Resources

Planning Process

• Planning Process Web page
• Transportation Planning Process Briefing Book, FHWA 2015

Planning Guidance

• Regional and Statewide Transportation Plan Guidebook
• CDOT Planning Manual 2025

Planning Rules, Regulations and Policies

Federal

• FHWA Legislation, Regulation and Guidance
• FTA Legislation, Regulation and Guidance

State

• Colorado Statewide Planning Rules (2 CCR 601-22)
• Transportation Commission Planning Policies
• STAC Bylaws

Funding Programs

• Annual Budget
• Grants
  • Rural Planning Assistance (RPA)
    • Rural Planning Assistance Guide
    • RPA Reimbursement Request Form
    • RPA Personnel Expense Summary Form
  • Grant Forms
    • Travel Expense Reimbursement forms
    • Meal & Lodging Per Diem Rate Tables: (Oct 1, 2025 through Present)
      
    • State Travel Policy - Fiscal Rule 5-1 (applicable to all CDOT contracts)

Freight Planning Resources

Performance

• Asset Management
• Policy Directive 14.0
• Performance Measures