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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-Appendixes.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 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 ----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 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 |
PDPM-Foreword.pdf | 01/09/2009 |
| Proposed Revision to PDPM (Form) | pdpmrev.pdf | 12/15/07 |
| Table of Contents |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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