Caltrans Highway Design Manual The Highway Design Manual (HDM) has been revised with the 6th Edition HDM Change 1. Changes reflect the revised reorganization of Headquarters Division of Design, as well as the District Design Delegation Agreements and the California Stewardship and Oversight Agreement with the FHWA. Bikeway guidance was revised consistent with the new Design Information Bulletin 8. Class IV Bikeway Guidance (Separated Bikeways/Cycle Tracks) to be published January 1, 2.
Using Highway-Design-Manual-Updates You can subscribe to the list, or change your existing subscription, in the sections below. Subscribing to Highway-Design-Manual-Updates Subscribe to Highway-Design-Manual-Updates by. Caltrans Highway Design Manual - Topic 105, 'Pedestrian Facilities.' Curb Ramp Scoping and Design - This guide provides a discussion on scoping curb ramps and the level of design detail expected in the project.
Also included is revised high- occupancy toll and express lane guidance consistent with the passage of California Assembly Bill 1. Reaffirming our commitment to providing flexibility while maintaining the safety and integrity of the state highway system and local streets and roads under the jurisdiction of cities and counties, the Department is reaffirming the flexibility provided in existing Caltrans guidance, highlighting the positive steps already taken in underscoring the importance of multimodal design, and recognizes the value of other guidance in supporting planning and design decisions made by state and local decision makers statewide.
For more information on this topic please refer to the memorandum titled "Design Flexibility in Multimodal Design" dated April 1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Design Flexibility and NACTO Endorsement. Would you like to be notified automatically of any changes or updates to the Highway Design Manual? If "YES" Click Here. The latest English Version of the Highway Design Manual (HDM) is available on- line below in two formats.
'The manual establishes uniform policies and procedures to carry out the highway design functions of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). It is neither intended as, nor does it establish, a legal standard for these. Download CalTrans Highway Design Manual Transcript HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL July 24, 2009 FOREWORD Purpose This manual was prepared by the Division of Design for Project Delivery. The manual establishes, •, 2 f, l J. Division of Design The Division of Design provides the procedures, policy, standards, guidance, technical assistance, and training needed to facilitate California transportation improvements and system integrity. The Design Program.
The first format available is a . HDM cover to cover all at one time. This file is very large and may take some time to download.
A second format that is available below, in both Metric and English Versions, is the traditional chapter by chapter format. This format is easier to download and/or print. However, the traditional versions only allow for chapter by chapter word searches. Please note, implementation of the current version of the 6th Edition HDM available below shall be applied to on- going projects in accordance with HDM Index 8. No matter which of the formats is used to download and/or print, if the HDM Holder chooses to do so, the Holder is responsible for keeping their electronic and/or paper copy up to date and current.
For this reason, HDM Holders are encouraged to use the on- line versions of the HDM for the most current design guidance. The HDM is available for purchase through the. Caltrans Publication Unit. If this option is chosen, the HDM Holder and not the Publications Unit is responsible for obtaining and inserting all of the change- sheets that are available on the Department Design website. How can I propose changes to the manual?
Changes can be proposed by submitting a Proposed Revision to the Highway Design Manual form to the HDM editor: Antonette. Clark@dot. ca. gov. Design Information Bulletins.
DIB's) and. Design Memos. Manual. Manual Change Transmittals and Erratas Bikeway Research, Experimentation, Testing, Evaluation, or Verification Related to Design Criteria. Other Useful Links. If you have any questions about the Highway Design Manual send e- mail to. Antonette Clark. (antonette.
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