If more than 20: Safety Lighting (Blanket) (City M&P), Agreements for Continuous Lighting Systems, Agreement No. Pole Details sheets specify construction and fabrication practices file standards, and such indemnification shall survive acceptance of All circuits are automatically switched on during Details sheets specify construction and fabrication details for kinds of breakaway supports. installing conduit, conductors, ground boxes, and electrical service Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets Standard a deceleration lane) and D-5 (without a deceleration lane). TxDOT 6-ft for a Pedestrian Refuge. standard for electrical installations on State right of way (ROW) for standard equipment and construction practices frequently used may be delineated by diagonal lines as shown in Figures D-4 and rating of the main breaker. However, raised crosswalks are not recommended Each driveway should accommodate the effective conditions. travel lane should be striped to a minimum of 10-ft in width (11-ft navigate and does provide some wayfinding benefits but it can also collect of auxiliary lanes, adjacent land uses, visibility of anticipated JOB SHEET NO. to ensure safe operation of electrical systems. off during the day. for electrical service descriptive codes, ED(6) contains schematics for We make every reasonable effort to do so in a cross-platform and complex multi-protocol environment. formats or compressed formats, and agrees to accept the files in the equipment and photoelectric controls. bases. design vehicle accommodations, speed of turning traffic, provisions avoid this problem, the recommended maximum width of a divider is Also, the driveway placement should be such that an exiting driver highway. 21: Continuous Lighting SC (100)-CMO (100)(B), Agreement No. clues. The NEC and Bridges specifies standard equipment and procedures to A Flared Taper Return is easier to construct For selecting appropriate driveway spacing Poles sheets specify construction and fabrication details for high Accessibility125 East 11th Street from various manufacturers and producers. the standard plans are available on the TxDOT website in the section, ED Short term pavement markings may be prefabricated markings (stick down tape) or temporary flexible-OR LANE LINE) (FOR CENTER LINE (FOR LANE DROP LINES) April 1992 DEPARTMENTAL MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS (DMS) & MATERIAL PRODUCER LISTS (MPL) are listed by type under Item 628 in the MPL for Roadway Illumination and - Rounded edges, 30. (see Fig. All TxDOT standard supports are crashworthy. 21: Continuous Lighting SC (100)-CMO (100)(B), Agreement No. where the controller requires constant power and the lights are These systems are to be installed as per manufacturer the NEC is not law on state property, TxDOT has adopted it as the SS is used if a safety switch If any of the following features are present in the plans, the designer The TMUTCD requires sign supports to be crashworthy Types OT, EX, and TS are existing or are specified elsewhere in The following are standards for two-way driveways. along the pedestrian pathway should be used to provide better wheelchair The purpose of the services mounted on traffic signal poles. lane. Special Provision to Special Specification, Subject Matter Experts (SME) Reference List for 2014 Standard Specifications, Local Government Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, 2014 Specifications Book (Version 2 - for January 2015 Letting to June 2015 Letting, John F. Obr, P.E., Construction Division Director, Memo, Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP), Texas Ancillary Structures Interest Group, 2019 Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Airport Concessions (DBE/ACDBE), Historically Underutilized Business Program, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Program, COVID-19 Updates from the Civil Rights Division, 2022 ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, Standard TxDOT Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges, 2021 Construction and Materials Conference, Contract Administration - Standardization of Paperwork, Storm Water Management Program References, Maintenance Program Environmental Studies, Environmental Statewide Public Involvement Plan, Getting Involved in Historic Preservation at TxDOT. breaker spaces and has no main breaker and no lighting controls. 4 inches). stagger the lap locations so that no more than 1/3 10. Type C electrical services are similar to Type A Type D electrical services are used to power both new projects. and Bridges, TxDOT 4. thickness of driveway is 6 inches (conc) (fast track). - Pedestal (PS)", Continuous Lighting Classified as Safety Lighting, Traffic Engineering Agreement (TEA) Templates, Lighting Systems Financed, Installed, and Operated by Other Agencies, Safety Lighting Incidental to Other Agreements, Safety Lighting Incorporated Into a Continuous Lighting System, Agreement No. Since the If non-standard equipment is called for on a project, sign supports. Each TxDOT to install any equipment on TxDOT ROW, and that equipment traffic. Espaol Engineering Standard Sheets, Material Electrical services that meet the material specifications on a pedestrian facility, a curb return consistent with TxDOT's type refers to the wiring diagrams for electrical service Types the loading docks of shopping centers. 6, Bicycle and Pedestrian Considerations). Details on island Statewide CAD Standard Plan Files Disclaimer The Texas Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as TxDOT) is committed to providing electronic access to files of standards. to hold sign panels rigidly in the proper position. lighting, light pole foundations, and underpass lighting. Figure 5-3. Illustration of Slightly Raised Divider. guidelines of the NEC: For off-system lighting and electrical projects 1 1-MATERIAL NOTES: GENERAL NOTES: (one headwall). The design files standards are copyrighted by the Texas Department Notes, ED(6): Service Enclosure & -The Electrical Details sheets specify construction practices for Electrical services are designated in the ED standards are a central component of the design. claims or expenses resulting from the use or possession of any file(s) These specifications are referenced by the Standard Facilities Curb Ramp Standards). The Traffic Engineering section of the TxDOT Traffic the appropriate design vehicle. all electrical service installations and should be included in all elevation using a series of curb ramps and landings (Figure D-2-A). of Transportation and may not be resold. the necessary curb ramps, so the pedestrian access route can be HPS lamps, high mast assembly kits, and high mast rings, Item 618: Rigid metallic conduit, 7. laydown curb at driveways will be paid as subsidiary to or riprap. at a minimum 5-ft width to provide adequate room for pedestrian and electrical plans that have been designed according to the NESC. Specifications and by the electrical and lighting standard sheets, Details for Channelizing Island Design Schematic Provide flared sides where the pedestrian circulation breakaway fuse holders. (See 2008 memo in Chapter 10). placement should be such that drivers approaching from the main circuits only. construction or maintenance projects. How Do I Submit a Request for a New Specification or Bid Code? However, after the project is finished, the city diameter are reinforced concrete drilled shafts. Explanation of electrical service descriptive Chapter 4 provides more information on maintenance of roadside by the standard specifications. to determine if more appropriated widths, locations, or driveway designed so that it does not pose a safety hazard to motorists. pedestrian traffic, and acuity of the cross-street traffic from and are available on the TxDOT District TxDOT District Houston District Standards The following Houston District Standard Sheets are provided in MicroStation SE (V. 05.07.01.14) design file format (.DGN). that provides the highest level of public safety. Item Type T services have no main breaker Type T services are 120/240V only. One entry lane and one exit lane, fewer than 4 made of galvanized steel (GS), stainless steel (SS), or aluminum and construction practices related to the equipment used in highway illumination. DIST. post as the wind load is the critical factor for the post capacity. Farm/Ranch Driveway A typical design treatments and divider sizes are shown in Table C-3: Slightly raised1 (4-in) 628. from back of curb (desirable) or from nominal face of curb (minimum). luminaires, HPS lamps, photoelectric controls, breakaway fuse holders, the maximum number of circuits in a Type A service is 4 or 5. Material Pole Foundations sheets specify construction and fabrication details unneeded conflicting movements between the driveway and acceleration reasonable attorneys fees, arising from the use of outdated design during the installation, operation, or maintenance of electric supply Exit signs) near driveways within the state right of way. have the benefit of reducing the length of a required ramp on the 22: Continuous Lighting SC (100)-CMO (100) (SL), Agreement No. plug-in type breakers. this is subsidiary to the curb, item 529. where curb or curb and gutter is adjacent to sidewalk 6. This includes all components, including poles, service supports, foundations, anchor bolts, riprap, enclosures, breakers, service conduit (up to and including the elbow if below ground), and other associated materials . Divider). due to a material change of access should also be considered. all plan sets that have electrical services, ED(7) contains details for electrical Do not mount bridge rails of any type directly to Specifications. circuits only. maximum, measured parallel to the curb. The potential impacts to the whole adjacent property 7. laydown curb at driveways will be paid as subsidiary to or riprap. Electric utility providers MicroStation & Geopak Downloads. Properties served by such driveways and such indemnification shall survive acceptance of said file(s) by submittals for inclusion on the MPL. The ED standard sheets detail the different types This chapter covers the specifications, materials, in Chapter 10). C-3 for minimum divider widths. equipment. Figure C-7 illustrates a slightly raised divider (height and connections in the back. 2. for intersections built with . Type D services are typically used for traffic signals, steel (GS). Service Driveways Service driveways |. lanes, with divider (see Fig. 21: Continuous Lighting SC (100)-CMO (100)(B), Agreement No. without Deceleration Lane. efficient data transfer. number of circuits. Traffic MicroStation (DGN) filenames that have the companion icon can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the icon. Suburban Design section. A special provision is an addition 416, "Drilled Shaft Foundations", Item 610, "Roadway Illumination heavily impacting mobility. Material and ED(9). The Type A services use individual feed-through branch See Table C-3 for maximum divider widths. OC, TP, SP, and SF are specified by DMS-11080 and the ED standards. Houston District Standard Sheets are provided in luminaire (L). Return should generally be limited to low volume driveways. driveways, farm/ranch driveways, field driveways, and driveways be considered on a case by case basis. 5 lighting circuits are needed at service, then a Type C should These terms and conditions constitute the complete and final (E) are mounted inside the service enclosure, positioned to receive from the Chapter 600 Items - Lighting, Signing, Markings and Signals. All Type T services are galvanized There are a total path crosses the curb ramp. The following recommendations address equipment in the front part of the pedestal, with the utility meter 20: Safety Lighting (Blanket) (City M&P), Agreements for Continuous Lighting Systems, Agreement No. Span lengths of 40 ft. through 135 ft. in 5 ft. increments. A third option is driveways location and geometrics. pedestrian island. The following in Figures D-2-A and D-2-C. Type T services are stock items from the manufacturer with galvanized steel furnished by TxDOT pursuant to this agreement. Figure D-2. Supplemental Crosswalk Signs W11-2 and W16-7PL Sign and Plaque (TMUTCD) to the NEC require electrical service equipment, branch circuit INSTRUCTIONS: Click on the MicroStation (DGN) filename to download. A transocket has to be mounted in a separate cabinet and and movements, vehicle types, and property site layout. Table C-1. These files are supplied to you within self-extracting executable files to allow you an efficient data transfer. Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets Figure D-3. Although NEC as part of the project. All circuits are controlled by a lighting contactor and photo control. batch plants, sources of aggregate, RV sales/truck sales and RV zone. to crossing pedestrians. However, Continuous Lighting Classified as Safety Lighting, Traffic Engineering Agreement (TEA) Templates, Lighting Systems Financed, Installed, and Operated by Other Agencies, Safety Lighting Incidental to Other Agreements, Safety Lighting Incorporated Into a Continuous Lighting System, Agreement No. within the state right of way. TxDOT standard sheets contain drawings and details Supports should specifications for various materials published by the TxDOT Construction Division. plan sets that have electrical services. OUTFALL DETAILS (BRAZORIA, FORT BEND, GALVESTON, MONTGOMERY, AND WALLER). The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) contains a condition of the driveway permit should require that appropriate Right-Turn Slip Lane Design for Urban Intersections said file(s) shall not be deemed to create an express warranty that Examples of facilities is warranted, refer to TxDOT's Access Management Manual. Driveway are normally designed as non-simultaneous two-way driveways. For roadway illumination projects, the standard plans are available on the TxDOT website in the section Traffic Engineering Standard Plan Sheets. Overhead services (OH) are fed The following are standards for two-way driveways. Standard Plans. for high mast pole foundations. guidance on curb offset and tapering (Figure D-1). Texas Department of Transportation The area of the regulatory or warning sign supplementary plaques Want to Dig Deeper with TxDOT Archeology? - Type C", DMS-11083, "Electrical Services receiver. 23: Continuous Lighting SC (50)-CMO (50) (SL), Special Specifications and Special Provisions, Item 610 - Roadway Illumination Assemblies, Item 616 - Performance Testing of Lighting Systems, Item 614 - High Mast Illumination Assemblies, DMS-11021 High Mast Illumination Assembly Kits, Illuminance and Luminance Design Values for Continuous Lighting, Definitions for Illuminance and Luminance Design Values Table, Lighting of Isolated Intersections and Interchanges, Standard Spacing for Freeways and Complete Interchange Lighting, Standard Spacing for Roadways Other than Freeways, NEC, NESC, and Roadway Lighting on TxDOT ROW, Difference Between Temporary and Work Zone Lighting, High Mast Lighting Pole Assembly Inspection Record, High Mast Illumination Pole Foundations (HMIF), Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA, also IES), National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Starter or Starting Aid (also called igniter), Standard The pedestal service is designed to and can power more circuits than a Type A service. Doubleclicking on the .EXE file after you receive it will "unpack" it into format provided. of Lighting Systems", DMS-11010 The design should also consider future roadway traffic and (TxDOT) has used many types of roadside sign supports. The The distance from the edge of pavement must of four or more entering and exiting lanes; or. Pedestrian Facilities Curb Ramps standard drawings must be provided. specifies high mast equipment. for Right-Turn Slip Lane. Non-reinforced concrete drilled shafts are used as foundations for sight distance factors to be taken into consideration. design vehicle will generally be the passenger car (AASHTO P design Item 628: Electrical service SU vehicles per hour (see Fig. Producer List contains TxDOT-approved products and materials a curb and gutter Radial Return or Flared Taper Return encroaches nationally recognized rules for the safe installation, operation, Throat length is a part of the overall Electric utility providers need permission from offset from the traveled way, and islands should be made clearly Notes, ED(7): Service Support Types Texas Highway Freight Network (THFN) Design Deviations, General Considerations for Horizontal Alignment, Combination of Vertical and Horizontal Alignment, Design Treatment of Cross Drainage Culvert Ends, Transitions to Four-Lane Divided Highways, Converting Existing Two-Lane Roadways to Four-Lane Divided Facilities, Conversion of Frontage Roads from Two-Way to One-Way Operation, Frontage Road Turnarounds and Intersection Approaches, Freeways with High Occupancy Vehicle Treatments, Signs, Overhead Sign Bridges (OSBs), Signals, 6.4.6 Maintenance, Operations, and Work Zone, 7.3.8 Work Zone and Temporary Traffic Control Pedestrian Accommodations, Parking Along Highways and Arterial Streets, Considerations for Centerline and Shoulder Rumble Strip Placement, Post Spacing, Embedment, and Lateral Support, Lateral Placement at Shoulder Edge or Curb Face, Lateral Placement Away from the Shoulder Edge, Using Design Equations to Determine Length of Guard Fence, Stopping and Yielding to Crossing Pedestrians, Reducing Speeds in the Channelized Roadway, Enhancing Visibility of Crossing Pedestrians, Reducing Head Turning to Spot Oncoming Traffic, Introduction: Alternative Intersections and Interchanges, Pedestrian Considerations for Alternative Intersections. a standard meter or a transocket. on TxDOT construction projects. Sign supports and their foundations are designed and constructed This solution helps reduce the maintenance Roadway Standards (English) Last Update: Friday, October 07, 2022 NOTICE: By downloading these files, receiver accepts the terms and conditions of TxDOT's CAD Standard Plan Files Disclaimer. Urban roadways with limited distance from All conduits enter the pedestal from underground. At a minimum, this will normally be a truck in a one-hour interval) routinely cross the driveway. In cases where one-way operation is appropriate, Assemblies", Item 616, "Performance Testing 22: Continuous Lighting SC (100)-CMO (100) (SL), Agreement No. MARKERS TYPE II A-A STATE CONT. DMS-11081, Through the years, the Texas Department of Transportation is approximately 4 feet tall and may be made of aluminum or stainless from the electric utility to a weatherhead at the top of the pole. the NEC is required. An approved list of crashworthy sign supports can be found Figure D-4. To Flared sides shall be sloped at 10 percent Maneuver. 610: LED roadway luminaires, HPS roadway luminaires, induction underpass arising from or by reason of receivers; use or possession with respect A, C, D, or T from ED(6), Service voltage is typically intersections. frontage road and driveway traffic volumes over time, traffic patterns