CDOT Planning Manual

CDOT has updated its Planning Manual to reflect recent changes in the field of transportation planning and policy. This manual provides guidance and insight into how CDOT carries out its responsibilities using federal transportation planning funds. The working relationships between the State and Colorado's five Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and ten rural Transportation Planning Regions (TPRs) help promote efficiency and consistency across CDOT's many operations. CDOT Regional and Statewide planning staff may also use this manual to provide and maintain a high level of customer service to its planning partners. This is a living document that will change along with pertinent legislation, planning tasks, and other guidance.

This version of the CDOT Planning Manual includes the following highlights:

  • Unified planning work program (UPWP) development;
  • Financial management;
  • Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP);
  • Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ);
  • Regional and Statewide Long-range Transportation Plans (LRTPs);
  • General information on MPO, State, and Federal organization.

CDOT Planning Manual cover page
CDOT Planning Manual