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Access
and Roadside Management Standards
This manual has been revised and the revisions will become effective on July 1, 2008. The revisions update many design criteria to current standards and place more emphasis on the need for a proper traffic impact study to determine the appropriate access design. |
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Access and Roadside Management Standards - Current Edition
(ARMS.pdf 855Kb)
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Access and Roadside Management Standards - July 1, 2008 Edition
(ARMS_2008.pdf 4.3Mb)
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ARMS Errata Sheet - Updated 4/21/08
(ARMS_Errata_Sheet.pdf 20Kb)
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Approved
Products List for Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
The purpose of these guidelines is to present
typical examples of work zone traffic control for multilane
roadways, expressways and freeways, and mobile operations.
This information is intended to illustrate the principles
of proper work zone traffic control, but is not standard. |
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Approved
Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
(NCHRP350List-_ALL2_.pdf 313Kb) |
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Flagger's Handbook This
handbook is pocket size, consisting of 22 pages. Instructional
guide to show proper flagging procedures. This manual is free.
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Guidelines
for School Transportation Design
This publication provides guidance and assistance in the design of transportation systems in and around schools so as to provide for the safe and efficient operation of traffic.
Since the information contained in this publication has been compiled to serve as a supplement to SCDOT’s Access and Roadside Management Standards (ARMS), SCDOT recommends that users also download a copy of ARMS. |
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*An update to this publication has been included in the 2008 Edition of the Access and Roadside Management Standards. This update will take effect on July 1, 2008. |
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Guidelines for School Transportation Design
(SchoolTrans_Design.pdf 596Kb) |
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Effective May 1, 2004, SCDOT adopted the 2003 edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as its official traffic control manual. This manual is the guideline for SCDOT’s policies and procedures on installing and maintaining signs, markings, and signals in South Carolina. The MUTCD may be viewed online at the FHWA website or purchased through other sources, several of which are shown in the source listed below. |
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MUTCD Source List
(MUTCD_Source.pdf 14kb) |
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Railroad Inspection Procedure Manual
This manual provides guidance to rail highway grade crossing inspectors performing examinations pursuant
to section 58-17-1450 of the SC Code of Laws. It has been developed to outline inspection methods and establish uniformity in inspections for all public crossings
in the state.
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Railroad Inspection Procedure Manual
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992 KB) |
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South
Carolina Work Zone Safety Guidelines
The
purpose of this handbook is to present basic guidelines
for work zone traffic control. This pocket-size laminated
handbook presents information and gives examples of typical
traffic control applications for two-lane and multilane
work zones. The cost of the handbook is $3.00.
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| Traffic Calming Guidelines
This publication provides guidance to SCDOT personnel and to local governments concerning traffic calming. The document details eligibility requirements, application forms, various traffic calming measures, construction specifications and web links to traffic calming resources. |
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Traffic Calming Guidelines (SCDOT_TCG_06.pdf
853 KB) |
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For
additional information or to order, send a written request,
including name, address, and payment if required, to:
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South
Carolina Department of Transportation
Engineering Publications
Attention: Sandra W. Castor , Room G-19B
Post Office Box 191
Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0191
Telephone: (803)737-4533
Fax: (803)737-4530
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Items may be purchased
over-the-counter at the Engineering Publication Sales Center,
Room G-19 (basement level) in the SCDOT Headquarters Building,
955 Park Street, Columbia, South Carolina.
SCDOT will accept cash, check (make payable
to SCDOT), money order (make payable to SCDOT), and credit
card (Visa & Mastercard only). Payment must be received
before items can be shipped.
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