The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Compendium lists policies and procedures for managing the District of Columbia's (District) transportation network and public space. The Standards and Manuals section of the DDOT Compendium contains a full list of all Standards and Manuals.

The Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures are standard for all DDOT contracts awarded by the Mayor of the District, the Council of the District, 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.

The Standard Drawings are intended to complement the Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures. These publications are the engineering drawings for highways and structures in the District.

The Design and Engineering Manual consists of three parts: PART I – Process and Procedures, PART II – Project Development and PART III – Engineering and Design. It defines the policies, procedures, and requirements for the benefit of all parties in order to develop and construct safe, efficient, sustainable and easily maintained projects.

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This manual has been prepared to assist the DDOT and its Consultants in the inventory, inspection, appraisal, and load rating of bridges under the District's jurisdiction in accordance with the Manual for Bridge Evaluation published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The program detailed in this manual will help implement the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as issued by FHWA.

The purpose of the Construction Management manual is to establish standard operating procedures, provide guidelines to DDOT’s engineers, construction managers (DDOT personnel and consultants), and personnel engaged in contract administration and promote uniformity and efficiency.

This manual has been prepared for use by DDOT staff and their consultants in developing projects to be consistent with local and federal environmental requirements and DDOT Environmental Policy.

The sections provided in this manual are to supplement the existing Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures. Please refer to the 2019 Design and Engineering Manual for updated information that supersedes the sections found in this document related to the Design and Engineering Manual (D-1 – 27).

The purpose of this manual is to provide a guide on the sequence of operations for using MicroStation V8 SS2 at DDOT, catering to all Offices and Divisions. The DDOT Standards and Workspace mirror the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Standards and Workspace, the CAD Manual will also be updated as major updates or changes occur in the MDOT SHA CAD standards or workspace.

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) is a document issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to specify the standards by which traffic signs, road surface markings, and signals are designed, installed, and used.

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This reference manual is a comprehensive review of the District’s public space policies and regulations. It will help business owners, developers, and residents better understand the appropriate use of public space, as well as assist government agencies that evaluate requests for waivers from public space regulations.

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The following Right-of-way (ROW) policies and procedures are intended to establish a fair and efficient process for completing ROW acquisitions and transfers, consistent with federal and local regulations.

These documents provide both general uniform and minimum guidelines and specific design criteria for use in the development, design, and construction of the streetcar system. The DC Streetcar Design Criteria (2019 Revision) is intended to serve as a living document that will evolve to reflect changes in industry, engineering, operation, and maintenance, and policy of DC Streetcar program. These documents are meant to serve as a supplement to the Standard Specifications for Highways

These documents provide the policies and procedures for utility accommodation and relocation within the Public Space for DDOT construction projects.  The Manual establishes a fair and efficient process for completing utility work, consistent with federal and local regulations and DDOT Standards. In addition, this Manual is intended to be the companion of the DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, and together provide the utility coordination and technical requirements required to accomplish utility accommodation and relocation in advance of or in conjunction with DDOT construction projects.

The purpose of these documents is to provide guidance to practitioners in the implementation and management of work zones throughout the District, as well as provide the basis for the developing various work zone related documents.

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This section compiles all guidance, standards, and reference documents related to wayfinding and signage. It provides clear direction on design, placement, and consistency to support accessible, safe, and user-friendly navigation across the District’s transportation system.