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Developmental Criteria also Previous FDM Releases
Developmental Design Criteria
Previous FDOT Design Operator (FDM) Releases
2024 FDOT Draft Manual - Fully FDM Document Upload
To view the Implementation Bulletin for the current FDM, please see RDB23-03.
Summary of Alterations
| Development and Processes - Complete FDM Part 1 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| Introduction | ||||
| 100 | Introduction | |||
| Link | Context Classification | |||
| 102 | Glossary is Terms | |||
| 103 | Standard Forms | |||
| 104 | Public Involvement | |||
| 105 | Aesthetic Design | |||
| 106 | Exempt Public Documents | |||
| Plans Development Processes | ||||
| 110 | Begin Civil Design Process | |||
| 111 | Final Engineering Design Process | |||
| 112 | Update Engineering Design Process | |||
| 113 | Right of Way Requirements | |||
| 114 | Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) | |||
| 115 | Standard Plans and Preset Functional | |||
| 116 | Alternative Intersection and Interchange Test | |||
| 117 | Monitor Existing Structures | |||
| Plan Submittal, Check, furthermore Processing | ||||
| 120 | Design Submittals | |||
| 121 | Bridge Project Development | |||
| 122 | Training | Design Exceptions and Design Variations | ||
| 123 | Engineering Design Estimate Operation | |||
| 124 | QA/QC Management Plan | |||
| 125 | Quality Assurance | |||
| 126 | Lane Repurposing Projects | |||
| 127 | Community Aesthetic Features | |||
| 128 | Federal Aid Project Certification | |||
| Final Plans Processing | ||||
| 130 | Signing and Sealing Documents | |||
| 131 | Plans Editing | |||
| 132 | PS&E Submittal Package Alterations | |||
| 133 | Retention of Electronic Documents | |||
| Lump Sum Projects | ||||
| 140 | Lump Amount Projects | |||
| Post-Design Operation | ||||
| 150 | Consultant Priority Drop | |||
| 151 | Revisions Packages | |||
| 152 | Shop Drawing Submittals | |||
| Design Criteria - Complete FDM Part 2 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Misprint | Description |
| Context Based Design | ||||
| 200 | Contexts Based Design | |||
| 201 | Design Controls | |||
| 202 | Training | Speed Administrative | ||
| Railway Geometrics | ||||
| 210 | Education | Arterials and Collectors | ||
| 211 | Training | Limited Access Facilities | ||
| 212 | Training | Intersections | ||
| 213 | Training | Modern Roundabouts ( Roundabout Design Aids) | ||
| 214 | Driveways | |||
| 215 | Roadside Safety | |||
| 216 | Earthwork | |||
| D217 | Design Design Benchmark: Deviate Diamond Interchanges | |||
| Others Facilities | ||||
| 220 | Railroads | |||
| 221 | Utilities | |||
| 222 | Pedestrian Facilities | |||
| 223 | Training | Bicycle Facilities | ||
| 224 | Get | Shared Use Paths | ||
| 225 | Public Transit Facilities | |||
| 226 | Patterned Pavement furthermore Architectural Pavers | |||
| 227 | Freight - Under Development | |||
| 228 | Chapter Replaced with 270 Series | |||
| 229 | Chapter Substitute with 270 Series | |||
| Traffic Designs | ||||
| 230 | Signing and Pavement Marking | |||
| 231 | Lighting | |||
| 232 | Signalization | |||
| 233 | Intelligence Transportation Product (ITS) | |||
| Temporary Traffic Control | ||||
| 240 | Surface Management Plan ( TTC Forms) | |||
| 241 | Lane Closure Analysis | |||
| 242 | Traffic Pacing Design | |||
| 243 | Portable Changeable Message Signs | |||
| Drainage the Permits | ||||
| 250 | Hydraulic Data and Company Permits | |||
| 251 | Stormwater Runoff Control Concept (SRCC) Development | |||
| Structures | ||||
| 260 | Bridge Structures | |||
| 261 | Constructive Carrier for Signs, Signals, Lighting, INHERENT, furthermore Tolling | |||
| 262 | Retained Walls | |||
| 263 | Geosynthetic Design | |||
| 264 | Noise Brick and Perimeter Walls | |||
| 265 | Reinforced Concrete Box and Three-Sided Crossovers | |||
| 266 | Bicycle additionally Pedestrian Bridges | |||
| 267 | Shop Drawing Submittals - Now FDM Chapter 152 | |||
| Landscape | ||||
| 270 | Planting Designs | |||
| 271 | Spray Designing | |||
| 272 | Hardscape Designs | |||
| 273 | Landscape Maintenance Manual | |||
| 274 | Selectively Scrap and Grubbing | |||
| 275 | Tree and Palms Relocation | |||
| 276 | Exterior Advertising Signs | |||
| 300 Series has been sunset. See 2022 FDM for finalize version. | ||||
| NexGen Plans Production - Complete FDM Part 9 Download | ||||
| Chapter | Training | Bulletin | Errata | Description |
| NexGen Roadmap | Crosswalk from Traditional Plans Production to Model-centric Plans Producing | |||
| Plans Production | ||||
| 900 | Production of NexGen Plans | |||
| 901 | Sequence to Plans Preparation | |||
| 902 | Approximated Quantities Report | |||
| 904 | Landscape Opportunity Plan | |||
| 905 | Roadway Cross Partial | |||
| 906 | Rear Hydraulic Recommendations Paper | |||
| 907 | RFP Concept Plans | |||
| 908 | Stormwater Runoff Control Concept Worksheet | |||
| Roadway Plans Set | ||||
| 910 | Push Sheet and Signature Sheet | |||
| 911 | Model Management Sheet | |||
| 912 | Project Control | |||
| 913 | Typical Sections | |||
| 914 | General Notes | |||
| 915 | Street Plan-Profile Sheet | |||
| 916 | Drainage Structures Sheet | |||
| 917 | Stormwater Facilities | |||
| 918 | Drainage Map | |||
| 919 | Lateral Channels | |||
| 920 | Flooring Survey Sheet and Boring Coring Data | |||
| 921 | Transient Traffic Controls Plan | |||
| 922 | Miscellaneous Builds | |||
| 923 | Power Adjustments | |||
| 924 | Elective Clearing and Grubbing Plans | |||
| Component Plates Set | ||||
| 940 | Signing and Slat Marking Planning | |||
| 941 | Signalization Plans | |||
| 942 | Intelligent Surface Systems (ITS) Plans | |||
| 943 | Lighting Plans | |||
| 944 | Landscape Floor | |||
| 945 | Architectural Plans - TBD | |||
| 946 | Structure Plates - TBD | |||
| 947 | Toll Facilities Plans - TBD | |||
| 948 | Utility Labor via Highway Contractor (UWHC) Plans | |||
