 |
Traffic
Engineering
Manuals |
 |
|
|
|
|
2009 Edition of Signal Design Guidelines
SCDOT's Signal Design Guidelines has been revised and published in a new digital format.
This publication is a comprehensive document that details the Department’s standard methodology of handling signal requests as well as the review, design, installation, operation and maintenance of traffic signals. In addition, these guidelines provide guidance for the appropriate fiscal responsibilities for signals in municipalities, at private developments, at schools, etcetera. |
 |
|
2009 Edition of Signal Design Guidelines
Updated 8/27/2010
(2009_Signal_Design_Guidelines.pdf 7Mb) |
 |
|
Back
to the Top
Access
and Roadside Management Standards
This manual has been revised and the revisions will become effective on July 1, 2008. The revisions update many design criteria to current standards and place more emphasis on the need for a proper traffic impact study to determine the appropriate access design. |
|
|
Access and Roadside Management Standards - 2008 Edition
Updated 8/18/2011
(ARMS_2008.pdf 3.9Mb)
|
|
|
ARMS Errata Sheet
Updated 8/18/11
(ARMS_Errata_Sheet.pdf 1.3Mb)
|
|
|
Back
to the Top
Approved
Products List for Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
The purpose of these guidelines is to present
typical examples of work zone traffic control for multilane
roadways, expressways and freeways, and mobile operations.
This information is intended to illustrate the principles
of proper work zone traffic control, but is not standard. |
|
Approved Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
(NCHRP350List_All2.pdf 315kb) |
|
|
Back
to the Top
Flagger's Handbook
This handbook is an instructional guide showing proper flagging procedures. The 2009 edition of the Flagger’s Handbook is available only on the SCDOT Internet. The SCDOT no longer offers this document in printed format.
|
Flagger's Handbook
(Work_ Zone_Flagger.pdf
1.22 MB) |
|
|
|
Back
to the Top
Guidelines
for School Transportation Design
This publication provides guidance and assistance in the design of transportation systems in and around schools so as to provide for the safe and efficient operation of traffic.
Since the information contained in this publication has been compiled to serve as a supplement to SCDOT’s Access and Roadside Management Standards (ARMS), SCDOT recommends that users also download a copy of ARMS. |
| |
|
*An update to this publication has been included in the 2008 Edition of the Access and Roadside Management Standards. This update will take effect on July 1, 2008. |
|
Guidelines for School Transportation Design
(SchoolTrans_Design.pdf 596Kb) |
|
|
Back
to the Top
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Effective May 1, 2011, SCDOT adopted the 2009 edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as its official traffic control manual. This manual is the guideline for SCDOT’s policies and procedures on installing and maintaining signs, markings, and signals in South Carolina. The MUTCD may be viewed online at the FHWA website or purchased through other sources, several of which are shown in the source listed below. |
|
MUTCD Source List
(MUTCD_Source.pdf 930kb) |
|
|
Back
to the Top
Railroad Inspection Procedure Manual
This manual provides guidance to rail highway grade crossing inspectors performing examinations pursuant
to section 58-17-1450 of the SC Code of Laws. It has been developed to outline inspection methods and establish uniformity in inspections for all public crossings
in the state.
|
| |
Railroad Inspection Procedure Manual
(RRInspProcMan.pdf
992KB) |
|
|
| Back to the Top
|
Traffic Calming Guidelines
This publication provides guidance to SCDOT personnel and to local governments concerning traffic calming. The document details eligibility requirements, application forms, various traffic calming measures, construction specifications and web links to traffic calming resources. |
|
Traffic Calming Guidelines (SCDOT_TCG_06.pdf
853KB) |
|
|
| Back to the Top
|
Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
The Policy
|
|
Rule on Work Zone Safety
and Mobility
(rulesscdot.pdf
52KB) |
|
|
Implementation, Maintenance and Safety Guidelines |
|
Rule on Work Zone Safety
and Mobility (rulesscdot_implementation.pdf
267KB) |
|
|
| Back to the Top
|
WorkZone Safety Guidelines
This handbook is pocket size. An instructional guide to illustrate basic guidelines for work zone traffic control installation and maintenance. This handbook complies with the basic requirements of Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) specifications with particular emphasis on short term work sites on roads and streets in rural and small urban areas. This handbook is not intended for traffic control applications on interstate routes. A bound, laminated copy of this document can be purchased for $2.50 from the SCDOT’s Engineering Publications office.
|
Download the Handbook
(WZS_Flipbook_revision.pdf 1.90MB) |
|
|
Errata Sheet
(WZS2008_Errata.pdf 17Kb) |
|
|
Back to the Top
|
| Qualified Products List for Traffic Signal Equipment and Materials
Effective July 1, 2010, SCDOT has a Qualified Products List for Traffic Signal Equipment and Materials. This list contains products that meet SCDOT specifications and are approved by SCDOT. If a designer, manufacturer, or distributor would like to submit an item for evaluation, they must follow the guidelines set forth for evaluation. The Evaluation Process details eligibility requirements, delivery and pick up procedures, contact information, and an Evaluation Form.
|
Qualified Products List
(SCDOT_QPL_2_2_12.pdf 127kb) |
|
|
Qualified Products List Procedures
(QPL_procedures.pdf 13.3Kb) |
|
|
Back to the Top
|
|
Traffic Signal Specifications
These are the Special Provisions and Traffic Signal Specifications for Traffic Signal Installation. The special provisions/specifications describe in detail the SCDOT installation, rebuild, or revision procedures and requirements that will need to be followed for all traffic signal installation projects.
|
Traffic Signal Specifications
(Traffic_Signal_Specs.pdf 815kb) |
|
|
Central Traffic Signal Software Specifications
(Central_Traffic_Signal_Software_Specs.pdf 216kb) |
|
|
Local Controller Software-Firmware Specifications
(Local_Controller_Software_Firmware_Specs.pdf 265kb) |
|
|
Master Controller Software-Firmware Specifications
(Master_Controller_Software_Firmware_Specs.pdf 198kb) |
|
|
Back to the Top
|
You will need Adobe
Reader to view
the pdf documents above.
|
For
additional information or to order, send a written request,
including name, address, and payment if required, to:
|
South
Carolina Department of Transportation
Engineering Publications
Attention: Sandra W. Castor , Room G-19B
Post Office Box 191
Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0191
Telephone: (803)737-4533
Fax: (803)737-4530
|
|
Items may be purchased
over-the-counter at the Engineering Publication Sales Center,
Room G-19 (basement level) in the SCDOT Headquarters Building,
955 Park Street, Columbia, South Carolina.
SCDOT will accept cash, check (make payable
to SCDOT), money order (make payable to SCDOT), and credit
card (Visa & Mastercard only). Payment must be received
before items can be shipped.
Back to the Top
|
|
