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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.
A general description of the revisions is included in the Manual Change section.
"New" labels indicate that the manual change has occurred in the last six months.
How can I get a copy of the manual?
Printed copies of the Project Development Procedures Manual are not available.
The entire manual can be printed from the PDPM-Chapters.pdf 
and
PDPM-Appendices.pdf electronic files. However, it is the responsibility of the manual holder to check Caltrans web page for the most up-to-date version of individual chapters of the manual.
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 Procedures Manual
Table of Contents
| Description | PDF version | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| PDPM Title Page | Under revision | |
| Foreword | PDPM-Foreword.pdf | 01/09/09 |
| Proposed Revision to PDPM (Form) | pdpmrev.pdf | 12/15/07 |
| Table of Contents | PDPM-Table-of-Contents.pdf | 07/05/12 |
| Part 1 - General Information (Chapters 1 through 7) | ||
| Introduction | Chapter 1 | 07/01/99 |
| Roles and Responsibilities | Chapter 2 | 12/15/07 |
| Involvement of Caltrans Functional Units | Chapter 3 | 09/02/08 |
| Programming | Chapter 4 | 07/01/99 |
| PYPSCAN— Deleted See Guide to Project Delivery Workplan Standards. | ||
| Project Cost, Scope, and Schedule Changes | Chapter 6 | 12/15/07 |
| Uniform File System | Chapter 7 | 12/15/07 |
| Part 2 - The Project Development Process (Chapters 8 through 15) | ||
| Overview of Project Development | Chapter 8 | 04/20/12 |
| Project Initiation | Chapter 9 | 11/17/11 |
| Formal Project Studies | Chapter 10 | 06/20/12 |
| Public Hearing | Chapter 11 | 12/17/08 |
| Project Approvals and Changes to Approved Projects | Chapter 12 | 06/20/12 |
| Project Related Permits, Licenses, Agreements, Certifications (PLAC), and Approvals | Chapter 13 | 09/15/11 |
| Preparation of Project Plans | Chapter 14 | 06/20/12 |
| Final Project Development Procedures | Chapter 15 | 03/04/10 |
| Part 3 - Specific Project Development Procedures (Chapters 16 through 32) | ||
| Cooperative Agreements | Chapter 16 | 04/29/05 |
| Encroachments in Caltrans' Right of Way | Chapter 17 | 07/01/99 |
| Environmental Contamination | Chapter 18 | 02/28/06 |
| Value Analysis | Chapter 19 | 08/31/07 |
| Project Development Cost Estimates | Chapter 20 | 12/15/07 |
| Exceptions to Design Standards | Chapter 21 | 06/03/10 |
| Community Involvement | Chapter 22 | 07/01/99 |
| Route Adoptions | Chapter 23 | 07/01/99 |
| Freeway Agreements | Chapter 24 | 07/01/99 |
| Relinquishments | Chapter 25 | 09/21/05 |
| Disposal of Rights of Way for Public or Private Road Connections | Chapter 26 | 10/08/07 |
| New Public Road Connections | Chapter 27 | 10/08/07 |
| Resolutions of Necessity | Chapter 28 | 12/15/07 |
| Landscape Architecture | Chapter 29 | 03/04/10 |
| Highway Traffic Noise Abatement | Chapter 30 | 06/18/09 |
| Nonmotorized Transportation Facilities | Chapter 31 | 07/01/99 |
| Lands and Buildings Facilities | Chapter 32 | 09/02/08 |
| Appendices (A-Q) Preparation Guidelines for Project Development Initiation and Approval Reports | pdpmapd1.pdf | ||
| Description | PDF version | Template | Appendix Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appendices A-Q Preface | pdpmpre1.pdf | NA | 07/01/99 |
| Combined Project Study Report-Project Report | Appendix A |
PSR-PR
|
04/29/13 |
| Expenditure Authorization Project Report | Appendix B | NA | 07/01/99 |
| Facility Project Study Report (Lands and Buildings) | Appendix C |
FPSR |
04/29/13 |
| Project Report (New Highway Planting and Highway Planting Restoration) | Appendix D | *See note 1 below | 01/18/05 |
| Project Study Report Data Sheet (New Highway Planting) And Project Study Report Data Sheet (Highway Planting Restoration) | Appendix E | *See note 1 below | 01/18/05 |
| Noise Barrier Scope Summary Report | Appendix F | apdx-f.doc | 07/01/99 |
| Project Scope Summary Report (Roadway Rehabilitation) |
Appendix G |
PSSR |
04/29/13 |
| Capital Preventive Maintenance Project Report | Appendix H |
CAPM PR |
04/29/13 |
| Permit Engineering Evaluation Report | Appendix I | PEER | 07/09/07 |
| Project Information Report | Appendix J | NA | 07/01/99 |
| Project Report | Appendix K |
PR |
03/20/13 |
| Project Study Report | Appendix L |
PSR |
04/29/13 |
| Project Report (Safety Roadside Rest Area) | Appendix M | *See note 1 below | 01/18/05 |
| Damage Assessment Form | Appendix O | DAF | 07/01/99 |
| Project Scope Summary Report (Structure Rehabilitation) | Appendix P |
PSSR |
04/29/13 |
| Project Scope Summary Report (Freeway Maintenance Access) | Appendix Q | *See note 1 below | 07/09/07 |
| Small Capital Value Projects Project Initiation Document | Appendix R | SCVP PID | 11/17/11 |
| Project Study Report-Project Development Support Project Initiation Document | Appendix S |
PSR - PDS STIP PSR - PDS SHOPP PSR - PDS Estimate |
06/13/12 |
| Bridge Maintenance Project Scope Summary Report | Appendix T |
PSSR |
11/30/12 |
| Project Study Report (Safety Roadside Rest Area) | Appendix X | *See note 1 below | 09/02/08 |
| Appendices (AA-QQ) Project Development Forms and Letters | pdpmapd2.pdf | ||
| Cost Estimates | Appendix AA | apdx-aa.doc | 06/18/09 |
| Fact Sheets for Exceptions to Mandatory Design Standards | Appendix BB |
Fact Sheet |
10/09/12 |
| Freeway Agreements | Appendix CC | apdx-cc.doc | 10/04/11 |
| Hazardous Waste | Appendix DD | apdx-dd.doc | 07/01/99 |
| Highway Planting “One Liner” and Design Intent Statement (DIS) | Appendix EE | apdx-ee.doc | 01/18/05 |
| Noise Abatement (See Appendix K) | |||
| Project Data Checklists | Appendix GG | apdx-gg.doc | 09/02/08 |
| Public Involvement | Appendix HH | apdx-hh.doc | 03/14/07 |
| Rescissions | Appendix II | apdx-ii.doc | 07/01/99 |
| Resolutions of Necessity | Appendix JJ | apdx-jj.doc | 12/15/07 |
| Structures | Appendix KK | apdx-kk.doc | 07/01/99 |
| Utilities | Appendix LL | apdx-ll.doc | 07/01/99 |
| Deleted. See VA website for latest forms. | |||
| Record of FHWA Involvement Form | Appendix NN | apdx-nn.xls | 07/16/07 |
| Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pavements | Appendix OO | apdx-oo.doc | 03/09/07 |
| Preparation Guidelines for Survey File | Appendix QQ |
Additional Instructions Datum Listing Proj Ref List 8x14 Project Ref List Checklist Verification |
09/02/08 |
* Note (1): The current report template can be obtained from Suzy Namba, SHOPP Program Advisor in the Landscape Architecture Program.
If you have any questions about the Project Development Procedures Manual send e-mail to:gary_birch@dot.ca.gov
This page last updated May 2, 2013