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Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM)

What is the Project Development Procedures Manual?

The Project Development Procedure Manual provides the framework of policies and procedures for State highway improvement projects.

The Project Development Procedures Manual is continually and incrementally updated to reflect changes in policy and procedures.

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How are manual changes noted?

The most current version of the manual is available on this web page. The current version date for each chapter is in the right column of the web page.

Each chapter has a version date and that date is found at the bottom of the page. Revisions within the chapter are indicated as sidebars.

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How can I get a copy of the manual?

Printed copies of the Project Development Procedures Manual are not available.

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Individual chapters can be downloaded directly from this web page.


Project Development Procedures Manual - Table of Contents

Project Development Procedures Manual Changes

Project Development Workflow Tasks (PDWT)

Project Development Workflow Tasks (PDWT) (Updated 09/26/06)
(11-2004 Overview - Revised to reflect current practices + WBS, PID Phase - Updated)


Project Development Procedures Manual
Manual Changes

Description   Last Updated
Manual Change Transmittal for 06-18-2009 New
----Clarify Noise Abatement Decision Report
----Make cost estimate form in Appendix L and Appendix AA consistent
mct_06182009.pdf 06/18/09
Manual Change Transmittal for 01-09-2009 New
Use of Small Capital Value Projects - PID
mct_01092009SCVP.pdf 01/09/09
Manual Change Transmittal for 12-31-2008
----Use of Non-standard Plans and Non-standard Special Provisions
----Delegation of Authority to Advertise
mct_12312008.pdf 12/31/08
Manual Change Transmittal for 12-17-2008
----Update Public Hearing Notices
----Delete Net Harm Analysis
mct_12172008.pdf 12/17/08
Manual Change Transmittal for 9-2-2008 LEED mct_09022008LEED.pdf 09/02/08
Manual Change Transmittal for 9-2-2008 Survey File Checklist mct_09022008SF.pdf 09/02/08
Manual Change Transmittal for 9-2-2008 Noise Abatement Decision Report mct_09022008NADR.pdf 09/02/08
Proposed Revision to PDPM (Form) pdpmrev.doc 09/05/07

Project Development Procedures Manual
Table of Contents

Description PDF version Last Updated
PDPM Title Page Under revision  
Foreword New PDPM-Foreword.pdf 01/09/2009
Proposed Revision to PDPM (Form) pdpmrev.pdf 12/15/07
Table of Contents New PDPM-Table-of-Contents.pdf 01/09/2009
Part 1: General Information (Chapters 1 thru 7)
Introduction chapt01.pdf 07/01/99
Roles and Responsibilities chapt02.pdf 12/15/07
Involvement of Caltrans Functional Units chapt03.pdf 09/02/08
Programming chapt04.pdf 07/01/99
PYPSCAN— Deleted See Guide to Project Delivery Workplan Standards.
Project Cost, Scope, and Schedule Changes chapt06.pdf 12/15/07
Uniform File System chapt07.pdf 12/15/07
Part 2: The Project Development Process (Chapters 8 thru 15)
Overview of Project Development chapt08.pdf 12/15/07
Project Initiation New ch09.pdf 01/09/09
Formal Project Studies chapt10.pdf 12/15/07
Public Hearing chapt11.pdf 12/17/08
Project Approvals and Changes to Approved Projects ch12.pdf 12/17/08
Project-Related Approvals, Agreements and Permits chapt13.pdf 07/01/99
Preparation of Project Plans chapt14.pdf 12/31/08
Final Project Development Procedures chapt15.pdf 12/31/08
Part 3: Specific Project Development Procedures (Chapters 16 thru 32)
Cooperative Agreements chapt16.pdf 09/22/05
Encroachments in Caltrans' Right of Way chapt17.pdf 07/01/99
Hazardous Waste (Interim) chapt18.pdf  
Value Analysis chapt19.pdf 08/31/07
Project Development Cost Estimates chapt20.pdf 12/15/07
Exceptions to Design Standards chapt21.pdf 07/01/99
Community Involvement chapt22.pdf 12/15/07
Route Adoptions chapt23.pdf 07/01/99
Freeway Agreements chapt24.pdf 07/01/99
Relinquishments chapt25.pdf 11/21/05
Disposal of Rights of Way chapt26.pdf 10/08/07
New Public Road Connections chapt27.pdf 10/08/07
Resolutions of Necessity chapt28.pdf 12/15/07
Landscape Architecture chapt29.pdf 09/02/08
Highway Traffic Noise Abatement New chapt30.pdf 06/18/09
NonMotorized Transportation Facilities chapt31.pdf 07/01/99
Lands and Buildings Facilities chapt32.pdf 09/02/08
Appendices (A-Q) Preparation Guidelines for Project Development Initiation and Approval Reports pdpmapd1.pdf
Description PDF version Template Last Updated
Appendices A-Q Preface pdpmpre1.pdf NA 07/01/99
Combined Project Study Report / Project Report apdx_a.pdf PSR-PR for SHOPP
PSR-PR
08/16/07
Expenditure Authorization Project Report apdx_b.pdf apdx-b.doc 07/01/99

Facility Project Study Report (Lands and Buildings)

apdx_c.pdf FPSR 09/02/08
Project Report (Highway Planting and Restoration) apdx_d.pdf apdx-d.doc 03/06/06
Project Study Report Data Sheet (Highway Planting) and Project Study Report Data Sheet (Highway Planting Restoration) apdx_e.pdf apdx-e.doc 03/06/06
Noise Barrier Scope Summary Report apdx_f.pdf apdx-f.doc 07/01/99
Project Scope Summary Report (Pavement Rehabilitation) apdx_g.pdf PSSR 08/16/07
Capital Preventive Maintenance Project Report apdx_h.pdf CAPM PR 08/16/07
Permit Engineering Evaluation Report apdx_i.pdf PEER 08/16/07
Project Information Report apdx_j.pdf apdx-j.doc 07/01/99
Project Report apdx_k.pdf apdx-k.doc 09/02/08
Project Study Report New apdx_l.pdf PSR
PSR (PDS)
Long Lead SHOPP
Conceptual Approval
Design Scoping Index
06/18/09
Project Report (Safety Roadside Rest Area) apdx_m.pdf apdx-m.doc 03/06/06
Project Scope Summary Report (Seismic Retrofit) apdx_n.pdf apdx-n.doc 07/01/99
Site Damage Report apdx_o.pdf apdx-o.doc 07/01/99
Project Scope Summary Report (Structure Rehabilitation) apdx_p.pdf PSSR 08/16/07
Project Scope Summary Report (Urban Freeway Off Pavement Access) apdx_q.pdf PSSR 08/16/07
Small Capital Value Projects - Project Initiation Document New apdx_r.pdf SCVP-PID 01/09/09
Preparation Guidelines for Project Study Report (Safety Roadside Rest Area) apdx_x.pdf PSR_SRRA 09/02/08
Appendices (AA-MM) Preparation Guidelines for Project Development Initiation and Approval Reports pdpmapd2.pdf
Cost Estimates New apdx_aa.pdf apdx-aa.doc 06/18/09
Exceptions to Design Standards Please see attachment on Design Memorandum dated 09/25/00 for new form BB
Freeway Agreements apdx_cc.pdf apdx-cc.doc 07/01/99
Hazardous Waste apdx_dd.pdf apdx-dd.doc 07/01/99
Landscaping apdx_ee.pdf apdx-ee.doc 07/01/99
Noise Abatement (See Appendix K)      
Project Data Checklists apdx_gg.pdf apdx-gg.doc 09/02/08
Public Involvement apdx_hh.pdf apdx-hh.doc 07/01/99
Rescissions apdx_ii.pdf apdx-ii.doc 07/01/99
Right of Way apdx_jj.pdf apdx-jj.doc 12/15/07
Structures apdx_kk.pdf apdx-kk.doc 07/01/99
Utilities apdx_ll.pdf apdx-ll.doc 07/01/99
Value Analysis Deleted. See VA website for latest forms.
Record of FHWA Involvement Form apdx_nn.pdf apdx-nn.xls 07/16/07
Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pavements apdx_oo.pdf apdx-oo.doc 03/09/07
Preparation Guidelines for Survey Files apdx_qqPrintkey.pdf Additional Instructions
Datum Listing
Proj Ref List 8x14
Project Ref List
Checklist
Verification
09/02/08

If you have any questions about the Project Development Procedures Manual send e-mail to:marcia_arrant@dot.ca.gov

This page last updated June 25, 2009