Design Standards Unit
Goal
The goal of the Design Standards Unit (DSU) is to manage and provide roadway design standards and guidance on permanent roadside safety devices consistent with state and national standards.
Products the unit provides
- Roadside Safety Design guidance and training
- Technical Memoranda
- Standard Plates and Plans
- Road Design Manual/Facility Design Guide
What to expect from the unit
- Products listed above
- Provide guidance on permanent roadside safety design during all stages of project development
What you need to provide to the unit
- Construction plan, layout, and cross-section with proposed roadside barrier design for site
- Project details such as proposed scope, timeline, and SP number
- Site conditions such as design speed, operational speed, and ADT
What the unit expects from you
- Interaction with DSU, as early as project scoping