14947717, 14-15.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 14947717

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Chapter:

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Overview

RULE:

14-15.002

Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways

PURPOSE:

Rule Chapter 14-15.002 is being amended to update material incorporated by reference.  Changes to the Manual of Uniform Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, commonly referred to as the Florida Greenbook, are proposed to reflect new engineering principles used in public roadways including bridge widths, pavement design, and traffic management through roundabouts.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule incorporates the most recent version of federal and state design manuals.  The Florida Greenbook providing uniform standards for design, construction, and maintenance of streets and highways has been updated to address new standards for roundabouts, pavement design, and low traffic bridge widths. Tables and figures, previously presented at the end of chapters, have been incorporated into the text of the Florida Greenbook.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

334.044(10)(a), 334.048(3), 336.045(1), FS

LAW:

334.044(10)(a), 336.045, FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/18/2014 Vol. 40/160

COMMENTS:

From 8/18/2014 To 9/8/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-04506 The Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways, May 2013 edition
Ref-04507 Bridge Load Rating Manual (2012)
Ref-04508 Structures Manual (2014), Section 2.11 and 2.12
Ref-04509 Drainage Manual (2014), Chapter 4
Ref-04510 Structures Manual (2014), Volume 3 - FDOT Modifications to Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals (LTS-6)

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