Traffic
Mission
DDOT shall provide a safe transportation system by maintaining a high quality traffic control system, including traffic signals and street lights, and incorporate transportation safety features in the development, design, and construction of pedestrian, bicycle, motor vehicle, and mass transportation facilities and programs. (DDOT Establishment Act, D.C. Code § 50-921.04).
Safety and the efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians are the ultimate goals when evaluating and assessing traffic issues. (DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Chapter 5: Traffic).
Procedures & Services
DDOT places and maintains traffic control devices on all District streets and highways as necessary to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.
DDOT shall adopt the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as the official standard for traffic signs, traffic signals, pavement marking, and traffic control devices. (DCMR 18-2100).
Department Energy Savings Initiative - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Traffic Control Plan Inspection Criteria
Traffic Control Plan Submittal Guidelines
Traffic Count Standard Operating Procedure
Traffic Volume Maps
See Related
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Page:Traffic Signs (Compendium)
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Page:Traffic Signals (Compendium)
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Page:Traffic Calming (Compendium)
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Page:Traffic (Compendium)
Additional Information
Legal References
- DCMR 10-A411.14: Policy T-2.5.4: Traffic Management
- DCMR 18-21: Traffic Signs, Signals, Symbols, and Devices
- DCMR 18-2102: Unauthorized Traffic Control Devices, Marking, and Signs
- DCMR 18-40: Traffic Signs and Restrictions at Specific Locations
Design Standards & Specifications
- DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Chapter 5: Traffic
- DDOT Guidelines on Vehicular and Pedestrian Interval Calculation
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Transportation Plans & Studies
Other Resources
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