Policies

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UDOT Policy and Procedure Book

UDOT_Policy_and Procedure_Book.pdf

06 - Operations Policies

06-01 Use of State Equipment

06-02 UDOT Vehicle Commuting and Take-Home 

06-03 Sponsorship of Roadside Facilities and Traveler Service Programs

06-04 Use of Seat Belts within State Equipment

06-05 Use of Handheld Wireless Communications Devices by Motor Vehicle Operators

06-06 Traffic Data Gathering

06-07 Authorized Personal Use of Public Property Policy

Maintenance (06A) 

06A-02 Maintenance Programs

06A-03 Maintenance Performance Standards

06A-04 Maintenance Performance Evaluation

06A-05 Operations Management System

06A-15 Driver License Requirements

06A-39 Collection for Damage to Highways

06A-40 Sign Vandalism

06A-41 Work Done by the Department of Transportation for Counties, Cities, or Other Governmental Agencies

06A-42 Snow Removal

06A-45 Using Volunteer Groups for Litter Pick-up

06A-46 Hand Tools for Trades and Crafts

06A-47 Avalanche Forecaster Equip Reimbursement

Equipment Management (06B) 

06B-01 Idle Reduction Policy

Traffic & Safety (06C) 

06C-01 Traffic Policy Committee

06C-02 Use of Uniformed Officers in Work Zones

06C-03 Street Name Signs

06C-04 Freeway Median Turnarounds

06C-05 Traffic Engineering Orders (TEO)

06C-06 Highway Lighting

06C-09 Placement of Angle Parking on State Highways

06C-10 Policy For Roadside Memorials

06C-12 Use of Off-Highway Vehicles within State Highway Rights-of-Way

06C-13 City or Municipal Boundary Signing

06C-14 Logo Signing on Freeways

06C-15 Pedestrian Safety Flags

06C-16 Pedestrian Access Program

06C-18 Signal Pre-Emption

06C-20 Safe Sidewalks Program

06C-21 Sign Management System

06C-23 Use of Variable Message Signs (VMS)

06C-24 Engine Brake Restriction Signs

06C-25 Establishment Of Speed Limits On State Highways

06C-27 Marked Pedestrian Crosswalks

06C-29 Transportation Safety Program Restricted Account

06C-30 Recreational and Cultural Interest Signing, Guide Signing For Recreational Information Centers, and Camping Signs On Highways Other Than Freeways

06C-31 Supplemental, General Service and No Services Signing On Freeways

06C-32 Off-Interstate Business Loops and Spurs

06C-33 Distance Signs on the Interstate System

06C-33 Table

06C-34 Signing of Rest Areas, Rest Stops, and Tourist Information Centers

06C-35 Incident Management Team Emergency Vehicle Operations

06C-36 Rapid Clearance of Disabled Vehicles and Non-Hazardous Spilled Freight Loads

06C-37 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs

06C-38 Signing for Scenic Byways

06C-39 In-Vehicle Camera Operations

06C-40 Fatal Crash Response

06C-41 Curb And Pavement Marking For Parking Control

06C-42 Crashworthiness Policy

06C-50 Suspending Tollway Operations

06C-51 Traffic Signals

06C-61 Work Zone Speed Limits

06C-62 Work Zone Traffic Control and Maintenance of Traffic

06C-63 Share the Road Signs

06C-64 Electronic Technical Specialist Certification Program

06C-96 Passenger Ropeway Incident Inspection

Aeronautical Operations (06D) 

06D-01 Airport Development

06D-02 Utah Continuous Airport System Plan (UCASP)

Risk Management (06E) 

06E-01 Government Records and Management Access Act, Process for Releasing UDOT Records

06E-02 Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Clothing

06E-03 Return to Work

06E-04 Bloodborne Pathogens

06E-05 Vehicle Accident/Personal Injury/Incident Review

06E-06 Roadside Cleaning

08 - Project Development Policies

08-01 Design Process

08-02 Acceptable Standards For Project Design

08-03 Completing and Archiving As-Built Construction Plans

08-04 Project and Program Cost Control

08-05 Work Zone Safety and Mobility

08-06 Use of Corporate Logos or Branding Identification

08-07 Errors and Omissions on Projects

08-08 Authorizing Training Courses For Department of Transportation Employees

Central Preconstruction (08A) 

08A-01 Highway Geometric Standards

08A-02 Placement of Monument Features and City Logo Panels on State Highways

08A-03 Project Aesthetics and Landscaping Plan Development and Review

08A-06 Drainage Systems and Offsite Drainage Connections

Drainage Agreement

08A-07 Mailboxes and Newspaper Boxes

08A-10 Construction and Maintenance of Right-Of-Way Fence

08A-11 Design-Build Projects

08A-12 Advertising and Awarding Design/Build Contracts

08A-13 Contract Time and Price + Time (P+T) Bidding

Consultant Services (08A1) 

08A1-01 Consultant Services

Environmental (08A2) 

08A2-01 Noise Abatement

Noise Ballot Form

08A2-02 Public Hearings

08A2-03 Hazardous Waste Determination

08A2-04 Environmental Policy for Projects

08A2-05 Landscaping Maintenance Responsibility

08A2-06 Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Maintenance

08A2-07 Native American Tribal Consultation

Value Engineering (08A4) 

08A4-01 Value Engineering

Standards (08A5) 

08A5-01 Standards Committee

Construction (08B) 

08B-01 Prequalification of Contractors

08B-05 External Equal Employment Opportunity

08B-06 Title VI, Non-Discrimination

08B-10 Change Orders

08B-12 Advertising and Awarding Construction Contracts

08B-21 Contractor’s/Subcontractor’s Labor Payrolls on Federal Aid Projects

08B-25 Retention of Construction Projects Records Issued by the Office of Construction

08B-27 Bid Bond Forfeiture of Surety Bond, Cash, or Other Security Instrument

08B-28 Review of Construction Practices and Procedures

08B-29 Accomplishment of and Payment for Utility Relocations Required in Connection with Highway Work (Including Railroad Relocation)

08B-30 Construction Site Safety Inspection

08B-31 Project Materials Certification

08B-32 Authorized Products Panel and List

08B-91 Claims Review Board

08B-110 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Structures (08C) 

08C-01 Structural Engineering

08C-02 Structural Capacity of Existing Structures

Geotechnical (08C1) 

08C1-01 Geotechnical Engineering

Utilities (08E) 

08E-01 Railroad Participation and Maintenance Responsibilities for Railroad-Highway Project Agreements

08E-02 Accommodation of Utilities on Highway Right of Way

08E-03 Plans, Specifications & Estimates, & Railroad Agreements for Railway-Highway Crossing Projects as Authorized by the 1973 Federal-Aid Highway Act (Sections 203 and 230)

08E-04 Coordination and Execution of Agreements with Railroad Companies Required on UDOT and Railroad Projects

Policy Modification Job Aid

Do you need to update a create a policy? Review the training below and submit your request in the form provided. 

Policy Development & Approval Workflow | Rules & Policy Technical Team | v. 05/2021

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Questions? Contact Leif Elder lelder@utah.gov