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Public Works Design Standards and Guidelines

We have information about roadway design standards and guidelines for the City of Boston.

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Roadway Design Standards and Guidelines

Roadway Design Standards and Guidelines
Typical Plans and Cross Sections
Roadway Design Standards
Transportation Department guidance and standards
Pedestrian Ramp Design Standards

Roadway Standard Details

PDF files CAD files
PDF filesA.1 - Bollard - Steel (pdf)
CAD filesA.1 - Bollard - Steel (zip)
PDF filesC.1 - Curb - Granite Reset (pdf)
CAD filesC.1 - Curb - Granite Reset (zip)
PDF filesC.2 - Curb - Granite Sloped (pdf)
CAD filesC.2 - Curb - Granite Sloped (zip)
PDF filesC.3 - Curb - Mountable (pdf)
CAD filesC.3 - Curb - Mountable (zip)
PDF filesC.4 - Curb - Granite Curb at Back of Sidewalk (pdf)
CAD filesC.4 - Curb - Granite Curb at Back of Sidewalk (zip)
PDF filesC.5 - Curb - Granite Block Hip Gutter (pdf)
CAD filesC.5 - Curb - Granite Block Hip Gutter (zip)
PDF filesD.1 - Driveway - Residential (pdf)
CAD filesD.1 - Driveway - Residential (zip)
PDF filesD.2 - Driveway - Commercial (pdf)
CAD filesD.2 - Driveway - Commercial (zip)
PDF filesD.3 - Driveway - Sidewalk Width Less Than 7' (pdf)
CAD filesD.3 - Driveway - Sidewalk Width Less Than 7' (zip)
PDF filesP.1 - Pavement Section - Arterial Roadway (pdf)
CAD filesP.1 - Pavement Section - Arterial Roadway (zip)
PDF filesP.2 - Pavement Section - Residential Roadway (pdf)
CAD filesP.2 - Pavement Section - Residential Roadway (zip)
PDF filesP.3 - Pavement Section - Scored Cement Concrete (pdf)
CAD filesP.3 - Pavement Section - Scored Cement Concrete (zip)
PDF filesR.5 - Pedestrian Ramp - Detectable Warning Panel (pdf)
CAD filesR.5 - Pedestrian Ramp - Detectable Warning Panel (zip)
PDF filesR.6 - Perpendicular Pedestrian Curb Ramp-Dual Uni-Directional with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (pdf)
CAD filesR.6 - Perpendicular Pedestrian Curb Ramp-Dual Uni-Directional with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (zip)
PDF filesR.7 - Perpendicular Pedestrian Curb Ramp-Dual Uni-Directional with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (pdf)
CAD filesR.7 - Perpendicular Pedestrian Curb Ramp-Dual Uni-Directional with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (zip)
PDF filesR.8 - Parallel Pedestrian Curb Ramp-Dual Uni-Directional with Sidewalk Width Less than 6.5' (pdf)
CAD filesR.8 - Parallel Pedestrian Curb Ramp-Dual Uni-Directional with Sidewalk Width Less than 6.5' (zip)
PDF filesR.9 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp for One Continuous Direction Travel with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (pdf)
CAD filesR.9 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp for One Continuous Direction Travel with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (zip)
PDF filesR.10 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp for One Continuous Direction Travel with Sidewalk Width Less Than 6.5' (pdf)
CAD filesR.10 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp for One Continuous Direction Travel with Sidewalk Width Less Than 6.5' (zip)
PDF filesR.11 - Blended Transition for Two Continuous Direction of Travel with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (pdf)
CAD filesR.11 - Blended Transition for Two Continuous Direction of Travel with Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (zip)
PDF filesR.12 - Blended Transition for Two Continuous Directions of Travel with Sidewalk Width Less Than 6.5' (pdf)
CAD filesR.12 - Blended Transition for Two Continuous Directions of Travel with Sidewalk Width Less Than 6.5' (zip)
PDF filesR.13 - Perpendicular Pedestrian Curb Ramp With Existing Vertical Obstruction for Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (pdf)
CAD filesR.13 - Perpendicular Pedestrian Curb Ramp With Existing Vertical Obstruction for Sidewalk Width of 6.5' or Greater (zip)
PDF filesR.14 - Maximum Pedestrian Curb Ramp Alignment Limits (pdf)
CAD filesR.14 - Maximum Pedestrian Curb Ramp Alignment Limits (zip)
PDF filesR.15 - Pedestrian Refuge Island (pdf)
CAD filesR.15 - Pedestrian Refuge Island (zip)
PDF filesR.16 - Raised Crossing Ramp (pdf)
CAD filesR.16 - Raised Crossing Ramp (zip)
PDF filesR.17 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Adjacent to Raised Bike Lane (pdf)
CAD filesR.17 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Adjacent to Raised Bike Lane (zip)
PDF filesR.18 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Adjacent to Median Separated Road Level Bike Lane (pdf)
CAD filesR.18 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Adjacent to Median Separated Road Level Bike Lane (zip)
PDF filesS.1 - Sidewalk - Concrete (pdf)
CAD filesS.1 - Sidewalk - Concrete (zip)
PDF filesS.2 - Sidewalk - Brick (pdf)
CAD filesS.2 - Sidewalk - Brick (zip)
PDF filesS.3 - Sidewalk and Driveway - HMA (pdf)
CAD filesS.3 - Sidewalk and Driveway - HMA (zip)
PDF filesS.4 - Sidewalk - Permeable Paver (pdf)
CAD filesS.4 - Sidewalk - Permeable Paver (zip)
PDF filesS.5 - Sidewalk - Tree Pit (4' x 6') (pdf)
CAD filesS.5 - Sidewalk - Tree Pit (4' x 6') (zip)
PDF filesS.6 - Sidewalk - Tree Pit (3' x 8') (pdf)
CAD filesS.6 - Sidewalk - Tree Pit (3' x 8') (zip)
PDF filesU.1 - Utility - Concrete Encased Conduit (pdf)
CAD filesU.1 - Utility - Concrete Encased Conduit (zip)
PDF filesU.2 - Shadow Conduit (pdf)
CAD filesU.2 - Shadow Conduit (zip)
PDF filesU.3 - Utility - Fire Alarm Base (pdf)
CAD filesU.3 - Utility - Fire Alarm Base (zip)

Green Infrastructure Standard Details

Green Infrastructure

PDF Files

 CAD Files
PDF Files 0 -  Table of Contents.1
CAD FilesTable of Contents (Zip)
PDF Files 0 - Table of Contents.2
CAD Files 
PDF Files 1 G.101 - Curb Cut Inlet
CAD FilesG.101 Curb Cut Inlet (Zip)
PDF Files 2 G.101 - Curb Cut Inlet
CAD Files 
PDF Files 3 G.102 - Granite Cobble Paver Splash Pad
CAD FilesG.102 - Granite Cobble Paver Splash Pad (Zip)
PDF Files 4 G.103 - Washed River Stone Splash Pad
CAD FilesG.103 - Washed River Stone Splash Pad (Zip)
PDF Files 5 G.105 - Prefabricated Trench Drain with Grate
CAD FilesG.105 - Prefabricated Trench Drain with Grate (Zip)
PDF Files 6 G.106 - Cast-in-Place Trench Drain with Grate
CAD FilesG.106 - Cast-in-Place Trench Drain with Grate (Zip)
PDF Files 7 G.107 - Precast Concrete End Section For Trench Drain
CAD FilesG.107 - Precast Concrete End Section for Trench Drain (Zip)
PDF Files 8 G.108 - Curb Casting for Trench Drain 
CAD FilesG.108 - Curb Casting for Trench Drain (Zip)
PDF Files 9 G.120 - General Notes for Porous Pavement Systems
CAD FilesG.120 - General Notes for Porous Pavement Systems (Zip)
PDF Files 10 G.121 - Typical Porous Asphalt Section with Distribution Pipe
CAD FilesG.121 - Typical Porous Asphalt Section with Distribution Pipe (Zip)
PDF Files 11 G.122 - Typical Porous Asphalt Section with Underdrain
CAD FilesG.122 - Typical Porous Asphalt Section with Underdrain (Zip)
PDF Files 12 G.123 - Typical Porous Concrete Section
CAD FilesG.123 - Typical Porous Concrete Section (Zip)
PDF Files 13 G.124 - Permeable Rubber Paving or Resin Bound Aggregate Section
CAD FilesG.124 - Permeable Rubber Paving or Resin Bound Aggregate Section (Zip)
PDF Files 14 G.125 - Resin Bound Aggregate or Permeable Rubber Paving at Proposed Trees
CAD FilesG.125 - Resin Bound Aggregate or Permeable Rubber Paving at Proposed Trees (Zip)
PDF Files 15 G.126 - Resin Bound Aggregate or Permeable Rubber Paving at Existing Trees
CAD FilesG.126 - Resin Bound Aggregate or Permeable Rubber Paving at Existing Trees (Zip)
PDF Files 16 G.127 - Impermeable Liner 
CAD FilesG.127 - Impermeable Liner  (Zip)
PDF Files 17 G.201 - PVC Drain Basin
CAD FilesG.201 - PVC Drain Basin (Zip)
PDF Files 18 G.202 - Drain Cleanout
CAD FilesG.202 - Drain Cleanout (Zip)
PDF Files 19 G.220 - Stone for Pipe Ends
CAD FilesG.220 - Stone for Pipe Ends (Zip)
PDF Files 20 G.221 - Sediment Forebay at Pipe Inlet
CAD FilesG.221 - Sediment Forebay at Pipe Inlet (Zip)
PDF Files 21 G.222 - Mini-Forebay with Weir at Curb Inlet
CAD FilesG.222 - Mini-Forebay with Weir at Curb Inlet (Zip)
PDF Files 22 G.223 - Mini-Forebay with Check Dam at Curb Inlet
CAD Files22 G.223 - Mini-Forebay with Check Dam at Curb Inlet (Zip)
PDF Files 23 G.224 - Stone Diaphragm
CAD FilesG.224 - Stone Diaphragm (Zip)
PDF Files 24 G.301 - Granite Curb for Green Infrastructure Near Sidewalk
CAD FilesG.301 - Granite Curb for Green Infrastructure Near Sidewalk (Zip)
PDF Files 25 G.302 - Granite Curb for Green Infrastructure Near Roadway 
CAD FilesG.302 - Granite Curb for Green Infrastructure Near Roadway (Zip)
PDF Files 26 G.303 - Low Metal Fence at Green Infrastructure
CAD FilesG.303 - Low Metal Fence at Green Infrastructure (Zip)
PDF Files 27 G.303 - Low Metal Fence at Green Infrastructure
CAD Files 
PDF Files 28 G.302 - Special Light Pole Foundation 
CAD FilesG.302 - Special Light Pole Foundation 
PDF Files 29 G.304 - Special Light Pole Foundation
CAD FilesG.304 - Special Light Pole Foundation (Zip)
PDF Files 30 G.320 - Bioretention Section
CAD FilesG.320 - Bioretention Section (Zip)
PDF Files 31 G.321 - Bioswale Section 
CAD FilesG.321 - Bioswale Section (Zip)
PDF Files 32 G322 - Vegetated Swale Section
CAD FilesG322 - Vegetated Swale Section (Zip)
PDF Files 33 G.330 - Stone Infiltration Trench
CAD FilesG.330 - Stone Infiltration Trench (Zip)
PDF Files 34 G.331 - Sand Based Structural Soil Infiltration Trench Non-Porous Pavement 
CAD FilesG.331 - Sand Based Structural Soil Infiltration Trench Non-Porous Pavement (Zip)
PDF Files 35 G.332 - Sand Based Structural Soil Infiltration Trench with Porous Pavement 
CAD FilesG.332 - Sand Based Structural Soil Infiltration Trench with Porous Pavement (Zip)
PDF Files 36 G.360 - Seeded Bioretention Area
CAD FilesG.360 - Seeded Bioretention Area (Zip)
PDF Files 37 G.361 - Shrub, Ornamental Grass, Perennial, and Groundcover Planting
CAD FilesG.361 - Shrub, Ornamental Grass, Perennial, and Groundcover Planting (Zip)
PDF Files 38 G.362 - Stormwater Tree Planting
CAD FilesG.362 - Stormwater Tree Planting (Zip)
PDF Files 39 G.401 - Piled Stone Check Dam
CAD FilesG.401 - Piled Stone Check Dam (Zip)
PDF Files 40 G.402 - Granite or Concrete Weir
CAD FilesG.402 - Granite or Concrete Weir (Zip)
PDF Files 41 G.402 - Granite or Concrete Weir
CAD Files 
PDF Files 42 G.403 - Metal Weir
CAD FilesG.403 - Metal Weir (Zip)
PDF Files 43 G.403 - Metal Weir 
CAD Files 
PDF Files 44 G.410 - Beehive Grate
CAD FilesG.410 - Beehive Grate (Zip)
PDF Files 45 G.501 - Tree ProtectionArmoring and Pruning 
CAD FilesG.501 Tree ProtectionArmoring and Pruning (Zip)
PDF Files 46 G.502 - Tree and Plant Protection Fence
CAD FilesG.502 Tree and Plant Protection Fence (Zip)
PDF Files 47 G.502 - Tree and Plant Protection Fence 
CAD Files 

 

PDF Word Doc
PDF102.55 - Arborist
Word Doc102.55 - Arborist
PDF102.511 - Tree Protection - Armoring and Pruning 
Word Doc102.511 - Tree Protection - Armoring and Pruning
PDF102.514 - Hand Excavation Within Root Zone
Word Doc102.514 - Hand Excavation Within Root Zone
PDF102.521 - Tree and Plant Protection Fence
Word Doc102.521 - Tree and Plant Protection Fence
PDF154.02 - Sand Borrow
Word Doc154.02 - Sand Borrow
PDF156.02 - Washed No. 2 Stone 
Word Doc156.02 - Washed No. 2 Stone 
PDF156.03 - Washed No. 3 Stone
Word Doc156.03 - Washed No. 3 Stone
PDF156.08 - Washed No, 8 Stone
Word Doc156.08 - Washed No, 8 Stone
PDF156.057 - Washed No. 57 Stone
Word Doc156.057 - Washed No. 57 Stone
PDF158.01 - Washed River Stone
Word Doc158.01 - Washed River Stone
PDF191.62 - Percolation Testing 
Word Doc191.62 - Percolation Testing 
PDF222.508, 222.512, 222.524 - Beehive Grates
Word Doc222.508, 222.512, 222.524 - Beehive Grates
PDF222.608, 222.612, 222.624 - Drain Frame and Grate
Word Doc222.608, 222.612, 222.624 - Drain Frame and Grate
PDF228.1 - Cleanout with Frame and Cover 
Word Doc228.1 - Cleanout with Frame and Cover 
PDF229.12 - Curb Casting for 12in Trench Drain
Word Doc229.12 - Curb Casting for 12in Trench Drain
PDF245.12 - Precast Concrete End Section For 12 Inch Trench Drain 
Word Doc245.12 - Precast Concrete End Section For 12 Inch Trench Drain 
PDF251.308, 251.312, 251.324 - Solid Drain Basin (Riser)
Word Doc251.308, 251.312, 251.324 - Solid Drain Basin (Riser)
PDF251.508, 251.512, 251.524 - Perforated Drain Basin (Infiltration Riser)
Word Doc251.508, 251.512, 251.524 - Perforated Drain Basin (Infiltration Riser)
PDF251.708, 251.712, 251.724 - Solid PVC Pipe
Word Doc251.708, 251.712, 251.724 - Solid PVC Pipe
PDF

251.908, 251.912, 251.924 - Perforated PVC Pipe

Word Doc251.908, 251.912, 251.924 - Perforated PVC Pipe
PDF252.08, 252.12, 252.24 - Corrugated Plastic Pipe
Word Doc252.08, 252.12, 252.24 - Corrugated Plastic Pipe
PDF269.08, 269.12, 269.24 - Slot-Perforated Corrugated Plastic Pipe (Subdrain)
Word Doc269.08, 269.12, 269.24 - Slot-Perforated Corrugated Plastic Pipe (Subdrain)
PDF272.12 - Trench Drain With Grate-Cast-in-Place
Word Doc272.12 - Trench Drain With Grate-Cast-in-Place
PDF

273.12 - Trench Drain with Grate-Prefabricated

Word Doc273.12 - Trench Drain with Grate-Prefabricated
PDF283.1 - Granite Weir
Word Doc283.1 - Granite Weir
PDF283.2 - Concrete Weir
Word Doc283.2 - Concrete Weir
PDF283.3 - Metal Weir
Word Doc283.3 - Metal Weir
PDF461.1, 461.2 - Porous Asphalt - Base Course and Surface Course
Word Doc461.1, 461.2 - Porous Asphalt - Base Course and Surface Course
PDF

508.1 - Granite Curb 6"x24" Depth - Straight

508.2 - Granite Curb 6"x24" Depth - Curved

508.3 - Granite Curb 6"x12" Depth

Word Doc508.1 - Granite Curb 6"x24" Depth - Straight

508.2 - Granite Curb 6"x24" Depth - Curved

508.3 - Granite Curb 6"x12" Depth
PDF508.4 - Slope to Vertical Granite Transition Curb
Word Doc508.4 - Slope to Vertical Granite Transition Curb
PDF656.1 - Low Metal Fence - Surface Mount

656.2 - Low Metal Fence - Direct Bury
Word Doc656.1 - Low Metal Fence - Surface Mount

656.2 - Low Metal Fence - Direct Bury
PDF701.3 - Precast Porous Concrete Paving Slabs
Word Doc701.3 - Precast Porous Concrete Paving Slabs
PDF705.41 - Washed River Stone Splash Pad 
Word Doc705.41 - Washed River Stone Splash Pad 
PDF705.42 - Granite Cobble Paver Splash Pad
Word Doc705.42 - Granite Cobble Paver Splash Pad
PDF

706.91 - Permeable Rubber Pavement

Word Doc706.91 - Permeable Rubber Pavement
PDF706.92 - Resin Bound Aggregate Surfacing 
Word Doc706.92 - Resin Bound Aggregate Surfacing 
PDF752.1 - Planting Soil
Word Doc752.1 - Planting Soil
PDF753.1 - Bioretention Soil 
Word Doc753.1 - Bioretention Soil 
PDF754.1 - Sand Based Structural Soil 
Word Doc754.1 - Sand Based Structural Soil 
PDF765.21 - Annual Cover Crop for Native Seeding 
Word Doc765.21 - Annual Cover Crop for Native Seeding 
PDF765.446 - Low Growing Basin Seed Mix 
Word Doc765.446 - Low Growing Basin Seed Mix 
PDF765.447 - Mid-Height Basin Seed Mix
Word Doc765.447 - Mid-Height Basin Seed Mix
PDF767.9 - Jute Mesh
Word Doc767.9 - Jute Mesh
PDF797.20X, 797.25S, 797.30x, 798.10X, 798.20X. 798.30X, 799.04X, 799.10X, 799.20X, 799.80X, 799.90X - Trees, Shrubs, Perennials
Word Doc797.20X, 797.25S, 797.30x, 798.10X, 798.20X. 798.30X, 799.04X, 799.10X, 799.20X, 799.80X, 799.90X - Trees, Shrubs, Perennials
PDF812.159 - Special Light Pole Foundation at Bioretention Area 
Word Doc812.159 - Special Light Pole Foundation at Bioretention Area 

 

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