Manuals, Standards and Publications

1. Standards and Guidelines
   1. Book of Standards for Highway and Incidental Structures
   2. Standard and Supplemental Specs for Construction and Materials
   3. Invitation for Bids Template*
   4. Project Delivery Process Guidelines*
   5. MDTA Lighting Guidelines
   6. Geotechnical Information Guideline
   7. Maintenance of Traffic Pay Item Guideline
   8. CAD Standards
   9. Lab and Field Procedures (MSMT)
   10. Standard Specs for Subsurface Explorations

*Content available through ProjectWise.  For MDTA consultant ProjectWise account setup, please contact Joseph Simpson.

Manuals

1. Design Build Manual
2. Highway Drainage Manual
3. SHA Construction Manual
4. Stormwater Management Facility Routine Maintenance Manual

Bridges and Major Structures

1. MDTA Facilities Inspection Manual*
2. System Preservation Project Manual*
3. Structural Standards and Details
4. Structural Design Guidance
5. Approved Proprietary Noise Barrier Systems
6. Approved Proprietary Retaining Wall List

*Content available through ProjectWise.  For MDTA consultant ProjectWise account setup, please contact Joseph Simpson.

Aggregate and Sediment Control

1. 2012 Maryland Standards and Specification for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (link to MDE)
2. Aggregate Bulletin (updated Quarterly by SHA)
3. Field Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control (SHA)

Landscaping and Environment

1. Landscape Guidance Documents
   1. SHA Landscape Design Guide
   2. SHA Environmental Guide for Access and District Permit Applicants
   3. SHA Landscape Estimating Manual
   4. SHA Preferred Plant List
   5. SHA MDOT SHA Landscape Specifications
   6. SHA Landscape Reporting Form
2. Reforestation Law Summary
3. Roadside Tree Law Summary
4. Soil Testing Laboratories

Traffic Control

1. Guidelines for Traffic Barrier Placement and End Treatment Design
2. Maryland MUTCD
3. Traffic Control Devices Design Manual
4. Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Private Property

Signs

1. Maryland Standard Sign Book (searchable website)
2. Sign Support Standards*

*Content available through ProjectWise.  For MDTA consultant ProjectWise account setup, please contact Joseph Simpson.

ITS

1. MDTA CCTV Templates*
2. MDTA DMS Template*

*Content available through ProjectWise.  Please contact the MDTA Office of Engineering & Construction to request access to ProjectWise documents.

Pavement

1. Pavement & Geotechnical Design Guide
2. Ride Specification