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Capital project delivery processes, checklists, forms, documents, and standards from the Engineering Services team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Includes most recent design guidelines such as PBOT Traffic Design Manual (Permanent Traffic Control) and other updates.

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Recent updates

  • October 6, 2026 updated Plan Sheet Notes - PBOT.
  • August 19, 2026 updated Plan Review Matrix for 30-60-95pct and Final
  • May 11, 2026 updated Estimate Report form.

Design Guidelines

Civil Design Guide for Public Street Improvements623.83 KB
PBOT Traffic Design Manual (Permanent Traffic Control)8.32 MB
PBOT Temporary Traffic Control Manual1.85 MB
Portland Pedestrian Design Guide2.65 MB
Portland Protected Bicycle Lane Design Guide37.57 MB
Guide to Standard Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit Improvements in Public Streets (PBOT & TriMet)15.55 MB

Capital Project Roles & Responsibilities

Capital Project Delivery Stages, Gates, and Roles830.73 KB
Capital Project Delivery Stages, Gates and Roles Refresh Workshop - June 20235.19 MB
Project Delivery Responsibilities for Capital Improvement Projects33.85 KB
Quick Build Project Delivery Stages, Gates, and Roles1.19 MB
Project Summary Memo Template50.37 KB
Design to Construction Handoff Template3.51 MB
PBOT Construction Responsibilities for Capital Improvement Projects25.21 KB

1200CA Permits

PBOT - When and How to Apply for a 1200CA Permit683.13 KB
1200 CA Permit Package - PBOT Example Plans40.53 MB

ODOT Contract Projects

ODOT Addendum Letter Template120.05 KB
ODOT Exception for Final PS&E Checklist - Template36 KB
ODOT Exception for Final PS&E Checklist - Example49.5 KB
ODOT Standard Drawing Certification - Example25 KB
ODOT Utility Certification - Template41.07 KB

 

Utility Notifications and Utility Relocation

Follow this link to the Utility Management website

Design Exceptions

Design Exception Instructions (PBOT)78.28 KB
Design Exception Form (PBOT)219.34 KB
Driveway Design Exception Form (2024)418.66 KB
Letter of Public Interest Finding Template41 KB
Design Exception Form (ODOT)116 KB
Safety Investment Program (SIP) Categories - ODOT Region 11.18 MB
ADA Design and Inspection Process Approval for CLA by ODOT895.93 KB
ADA Design and Inspection Process Approval for CLA by FHWA299.83 KB

FEMA Floodplain/Floodway

FEMA Review and Title 3 Compliance Form42 KB
FEMA Compliance Form Memo 123 KB
FEMA Compliance Form Memo 221 KB
FEMA Title 3 Summary21.5 KB

Checklist Plan Review

Plan Review Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)319.53 KB
Plan Review Matrix for 30-60-95pct and Final56.72 KB
Design Checklist for 30-60-95-100pct and Bid64.09 KB
Drafting Checklist for 30-60-95pct and Final Plan Check124.33 KB
Intake Plan Completeness Checklist72.41 KB
Intake Deliverable List121.17 KB
Consultant Quality Control (QC) Verification Letter83.59 KB
Inspector Field Check at 60%25.14 KB
Construction Technician Review Plans, Specifications, and Estimate at 60% and 95%23.22 KB
Peer Review Plans, Specifications, and Estimate at 95%25.14 KB
Supervising Engineer Review Plans, Specifications, and Estimate at Final22.11 KB

Plan Sheets

CAD Files 

PBOT Capital Project Title Blocks

Bentley Microstation and OpenRoads Resources for Consultant Designs

Plan Sheet Notes, Numbering, Addendum, and Change Orders

Plan Sheet Notes - PBOT57.07 KB
Plan Sheet Numbering - PBOT21.87 KB
Addendum / Construction Change Order Example761.31 KB

Example Plans

PBOT Capital Improvement Example Planset7.55 MB
PBOT Quick Build Example Plan621.25 KB

Estimation Forms

Estimate Report28.23 KB
Example Estimate Report10.01 MB
Engineer's Estimate for 2020 Standard Construction Specifications143.56 KB

Traffic Signs 

PBOT Sign Library 

Utility Vaults 

Structurally Pre-Approved Vault List178.48 KB

Railroad Coordination 

ODOT Rail Site

City of Portland Rail Coordinator: PBOTRailCoordinator@portlandoregon.gov

Retaining Walls 

PBOT Retaining Wall Design Guidance185.1 KB

Ad, Bid & Award 

Recommendation to the Chief Procurement Officer118.56 KB
Bid Form45 KB
Bid Book Master for Non Federal Aid Projects82.72 KB
Bid Book Master for Certified Federal Aid Projects195.85 KB
Instructions for Federal Aid Projects10.98 KB
DJC Advertisement Request - Sample24.44 KB

City Engineer Directives

Follow this link to the new location for the City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer Directives

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Engineering Services Standards Comment Form

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