Design resources
Metro district layout development
- Geometric Layout Development (PDF)
- Geometric Design Standards and Exceptions (PDF)
- Creating a Metro District Layout - In development
- Level 1 Metro District Signature Block Example (PDF)
- Level 2 Metro District Signature Block Example (PDF)
- Level 3 Metro District Signature Block Example (PDF)
- Title Block Example (PDF)
- Level 1 Submittal for Preliminary Review Memo (Word)
- Level 1 Submittal for Formal Review Memo (Word)
- Level 1 Submittal for Approval Memo (Word)
- Level 2 or 3 Submittal for Approval Memo (Word)
- Design Memo (Word)
- Sample Memo with Design Exceptions
- Layout Content Review Form (Excel)
Layout development tools and maps
- Metro District Turn Template Guide (PDF)
- Common Layout & Design Issues - In Development
- GDSU Design Details (PDF)
- Geometric Design Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- Roundabout Volume Worksheet (Excel)
- Construction Project Log
- Metro District Traffic Counts
- MnDOT Traffic Viewer (Interactive Map)
- EMMA: Enterprise MnDOT Mapping Application
- House Moving Route Map (PDF)
- Minnesota Superload Corridors Map (Web Application)
- MnMap
- Minnesota Bikeways (Interactive Map)
- Minnesota Rail Viewer Application
- MnDOT Roadway Project Mapping Application
- Municipality Maps
- County Maps
Additional resources
- Geometric Design Support Unit (GDSU)
- State Aid for Local Transportation
- State Aid Plan, Design, and Preparation Tools
- MnDOT CADD Resources and ProjectWise Resources
- Municipal Consent
- Snow Drifting Control
- Transportation Project Development Process (TPDP)
Manuals
- Facility Design Guide
- Technical Memoranda
- LRFD Bridge Design Manual
- Bicycle Facility Design Manual
- State Aid Manual
- State Aid Rule 8820
- Standard Plans
- Standard Plates
- Access Management Manual
- Traffic Engineering Manual
- Mn MUTCD
- Traffic Engineering Publications
- FHWA Design Manuals
- MN Commercial Driver’s Licence Manual