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This Compendium page contains all DDOT standards, including the Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures, Standard Drawings, Design and Engineering Manual, Environmental Standards, and more.
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures are standard for all DDOT contracts awarded by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Council of the District of Columbia, and/or the Contracting Officer. The Standard Specifications shall also be used for all the construction activities and material control within the Public Space of the District of Columbia.
2013 Standards and Specifications for Highways and Structures (Gold Book)
Revisions and Memos
Previous Versions
2007 Supplemental Specifications
Policy and Process Manual
Standard Drawings
2015 Standard Drawings- Cover and Index
Sections
Section 100 (Standard Symbols & Datum).pdf
Section 600 (603 Part 1 - 603.01 - 603.15).pdf
Section 600 (603 Part 2 - 603.16 - 603.30).pdf
Section 600 (609, 610 & 612).pdf
Section 600 (613 Part 1 - 613.01 - 613.21).pdf
Section 600 (613 Part 2 - 613.22 - 613.41).pdf
Section 600 (614 Part 1 - 614.01 - 614.12).pdf
Section 600 (614 Part 2 - 614.13 - 614.24).pdf
Section 600 (616, 617 & 621).pdf
Section 700 (710, 716, 717, 718 & 721).pdf
Revisions and Memos
Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Green Infrastructure Standards
Sidewalk Installation Policy
Design and Engineering Manual
2019 DEM
Revisions and Memos
Previous Versions
Environmental Standards
Environmental Manual
Environmental Management System
Right of Way Manuals
2019 Right-of-Way Policies and Procedures Manual
Transportation Asset Management Plan & Public Realm Design Manual
Streetcar Standard Drawings & 2019 Design Criteria
CAD Manual
Construction/Work Zone/Pedestrian/Utility Manuals
Construction Management Manual / Work Zone Utility Typicals
Construction Manual 2021 and 2010
Work Zone Utility Typicals / Utility Policies and Procedures
Work Zone & Traffic Control
Pedestrian Safety and Work Zone Standards & D.C. Temporary Traffic Control Manual
Work Zone Safety & Mobility Zone Safety
Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones & Work Zone Management Manual