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Manuals, Guidelines and Catalogs

ADA

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

Safety Meeting Guidelines

COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Guidelines
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Tax Return E-File Quick Start
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Training Guide
International Registration Plan (IRP) Manual
MCS Administrative Rules
MCS Law Book
Trucker's Handbook

CONTRACTING/CONSULTING

Alternative Contracting and Innovative Construction Guide
Equipment Rental Rates Guidelines
Seal Coat Warranty Administration Guide - 2008 Revision
Surfacing Selection Guide for High Impact Areas
Work Zone Safety and Mobility

Activity Descriptions
Consultant Design

Design Build
Design Build Guidelines (updated 11/13/07)

Final Payment Process
Final Payment Process - Pre-SiteManager
Final Payment Process - SiteManager
Final Payment Process Flowchart

Flowcharts
Consultant Design
Consultant Design Wetland Feasibility Study
Environmental Consultant Wetland Mitigation Design

Public Involvement
News Release Guidelines

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CTEP)

CTEP Manual

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DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Civil Rights Manual
DBE Program Guidelines

DISCRIMINATION/TITLE VI

Title VI Plan/Discrimination Complaint Procedures

DESIGN

CADD Standards
Guidelines for Preparing Utility Plans
Road Design Project Development Guidelines
Right of Way Design

Bridge Design
Bridge Design Standards
Functional Classifications | NHS Route Segments | STP Route Segments

Montana Structures Manual
Part I - Download Entire Volume PDF | Word
Preface
Chapter 1 - MDT Organization
Chapter 2 - Bridge Project Development Process
Chapter 3 - Bridge Design Coordination
Chapter 4 - Administrative Policies and Procedures
Chapter 5 - Plan Preparation
Chapter 6 - Quantity Estimates
Chapter 7 - Cost Estimates
Chapter 8 - Contract Documents
Chapter 9 - Records and Files
Chapter 10 - Reserved

Part II
Preface
Chapter 11 - General
Chapter 12 - State Plane Coordinate System
Chapter 13 - Structural Systems and Dimensions
Chapter 14 - Loads and Analysis
Chapter 15 - Bridge Decks
Chapter 16 - Reinforced Concrete
Chapter 17 - Prestressed Concrete Superstructures-manual
Chapter 18 - Structural Steel Superstructures-manual
Chapter 19 - Substructures-manual and Bearings
Chapter 20 - Foundations
Chapter 21 - Highway Bridges Over Railroads
Chapter 22 - Bridge Rehabilitation
Chapter 23 - Miscellaneous structures-manual
Chapter 24 - Construction Operations
Chapter 25 - Computer Programs

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Geotechnical
Cover
Preface
Chapter 1 - MDT Organization
Chapter 2 - Geotechnical Section Coordination
Chapter 3 - Consultant Contracts
Chapter 4 - Geotechnical Project Development Process
Chapter 5 - Content/Format of Geotechnical Reports
Chapter 6 - Administrative Policies and Procedures
Chapter 7 - Reserved
Chapter 8 - Subsurface Investigations/Field Tests
Chapter 9 - Laboratory Testing
Chapter 10 - Interpretation of Engineering Properties
Chapter 11 - Instrumentation
Chapter 12 - Reserved
Chapter 13 - Geotechnical Engineering Design Software
Chapter 14 - Pavement Subgrade
Chapter 15 - Roadway Slopes and Embankments
Chapter 16 - Bridge Foundations
Chapter 17 - Earth Retaining Systems
Chapter 18 - Miscellaneous Foundations
Chapter 19 - Seismic Design
Chapter 20 - Geosynthetics
Chapter 21 - Reserved
Chapter 22 - Construction

Hydraulic Design
USGS Montana Flood Frequency and Basin Characteristic Data
USGS Surface Water Data for Montana

The Hydraulics Section (Highways Bureau) of MDT has adopted the following chapters of the AASHTO Model Drainage Manual.

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Road Design Manual
Chapter 1 - Road Design Process
Chapter 2 - Road Design Coordination
Chapter 3 - Administrative Policies and Procedures
Chapter 4 - Plan Preparation
Chapter 5 - Quantity Summaries
Chapter 6 - Specifications/Special Provisions/Detailed Drawings
Chapter 7 - Construction Cost Estimates
Chapter 8 - Basic Design Controls
Chapter 9 - Horizontal Alignment
Chapter 10 - Vertical Alignment
Chapter 11 - Cross Section Elements
Chapter 12 - Geometric Design Tables
Chapter 13 - Intersection At Grade
Chapter 14 - Roadside Safety
Chapter 15 - M & P of Traffic Through Construction Zones
Chapter 16 - Reserved
Chapter 17 - Drainage and Irrigation Design
Chapter 18 - Special Design Elements
Chapter 19 - Reserved
Chapter 20 - Coordination with Other Publications
Chapter 21 - Glossary/Index
Design Manual Errata
English Sample Plans
English Cross section Sample
Metric Sample Plans
Metric Cross section Sample

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Traffic Engineering
Preface
Chapter 1 - MDT Organization
Chapter 2 - Administrative Policies and Procedures
Chapter 3 - Plan Preparation (General)
Chapter 4 - Contract Documents
Chapter 5 - Coordination with Other Publications
Chapter 6 - Roadside Safety
Chapter 7 - Reserved
Chapter 8 - Project Development Process-Electrical
Chapter 9 - Project Coordination-Electrical
Chapter 10 - Plan Preparation (Electrical)
Chapter 11 - Reserved
Chapter 12 - Traffic Signal Design
Chapter 13 - Highway Lighting Designs
Chapter 14 - Reserved
Chapter 15 - Project Development Process-Signing/Pavement Markings
Chapter 16 - Project Coordination-Signing/Pavement Markings
Chapter 17 - Plan Preparation (Signing/Pavement Markings)
Chapter 18 - Highway Signing
Chapter 19 - Pavement Markings
Chapter 20 - Reserved
Chapter 21 - Project Development Process-Geometrics
Chapter 22 - Project Coordination (Geomentrics)
Chapter 23 - Plan Preparation (Geometrics)
Chapter 24 - Basic Design Controls
Chapter 25 - Horizontal Alignment
Chapter 26 - Vertical Alignment
Chapter 27 - Geometric Design Tables
Chapter 28 - Intersections at-Grade
Chapter 29 - Interchanges
Chapter 30 - Highway Capacity
Chapter 31 - Special Design Elements
Chapter 32 - Reserved
Chapter 33 - Project Development Process-Safety
Chapter 34 - Project Coordination (Safety Design)
Chapter 35 - Plan Preparation (Safety Design)
Chapter 36 - Quantity Summaries
Chapter 37 - Agreements for Local Projects (Safety Projects)
Chapter 38 - Design of Safety Projects
Chapter 39 - Reserved
Chapter 40 - Speed Studies
Chapter 41 - Traffic Impact Studies
Chapter 42 - School Crossing Studies
Chapter 43 - General Traffic Engineering Studies
Chapter 44 - Reserved Plan Sheets
Policies and Practices
Memorandums of Understanding
Glossary
Index

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ENVIRONMENTAL

Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices Manuals
Montana Wetland Assessment Method Manual
Permanent Erosion and Sediment Control Design Guidelines
Roadkill Composting Guidelines

FUEL TAX

Fuel Tax Allocations to Cities and Counties
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Guidelines
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Tax Return E-File Quick Start
International Fuel Tax Agreement(IFTA) Tax Return E-File "Help"
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Training Guide
Motor Fuels Licensing/Reporting Guidelines
Special Fuel User Contractor Booklet

MAINTENANCE

Chip Seal Manual
Crack Seal Manual
Integrated Weed Management Plan
Maintenance Manual
Sign Catalog
Roadkill Composting Guidelines

MATERIALS

Materials manual (organized by section)

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

MDT's Guide to Public Involvement

RESEARCH

General Guidelines
Report Writing Guidelines

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RIGHT OF WAY

Right of Way Geopak Procedures Manual | Manual Revision Dates

Right of Way Manual

SAFETY

Grant Information
Montana DUI Manual

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SURVEY

Bench Mark Reset Procedures
Survey Manual - Table of Contents (links to each chapter)
Entire Manual

TRANSPORTATION

Guide to Functional Classification, Highway Systems and Other Route Designations in Montana

Local Agency Guidelines Manual
Acronyms and Glossary of Terms
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20