadway Design
2022 FDOT Design Manual
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Developmental Criteria and Previous Manual Versions
Developmental Design Criteria
2021 FDOT Design Manual
2020 FDOT Design Manual
2019 FDOT Design Manual
2018 FDOT Design Manual
Plans Preparation Manual (PPM)
2022 FDOT Design Manual - Complete FDM Document Download
To view the Implementation Bulletin for the current FDM, please see RDB21-12.
Revisions to the 2022 FDM
| Development and Processes - Complete FDM Part 1 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| Introduction | ||||
| 100 | Introduction | |||
| Link | Context Classification | |||
| 102 | Glossary of Terms | |||
| 103 | Errata | Standard Forms | ||
| 104 | Public Involvement | |||
| 105 | Aesthetic Design | |||
| 106 | Exempt Public Documents | |||
| Plans Development Processes | ||||
| 110 | Initial Engineering Design Process | |||
| 111 | Final Engineering Design Process | |||
| 112 | Update Engineering Design Process | |||
| 113 | Right of Way Requirements | |||
| 114 | RDB22-01 | Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) | ||
| 115 | Standard Plans and Standard Specifications | |||
| 116 | Alternative Intersection and Interchange Review | |||
| 117 | Monitor Existing Structures | |||
| Plans Submittal, Review, and Processing | ||||
| 120 | Training | Errata | Design Submittals | |
| 121 | Training | Bridge Project Development | ||
| 122 | Training | Design Exceptions and Design Variations | ||
| 123 | Engineering Design Estimate Process | |||
| 124 | QA/QC Management Plan | |||
| 125 | Quality Assurance | |||
| 126 | Lane Repurposing Projects | |||
| 127 | Community Aesthetic Features | |||
| 128 | Federal Aid Project Certification | |||
| Final Plans Processing | ||||
| 130 | Signing and Sealing Documents | |||
| 131 | Plans Processing | |||
| 132 | PS&E Submittal Package Revisions | |||
| 133 | Retention of Electronic Documents | |||
| Lump Sum Projects | ||||
| 140 | Lump Sum Projects | |||
| Post-Design Processes | ||||
| 150 | Training | Consultant Priority Matrices | ||
| 151 | Plans Revisions | |||
| 152 | Shop Drawing Submittals | |||
| Design Criteria - Complete FDM Part 2 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| Context Based Design | ||||
| 200 | Context Based Design | |||
| 201 | Training | Errata | Design Controls | |
| 202 | Speed Management | |||
| Roadway Geometrics | ||||
| 210 | Training | Arterials and Collectors | ||
| 211 | Training | Errata | Limited Access Facilities | |
| 212 | Errata | Intersections | ||
| 213 | Modern Roundabouts (Roundabout Design Aids) | |||
| 214 | Driveways | |||
| 215 | Roadside Safety | |||
| 216 | Training | Earthwork | ||
| D217 | Training | Developmental Design Criteria: Diverging Diamond Interchanges | ||
| Other Facilities | ||||
| 220 | Railroads | |||
| 221 | Utilities | |||
| 222 | Training | Pedestrian Facilities | ||
| 223 | Training | Bicycle Facilities | ||
| 224 | Training | Shared Use Paths | ||
| 225 | Public Transit Facilities | |||
| 226 | Patterned Pavement and Architectural Pavers | |||
| 227 | Freight - Under Development | |||
| 228 | Errata | Landscape Design | ||
| 229 | Selective Clearing and Grubbing Design | |||
| Traffic Design | ||||
| 230 | Training | Errata | Signing and Pavement Marking | |
| 231 | Training | RDB22-02 | Lighting | |
| 232 | Signalization | |||
| 233 | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) | |||
| Temporary Traffic Control | ||||
| 240 | Training | Transportation Management Plan (TTC Forms) | ||
| 241 | Lane Closure Analysis | |||
| 242 | Traffic Pacing Design | |||
| 243 | Portable Changeable Message Signs | |||
| Drainage and Permits | ||||
| 250 | Hydraulic Data and Agency Permits | |||
| 251 | RDB24-01 | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Development | ||
| Structures | ||||
| 260 | Bridge Structures | |||
| 261 | Structural Supports for Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals | |||
| 262 | Retaining Walls | |||
| 263 | Geosynthetic Design | |||
| 264 | Noise Walls and Perimeter Walls | |||
| 265 | Reinforced Concrete Box and Three-Sided Culverts | |||
| 266 | Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridges | |||
| 267 | Shop Drawing Submittals - Now FDM Chapter 152 | |||
| Plans Production - Complete FDM Part 3 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| 300 | Production of Plans | |||
| 301 | Sequence of Plans Preparation | |||
| 302 | Errata | Key Sheet | ||
| 303 | Errata | Signature Sheet | ||
| 304 | Summary of Pay Items | |||
| 305 | Errata | Drainage Map and Bridge Hydraulic Recommendation Sheet | ||
| 306 | Typical Sections | |||
| 307 | Summary of Quantities | |||
| 308 | Summary of Drainage Structures and Optional Materials Tabulation | |||
| 309 | Project Layout | |||
| 310 | Errata | Project Control | ||
| 311 | General Notes | |||
| 312 | Errata | Roadway Plan-Profile | ||
| 313 | Special Profiles and Back-of-Sidewalk Profiles | |||
| 314 | Intersection and Interchange Details and Layouts | |||
| 315 | Errata | Drainage Structures | ||
| 316 | Stormwater Facilities | |||
| 317 | Special Details | |||
| 318 | Errata | Soil Survey | ||
| 319 | Cross Sections | |||
| 320 | Errata | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) | ||
| 321 | Temporary Traffic Control Plan | |||
| 322 | Utility Adjustments | |||
| 323 | Errata | Selective Clearing and Grubbing | ||
| 324 | Miscellaneous Structures | |||
| 325 | Signing and Pavement Marking Plans | |||
| 326 | Training | Lighting Plans | ||
| 327 | Signalization Plans | |||
| 328 | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plans | |||
| 329 | Landscape Plans | |||
| 330 | Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHC) Plans | |||
| NexGen Plans Production - Complete FDM Part 9 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| NexGen Roadmap | Crosswalk from Traditional Plans Production to Model-centric Plans Production | |||
| Plans Production | ||||
| 900 | Training | Production of NexGen Plans | ||
| 901 | Training | Sequence of Plans Preparation | ||
| 902 | Training | Estimated Quantities Report | ||
| 904 | GIS Project Files - Target Release: May 2022 | |||
| 905 | Cross Sections | |||
| Roadway Plans Set | ||||
| 910 | Training | Errata | Key Sheet and Signature Sheet | |
| 911 | Model Management | |||
| 912 | Training | Errata | Project Control | |
| 913 | Training | Typical Sections | ||
| 914 | Training | Errata | General Notes | |
| 915 | Roadway Plan-Profile | |||
| 916 | Drainage Structures | |||
| 917 | Stormwater Facilities | |||
| 918 | Drainage Map | |||
| 919 | Training | Lateral Ditches | ||
| 920 | TBD | |||
| 921 | Soil Survey - May 2022 | |||
| 922 | Temporary Traffic Control Plan - May 2022 | |||
| 923 | Utility Adjustments - May 2022 | |||
| 924 | Selective Clearing and Grubbing - May 2022 | |||
| 925 | Miscellaneous Structures - May 2022 | |||
| 926 | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) - May 2022 | |||
| Component Plans Set | ||||
| 940 | Signing and Pavement Marking Plans - Target Release: November 2022 | |||
| 941 | Signalization Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 942 | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 943 | Lighting Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 944 | Landscape Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 945 | Architectural Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 946 | Structure Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 947 | Toll Facilities Plans - November 2022 | |||
| 948 | Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement (UWHC) Plans - November 2022 | |||