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Developmental Criteria and Previous FDM Releases
Developmental Design Criteria
Previous FDOT Design Manual (FDM) Releases
2025 FDOT Design Manual - Complete FDM Document Download
To view the Implementation Bulletin for the current FDM, please see RDB 24-04.
Summary of Revisions
| Development and Processes - Complete FDM Part 1 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| Introduction | ||||
| 100 | Introduction | |||
| Link | Context Classification | |||
| 102 | Glossary of Terms | |||
| 103 | 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 | 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 | Design Submittals | |||
| 121 | Bridge Project Development | |||
| 122 | 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 | Consultant Priority Matrices | |||
| 151 | Revision Packages | |||
| 152 | Shop Drawing Submittals | |||
| Design Criteria - Complete FDM Part 2 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| Context Based Design | ||||
| 200 | Context Based Design | |||
| 201 | Design Controls | |||
| 202 | Speed Management | |||
| Roadway Geometrics | ||||
| 210 | Arterials and Collectors | |||
| 211 | Limited Access Facilities | |||
| 212 | Intersections | |||
| 213 | Modern Roundabouts (Roundabout Design Aids) | |||
| 214 | Driveways | |||
| 215 | Roadside Safety | |||
| 216 | Earthwork | |||
| D217 | Developmental Design Criteria: Diverging Diamond Interchanges | |||
| Other Facilities | ||||
| 220 | Railroads | |||
| 221 | Utilities | |||
| 222 | Pedestrian Facilities | |||
| 223 | Bicycle Facilities | |||
| 224 | Shared Use Paths | |||
| 225 | Public Transit Facilities | |||
| 226 | Architectural Pavers and Patterned Pavement | |||
| 227 | Freight - Under Development | |||
| Traffic Design | ||||
| 230 | Signing and Pavement Marking | |||
| 231 | Lighting | |||
| 232 | Signalization | |||
| 233 | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) | |||
| Temporary Traffic Control | ||||
| 240 | 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 | Stormwater Runoff Control Concept (SRCC) Development | |||
| Structures | ||||
| 260 | Bridge Structures | |||
| 261 | Structural Supports for Signs, Signals, Lighting, ITS, and Tolling | |||
| 262 | Retaining Walls | |||
| 263 | Geosynthetic Design | |||
| 264 | Noise Barriers and Perimeter Walls | |||
| 265 | Reinforced Concrete Box and Three-Sided Culverts | |||
| 266 | Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridges | |||
| Landscape | ||||
| 270 | Planting Designs | |||
| 271 | Irrigation Designs | |||
| 272 | Hardscape Designs | |||
| 273 | Landscape Maintenance Guide | |||
| 274 | Selective Clearing and Grubbing | |||
| 275 | Tree and Palm Relocation | |||
| 276 | Outdoor Advertising Signs | |||
| 300 Series has been sunset. See 2022 FDM for final version. | ||||
| 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 | Production of NexGen Plans | |||
| 901 | Sequence of Plans Preparation | |||
| 902 | Estimated Quantities Report | |||
| 904 | Landscape Opportunity Plan | |||
| 905 | Chapter Renumbered to 925 | |||
| 906 | Bridge Hydraulic Recommendations Sheet | |||
| 907 | RFP Concept Plans | |||
| 908 | Stormwater Runoff Control Concept Worksheet | |||
| Roadway Plans Set | ||||
| 910 | Key Sheet and Signature Sheet | |||
| 911 | Model Management Sheet | |||
| 912 | Project Control | |||
| 913 | Typical Sections | |||
| 914 | General Notes | |||
| 915 | Roadway Plan-Profile Sheet | |||
| 916 | Drainage Sheet | |||
| 917 | Stormwater Facilities | |||
| 918 | Drainage Map | |||
| 919 | Lateral Ditches | |||
| 920 | Soil Survey Sheet and Boring Coring Data | |||
| 921 | Temporary Traffic Control Plan | |||
| 922 | Miscellaneous Structures | |||
| 923 | Utility Adjustments | |||
| 924 | Selective Clearing and Grubbing Plans | |||
| 925 | Roadway Cross Sections | |||
| Component Plans Set | ||||
| 940 | Signing and Pavement Marking Plans | |||
| 941 | Signalization Plans | |||
| 942 | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Plans | |||
| 943 | Lighting Plans | |||
| 944 | Landscape Plans | |||
| 945 | Architectural Plans - TBD | |||
| 946 | Structure Plans - TBD | |||
| 947 | Toll Facilities Plans - TBD | |||
| 948 | Utility Work by Highway Contractor (UWHC) Plans | |||