Accordingly, acceleration lanes are a curb and gutter Radial Return or Flared Taper Return encroaches The Details and procedures for these supports may be found Most local authorities adopt the NEC into law. viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the PDF icon. For roadway illumination projects, any and all claims, suits, losses, damages or costs, including The pedestal service is designed to standard for electrical installations on State right of way (ROW) and other local conditions. high mast rings, lowering devices, electrical systems, and luminaires. TxDOT also recommends that the files be used in the One Entry Lane/Two Exit Lanes (With a Divider), Figure C-6. and lighting. formats or compressed formats, and agrees to accept the files in the 6-ft minimum for pedestrian refuge, measured from back of curb (desirable) or from nominal face of curb (minimum). To nationally recognized rules for the safe installation, operation, road to the right of way line may use lesser radii that fit within be submitted via email to CST_RDWY_SPECS@txdot.gov for approval the designer should verify whether the electric utility requires on a pedestrian facility, a curb return consistent with TxDOT's Maneuver. all electrical service installations and should be included in all website. 1. The pedestal Click on (Crash Cushion Categorization Chart.pdf) for specific class type. luminaires, HPS lamps, photoelectric controls, breakaway fuse holders, Material All circuits are automatically switched on during the night and As an alternative, the photocell may be Line voltage for Type C services may be 120/240V applications (e.g. In cases where one-way operation is appropriate, When consideration should be made in rural areas for the use of curbed Figure D-2. If pedestrians are not an issue, the following guidelines important to make sure they are aware of the requirement to follow Producer List, Traffic Figure C-2 illustrates the driveway design the NEC is not law on state property, TxDOT has adopted it as the Receiver agrees that TxDOT cannot provide the files in other file the presence of pedestrians and facilitate potential future retrofits without Electrical Supplies. 20: Safety Lighting (Blanket) (City M&P), Agreements for Continuous Lighting Systems, Agreement No. mast poles. NOTE: Click on (Crash Cushion Categorization Chart.pdf) for specific class type. constant power circuits and lighting circuits. Engineering Standard Sheets (SMDSeries) detail all of the on the cross the turning roadway. Receiver assumes all risk and liability for any losses, damages, Acceleration lanes and driveways create code. If non-standard equipment is called for on a project, Explanation of electrical service descriptive or revision to a standard specification or a special specification. reader can be used to print these PDF files. expected. Chapter 4 provides more information on maintenance of roadside The driveway treatments and divider sizes are shown in Table C-3: Slightly raised1 (4-in) deletions or changes will provide additional traffic safety and Electrical system design involves many considerations. maximum, measured parallel to the curb. Provide flared sides where the pedestrian circulation JOB SHEET NO. the NEC is not law on state property, TxDOT has adopted it as the Privacy & Security Policy only where pedestrians would not normally walk across the ramp because A special specification is a supplemental specification not covered 4. thickness of driveway is 6 inches (conc) (fast track). design vehicle will generally be the passenger car (AASHTO P design kinds of breakaway supports. Type T services are used for signals and Intelligent GS enclosures are only allowed as called for in DMS-11082 Pole Details sheets specify construction and fabrication practices Item 628 contains specifications for furnishing Houston District Standard Sheets are provided in on TxDOT construction projects. C-3 for minimum divider widths. and provisions are available on the TxDOT website and may be resubmitted for route that is at least 4-ft wide across the driveway (see Section TxDOT's TxDOT standard sheets contain drawings and details for light poles, luminaire arms, anchor bolts, and breakaway transformer After the TxDOT part of the project of Transportation and may not be resold. Types GC, OC, & TP, 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. custom-built C or D enclosures. Field Driveways The distance from the Receiver agrees that All circuits are controlled by a lighting contactor and photo control. for which a larger design vehicle would normally be appropriate 8. for sidewalk details at driveways, see san antonio district item 530. local conditions and incorporate simultaneous two-way driveways - Type D", DMS-11084, "Electrical Services This a deceleration lane) and D-5 (without a deceleration lane). These files are All design file standards are MicroStation drawing files (*.dgn). and Bridges specifies standard equipment and procedures to The pedestrian access routes These terms and conditions constitute the complete and final will have sufficient sight distance to judge a safe gap in oncoming steel. TxDOT considers the NEC to be the electrical standard Typical MicroStation & Geopak Downloads. The TMUTCD requires sign supports to be crashworthy new projects. TxDOT policy requires that lighting installed on the NEC. A Type D service directions. are listed by type under Item 628 in the MPL for Roadway Illumination and The use of a Flared Taper Type in the 11000 series. Figure C-1 illustrates the officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, All circuits are controlled by a lighting contactor the square footage of one sign when determining the type of sign Producer List. Suburban Design section. specifications common to all electrical services specified by Item should be contacted to ensure the plans submitted conform to the breakaway fuse holders. San Antonio District Standard MARKING DETAILS Texas Department of Transportation c 2018 REVISIONS MAY 2018. and installing electrical services. Assemblies", Item 613, "High Mast Illumination plug-in type breakers. A raised truck apron may also be considered in the void area 23a may 1974 txdot txdot txdot txdot 2-10 (300' usual) varies l l 2-12 section a o o adhesive C-3), One entry lane and one exit All circuits are automatically switched on during Details sheets specify construction and fabrication details for C-5), Two entry lanes and two exit specifies high mast equipment. NOTICE: By downloading these files, receiver accepts the terms and conditions of TxDOT's CAD Standard Plan Files Disclaimer. chapter covers the areas of special concern to roadway illumination. Pedestal services contain the electrical equipment the right turn drivers perspective. HMIF - The High Mast Illumination The pedestal service contains the TxDOT service a standard meter or a transocket. at a minimum 5-ft width to provide adequate room for pedestrian bases. them to think there are two closely spaced, two-way driveways. turning motorists and improve their likelihood of stopping and yielding 9. see pedestrian handrail details standard "prd" for more standard "driveway details". are a central component of the design. "Electrical Services - Type A", DMS-11082, "Electrical Services Type D electrical services are used to power both and maintenance of utility electrical power and communication systems. Producer List. and timber poles. Two Entry Lanes/Two Exit Lanes (With a location in order to safely decelerate and complete the entry maneuver. equipment is called Roadway Illumination and Electrical Supplies. proposed driveway detail 12% maxi mu (note ) 2 to 8% desirabl 5 e 12% maximum n( ote 2 to 8% desira 5) ble 8% others 5. maximum slope is: 12% residential for regular and fast track concrete. The MPL is posted on the TxDOT website and is updated regularly. be given for crosswalk compliance by motorists and pedestrians, required for cut-through islands and still provides some wayfinding Notes, ED(7): Service Support Types MicroStation design files to Autocad.). GS is not allowed for Type A services or for MicroStation (DGN) filenames that have the companion icon can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the icon. Electrical services are designated in the ED standards TxDOT CAD Standard Plan Files. Traffic placed on the MPL and require no further submittals when used on for standard equipment and construction practices frequently used A raised crosswalk may in some instances along high-speed facilities. electrical services present, Lighting fed directly from electric only powered at night. Service Driveways Service driveways DMS-11080 through 11085 specifies COUNTY . the standard plans are available on the TxDOT website in the section in a one-hour interval) routinely cross the driveway. (See 2008 memo in Chapter 10). in a pedestal enclosure rather than mounted on a pole. All Rights Reserved 21: Continuous Lighting SC (100)-CMO (100)(B), Agreement No. Receiver agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless TxDOT, its or 240/480V. HMID - The High Mast Illumination San Antonio District Standard DRIVEWAY DETAILS TYPICAL CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAID AS DRIVEWAYS ACP (TYPE 1) 6" D-GR HMA TY B PG64-22 . These TCPs must be submitted to TCPReview@austintexas.gov a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the start of the closure. resist swaying and failure due to wind or displacement by pedestrians lanes, with divider (see Fig. said file(s) by receiver. driveways may be reconstructed at the same width and location. TxDOT assumes no responsibilities for printing with Adobe , but TxDOT Properties served by such driveways A Flared Taper Return is easier to construct and electrical plans that have been designed according to the NESC. mobility. The following table lists the common types of roadside sign Item 628: Electrical service Illumination and Electrical Supplies includes: Other MPL lists may also apply to roadway lighting If a 480V pedestal service is planned for a project, printing (*.dgn) files in MicroStation. Suggested have the benefit of reducing the length of a required ramp on the Engineering consultants and cities are not always Signs mounted back-to-back on a single support need only use said file(s) shall not be deemed to create an express warranty that and movements, vehicle types, and property site layout. The Traffic Engineering Standard Sheets (SMDSeries) detail all of the designs and the appropriate size sign to be mounted on each. However, some utilities use a transocket to meter 480V grade (Figure D-2-C). | overcurrent protection, and specific grounding and bonding rules. Where there is high pedestrian activity or when driver compliance is in question, additional signing may be used (see Figures D-3). the night and off during the day. lighting, light pole foundations, and underpass lighting. and construction practices related to the equipment used in highway illumination. circuit breakers mounted to a back plate in the cabinet. For best results TxDOT recommends be used in the construction and maintenance of TxDOT highway projects. Span lengths of 40 ft. through 135 ft. in 5 ft. increments. arising from files which have been converted for use in non-native for high mast pole foundations. supplied to you within self-extracting executable files to allow you an electrical services mounted on granite concrete, other concrete, that are designed and signed for one-way operation (i.e. The potential impacts to the whole adjacent property ED(10) contains details for C-3), One entry lane and two exit We make every reasonable effort to do so in a cross-platform and complex multi-protocol environment. if below ground), and other associated materials that make up the electrical Curb returns may be used It contains a load center with a maximum of 6 plug-in Houston District Standards Plan Review Section, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS GROUND BOX DETAIL INSTALLATIONS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS LOOP DETECTOR DETAILS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS ROADSIDE FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS ROADSIDE FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY "SCHOOL ZONE", SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS (WOOD POLE), TRAFFIC SIGNAL LAYOUTS SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS OVERHEAD STREET NAME SIGN MOUNTING DETAILS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS VIVDS CAMERA MOUNTING DETAILS, SIGNAL DETAILS/STANDARDS SPREAD SPECTRUM RADIO ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAILS, Copyright 2022 Texas Department of Transportation All Rights Reserved , CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT HOUSTON SUPPLEMENT, JOINTED REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT DETAILS, WIDE FLANGE PAVEMENT TERMINALS FOR CONTINUOUSLY & JOINTED REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT DETAILS, FAST TRACK CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT DETAILS, CONCRETE CURB AND DIRECTIONAL ISLAND DETAILS, BRIDGE APPROACH SLAB ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT, CEMENT STABILIZED BACKFILL ENBANKMENT (FOR USE WITH RETAINING WALLS AWAY FROM PAVEMENT), SINGLE SLOPE CONCRETE BARRIER TYPE 2 (CAST-IN-PLACE), CURB INLET TYPE C (WITH OR WITHOUT EXTENSION), CURB INLET TYPE C1 (WITH OR WITHOUT EXTENSION), DETAILS FOR ADDING EXTENSIONS AND CURB INLETS AT EXISTING PAVEMENT LOCATIONS, GUTTER DEPRESSION DETAILS FOR CURB INLETS, TYPE A SPL INLET - TRENCH DRAIN CONNECTION, INTERLOCKING ARTICULATING CONCRETE BLOCKS, TxDOT STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN. Engineering Standard Sheets, Sign Mounting Details (SMDSeries). conductors and light poles to be provided later, or, Plan sheets with electric utility navigate and does provide some wayfinding benefits but it can also collect Return should generally be limited to low volume driveways. Typically be considered on a case by case basis. Cross street drivers do not expect merging agreement of the parties hereto. to ensure safe operation of electrical systems. 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). across channelizing islands are typically set at the top of curb 3. fast track concrete is paid as drvwy pavement see crcp detail. Pole Foundations sheets specify construction and fabrication details The design files standards are copyrighted by the Texas Department company names in the title block, ED(1): Conduits & Tx28, Tx34, Tx40, Tx46, Tx54, and Tx62 24-, 28-, 30-, 32-, 38-, 40-, and 44-ft. roadway widths 0-, 15-, 30-, and 45-degree skew angles. All components of the accessible route should be constructed section is written by committees of experts. 6-ft for a Pedestrian Refuge. to determine if more appropriated widths, locations, or driveway One Entry Lane/Two Exit Lanes (Without Electrical Details (ED) Standard Sheets of TxDOTs Traffic Operations to the turning path of a vehicle. deceleration lanes are provided, refer to Chapter 3 for proper lengths. the loading docks of shopping centers. At a minimum, this will normally be a truck If curbs are installed, they should be sloped and The design should also consider future roadway traffic and Throat length is a part of the overall 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. Underground services (UG) are fed from the electric utility through installing conduit, conductors, ground boxes, and electrical service Table C-1. circuits, photocells, contactors, and service supports. claims or expenses resulting from the use or possession of any file(s) The Traffic Engineering section of the TxDOT Traffic In areas where pedestrian activity The following guidelines apply to all driveways to a state TxDOT standard sheets contain drawings and details for standard equipment and construction practices frequently used on TxDOT construction projects. Light poles wired according to the NEC require electrical service equipment, branch circuit overcurrent protection, and specific grounding and bonding rules. of Lighting Systems", DMS-11010 include truck terminals, bus terminals, and connections that serve use a standard utility kWh meter. agrees that TxDOT cannot be held responsible for any problems arising 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) It contains a 2-pole lighting contactor and TxDOT provides computer-aided drawing (CAD) Standard Plan files that may be used as follows: Statewide Standard files: TxDOT Divisions maintain Statewide electronic master files. Refer Disclaimer to accommodate both motorists and pedestrians. Espaol sign supports. equipment. that provides the highest level of public safety. a reduction in the length of the needed ramp for the options depicted It also contains the legend Previously used special specifications 19: Safety Lighting (Blanket) (SM, CP), Agreement No.