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PDDM Chapter 9
- Section 9.1 General
- 9.1.1 Role of the Designer
- 9.1.2 Design Requirements and Standards
- 9.1.3 Exceptions to Design Standards
- 9.1.4 Variances to FLH Standard Practice and Guidance
- 9.1.5 Design Philosophy and Context Sensitive Solutions
- Section 9.2 Guidance and References
- 9.2.1 Standards of Practice
- 9.2.2 Guidance
- 9.2.3 Internal FLH Guidance
- Section 9.3 Geometric Design
- 9.3.1 Geometric Design Controls
- 9.3.2 Aesthetic Considerations
- 9.3.3 Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Relationships
- 9.3.4 Combinations of Design Elements and Features
- 9.3.5 Horizontal Alignment
- 9.3.6 Vertical Alignment
- 9.3.7 Sight Distance
- 9.3.8 Geometric Cross Section
- 9.3.9 Roadway Widening
- 9.3.10 Medians
- 9.3.11 Curbs
- 9.3.12 Roadside Design Considerations
- 9.3.13 Foreslopes
- 9.3.14 Design of Intersections
- 9.3.15 Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
- 9.3.16 Pedestrian Considerations and Facilities
- 9.3.17 Bicycle Considerations and Facilities
- 9.3.18 Transit Considerations and Facilities
- 9.3.19 Parking Lot Layout Considerations
- Section 9.4 Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation (RRR) Design
- 9.4.1 Application of Design Standards
- 9.4.2 Improvement of Safety Performance
- 9.4.3 Evaluation of Existing Geometric Design
- 9.4.4 Improvement of Roadside Conditions
- 9.4.5 Improvement of Traffic Operations
- 9.4.6 Evaluation of Pavement and Drainage Structures
- 9.4.7 Mitigation of Substandard Design Features
- Section 9.5 Other Highway Design Elements
- 9.5.1 Earthwork Design
- 9.5.2 Slope Treatments
- 9.5.3 Earth Retaining Structures
- 9.5.4 Landscaping and Restoration of Vegetation
- 9.5.5 Drainage Design
- 9.5.6 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
- 9.5.7 Parking and Rest Areas
- 9.5.8 Roadway Appurtenances
- 9.5.9 Right-of-Way and Utility Considerations
- 9.5.10 Environmental Protection and Enhancements
- 9.5.11 Construction Considerations
- Section 9.6 Plans Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) Development
- 9.6.1 PS&E Package
- 9.6.2 Alternative PS&E Development and Contracting Options
- 9.6.3 PS&E Development at Various Stages of Design
- 9.6.4 Reviews
- 9.6.5 Plans
- 9.6.6 Supporting Information
- 9.6.7 Construction Schedule and Contract Time
- 9.6.8 Engineer's Estimate
- 9.6.9 Specifications
- 9.6.10 Contract Assembly
- 9.6.11 Quality Control and Quality Assurance