Metric Plans Preparation Manual Update(on this website only)Only the As-built section of the Metric Plans Preparation Manual will be updated. All other changes (text or Plan Sheet Examples) will only be made to the English Plans Preparation Manual.In the As-built section, the old Table of Contents entry was lined out and noted as "Superseded". There is a link to the updated section. The link to the superseded section was disabled.A big, red X was placed on the superseded As-built section. Updated pages have a red "T" before the page number, signifying that it is a temporary page number.An Errata was done to reflect a change to the updated As-built section.Link to Section 2 Table of ContentsLast updated June 14, 2006PSTATE OF CALIFORNIADEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONlans reparation anualP MCaltransetric etricJune 2001etricCaltransPlansPreparation anualMFOREWORDThis manual is not intended for use as a textbook or a substitute for engineering knowledge, experience, orjudgment. It establishes uniform standards and procedures to use when preparing right of way maps, informa-tionalexhibits,applicationexhibits,andthedevelopmentofprojectplans.Theusesforandcontentsofthevarious drawings are described and, in most cases, illustrated by examples. This manual also seeks to acquaintthe user with the use of the Metric System in engineering drawing preparation.Editor:John L. Gizinos, DES-OE, June 2001PLANS PREPARATION MANUALISSUED BYSTATE OF CALIFORNIABUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCYDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDIVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICESOFFICE OF OFFICE ENGINEERCurrent price for additional copies of thismanual may be obtained by writingSTATE OF CALIFORNIADEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONGENERAL PUBLICATION DISTRIBUTION UNIT1900 ROYAL OAKS DRIVESACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95815-3800Telephone (916) 445-3520FAX (916) 324-8997Website Address:http://caltrans-opac.ca.gov/publicat.htmInformation concerning the contentsof this manual may be obtained by writingSTATE OF CALIFORNIADEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDIVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICESOFFICE OF OFFICE ENGINEER1727 - 30th STREETSACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95816Website Address:http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oeForewordJune 2001etricCaltransPlansPreparation anualMTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1 ENGINEERING CADD DRAWING BASICSSECTION 2 PROJECT PLANSSECTION 3 PRELIMINARY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGSSECTION 4 RIGHT OF WAY ENGINEERING MAPPINGSECTION 5 ERGONOMICSThe format of this manual has been revised such that the contents are suitable for insertion in a binder.The text portion of the manual is mostly in a 216 mm x 279 mm (8 1/2" x 11") size,while most plan sheet samples are in a 279 mm x 432 mm (11" x 17") foldout size.ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO SECTION 2-1.3 OF THIS MANUALREGARDING USE OF THE METRIC SYSTEMIN THE PREPARATION OF PLANS.Table of ContentsJune 2001etricCaltransSection 1 - Engineering CADD Drawing BasicsPlansPreparation anualMTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE NO.1-1.GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 1-11-1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 1-11-1.2 Types of Engineering CADD Drawings .................................................................... 1-11-2.CADD DRAWING STANDARDS ................................................................................. 1-11-2.1 Line Work .................................................................................................................. 1-11-2.2 Lettering Standards .................................................................................................... 1-11-2.3 Shading and Coloring ................................................................................................ 1-11-3.PLANNING THE CADD DRAWING........................................................................... 1-11-3.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 1-11-3.2 Scales ......................................................................................................................... 1-21-3.3 Arranging the CADD Drawing.................................................................................. 1-21-3.4 CADD Drawing Order ............................................................................................... 1-21-3.5 CADD Drawing Data ................................................................................................ 1-2Return to Main Table of Contents1-1June 2001etricCaltransSection 1 - Engineering CADD Drawing BasicsPlansPreparation anualMSection 1June 2001M PlansPreparation anual1-1 GENERAL1-1.1PurposeThepurposeofthisSectionistoacquainttheuser with the procedures and standards used for thepreparation of CADD engineering drawings.1-1.2Types of Engineering CADD DrawingsEngineering drawings are generally categorizedintotwotypes-geographicalorientedandnongeographicaloriented.Geographicalorienteddrawings have graphical elements (lines, symbols)located on the drawing by their on-ground horizontal(N,E)locations.Forexample,alayoutsheetisgeographically oriented. Nongeographical orienteddrawings generally have graphical elements whichdescribethespatialrelationshipofanobjectorplanned construction without a direct relationshiptospecificon-groundlocations. Anexampleisadetail drawing for a drainage inlet.Foradescriptionoftheinformationthatdetermines what is a map, a working drawing and aplan, see Section 3-1.2 through 3-1.5 of this manual.1-2 CADD DRAWING STANDARDSThe standards given in this manual are primarilyintendedtoimproveCADDdrawingqualityandreadability.1-2.1Line WorkLinequalityisextremelyimportanttothereadabilityofCADDdrawings.Linewidthsarevaried to distinguish certain classes of features fromothers.Themorebasicoutliningfeaturesareemphasized with heavier (wider) lines. Examplesarecenterlines,baselines,constructionlayoutlines,andthebasicoutlineofobjects.Mediumweight lines are used for proposed construction andright of way. Lightlinesareusedforexistingt opogr aphy, di mensioning,andotherlessimportant details. Dashed or dotted lines are usedto distinguish existing from proposed work. Referto the CADD Users Manual and the EZ Guide.1-2.2Lettering Standards(1) SizeRefer to Section 2.6of the CADD Users Manualand the EZ Guide for lettering sizes and fonts.(2) Reading Direction(a) Horizontal Line: Read left to right.(b) Vertical Lines: Read bottom to top.(c) Diagonals: Read left to right.1-2.3Shading and ColoringShading and coloring of engineering drawingsisnotrecommendedandisnotacceptableonproject plans.1-3 PLANNING THE CADDDRAWING1-3.1 GeneralTo be effective, an engineering CADD drawingmustbeclear,concise,complete,accurate,easilyunderstood, and functional. It is a graphic set of in-structions.Engineering CADDDrawing BasicsReturn to Section 1 Table of Contents, page 2-1, page 2-71, page 2-2311-2June 2001etricCaltransSection 1 - Engineering CADD Drawing BasicsPlansPreparation anualM1-3.2ScalesRecommended scale for project plans and otherdrawings is discussed in Section 2 (Table 2-1.3A)of this manual.Caltrans base scale is 1:500. Mostplan sheets will use the 1:500 scale border sheets.To show greater detail use 1:200 scale. If less detailis needed use 1:000 scale. To measure the actuallengthofanelementinagivenplottedscale,itmust be plotted at the standard sheet size, 559 mmx 864 mm (22 x 34) trim line dimensions.If objects of different sizes are to be shown onthe same engineeringCADD drawing sheet, thedetail for each object may be drawn to a differentscale to provide a balanced appearance.If an object is cross-sectionally uniform and thefulllengthoftheobjectcannotbeshownatthescale being used, the lines representing the lengthoftheobjectmaybebrokenandthedimensionsindicated on the drawing.1-3.3Arranging the CADD DrawingWhen preparing the engineering CADD draw-ings,itisimportantthatthephysicalfeaturesbedrawn in exact position. Labels, dimensions, notes,and other data should be positioned to presentthe most understandable picture.For example, theareawithintherightofwaymayberequiredfordata pertinent to construction. Notes and other datashould be placed outside the right of way.1-3.4CADD Drawing OrderGenerally, there is no prescribed order to prepareaCADDdrawing.Eachtypeofdrawinginvolvesdifferent preparation procedures.For minimum interference, work should generallyfollow this procedure:(1) Basic Control Lines Center lines Radial lines Station tick marks and figures Other construction lines Right of way lines(2) Existing Topography (line work only) Roads and streets Driveways, walks and curbs Streams, ditches and drains Bridges and culverts Utilities (railroads, poles, and pipelines) Land lines Fences and gates Buildings Trees and shrubs.Topographic symbols are shown on Standard PlanA10B. Existing topography may be provided by aerialphotography, scanned maps, digitized maps or mapsfrom ground surveys.(3) Planned Construction Features (line workonly) Roadways Drainage Substructures Miscellaneous items.Construction and cadastral symbols are shownon Standard Plan A10B.(4) Lettering, Labels, Data, and Notes Beginning of curves (BCs) and end ofcurve (ECs) Curve data Equations Tangent bearings and lengths Land lines General topography Street and road names Construction line designation North arrow Construction notes Sheet references and title.1-3.5CADD Drawing DataCADD permits the separation of drawing databykindofdata. TheCADDsystemdefinesthevariouslayersofsimilardata,oroverlaysaslevels.Geographicaldrawings are created bycombining levels of data from a master drawing.Refer to Section 2.4 of the CADD Users Manual.Return to Section 1 Table of ContentsJune 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE NO.2-1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 2-12-1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 2-12-1.2 General Standards ...................................................................................................... 2-12-1.2(A) Project Plan Sheet Formats ................................................................................... 2-12-1.2(B) Electronic Plan Signatures and Project Development Names ............................... 2-62-1.2(C) Project Identification Blocks and County Abbreviations .................................... 2-122-1.2(D) Sheet Identification Codes, Sheet Names, and Plan Order ................................. 2-162-1.3 Use of the Metric System ........................................................................................ 2-192-1.4 Project Plan Submittals ............................................................................................ 2-242-1.5 Project Plan File Formats......................................................................................... 2-272-1.6 Use of Standard Plans .............................................................................................. 2-272-2.PROJECT PLAN SHEET - SPECIFIC DATA AND EXAMPLES .......................... 2-292-2.1 Title Sheets .............................................................................................................. 2-292-2.1(A) Title Sheet Header ............................................................................................... 2-312-2.1(B) Project Descriptions ............................................................................................ 2-312-2.1(C) Project Limits of Construction and Work............................................................ 2-362-2.1(D) Listing of Title Sheet Examples .......................................................................... 2-372-2.2 Typical Cross Sections ............................................................................................. 2-592-2.3 Key Map and Line Index ......................................................................................... 2-672-2.4 Layouts, Profiles, and Superelevation Diagrams ..................................................... 2-712-2.5 Construction Details ................................................................................................ 2-912-2.6 Temporary Water Pollution Control Plans and Details ............................................ 2-952-2.7 Contour Grading Plans ............................................................................................ 2-972-2.8 Drainage Plans ....................................................................................................... 2-1012-2.9 Drainage Profiles ................................................................................................... 2-1052-2.10Drainage Details .................................................................................................... 2-1092-2.11Drainage Quantities ................................................................................................ 2-1132-2.12Sanitary Sewer Plans, Profiles, Details, and Quantities ......................................... 2-1192-2.13Utility Plans and Details ........................................................................................ 2-1252-2.14Transportation Management Plans ........................................................................ 2-1292-2.15Stage Construction, Traffic Handling Plans, and Detours ..................................... 2-1352-2.16Construction Area Signs ........................................................................................ 2-1512-2.17Pavement Delineation Plans, Details and Quantities ............................................. 2-155Return to Main Table of ContentsJune 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMSECTION PAGE NO.2-2.PROJECT PLAN SHEET - SPECIFIC DATA AND SAMPLES (contd)2-2.18Summary of Quantities .......................................................................................... 2-1652-2.19Sign Plans, Details, and Quantities ........................................................................ 2-1752-2.20Retaining Wall Plans, Details and Quantities ........................................................ 2-1812-2.21Sound Wall Plans, Details, and Quantities ............................................................ 2-1872-2.22Planting and Irrigation Plans, Details and Quantities ............................................ 2-1932-2.23Signal, Lighting, and Electrical System Plans and Details .................................... 2-2012-2.24Structures (Bridge Plans and Details) ..................................................................... 2-2112-2.25Cross Sections (Roadway) ..................................................................................... 2-2292-3.AS BUILT PLANS(Superseded)................................................................................2-2312-3.1 General. .................................................................................................................. 2-2312-3.2 Preparation Procedures (Roadway) ....................................................................... 2-2312-3.3 Preparation Procedures (Bridges and Structures). ................................................. 2-2322-3.4 Projects Not on State Highways ............................................................................ 2-232Return to Main Table of Contents2-3.AFTER PS&E(Updated 12/2/05 - See Errata).........................................................T2-2312-3.1 Draft Contract Ready............................................................................................ T2-2312-3.2 As Awarded..........................................................................................................T2-2312-3.3 Contract Change Order...........................................................................................T2-2312-3.4 As-Builts (Roadway Plans).....................................................................................T2-2322-3.5As-Builts (Structure Plans)......................................................................................T2-2332-3.6 Projects Not on State Highways.............................................................................T2-233Return to Main Table of Contents2-1June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMSection 2Project PlansJune 2001M PlansPreparation anual2-1 GENERAL2-1.1 PurposeProject plans are engineering CADD drawingswhich contain information from which contractorspreparebids,surveyorsstakethecontracts,successful bidders construct projects, and engineersinspect the contractors work. These plans becomepermanent records for future reference.2-1.2 General StandardsProjectplansshallbepreparedfollowingthestandardssetforthinthissection.AdditionalstandardsandproceduresforpreparingCADDdrawings are contained in the CADD Users Manualof Instructions. CADD use shall be maximized forproject plan preparation.Plansheetsinconjunctionwithothercontractdocumentsmustcontainalldatanecessaryforbidding, building, and inspecting the project.Finalprojectplansheetsusedforbidding,building,andinspectingprojectsareprintedinthe 279 mm x 432 mm (11"x17") size. This printedsizeisone-halfofthestandardsheetsizeusedtodevelop the project plans.Lines and lettering must be of adequate size andweight to produce legible reproductions (copies).LineworkshallconformtotherequirementsinSection 1-2.1 of this manual. Lettering sizes shallconformtotherequirementsinSection1-2.2ofthis manual.Caltrans symbols and abbreviations shown in theStandardPlansandCaltransCADDCellLibraryshall be used in the preparation of project plans.Project plans are to be based on the metric system.See Section 2-1.3 for use of the metric system in planpreparation.2-1.2(A) Project Plan Sheet FormatsProjectplansheetformatsascontainedintheCaltrans CADD Cell Library are to be used for projectplan preparation. See Figures 2-1A and 2-1B for someofthesheetformatsavailable.Basicsheetconfigurations for full plan, detail, and profile sheetsare shown in Figures 2-1C and 2-1D.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 3-22-2June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-1ABASIC PLAN SHEET FORMATSFOR THE PREPARATION OF PROJECT PLANSReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-12-3June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-1BBASIC PLAN SHEET FORMATSFOR THE PREPARATION OF PROJECT PLANSReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-12-4June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-1CBASIC SHEET CONFIGURATIONFULL PLAN SHEET OR DETAIL SHEETReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-12-5June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-1DBASIC SHEET CONFIGURATIONCOMBINATION OF PLAN AND PROFILE ON SAME SHEETReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-12-6June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM2-1.2(B)Electronic Plan Signatures andProject Development Names(a) Title Sheet Signatures - Thetitlesheetofthe project plans shall have the license seal andsignature of the lowest classification licensed per-soninresponsiblechargeforpreparationoftheentire project. Only one license seal and numberwithassociatedsignatureshallappearonthesheet. The printed name, registration number andlicenseexpirationdateshallappearwithinthegeneric registration seal on the line adjacent to theseal. The signature shall be electronically affixedto the title sheet. In all cases, the words Regis-teredCivilEngineerorequivalentdesignationmustappearwiththeregistrantssignature.SeeFigure 2-3 for title sheet signature and license sealinformation.(b)TitleSheetProjectDevelopmentNames-For projects prepared by Caltrans, the printed nameof the individual involved in the development oftheentireprojectistobeplacedintheProjectEngineer name block space located in the lowerleft margin of the title sheet. The printed name ofthe project manager shall also be included as partof the name block information. Printed names in-cluded in the name blocks shall not have any des-ignation indicating professional status. See Figure2-4 for project development names required on thetitle sheet of Caltrans prepared projects.Forprojectspreparedbyconsultantsorlocalagencies, the Caltrans engineer or project managerprovidingdesignoversightshallhavehis/herprinted name, signature, registration number, anddate of signature included in the name block spaceslocated in the lower left margin of the title sheet.The design oversight approval note shall be affixedin the proximity to the name block. See Figure 2-4for project development names required on the titlesheetofconsultantorlocalagencypreparedprojects.(c) Structure General Plan Sheet Signature andStructure Development Names - The general planof a structure shall have the license seal and signatureofthelowestclassificationlicensedpersoninresponsible charge for preparation of the plans foranentirestructure.Onlyonelicensedsealandnumberwithassociatedsignatureshallappearonthe sheet. The printed name, registration number andlicenseexpirationdateshallappearwithinthegeneric registration seal. The registrants signatureand date signed shall be outside the registration sealand within the signature block on the line providedintheupperrighthandcornerofthesheet.Thesignatureshallbeelectronicallyaffixedtothegeneralplansheet.Inallcases,thewordsRegisteredCivilEngineerorequivalentdesignationmustappearwiththeregistrantssignature. The signature of the Design Engineer andtheprintednamesofindividualsinvolvedinthedevelopmentofthegeneralplansheetaretobeplaced in the spaces provided along the bottom ofthe sheet.(d) Individual Plan Sheet Signature - Individualproject plan sheets, other than title sheets, shall havethe license seal and signature of the licensed civilengineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer,geologist,architectorlandscapearchitectwhoisknowledgeable about, and in responsible charge fordevelopingthatplan.Onlyonelicensesealandnumberwithassociatedsignatureshallappearonthesheet.Licensedtrafficengineersarenotauthorized to seal and sign plans. The printed name,registration number and license expiration date shallappearwithinthegenericregistrationseal.Theregistrants signature and date signed shall be outsidethe registration seal and within the signature blockon the line provided in the upper right hand cornerofthesheet.Thesignatureshallbeelectronicallyaffixedtotheplansheet.Inallcases,thewordsRegisteredCivilEngineerorequivalentdesignationmustappearwiththeregistrantssignature.DonotaddjobtitlessuchasUtilityEngineer,TrafficEngineer,ProjectStudiesEngineer, etc. See Figure 2-5 for individual plansheet signature and license seal information.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-302-7June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(e) Individual Plan Sheet Development Names -For projects prepared by Caltrans, individual projectplansheets,otherthantitlesheets,shallhavetheprinted names of the functional area, project manager,and the individual(s) involved in the development ofthe plan sheet. The names are to be placed in nameblock spaces located in the lower left margin of thesheet.OnOfficeofStructuresDesignplans,theprintednamesofindividualsinvolvedinthedevelopment of the plan sheet are to be placed in thespaces provided along the bottom of the sheet. Printednamesincludedinnameblocksofindividualplansheetshallnothaveanydesignationindicatingprofessional status. Do not place additional signatureblocks other than those shown on the approved sheetformatsintheCaltransCADDCellLibrary.SeeFigure 2-6 for project development names requiredonindividualplansheetsofCaltranspreparedprojects.On individual project plan sheets developed byconsultantsorlocalagencies,theCaltranspersonproviding oversight for that plan, shall have his/hername printed in the name block space identified asProject Engineer. The words Project EngineershallberemovedandreplacedwiththewordsDesignOversight.OnstructureplansthenameblockspaceisdesignatedasDesignOversight.SeeFigure2-6forprojectdevelopmentnamesrequired on individual plan sheets of consultant orlocal agency prepared projects.(f) Work Financed by Others - Where the workshown on an individual plan sheet, other than thetitle sheet, is to be financed by a firm (permittee) orlocal agency,section (d) above shall apply. The firmor local agency may place their name and addressimmediatelybelowthesignatureblocklocatedinthe upper right-hand corner of the individual plansheet. Whereafirmorlocalagencyfinancesandprepares the entire project, their name and addressmay be placed in the lower right-hand corner of thetitlesheet.Aconsultant,thatpreparestheentireproject, shall place the company name and addressin the same location. Logos, telephone numbers, orartwork is not permitted. See Figures 2-3 and 2-5for placement of the name and address of firms, lo-cal agencies, or consultants on plan sheets and titlesheets.(g)CaltransStandardPlans-Standardplansheets are to be signed by the lowest classificationlicensed person in responsible charge for preparationof the individual standard plan sheet.(h) Standard Drawings from Other Agencies -Standarddrawingsofotheragencies,whenapplicable to the project, shall be included as partof the project plans. Reference only to the standarddrawingnumberisnotacceptable.Suchincorporatedstandarddrawingsshallbelegiblewhen reduced to the 279 mm x 432 mm (11" x 17")size. They shall have the signature, date signed andseal of the lowest classification licensed person inresponsiblechargeforpreparationoftheplans.Generally,theCaltransprojectengineerwillsignthese sheets.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-302-8June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-3TITLE SHEET SIGNATURE(Lower Right Corner of Title Sheet)Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-6, page 2-7, page 2-302-9June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-4TITLE SHEET PROJECT DEVELOPMENT NAME BLOCK(Lower Left Margin of Title Sheet)Projects Prepared by CaltransProjects Prepared by Consultants or Local AgenciesReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-62-10June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-5INDIVIDUAL PLAN SHEET SIGNATURE(Upper Right Corner of Plan Sheet)333Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-6, page 2-72-11June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-6INDIVIDUAL PLAN SHEET DEVELOPMENT NAME BLOCK(Left Side of Plan Sheet)Projects Prepared by CaltransProjects Prepared by Consultants or Local AgenciesReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-72-12June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMPROJECT IDENTIFICATION BLOCK(Upper Right Corner of Plan Sheet)KILOMETER POST SHEET TOTALTOTAL PROJECT NO. SHEETS2-1.2(C)Project Identification Blocks and County AbbreviationsFor plans CADD prepared and transmitted electronically, the District, County, Route, Kilometer Post(s),and individual sheet numbers are to be included in the Project Identification Block. The number of totalsheetsshallbeleftblank.Division ofEngineeringServices-OfficeofOfficeEngineer(DES-OE)willinsert the total sheet number. The county or counties in which the project is located shall be abbreviatedas shown in Table 2-1.2.DIST. COUNTY ROUTE(1) PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IS ON ONE ROUTE(a) The project consists of one location on one route with a length of construction greater than 0.3km. The From...To... format is used in the project description to describe the location. Aslash is used between the associated KPs for beginning and end of construction.Example: 07-LA-05-R74.9/R79.3 (b) The project consists of two locations on one route (with individual lengths of construction0.3 km or greater). The From...To... format is used in the project description to describeeach location. A slash is used between the associated KPs for beginning and end of construc-tion for each location and a comma is used between the two sets of KPs.Example: 07-LA-5-R74.9/R79.3, R81.2/R83.5(c) The project consists of two locations on one route with one construction location 0.3 km orgreater in length and one construction location less than 0.3 km (spot location). The From...To... format is used in the project description to describe the location 0.3 km or greater inlength. A slash is used between the associated KPs for beginning and end of construction forthis location followed by a comma then followed by a single KP to describe the spot location.Example: 07-LA-5-R74.9/R77.6, R78.9(d) The project consists of two locations on one route with individual lengths of construction lessthan 0.3 km (spot locations). A single KP is used to describe each location separated by acomma.Example: 06-Fre-99-43.9, 45.7Return to Section 2 Table of Contents2-13June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(e) The project consists of one location on one route with an individual length of construction lessthan 0.3 km (spot location). A single KP is used to describe the location.Example: 01-Men-1-80.8(f) The project consists of one or more locations within 0.6 km of the center of a route separation(measured radially). A single KP is used for each route to describe the location.Example: 07-LA-5,118-63.4,18.3(g) The project consists of three or more locations on the same route at various locations. TheFrom...To... format is used in the project description to describe the beginning of the firstlocation as the beginning point of construction or highway planting and the end of the lastlocation as the end point of construction or highway planting. A slash is used between theassociated KPs for beginning and end of construction.Example: 07-LA-101-0.2/7.2(h) The project consists of three or more locations on the same route at various locations and theproject locations cover a lengthy section of highway (greater than 10 km). The From...To...format is used in the project description to describe the beginning of the first location as thebeginning point of construction or highway planting and the end of the last location as the endpoint of construction or highway planting. A slash is used between the associated KPs forbeginning and end of construction.Example: 11-Imp-8-R65.8/R155.9(2) PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IS ON TWO ROUTES(a) The project consists of two locations which are on two different routes with each length ofconstruction 0.3 km or greater. The From...To... format is used in the project description todescribe each location. Both routes are shown with a comma between them. A slash is used betweenthe associated KPs for the beginning and end of construction for each location and a comma is usedbetween the two sets of KPs. The order of listing the routes is to match the order of listing the KPs.Example: 11-SD-8, 67-26.2/26.5, R0.2/R0.5(b) The project consists of two locations which are on two different routes where the length ofconstruction on one route is 0.3 km or greater and the length of construction on the other routeis less than 0.3 km. Both routes are shown with a comma between them. The From... To...format is used in the project description to describe the location 0.3 km or greater. A slash isused between the associated KPs for the beginning and end of construction for this locationfollowed by a comma then followed by a single KP to describe the spot location. The order oflisting the routes is to match the order of listing the KPs.Example: 11-SD-8, 67-26.2/26.5, R0.5(continued)Return to Section 2 Table of Contents2-14June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(c) The project consists of two locations which are on two different routes with individual lengthsof construction less than 0.3 km (spot locations). Both routes are shown with a comma betweenthem. A single KP is used to describe each location separated by a comma. The order of listingthe routes is to match the order of listing the KPs.Example: 11-SD-8, 67-26.5, R0.5(3) PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IS ON THREE OR MORE ROUTES(a) The project consists of three or more locations spread over two or more routes or two or morecounties at various locations. All counties, in which the project is located, are listed with acomma between them. All routes, where the project is located, are listed in numerical order.The order of listing the counties does not generally match the order of listing the routes. NoKPs are listed in the Kilometer Post Block. Var is to be used in the Kilometer Post Block.Var represents the various KPs of the different routes. Whenever Var is used in the KilometerPost Block, a table with a heading of Locations of Construction shall be included onthe title sheet. The table shall list all of the projects location numbers and associated counties,routes, and KPs.Example: 08-SBd, Riv, LA-18, 71, 138, 173, 189, 247-VarReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-15June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMCOUNTY COUNTY ABBR.Alameda AlaAlpine AlpAmador AmaButte ButCalaveras CalColusa ColContra Costa CCDel Norte DNEl Dorado EDFresno FreGlenn GleHumboldt HumImperial ImpInyo InyKern KerKings KinLake LakLassen LasLos Angeles LAMadera MadMarin MrnMariposa MpaMendocino MenMerced MerModoc ModMono MnoMonterey MonNapa NapNevada NevCOUNTY COUNTY ABBR.Orange OraPlacer PlaPlumas PluRiverside RivSacramento SacSan Benito SBtSan Bernardino SBdSan Diego SDSan Francisco SFSan Joaquin SJSan Luis Obispo SLOSan Mateo SMSanta Barbara SBSanta Clara SClSanta Cruz SCrShasta ShaSierra SieSiskiyou SisSolano SolSonoma SonStanislaus StaSutter SutTehama TehTrinity TriTulare TulTuolumne TuoVentura VenYolo YolYuba YubTABLE 2-1.2COUNTY ABBREVIATIONSUse the above list for the correct abbreviations of the counties.Use upper and lower case lettering as shown.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-122-16June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM2-1.2(D) Sheet Identification Codes, Sheet Names, and Plan OrderAcodingsystemmaintainssheetorderduringthe design and construction of the project. The largertheproject,themoreimportantacodingsystembecomesbecauseitfacilitatessortingoutspecificdata and is used extensively for cross referencing.Coding shall consist of identifying each sheet ofplansbytheappropriatecodeletterasprovidedherein and by numbering those sheets consecutively,e.g., L-1, L-2, L-3, etc. The title sheet does not re-quire a sheet identification code.Theprojectplansheetnameandsheetidentification code are both required on every sheet,except the title sheet. They should be placed insidethe sheet border at the lower right-hand corner ofeach sheet.WhenOfficeofStructuresDesignpreparedplans(e.g.SignStructure,RetainingWall,etc.)are included in the roadway portion of the plans,the sheet name and sheet identification code shallbe placed on these sheets as provided above.The sheet name such as Layout, Drainage, etc.,identifies the plan for indexing. The codes such asL-1, D-1, etc., identify individual project plan sheetsfor cross referencing.Except for projects consisting of work at variouslocations, the project plan sheet name and sheet iden-tification code shall be the only Sheet Identificationshown. Where the project consists of work at vari-ouslocations,theworklocationnumberuniquetothat sheet may also be shown in the lower right-handcorner. The project description shall not be repeatedon individual plan sheets. The project description shallappear only on the Title Sheet.On combination sheets where more than one typeof work is being shown, the sheet identification codeshallbethecodeletterforthefirsttypeofworkshownintheprojectplansheetname.(Example:ThecodeletterforaPavementDelineationandSign Plan is PD. Generally, combining should belimited to two types of work. When the layout sheetcontainsacombinationofwork,donotcombinesheet names on the layout sheet. Use the sheet nameLayout only.ROADWAY AND STRUCTURE PLANSA set of project plans may contain a few or all of the following sheets. Use the following code letters andarrange sheets in the order shown. ID CODE LETTER SHEET NAME Title SheetX Typical Cross SectionsK Key Map and Line IndexL Layout(A sheet which contains only plan layout information or a sheet which contains both planlayout and profile information with or without the superelevation diagram shown)P Profile(A sheet which contains plan profile information with or without the superelevationdiagram shown)SE Superelevation Diagram(A sheet which contains only superelevation diagram information)C Construction DetailsWPC Temporary Water Pollution Control Plan, Details, and QuantitiesG Contour GradingD Drainage Plan, Profiles, Details, and QuantitiesSS Sanitary Sewer Plan, Profiles, Details, and QuantitiesU Utility Plan and DetailsReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-17June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMROADWAY AND STRUCTURE PLANS (contd) ID CODE LETTER SHEET NAMETM Transportation Management PlanSC Stage Construction, Traffic Handling Plan and DetoursTH Traffic Handling Plan(A sheet which contains only traffic handling information and is notincluded as a SC sheet)DE Detour(A sheet which contains only detour information and is not included as a SC sheet)CS Construction Area SignsPD Pavement Delineation Plan, Details, and QuantitiesQ Summary of QuantitiesS Sign Plan, Details, and QuantitiesR Retaining Wall Plan, Details, and QuantitiesSW Sound Wall Plan, Details, and QuantitiesHP Plant List, Planting Plan, Irrigation Plan, etc.(See sheet names and order below. Use HPID Code when part of a highway construction or building construction project)E Signal, Lighting, and Electrical Systems Plans and Details(See Section 2-2.23 for approved plan sheet names for E sheets) Revised and/or New Standard Plans(Issued and inserted by DES-OE) Structure Plans(Office of Structures Design)Section 2-2 contains specific data pertaining to the sheets listed above.Examples of most of these sheetsare included in Section 2-2 of this manual.HIGHWAY PLANTING PLANSA set of highway planting plans may contain a few or all of the following sheets. Arrange sheets in theorder shown.Use the following code letters and sheet names for highway planting plan sheets when the project consistsentirely of planting and irrigation work. ID CODE LETTER SHEET NAME Title SheetK Key Map*WPC Temporary Water Pollution Control Plan and DetailsPL Plant ListPR Plant Removal Plan*RC Roadside Clearing Plan*MA Maintain Existing Plants Plan*P Planting PlanIR Irrigation Removal Plan*I Irrigation PlanReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-18June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMHIGHWAY PLANTING PLANS (contd) ID CODE LETTER SHEET NAMEPI Planting and Irrigation PlanSD Sprinkler Schedule(Use this title if only a sprinkler schedule is on this sheet)SD Sprinkler Schedule and Details(Use this title when a sprinkler schedule and details are onthis sheet)SD Details(Use this title if only details are on this sheet)IQ Irrigation QuantitiesEI Existing Irrigation Plan*EU Existing Utilities PlanE Electrical Service (Irrigation) Plan*CS Construction Area SignsEE Booster Pump - Electrical*ME Booster Pump - Mechanical Electrical*M Booster Pump - Mechanical* Revised and/or Standard Plans (etc.)* Optional plan sheets. Use these sheets where additional space is required to more clearly show thework to be done.When highway planting is to be included as part of a highway construction or building construction project,the sheet identification code letters shown above for projects consisting entirely of planting and irrigationwork shall not be used.HP shall be used in place of the above sheet identifications codes.The HP sheetidentification code shall be used on every sheet of the highway planting portion of the highway constructionor building construction project, e.g., HP-1, HP-2, etc.BUILDINGS AND PUMPING PLANT PLANSA set of building work plans may contain a few or all of the following sheets.Use the following code letters and sheet names.Arrange sheets in the order shown. ID CODE LETTER SHEET NAME Title Sheet ( Civil and Landscaping Plans[Use the order, identification code letters and sheet names shownfor roadway plans] )GP** General Plan(General layout and index of Office of Structures Design work)A Architectural PlansST Structural PlansM Mechanical PlansEE Electrical PlansReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-19June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMBUILDINGS AND PUMPING PLANT PLANS (contd) ID CODE LETTER SHEET NAMESS Sanitary Plans(Sewers for buildings) Revised and/or etc. ** The GP code letter is for the first plan sheet prepared by Office of Structures Design.Use of the GP code is necessary to maintain the sheet order shown.Depending on the amount of roadway work involved, building projects may be administered under either theStandard Specifications or the General Conditions.An early determination should be made for each project as towhether the Standard Specifications or the General Conditions are to be used.2-1.3Use of the Metric SystemCaltrans has formally adopted the InternationalSystemofUnits(SI)asitspreferredsystemofweights and measures.Caltrans,instepwithFHWA,hasadoptedtheprovisions of ASTM E380 Standard Practice ForUseof theInternationalSystemofUnitsastheauthoritative reference to SI units of measurement.When converting values to the metric systemthere are two methods: soft and hard.Soft con-version is an exact restating of an English unit ofmeasurement in SI terms.Hard conversion is astatement of a previous dimension in convenient,rounded SI units.For Example:Soft Conversion - 10 ft. Shoulder =3.05 m (10.0 ft.)Hard Conversion - 10 ft. Shoulder =3.0 m (9.84 ft.)LandsurveyingmeasurementsmustbeconvertedusingthespecialconversionfactorfortheUSSurveyfoot,ratherthanthestandardconversionfactor.TheGeometronicsBranchisadvising all users of survey data about this specialconversionfactor.Thisalsoappliestoallothermeasurements, such as centerlines, which are basedonsurveys.Theconversionfactoris:1200/3937ft./m. This is the definition of the US Survey footasdefinedby,Section8810,StateofCaliforniaPublic Resources Code.The SI system of measure is a modern form ofthe metric system. In the SI system the comma hasbeenreplacedbyaspacetoseparatedigitsintogroups of three starting from the decimal point andmoving to the left and right. (Exception: no space isused when there is four digits to the left or right ofthe decimal point and monetary values will continueto be expressed in the traditional manner). Numbersless than one should be written with a zero beforethe decimal point.For Example:3.878 632 95 278.68942043 0.213 18Monetary value $725,000.00Wheremetricmeasurementsareexpressedusing digit numbers, the metric unit symbol is tobeusedwiththedigitnumberwithaspacebetweenthenumberandtheunitsymbol.(Exception:nospaceisusedbetweenthedigitnumberandthedegreesymbolorbetweenthedegree symbol and the symbol for temperature).For Example:3.8 m 0.2 m300 mm 45 45CWherenodigitnumberisusedwiththemetricunit,suchasareferencetotheunitofmeasure in a specification pay clause, the metricunit of measure is spelled out. Also, where thenumberisspelledout,themetricunitshouldbe spelled out.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, Main Table of Contents, page 2-1, page 2-71, page 2-97, page 2-2312-20June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMSpecial Rule: When a quantity is expressed as anumber and a unit is used in an adjectival sense, itispreferabletouseahypheninsteadofaspacebetween the number and the unit name or betweenthe number and the symbol.For Example:A three-meter pole. The length is 3 m.A 35-mm film. The width is 35 mm.However,nospaceisusedbetweenthedigitnumberandthedegreesymbolorbetweenthedegree symbol and the symbol for temperature.For Example:a 90 angle an angle of 90Significant Digits & Rounding ValuesSignificant digits are any digits that are necessarytodefinethespecificvalueorquantity.Whenconverting values of units, consideration must be givento the implied or required precision of the value to beconverted. The converted value must be carried to asufficient number of digits to maintain the accuracyimplied or required in the original quantity.When measuring to the nearest 1 m, a distance mayhavebeen157m;thisnumberhasthreesignificantdigits. If the measurement had been made to the nearest0.1 m, the measurement may have been 157.4 m; thisnumber has four significant digits.Theaddition,subtraction,multiplication,anddivision of SI values follow specific rules:The rule for addition and subtraction states that theanswer shall contain no significant digits farther to theright than occurs in the least precise number.Theruleformultiplicationanddivisionrequiresthattheproductorquotientshallcontainnomoresignificant digits than are contained in the number withthe fewest significant digits used in the multiplicationor division.The difference between these two rules should benoted; the latter rule merely requires rounding of digitsthat lie to the right of the last significant digit in theleast precise number.For Example:Addition: 113.2 + 1.43 = 114.63, rounded to114.6Subtraction: 113.2 - 1.43 = 111.77, rounded to111.8Multiplication:113.2x1.43=161.876,rounded to 162Division: 113.2 / 1.43 = 79.16, rounded to 79.2Theproductandquotientarelimitedtothreesignificantdigitssince1.43containsonlythreesignificant digits.Whenroundingvalues,thefollowingrulesshould be followed:1. If the first digit discarded is less than 5, thelast digit retained should not be changed. Forexample, 3.463 25, if rounded to four digits,would be 3.463; if rounded to three digits,3.46.2. If the first digit to be discarded is greater thanor equal to 5 followed by at least one digitother than 0, the last digit retained should beincreasedbyoneunit.Forexample,8.37652, if rounded to four digits, would be 8.377;if rounded to three digits, 8.38.3.If the first digit discarded is equal to 5, but isfollowed only by zeros, the last digit retainedshouldberoundedupwardifitisanoddnumber.Noadjustmentshouldbemadeifthe last digit retained is an even number. Forexample,4.365,whenroundedtothreedigits,becomes4.36.Thenumber4.355would also round to the same value, 4.36, ifrounded to three digits.Large NumbersAs stated previously, no commas shall be usedwithinanumber.Thepreferredmethodofrepresentingnumberswithfiveormoredigitsoneither side of the decimal point is to group the digitsbythreefromthedecimalpointandseparatethegroups with a space. At the present time, Caltransroadway design and drafting software cannot displaynumbers in this format. For CADD drawings withcomputergeneratednumbers,itisacceptabletodisplay the digits without grouping.Preferred 123 456.789 01Acceptable 123456.78901Not Acceptable 123,456.78901Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, Main Table of Contents, page 2-1, page 2-71, page 2-97, page 2-2312-21June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMThe method of representing large numbers mustbeconsistentthroughoutaproduct,suchasPlan,Map, Report, etc.Metric Plan DimensioningAll dimensions on metric plans shall be shownin metric units only, with the following exceptions . Pertinent dimensions within railroad right of wayshall be shown in dual units with metric unitsbeingprimary(softconversion)andEnglishunits in parenthesis. All other dimensioning ontheplansshallbeshowninmetriconly.Examplesofpertinentdimensionswouldberightofwaywidths,horizontalandverticalclearances,railelevationsandtracklayoutdimensioning.SeeSections2-2.24and3-2.6of this manual. Plans utilizing As-Builts as base informationshould be rescaled and dropped out. As-Builtdimensions which need to be provided shallbe soft converted. See Section 2-3.1 of thismanual. As-Built Log of Test Borings Sheets may beused in the imperial units provided that themetric layout line be placed on the plan viewandtiedtotheoriginalboringlocationsindual dimensions (imperial and metric). SeeSection 2-2.24 of this manual. Right of Way Maps shall utilize metric unitsfor project related changes, however originalrecorded units outside the affected area shallremain in the units of record.Survey information on Right of Way maps show-ingpropertydatashouldbeexpressedinmeters,square meters, or hectares. When recorded data isincluded on Right of Way maps, it shall be expressedin its original units.With the exception of the following listed projectplan sheets, a note shall be placed on each plan sheetindicating the predominant length unit of measure: Title Sheet Key map and Line Index Sheet Plansheetsconsistingentirelyofquantitysummaries. The unit of measure should beshown in the respective column headings forthe quantities involved.On the plan sheets where the predominant unitof measure note is used, the symbol indicating thepredominant unit of measure should be omitted. Allotherunitsshallbesoindicatedbyusingtheappropriate symbol.For Example:Note: All dimensions are in meters unlessotherwise shown300 millimetersis written as 300 mm2.2 meters is written as 2.2Whereadescriptornoteisusedwiththedigitnumberforthepredominantunitofmeasureasdescribed in the above example, the unit symbol maybe used with the digit number if the note could bemisinterpreted.For Example:2 m trapezoidal earth ditchIf the unit symbol is omitted, the note could beinterpreted as 2 trapezoidal earth ditches.Angular MeasurementsAngularmeasurementsshallretainDegree-Minute-Second.Cross SlopesPavement cross slopes and superelevation shallbe shown as a percent.Side SlopesSide slopes shall be expressed in nondimensionalratios.Theverticalcomponentisshownfirstandthen the horizontal (Y:X). For slopes less than 45degrees, the vertical component shall be unitary (forexample, 1:20). For slopes over 45 degrees, the hori-zontal component shall be unitary (for example, 5:1)since the metric system does not use fractions.ScalesMetric scales are a unitless ratio, such as, 1:500,1:1000, or 1:2000. This means that 1 of any unit onthe metric unit map or plan sheet equals to 500, 1000,or 2000 of the same unit on the ground. One meteronthemapequals500,1000,or2000montheground. Or, ten millimeters on the map equals 5000,10 000, or 20 000 mm on the ground.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, Main Table of Contents, page 2-1, page 2-71, page 2-97, page 2-2312-22June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMScalesA horizontal scale ratio of 1:500 will typicallyreplacethe1"=50'imperialscaleusedinurbanareas and some rural areas. A ratio of 1:200 is usedinplaceofthe1"=20'imperialscale. Aratioof1:200 is used where greater detail is required thancan be shown on the plan layouts.These sheets wouldtypicallybeconstructiondetailsheets,signalandTABLE 2-1.3ASCALESPlan Sheets:ImperialMetricScale Scale3/4"=1' 1:201/2"=1' 1:203/8"=1' 1:503/16"=1' 1:501/4"=1' 1:501/8"=1' 1:1001"=1' 1:10Major StationImperial Metric Tick MarkScale Scale Interval1"=2' 1:201"=5' 1:501"=10' 1:1001"=20' 1:200 100 m1"=50' Base 1:500 Base 100 m1"=100' 1:1000 100 m1"=200' 1:2000* 500 m1"=400' 1:5000* 1000 m*Typically used for title sheets, route adop-tion maps, etc.Thetypicallengthofaminorstationtickmark is: 0.4 meter for 1:200 scale, 1.0 meterfor 1:500, and 2.0 meters for 1:1000 scale.MajorStationtickmarksaretwicethelength of the minor station tick mark.TABLE 2-1.3A (contd)Profile Sheets:Select scales appropriate for the project.Thefollowingexamplescalesmaybeappropriate for the condition shown:1. Rural Sections in hilly or mountainous terrain- 1:100 vertical, 1:1000 horizontal2. Rural or urban with gentle rolling terrain-1:50 vertical, 1:500 horizontal3. Rural or urban with level terrain-1:20 vertical, 1:200 horizontalContourIntervals: Index IntermediateScale Contours Contours1:200 1 m 0.25 m1:500 2 m 0.5 m1:1000 5 m 1 m1:2000 10 m 2 m1:5000 25 m 5 mStationing and Kilometer Post System(Formerly Post Miles)Insteadofthe100footstationing,wewillbeusing 100 meter (328.08') per station.This means astationvaluewilllooksomethinglike2+80.374.Because 100 meters is such a large distance, minorstation tick marks will be at 20 meter intervals withannotationatfull100meterstations.Thefirstnumber in the station is in 100 meter intervals, thenext two digits are in meters, and the last three digitsaremillimeters.Thereasonweneedtomeasurestationing to the millimeter is to retain the currentdegree of accuracy (for example 3 mm = 0.01 foot).lighting plans, etc. For projects in rural areas, a ratioof1:1000shouldbeusedtoreplacea1"=100'imperial scale.Earthworkcrosssectionplottingscales,bothhorizontalandvertical,shouldbe1:100forruralprojects and 1:50 for urban projects. Cross sectionintervals shall be 20 m or as required.(continued)Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, Main Table of Contents, page 1-2, page 2-1, page 2-23, page 2-71, page 2-73, page 2-97, page 2-2312-23June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMStationplusestoreferenceconstructionfeaturesshould be shown to 0.1 m, except for those situationswhere greater accuracy is required.ThePostMileSystem(PM)willbesoftconvertedtotheKilometerPostSystem(KP)byapplying the 1.6093 factor to the existing referencesystem.All equations and prefixes will be retained.Untiltheconversionoftheexistingdatabasesiscomplete both the PM and KP designations shall beused on project plan title sheets, special provisionsandcontracts.However,onlytheKPdesignationshall be shown in the Dist.-Co.-Rte.-KP area of theproject identification block at the top of the projectplan sheets.Paper SizesThe Department will adopt the ISO A seriesofpapersizes,howeverwewillcontinuetouseEnglish sized paper until the paper manufactur-ers begin producing the metric paper.The ISO A series sizes are the preferred inter-national paper sizes.There are five A series sizes:A0 1189 x 841 mm (46.8 x 33.1 inches)A1 841 x 594 mm (33.1 x 23.4 inches)A2 594 x 420 mm (23.4 x 16.5 inches)A3 420 x 297 mm (16.5 x 11.7 inches)A4 297 x 210 mm (11.7 x 8.3 inches)A0 is the base drawing size with an area of one squaremeter.Smaller sizes are obtained by halving the longdimension of the previous size.All A sizes have aheight to width ratio of one to the square root of 2.Caltrans will continue to use the established 559mmx864mm(22"x34")trimlinedimensionsprintedon609mmx914mm(24"x36")paper.The established image areas will remain the sameuntiltheDepartmentswitchestotheAseriespaper.At that time the image area will be adjustedto fit the new paper.There will no longer be a needto have trim line dimensions to obtain a full 50%reduction.Units & SymbolsMetric units (SI) and prefixes used with the metricunits are included in Metric Standard Plan A10A.The symbols for metric units shown on MetricStandard Plan A10A are to be used for metric projectplan preparation.Substitute Symbols - Certain computer programs orother data processing devices do not allow for the useofsuperscriptsandotherStandardnomenclature.Caltrans has adopted the following substitutions for theseinstances.TheseweretakenfromtheInternationalStandardOrganization(ISO)publicationISO-2995-1974 and are recognized as International standards.UNIT OF MEASUREASTME380 CaltransSymbol Substitute Unitm M meterm2M2 square meterm3M3 cubic meterkm KM kilometerkg KG kilogramha HA hectareh H hourThe Caltrans substitute symbols are only tobe used where the proper lower case script andsuperscripts are not available.PayItems-TheBasicEngineeringEstimatingSystem(BEES)hasfieldlimitationsandwillnotaccept superscripts or subscripts for units of measure.SubstitutesymbolsforpayitemsintheBEESareincludedinTable2-1.3C.However,thestandardnomenclature should be used in all other applicationsincluding the project plans and specifications.Earthwork - Computation of earthwork quanti-tieswillcontinuetobebasedonanaverageendareamethod.Inthemetricsystem,thiscomputa-tion will involve multiplying an average end area insquare meters times the distance in meters betweencross-sections (usually 20 meters). This, of course,results in cubic meters. The electronic planimeterscurrentlyinuseareeasilychangedfromEnglishunits to metric units by the push of a button.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, Main Table of Contents, page 2-1, page 2-71, page 2-97, page 2-2312-24June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMTABLE 2-1.3CCALTRANS BEES SUBSTITUTESYMBOLS FOR PAY ITEMSINCLUDED IN ENGINEERSESTIMATEImperial Metric MetricSymbol Symbol UnitLF M meterSQFT M2 square meterEA EA eachSQYD M2 square meterCY M3 cubic meterLNMI LNKM lane kilometerTON TONN tonne (1000 kg)CF M3 cubic metersLS LS lump sumACRE HA hectareSTA STA station (100 m)MI KM kilometersLB(S) KG kilogramsTAB TAB tabletGAL L litersMFBM M3 cubic metersHR H hours2-1.4 Project Plan SubmittalsThe project plans portion of the PS&E Submittalsent to Division of Engineering Services, Office ofOffice Engineer (DES-OE) are to consist of CADD-generated plan sheets submitted electronically usingaPS&ECADDSubmittalForm(seeFigure2-7)anddatatransferredoverthenetwork.IncludeaProject Plan Review Checklist (see Figure 2-8). Fillinalltheinformationontheforms.Theformsinformation must be complete and accurate for theprojecttobeprocessedinatimelymanner.Allelectronic files must meet the requirements statedinthePS&EDirectoryChecklistonthePS&ECADD Submittal Form and the Project Plan ReviewChecklist.Legacy plan sheets, such as existing Log of TestBoring and As-Built data of existing structure/roadwayplans, which are not available as electronic files, maybe scanned into raster (Tiff) format and submitted as(Tiff)filesforpurposesofestablishinga100%electronic PS&E Submittal. See Section 2-1.5 of thismanual regarding criteria for submittal of (Tiff) files.PrintsoftheelectronicallytransmittedCADDfiles are not required as part of the PS&E submittalsent to DES-OE.Office of Structures Design shall submit their por-tion of the project plans to DES-OE using the above-specifiedprocedures.Structureplanspreparedbylocal agencies or consultants shall be sent to Officeof Structures Design for final processing.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, Main Table of Contents, page 2-1, page 2-71, page 2-97, page 2-2312-25June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-7PS&E CADD SUBMITTAL FORMPS&E DIRECTORY CHECKLISTDist.SourceEADES -OEEngineersRevisedSubmittalApproval(Initials)DES -OESpecial Instructions:District/County/RoutePost Mile or Kilometer. PostDistrict Project EngineerDistrict Structures CADD Contact Person Delineator E-Mail AddressDatePS&ECADDSUBMITTALSTATE OF CALIFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDES-OE -0021 (Rev 03/28/01)This is a - - (This Form Should Be Filled Out By The Qualified CADD Contact Person)Project ManagerCalnet/FaxPROJECT IDENTIFICATIONPhoneNode ID / Address / File NameDirectory Size (Blocks/Bytes) Total No. Files Total CADD SheetsPlaceProperSignature PlaceRegistrationSealInformationFollow Leveling Convention (As Per Manual)Follow Electronic File Naming ConventionRemoveExtraneousInformationPlace All Files In PS&E DirectoryDisplay Correct Levels In Design FilesCheck For Current Time/Date StampFinal Check Print Created On Current Plotting SystemEstablish Plot View For All Design FilesFile DesignDeleteUnusedNamedViewsDirectory / File Protection For DES-OE AccessPlot Files Rotated 0 or 90 DegreesPlot Files Generated From Fenced Cut - linesDisplay Properly Specially Added Files (list)Original Revise/Replace Additional AddendaPhone NumberImperial MetricDistrict StructuresCheck TwoFor DES-OE Project PlansUse OnlyDate In Date outTo:PackageReceived:Receivedby:PS&E CADD SUBMITTALDistrict Project EngineerReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-242-26June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMFIGURE 2-8PROJECT PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST(For District or Structures Use)THIS CHECKLIST SHALL BE COMPLETED BY THE DESIGNATED PROJECT REVIEWER ONLY -PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Project Plan Review Check ListDIST. / COUNTY (S) / RTE (S) / PMPROJ ENGR PHONEDISTO.E. PHONECADD CONV. OTHER SEND PLANS TO DES-OE WITH PS & E PACKAGE RETURN PLANS TO PROJ ENGR FOR ADDITIONAL CHANGESPROJECT REVIEW CHECKRECOMMENDS...TITLE SHEETS PLAN SHEETSSeal/SignaturesDesignOversightApprovalforConsultantProjects-LowerLeft(PrintedName,Signature,RegistrationNo.,DateofSignature)andPS&ENoteNorth Arrow / Bar Scale or No ScaleCorrect Contractors Note (lower left)County(ies)WhereProjectLocatedShownonLocationMap(Outlined/Crosshatched)ProjectDescriptionInAccordanceWithSection2-2.1(B)OfThePlansPreparationManualLeaveSheetIndexBlankCheckAllLetteringAll Features In Project Title Must Be Identified OnStrip MapProject E.A. In Lower Rt. BorderDist. / Co. and Disclaimer NoteShow Destinations W / Arrow On Strip MapShow City or County LimitsShowCityNamesOfIncorporated/UnincorporatedAreas (caps / upper/lower respectively)Bridges Shown By Symbol, Also Show Bridge Name,Type (O.C. or U. C.) and Number if Structure Plans AreIncludedLabel Waterways/Railroads and All Relevant St NamesIdentifyAllSignedRoutesOnStripMap(usenoshields)ShowConstructionLimitsOrLocationOfConstructionIncludingStationingandK.P.sSeal&SignatureNorth Arrow (use appropriate size)Scale (if applicable)ProperSheetIdentificationinLowerRt.ComerIncludingTheCorrectSheetIdentificationCode/PlanNumberUseStandardLineSymbology(dropoutwhereapplicable)LetteringOrText(dropoutwhereapplicable)Drainage / Profile Grids (should be in dropout)Check Details For Reduction Suitability OtherinitialPlot VerificationElectronic Date / Time StampIndicatedonplansIMPORTANTCOMMENTS:District StructuresDATE REVIEWEDDRAFT REVIEWERIS THIS A CONSULTANT JOBTYPE OF PLANSTOTAL SHEETSPROJECT I.D.CADD CONV OtherYes NoDIST/STRUCTURES IMPERIAL/METRIC Imperial MetricDist/SourceEARevised03/28/01(For District Or Structures Use) TOTAL SHEETS______________________________Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-242-27June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM2-1.5 Project Plan File FormatsStandard File FormatThestandardfileformatforsubmissionofPS&E to Division of Engineering Services, Officeof Office Engineer (DES-OE), is a MicroStationdesign File or .dgnThe following variations will also be acceptablefor PS&E Submittal, under specific circumstancesas listed below: (dgn) format files with imbedded or importedraster data. Pictures imported into the designplane for the purpose of enhancing or empha-sizing a detail. This is static data and cannotbe altered. Examples are Fire Marshal Seals,existing landmarks, etc. (Tiff) or Tagged Information Format File.Acceptable where legacy plan sheets are beingconsideredforsubmissionaspartofanewCADD Submittal. This is a single, completeplan sheet with borders intact, submitted as atiffrasterimage.Thelegacysheetistobescanned, sized (cropped), de-speckled and de-skewed before submittal. The preferred sizeof the finished Tiff plot is 559 mm x 864 mm(22 x 34) and for special circumstances themaximumallowablesizeis584mmx889mm (23 x 35). These will be raster edited.Non-Acceptable Formats The following CADD file formats will not beacceptable for PS&E due to the time and effortrequired to process at DES-OE Project Plans. (ReferenceFiles)MicroStationdgnfilescontainingreferencefiledata.Thatisanysheet file that requires one or more externalfiles that contain sheet geometry for use asan overlay. (HybridorCompositeFiles)MicroStationdgnfileswithattachedDescartesHMR(aspecific proprietary image format developedby HMR corporation) images. These are rasterimages converted to the neutral HMR formatand referenced to the design plane. (RasterReference)Anyrasterformatfile(jpg,gif,tiff,cgm)thatisattachedtothedesign plane using MicroStations referenceattachment tools. (Cadd Generated Raster) Any file that wascreated as a dgn file, but converted to rasterforconvenienceorexpediency,willnotbeaccepted for PS&E Submittal. This includessheet files from projects previously completedin CADD, but have been moved to archivaltapeordisk.RecoverandusetheoriginalCADD files. (AutoCadFiles)AnyfilestartedwithAutoCad (.dwg or .dxf file) must be importedinto a MicroStation file.2-1.6 Use of Standard PlansCaltransStandardPlansareapprovedstandardized details that are frequently applicabletotheconstructionofhighwayfacilities.TheStandard Plans are divided into five major sections:(1) General Road Work, (2) Bridge Related Work,(3)RoadsideSigns,(4)OverheadSigns,and(5)Signals,LightingandElectricalSystems.Allengineers and detailers should have a copy of thecurrentStandardPlansbookandbefamiliarwithits contents.The Standard Plans book is updated and issuedat regular intervals, usually at 3-5 year intervals bythe Office of Office Engineer. The Office of OfficeEngineer issues new or revised Standard Plan sheetswhentheneedarises.RevisedStandardPlans(RSPs) replace the comparable sheets in the currenteditionofthebook.NewStandardPlans(NSPs)supplement the current edition of the book.The Standard Plans List plan sheets are no longerincluded as part of the project plans to identify theStandard Plans applicable to a project. The StandardPlansapplicabletoaspecificprojectarenowindicatedbytheuseoftheStandardPlansListStandard Special Provision which is included in theprojectsspecialprovisions.TheStandardPlansListStandardSpecialProvisionisupdatedinconjunctionwiththeissuanceofNeworRevisedReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-24, page 2-302-28June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMStandardPlans.WhereRevisedorNewStandardPlans are applicable to a project so indicate on theStandard Plans List Standard Special Provision.Office of Office Engineer will insert the indicatedapplicable Revised or New Standard Plans as projectplan sheets into the project plan set.The Design Section responsible for the projectistoverifythattheapplicableStandardPlans,RevisedStandardPlansandNewStandardPlansare identified on the current Standard Plans ListStandardSpecialProvisionsenttotheOfficeofOffice Engineer as part of the PS&E Submittal.CaltransStandardPlansareavailableviatheCaltransDES-OEInternetWebSite.Caltranspersonnel may also access the Standard Plans via theCaltrans Internal Network. The Standard Plan detailfilescontainnosignatureorregistrationsealinformation. These files are provided to assist projectdesigners where a Standard Plan detail does not fit agiven situation and must be modified. The individualmodified detail or details from the Standard Plan, notthe entire Standard Plan detail sheet, are to be includedin the project plans. Such modified details shall beshown on the applicable detail sheet of the projectplan(forexample:constructiondetails,drainagedetails, etc.).Return to Section 2 Table of Contents2-29June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMThe information on the title sheet shall be limitedto that identified in the previous paragraph. Featuressuch as typical cross sections, construction details,drainagedetails,constructionareasigns,andquantity summaries shall not be shown on the TitleSheet. The type of work should not be identified byeither symbol or labeling.Layouts as described in Section 2-2.4 (1) shallnot be used as a strip map on the Title Sheet.Undernocircumstancesshallmorethanonesheetbeusedtopresentnecessarytitlesheetinformationforanyoneproject.Theprojectlocation shall be indicated on the location map asshown on the sheet entitled Title Sheet LocationMapExamples,Figures2-9and2-10,inthisSection 2-2.1.Thestripmapshouldbetoaconvenientscalewhich best fits the size of the title sheet.RouteAdoptionmaps,FreewayAgreementmaps,TitleSheetsforpriorprojects,USGSquadranglemaps,andtheDepartmentsRoadSystem (County Road) maps are good sources fortheinformationrequiredasthebaseforthestripmaps. Do not use AAA Maps or Thomas BrothersGuide Mapping because of copyright laws. Districtkilometer post (post mile) maps are unsuitable andshall not be used.In those cases where a project may be constructedinseveralstages,orwhereanumberofadjacentprojectswillbeconstructed,considerationshouldbe given to preparation of an overall strip map. Thisstrip map, or portions thereof, could be used for allprojects and adjusted to the scale desired for eachproject.Thestripmapshouldshowcitylimits,countylines,stateandinternationalboundaries,existingstreets, public roads and highways, railroads, canals,lakes,dams,bridges,parks,andprominentgeographic features. In rural areas, township, rangeandsectionlinesmayalsobeshown.Insomeinstances,itmayalsobeappropriatetoshowrecorded Spanish land grants. Special topographicalfeatures such as transmission lines and aqueducts,shouldbeshown.Majorimprovementssuchascourthouses, post offices, hospitals, schools, largeindustrialsites,andotherprivatefacilitiesshould2-2 PROJECT PLAN SHEETSPECIFIC DATA ANDEXAMPLESThe example plan sheets contained in this Section2-2 were obtained from several different sources. Theexampleswererandomlyselectedfrommultipleprojectsandmaynotnecessarilyreflectdesirabledesigns nor current design standards. The examplesare presented in the reduced 279 mm x 432 mm (11"x17")formatsize.Explanatorynotesonthepreparation of plan sheets are included and in mostinstancesareoutlined.Theprojectplansinthesereduced formats are used by prospective bidders topreparebids,bysuccessfulbidderstoconstructprojects and by engineers to inspect the work.2-2.1 Title SheetsThe first sheet of the project plan set is the TitleSheet. A Title Sheet is to be prepared on all projectsfor which a PS&E Submittal is required. The Titlesheet format available in the Caltrans CADD CellLibrary shall be used.Each Title Sheet for State highway projects shallbe prepared by the District, except those projectsconsistingentirelyofbridge,building,orothertransportationrelatedstructureswork(noroadplans or small number of road plans). These TitleSheets shall be prepared by the responsible unit intheOfficeofStructuresDesign.TheTitleSheetshouldbeaneat,clear,andconcisepresentationof the project. The appearance and accuracy of thetitle sheet serves as an indication of the quality ofwork done by the Department. Compared to othersheetsoftheplans,itisdistributedwidely.Itissometimes used for press releases, public hearings,by map makers in updating their maps, and by outof state contractors to locate the work.The finished Title Sheet includes a strip map ofthe project, a small-scale State map (location maponthesheetformat),anindexoftheplansheetsinserted by DES-OE, the signature and registrationsealofthepersoninresponsiblechargeforpreparationoftheentireproject,theprojectdescription,thelimitsofconstructionandwork,mandatory material or disposal sites (if any), graphicscale (if applicable), contract number, and projectidentification block information.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-172-30June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMbe shown only when they have a direct effect on theproject and will be referred to in the Projects SpecialProvisions. Highways of major importance shouldshow destinations at map edges. All features shallbe labeled with their official titles.Names of roads or other features referred to inthe project title, the Projects Special Provisions, andother contract-related documents shall be shown onthe Title Sheet.The proposed construction should be shown inheavy solid lines. One solid line for each roadway,ramp, crossroad, frontage road, etc. should be usedand normally should reflect the status of the areaupon completion of the project.The main line shall be stationed at intervals of50, 20, or 10 stations depending upon the scale. Allnumericallydifferentstationequations(butnotnumerically identical line equations) and kilometerpostequationswithanumericaldifferenceof0.1km or more within the limits of construction shallbe shown. Kilometer post and station equations attheintersectionofroutecenterlinesshallalsobeshown.Kilometerpostequations,reflectingachange in prefix only, need not be shown.Project limits of construction and work to beshownontheTitleSheetshallconformtotheinstructions in Section 2-2.1(C).The project description for the Title Sheet shallbe prepared as provided in Section 2-2.1(B).Title Sheets shall be oriented so that stationingprogressesfromlefttoright.Onprojectswherestationing is in the opposite direction from kilometerpost,theprojecttitle,beginningandendofconstruction, and beginning and end of work shallbeinorderofkilometerposts;however,the TitleSheet shall be drawn with stationing increasing fromleft to right.All bridges shall be shown by symbol and identifiedby name and type (overcrossing, undercrossing, etc.).The bridge number shall be shown on all structuresfor which bridge plans are to be included and on whichOffice of Structures Design work is to be done. Oncomplex freeway to freeway interchange projects withmultiple structures, the structures can be denoted onthe strip map by a numerical reference. The structuresarelistedontheTitleSheetbythecorrespondingnumericalreferenceshowingstructurenamesandbridge numbers.Mandatory material sites and mandatory disposalsitesshallbeshownontheTitleSheet.Optionalmaterial or disposal sites should not be shown onthe Title Sheet.For proper orientation, a standard north arrow shallbe shown. The District shall not complete the indexof sheets on the Title Sheet. Following receipt of theTitle Sheet in DES-OE and prior to advertisement,theindexofsheetswillbeadded.Informationpertaining to the applicable standard plans must beincluded in the PS&E Submittal as part of the projectsspecial provisions. (See Section 2- 1.6).Before submission, the Title Sheet shall be signedas provided in Figure 2-3 of Section 2-1.2(B).TheprojectdescriptioninformationshouldbeincludedontheTitlesheetbeforethesheetistransmitted electronically to DES-OE. The reviewprocessbyDES-OEwillincludefinalizingtheproject description.Title Sheets for city or county projects involvingfederalfundingareusuallypreparedbytherespective city or county and shall conform to therequirements outlined in this manual.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-172-31June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM2-2.1(A)Title Sheet HeaderThe TitleSheetheaderprecedestheprojectdescriptiononthe TitleSheet. Theheaderbeginswiththephrase PROJECT PLANS FOR and continues with a descriptor indicating the type of facility involved andwhether construction, highway planting, building construction, etc. is to be performed.The most common descriptors: CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY HIGHWAY PLANTING ON STATE HIGHWAY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ON AND ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAYAdditional descriptors are: CLEANING AND PAINTING BRIDGE ON STATE HIGHWAY CLEANING AND PAINTING SIGN STRUCTURE ON STATE HIGHWAY ESTABLISH EXISTING PLANTING ON STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ON CITY STREET CONSTRUCTION ON COUNTY ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON COUNTY HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTIONDES-OE should be consulted when a project requires a descriptor not shown above.2-2.1(B)Project DescriptionsThe project description on the Title Sheet shall contain:(1) COUNTY OR COUNTIES THE PROJECT IS LOCATED INList the county or counties where the project is located as the first part of the project description(example:IN SHASTA COUNTY). If the project is in two or more counties list all countiesinvolved (example:IN SANTA CLARA AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES(2) CITY OR TOWN THE PROJECT IS LOCATED INList the city or town where the project is located as the next part of the project description, exceptas described in subsection (2)(g) on the following page.(a) If the project is entirely within the city limits of an incorporated city, use the term in(example:IN OAKLAND).(b) If the project is both inside and outside the city limits of an incorporated city, use the phrasein and near (example:IN AND NEAR OAKLAND).(c) When the project is at an unincorporated town, use the term at not in (example:ATKRAMER).(d) If the project is not within a town or city, make reference to the nearest city or town shown onthe current State highway or county road map and which is on the route where construction isto take place. Use the term near (example:NEAR GILROY).Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-302-32June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(e) If the project location is more than 8 km from a city or town, the reference for example couldbe ABOUT 12 km WEST OF TURLOCK.(f) When referring to a city, do not use the phrase the city of except for special circumstances(example: IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO).(g) Omit city or town names from the project title description:Iftheprojectconsistsofthreeormorelocationsonthesamerouteandtheconstructionlocations cover a lengthy section of highway (greater than 10 km), orIf the project consists of three or more locations spread over two or more routes or twoor more counties.(3) PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IS ON ONE ROUTEWhere the project is only on one route, the route designation is not listed in the project descriptionand the following applies.(a) If the project is on one route with a continuous length of construction which is 0.3 km orgreater, describe the beginning and end points of construction or highway planting by usingthe From...To... format.Example:IN LOS ANGELES COUNTYNEAR NEWHALL FROM 0.1 km SOUTH OFWELDON CANYON OVERCROSSING TO 0.3 km NORTH OF CALGROVE BOULEVARD UNDERCROSSINGThe beginning and end points of construction or highway planting shall identify the limits ofthe majority of work to be performed. Distance references to beginning and end points ofconstruction or highway planting shall be stated in increments of 0.1 km. The beginning andend points of construction or highway planting should not include work of an incidental orminor nature such as advance construction area signing. See Section 2-2.1(C) of this manual.The beginning point of construction or highway planting and the end point of construction orhighway planting shall be referenced to the nearest existing identifiable point such as, a road,street,orbridge.Stateandcountylinesarealsoacceptablesincetheyarepostedontheground. Since city limits may change, a specific tie to a city limit should not be used. CaliforniaStateHighwayLogandCaliforniaBridgeLogbooksshouldbeusedinidentifyingkilometer post of reference points used in the project description.(b) If the project consists of two locations on one route (with individual lengths of constructiongreater than 0.3 km), describe beginning and end points of construction or highway plantingforeachlocationusingtheFrom... To...format. Thedistancebetweentheendpointofconstruction of the first location and the begin point of construction of the second location isto be greater than 0.3 km when using this type of project description, otherwise use (a) above.Example:IN LOS ANGELES COUNTYNEAR NEWHALL FROM 0.1 km SOUTH TO 0.3 km NORTH OFWELDON CANYON OVERCROSSING AND FROM 0.4 km SOUTHTO 0.3 km NORTH OF CALGROVE BOULEVARD UNDERCROSSINGReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-33June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(c) If the project consists of two locations on one route with one construction location greaterthan0.3kmandoneconstructionlocationlessthan0.3km,describebeginningandendpoints of construction or highway planting for the location greater than 0.3 km in length byusing the From... To... format, describe the location less than 0.3 km in length by using aspot location description AtExample:IN LOS ANGELES COUNTYNEAR NEWHALL FROM 0.1 km SOUTH TO 0.3 km NORTHOF WELDON CANYON OVERCROSSING ANDAT CALGROVE BOULEVARD UNDERCROSSING(d) If the project consists of two locations on one route (with individual lengths of construction lessthan 0.3 km), describe the locations by using two spot location descriptions At and AtExample:IN FRESNO COUNTYIN FRESNO AT BIOLA JUNCTION OVERHEADAND AT HERNDON CANAL BRIDGE(e) If the project consists of one location on one route (length of construction less than 0.3 km),a point description is appropriate.Example:IN MENDOCINO COUNTYNEAR MENDOCINOAT BIG RIVER BRIDGE(f) If the project consists of one or more locations within 0.6 km of the center of a route separation(measured radially), use a spot location description.Example:IN LOS ANGELES COUNTYIN LOS ANGELES AT ROUTE 5/118 SEPARATION(g) If the project consists of three or more locations on the same route, describe the beginningof the first location as the beginning point of construction or highway planting and the endof the last location as the end point of construction or highway planting. The phrase ATVARIOUS LOCATIONS shall be used prior to describing the beginning and end points ofconstruction or highway planting.Example:IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY NEAR NEWHALLAT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 0.1 km SOUTH OFWELDON CANYON OVERCROSSING TO 0.3 km NORTHOF CALGROVE CANYON BOULEVARD UNDERCROSSINGReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-34June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(h) If the project consists of three or more locations on the same route and the project locationscover a lengthy section of highway (greater than 10 km), describe the beginning of the firstlocation as the beginning point of construction or highway planting and the end of the lastlocation as the end point of construction or highway planting. Omit city or town names fromthe title description. The phrase AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS shall be used prior to describingthe beginning and end point of construction or highway planting.Example:IN IMPERIAL COUNTYAT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM ROUTE 8/11 SEPARATIONTO 0.6 km EAST OF 4TH AVENUE OVERCROSSING(4) PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IS ON TWO ROUTESWhere the project is on two routes, the route designations are listed in the project descriptionand the following applies.(a) If the individual length of construction on each of the two routes is 0.3 km or greater, indicatethe corresponding route designation before the beginning and end points of construction orhighway planting for each of the two locations.Example:IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN EL CAJONON ROUTE 8 FROM 0.3 km WEST OF MOLLISONAVENUE UNDERCROSSING TO MOLLISON AVENUEUNDERCROSSING AND ON ROUTE 67 FROM 0.2 kmTO 0.5 km NORTH OF ROUTE 67/8 SEPARATION(b) If the length of construction on one route is 0.3 km or greater and the length of constructionon the other route is less than 0.3 km, indicate the corresponding route designation beforedescribing the beginning and end points of construction or highway planting for the locationgreater than 0.3 km in length by using the From... To... format and indicate the correspondingroute designation before describing the location less than 0.3 km in length by using a spotlocation description AtExample:IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN EL CAJONON ROUTE 8 FROM 0.3 km WEST OF MOLLISON AVENUEUNDERCROSSING TO MOLLISON AVENUE UNDERCROSSINGAND ON ROUTE 67 AT BROADWAY UNDERCROSSING(c) If the individual length of construction on each of the two routes is less than 0.3 km, indicatethe corresponding route designation before each of the two spot locationsExample:IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN EL CAJONON ROUTE 8 AT MOLLISON AVENUE UNDERCROSSINGAND ON ROUTE 67 AT BROADWAY UNDERCROSSINGReturn to Section 2 Table of Contents2-35June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM(5) PROJECT CONSTRUCTION IS ON THREE OR MORE ROUTESWhere the project is on three or more routes, the route designations are not listed in the projectdescription and the following applies.(a) If the project consists of three or more locations spread over two or more routes ortwo or more counties, use the phrase AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS for the projectlimits description following the reference to the counties. Omit city or town namesfrom the title description.Example:IN SANTA CLARA AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIESAT VARIOUS LOCATIONS(6) PROJECT DESCRIPTION ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS(a) Except for the use of the km symbol for kilometer, do not use abbreviations in the projectdescription.(b) When referring to an identifiable point, use the full name descriptions (Santa Ana RiverBridge, Normandie Avenue Overcrossing, etc.).(c) Punctuation marks are used only when listing 3 or more counties or cities are in the projectdescription.(d) Do not use Interchange in the project description (example: Use Route 710/405 Separa-tion, not Route 710/405 Interchange). Do not use Junction to describe the intersection ofhighways,exceptinthoserareinstanceswhereabreakintheroutecreatestwoseparateintersections of a highway with another highway. In these instances, the intersection pointsmay be described. (example: North Junction Route 79, etc.).(e) Use Bridge number only if there may be some confusion as to which structure is referred to(example: bridges crossing the same waterway with the same name but different numbers).(f) Names such as, a road, street, or bridge used in the project title should also appear on the titlesheet strip map.(g) Do not use freeway names, such as, Golden State Freeway, in the project description.Return to Section 2 Table of Contents2-36June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualM2-2.1(C)Project Limits ofConstruction and WorkProjectlimitsofconstructionandworktobeshownontheTitleSheetshallconformtothefollowing:Exceptforbuildingconstructionprojects,andprojects on 3 or more routes, or a spot location, thebeginning and end of construction and work shallbe shown on the Title Sheet.Beginconstructionandendconstructionasshown on the Title Sheet shall identify the limits ofthe majority of work to be performed on the route.Exceptforthetypesofprojectsspecifiedherein,begin and end construction shall be referenced bykilometer post, post mile, and station. Where certaintypes of projects (resurfacing, seal coat, etc.) do notrequire stationing to be shown to identify the limitsof construction, begin and end of construction areto be shown by kilometer post and post mile only.Begin work and end work as shown on the TitleSheet shall encompass all work to be performed onthe route. Except for the types of projects specifiedherein, begin and end work shall be referenced bystationlimits.Wherecertaintypesofprojects(resurfacing, seal coat, etc.) do not require stationingto be shown to identify the limits of construction orwork,beginandendofworkaretobeshownbykilometer post only.Do not use verbiage such as300 meters beyond End of Construction to definework limits on the above-referenced project types.In most instances, the beginning and end points ofwork will extend beyond the beginning and end pointsof construction to show work of an incidental or minornature such as advance construction area signing (i.e.the first ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD sign).See Title Sheet - Example B. The work involved intheinstallationofconstructionareasignsatintersecting cross roads or on streets adjacent to theroute on which construction is to be performed shallnotbereflectedinthedescribedprojectlimitsofconstruction or work. Construction area signs shallnot be shown on the Title Sheet. If construction is tobe performed on intersecting or adjacent cross roadsor streets adjacent to the route on which constructionis to be performed, the limits of this work on the crossroads or streets shall be identified as shown on TitleSheet - Example B.The project description on the Title Sheet shalldescribethebeginningandendpointsofconstruction.Thebeginningandendpointsofconstructionshallbeshowninincrementsof0.1km. The kilometer post (KP) values shown in theupperrightcorneroftheTitleSheetshallbethebeginning and end points of construction (see TitleSheet-ExampleB).OnlyKPvaluesshallbeshown in the upper right corner of the Title Sheet.Where construction on a route is to be performedinadjacentprojectsegments,thelimitsofconstruction and associated project descriptions fortheadjacentprojectsshouldnotoverlap.Tominimize description overlaps, work of an incidentalorveryminornature(inadditiontoadvanceconstruction area signing) (for example: temporaryrouteconnection)maybeincludedwithintheidentifiedlimitsofworkinsteadoftheidentifiedlimits of construction.Occasionally,thebeginningpointsofworkand construction and the end points of work andconstruction may be identical where work of anincidental or minor nature is not to be performedoutsidethelimitsofconstruction.Wherethebeginning points of work and construction andtheendpointsofworkandconstructionareidentical,suchbeginningandendpointsshallbe shown on the Title Sheet as BEGIN WORKAND CONSTRUCTION and as END WORKANDCONSTRUCTION.Onprojectswithidenticalworkandconstructionlimits,thebeginning and end points shall be referenced bykilometer post, post mile, and stationing.Both beginning and end points of constructionshall be shown whenever there is a distance of 0.3km or more between such points. If the constructionto be performed is at a spot location (less than 0.3km), a single kilometer post value shall be used andsuch construction shall be shown on the Title Sheetas LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION (see TitleSheet - Example G).Return to Section 2 Table of Contents, page 2-30, page 2-32, page 2-382-37June 2001etricCaltransSection 2 - Project PlansPlansPreparation anualMTitle Sheets shall be oriented so that stationingprogressesfromlefttoright.Onprojectswherestationing is in the opposite direction from kilometerposts,theprojecttitle,beginningandendofconstruction, and beginning and end of work shallbeinorderofkilometerposts;howevertheTitleSheet is to be drawn with stationing increasing fromleft to right (see Title Sheet - Example F).ProjectlimitsshownontheTitleSheetforbuildingconstructionprojects,andprojectson3or more routes, or a spot location shall conform tothe respective Title Sheet Examples included in thisSection 2-2.1.2-2.1(D)