Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM)

Project Development Procedures Manual (Chapters/Appendices/Templates) Last Updated Front Cover (PDF) None Foreword (PDF) 6/30/2020 Part 1 - General Information (Chapters 1-7) Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF) 1/14/2022 Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities (PDF) 8/4/2023 Chapter 3: Involvement of Caltrans Functional Units (PDF) 12/18/2015 Chapter 4: Programming (PDF) 7/1/1999 Chapter 5: Blank Not Applicable Chapter 6: Project Cost, Scope and Schedule Changes (PDF) 7/30/2021 Chapter 7: Uniform Filing System (PDF) 12/15/2007 Part 2 - The Project Development Process (Chapters 8-15) Chapter 8: Overview of Project Development (PDF) 11/6/2024 Chapter 9: Project Initiation (PDF) 1/14/2022 Chapter 10: Formal Project Studies (PDF) 3/20/2014 Chapter 11: Public Hearing (PDF) 12/17/2008 Chapter 12: Project Approvals and Changes to Approved Projects (PDF) 1/14/2022 Chapter 13: Project Related Permits, Licenses, Agreements, Certifications and Approvals (PDF) 9/23/2016 Chapter 14: Preparation of Project Plans (PDF) 6/21/2013 Chapter 15: Final Project Development Procedures (PDF) 11/6/2024 Part 3 - Specific Project Development Procedures (Chapters 16-32) Chapter 16: Cooperative Agreements (PDF) 7/9/2014 Chapter 17: Encroachments and Utilities (PDF) 3/14/2022 Chapter 18: Environmental Contamination (PDF) 2/28/2006 Chapter 19: Value Analysis (PDF) 6/14/2013 Chapter 20: Project Capital Cost Estimates (PDF) 2/29/2024 Chapter 21: Design Standards Decisions (PDF) 8/4/2023 Chapter 22: Community Involvement (PDF) 7/1/1999 Chapter 23: Route Adoptions (PDF) 6/30/2020 Chapter 24: Freeway Agreements (PDF) 12/13/2024 Chapter 25: Relinquishments (PDF) 12/13/2024 Chapter 26: Disposal of Rights-of-Way for Public or Private Road Connections (PDF) 2/12/2016 Chapter 27: Access Control Modification (PDF) 12/10/2021 Chapter 28: Resolutions of Necessity (PDF) 12/15/2007 Chapter 29: Landscape Architecture (PDF) 5/24/2018 Chapter 30: Highway Traffic Noise Abatement (PDF) 6/18/2009 Chapter 31: Non-motorized Transportation Facilities (PDF) 10/31/2014 Chapter 32: Lands and Buildings Facilities (PDF) 9/2/2008 Appendices: Preparation Guidelines for Project Development Initiation and Approval Reports Appendices A through QQ Preface 6/30/2020 Appendix A: Preparation Guide for Project Study Report-Project Report (PDF) 9/29/2018

Appendix A Template: PSR-PR (DOCS)

None Appendix D: Preparation for Project Report (New Highway Planting or Roadside Rehabilitation (PDF) 1/10/2014

Appendix D Template: PR (PDF)

None Appendix I: Preparation Guidelines for Design Engineering Evaluation Report (PDF) 1/14/2022

Template - Design Engineering Evaluation Report Template (DOC)

1/14/2022 Appendix K: Preparation Guidelines for Project Report (PDF) 7/30/2021

Appendix K Template: PR (DOCX)

None Appendix L: Project Study Report (PDF) 7/30/2021

Appendix L Template: PSR (DOCX)

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Appendix L Template: Design Scoping Index (DOCX)

None Appendix M: Project Report (Safety Roadside Rest Area) (PDF) 1/18/2005

Appendix M Template: Contact Landscape Architect Program District Coordinator for template

None Appendix Q: Project Report (Roadside Safety Improvements) (PDF) 1/10/2014

Appendix Q Template: PR (DOCX)

None Appendix S: Project Study Report-Project Development Support Project Initiation Document (PDF) 1/20/2026

Appendix S Template: PSR-PDS STIP (DOCX)

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Appendix S Template: PSR-PDS Estimate (DOCX)

None Appendix Z: Relinquishment Approval Report (PDF) 12/13/2024

Appendix Z Template: Relinquishment Approval Report (DOCX)

None Appendices: Project Development Forms and Letters Plus Policy and Procedures Documents Appendix BB: Design Standard Decision Documentation (PDF) 7/2/2018

Appendix BB Template: Design Standard Decision Document (DOCX)

None Appendix CC: Preparation Guidelines for Freeway Agreement (PDF) 7/24/2020

Appendix CC Template: Freeway Agreement (DOCX)

None Appendix DD: Preparation Guidelines for Initial Site Assessment Checklist for Hazardous Waste 6/30/2020 Appendix EE: Highway Planting "One Liner" and Design Intent Statement (DIS) (PDF) 1/18/2005

Appendix EE Template: Highway Planting "One Liner" and Design Intent Statement (DIS) (DOC)

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Appendix FF: Complete Streets Decision Documentation (PDF)

3/14/2025

Appendix FF Template: Complete Streets Decision Document (CSDD) (DOCX)

3/14/2025 Appendix GG: Project Data Checklists (PDF) 9/2/2008

Appendix GG Template: Project Data Checklists (DOCX)

None Appendix HH: Public Involvement (PDF) 3/14/2007

Appendix HH Template: Public Involvement (DOCX)

None Appendix II: Rescissions (PDF) 7/1/1999

Appendix II Template: Rescissions (DOCX)

None Appendix JJ: Preparation Guidelines for Resolution of Necessity (PDF) 12/15/2007

Appendix JJ Template: Preparation Guidelines for Resolution of Necessity (DOCX)

None Appendix LL: Utility Policy Certification and Utility Matrix (PDF) 7/8/2016

Appendix LL Template: Utility Policy Certification (DOCX)

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Appendix LL Template: Utility Matrix (XLS)

None Appendix QQ: Preparation Guidelines for Survey File (PDF) 9/2/2008

Appendix QQ Template: Additional Instructions (PDF)

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Appendix QQ Template: Datum Listing (PDF)

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Appendix QQ Template: Project Reference List 8 1/2 x 14 (DOC)

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Appendix QQ Template: Project Reference List (DOC)

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Appendix QQ Template: Survey File Checklist (DOC)

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Appendix QQ Template: Verification of Survey File Delivery (DOC)

None Appendix RR: Safety Review Templates (PDF) 11/6/2024

Appendix RR Safety Review Request Template (DOCX)

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Appendix RR Final Safety Review Memorandum Template (DOCX)

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Combined PDPM Chapters and Appendices

The individual files in the PDPM Table of Contents above are the official accessible version of the PDPM. The combined PDPM chapters and combined PDPM appendices are available for user convenience.

All PDPM Chapters - Complete Download Version (Updated 12/13/2024) (PDF)

All PDPM Appendices - Complete Download Version (Updated 1/20/2026) (PDF)

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