Manuals & Design Standards
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Location & Design Manual, Volume 1 - Roadway Design
The Location & Design Manual, Volume 1 defines design alternatives most appropriate for the state of Ohio.
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Multimodal Design Guide
This guide serves as the primary source for planners and designers implementing pedestrian and bicycle facilities in ODOT right-of-way and as part of the Local Let Process.
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ODOT Analysis and Traffic Simulation (OATS) Manual
Download the OATS manual and access additional support materials.
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ODOT Analysis & Traffic Simulation (OATS) Support Site
Download the OATS manual and see additional training. OATS is required to be followed on all projects with scopes that are finalized after July 17th, 2020. The OATS Manual, Model Documentation Form, Reviewer Checklist, Scoping Form, TM database files and link to Training Videos can all available in this OATS support site
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Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD)
The OMUTCD establishes statewide standards for the design and use of traffic control devices on any street, highway, bikeway or private road.
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Plan Insert Sheets - Roadway
View plan insert sheets for roadway design.
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Plan Insert Sheets - Traffic
View plan insert sheets for traffic control design.
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Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices (TTCDs) & Acceptable Delineation Methods for Vehicles
Guidance to help maintain the quality & adequacy of temporary traffic control devices used on ODOT projects. Acceptable delineation methods for vehicles are also addressed.
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Roadway Approved Products List
See approved roadside safety devices for ODOT project use.
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Roadway Standards Designer Information and FAQs
See additional information pertaining to responsibilities of the Roadway Standards Section within the Office of Roadway Engineering: Location & Design Manual, Volume 1, Roadway Standard Drawings, Traffic Barriers and End Terminals, Shoulder Rumble Strips, and Landscaping.
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SCDs - Roadway
Current & archived roadway design Standard Construction Drawings, including BP, F, GR, MGS, RM & LA (Base Pavement, Fence, Guardrail, Roadway Miscellaneous & Landscaping) series.
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SCDs - Traffic
Current & archived traffic control device Standard Construction Drawings, including HL, ITS, MT & TC (Highway Lighting, Intelligent Trans. System, Maintaining Traffic & Traffic Control) series.
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Sign Designs & Markings Manual (SDMM)
A collection of standard sign designs for traffic control signs.
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State Highway Access Management Manual (SHAMM)
The SHAMM establishes procedures and standards to protect the utility, function, capacity, and safety of the state highway system.
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Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM)
A consolidation of ODOT traffic engineering policies, guidelines, standards and best practices.
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Temporary Traffic Control Manual (TTCM)
The TTCM is the portion of the OMUTCD that deals with temporary traffic control.
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Roadway Engineering - Webcast Updates
See the most recent updates to Roadway Engineering specifications in these webcast presentations.
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Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones - Pocket Guide
Download a pocket guide (or the app!) that summarizes information on traffic control in work zones.