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PPM Examples

The PPM Examples illustrate the design presentation standards on each type of project plan sheet and contain valuable informational/explanatory notes.

These examples are only available on the Caltrans internet website and will be incrementally updated as needed to reflect current design presentation standards for all advertised projects on the State Highway System (SHS). Future updates to any example will supersede any example with an earlier date. All previous changes to the PPM examples are summarized in the PPM Errata for Examples

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All PPM Examples- Complete Download Version (Updated 12/24/24) (PDF)

Examples of Typical Cross Sections Last Updated
Typical Cross Sections "Generic Sheet" with Instructions (PDF) 4/16/20
Typical Cross Sections "Generic Sheet" - Tapered Edge (PDF) 4/16/20
Typical Cross Sections "Example - A" (PDF) 4/16/20
Route 65 Examples 1/06/12
Example of Project Orientation Last Updated

Key Map and Line Index

Key Map and Line Index "Example A" (PDF)

05/04/12

Key Map and Line Index "Example B" (PDF)

 04/20/11

Route 65 Examples

Route 65 Key Map/Line Index Sheet "Example, 65 Key Map" (PDF)

 01/06/12
Project Control

Project Control Sheet, Example "A" (PDF)

 12/08/16
Examples of Layouts, Profiles, and Superelevation Diagrams Last Updated
Layouts "Generic Project Border Sheet" (PDF) 12/11/19
Layouts "Generic Project Plan View Sheet" (PDF) 12/11/19
Layouts "Generic Plan Sheet for Grade Separations 1 of 2" (PDF) 02/03/12
Layouts "Generic Plan Sheet for Grade Separations 2 of 2" (PDF) 02/03/12
Layout Sheet "Example A" - Indeterminate R/W (PDF) 10/30/09
Generic Superelevation Diagram - Sheet 1 (PDF) 11/04/10
Generic Superelevation Diagram - Sheet 2 (PDF) 11/04/10
Generic Superelevation Diagram - Sheet 3 (PDF) 11/04/10
Generic Superelevation Diagram - Sheet 4 (PDF) 11/04/10
Generic Superelevation Diagram - Sheet 5 (PDF) 12/08/10
 Route 65 Examples:
01/06/12
11/05/21
Examples of Construction Details Last Updated
Curb Ramp Design Standards, Case A (PDF) 03/30/16
Curb Ramp Design Standards, Case C (PDF) 03/30/16
Curb Ramp Design Standards, Case CM (PDF) 03/30/16
Two Case A Curb Ramps - 1 of 2 (PDF) 01/06/17
Two Case A Curb Ramps - 2 of 2 (PDF) 01/06/17
Schematics for Curb Ramp and Driveway Design Criteria (PDF) 08/30/17
General Guidelines for Curb Ramp Design (PDF) 07/03/15
New Curb Ramp within Existing Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk (PDF) 08/30/17
New Curb Ramp where Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Does Not Currently Exist (PDF) 07/03/15
Route 65 Examples
    Route 65 Construction Details "Example 65 C-1" (PDF) 01/06/12
    Route 65 Construction Details "Example 65 C-22" (PDF) 01/06/12
    Route 65 Construction Details "Example 65 C-44" (PDF) 02/03/12
Examples of Erosion Control Last Updated
Erosion Control Legend Basic Information, 1 of 4 (PDF) 12/24/24
Erosion Control Legend Basic Information, 2 of 4 (PDF) 12/24/24
Erosion Control Legend Basic Information, 3 of 4 (PDF) 12/24/24
Erosion Control Legend Basic Information, 4 of 4 (PDF) 12/24/24
Erosion Control Example A, Erosion Control Plan, 1 of 2 (PDF) 12/24/24
Erosion Control Example A, Erosion Control Quantity Sheet, 2 of 2 (PDF) 12/24/24
EC Example B, No EC Plan Sheets, No EC Types, EC Legend and Quantities Combined (PDF) 12/24/24
EC Example C, Erosion Control Plan with EC Area Letters, 1 of 2 (PDF) 12/24/24
EC Example C, ECQ Sheet, Multiple EC Quantity Tables with EC Area Letters, 2 of 2 (PDF) 12/24/24
Examples of Drainage Sheets Last Updated
Project Drainage "Basic Required Information (1 of 2)" (PDF) 05/04/12
Project Drainage "Basic Required Information (2 of 2)" (PDF) 05/04/12
Route 65 Examples:
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 D-1" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 D-2" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 D-4" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 D-38" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DP-1" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DP-2" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DP-3" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DP-4" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DD-1" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DD-2" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DD-3" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DD-4" (PDF) 02/03/12
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DQ-1" (PDF) 09/17/18
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DQ-2" (PDF) 09/17/18
Route 65 Drainage Plan "Example 65 DQ-18" (PDF) 09/17/18
Examples of Utility Sheets Last Updated
Utility "Generic Sheet" with Instructions (PDF) 6/19/20
Route 65 Examples:
Route 65 Utility Plan "Example 65 U-1" (PDF) 03/19/18
Route 65 Utility Plan "Example 65 U-3" (PDF) 11/16/16
Route 65 Utility Plan "Example 65 U-7" (PDF) 11/16/16
Route 65 Utility Plan "Example 65 U-38" (PDF) 11/16/16
Route 65 Utility Profiles "Example 65 UP-1" (PDF) 01/06/12
Examples of Construction Area Signs  Last Updated
 Construction Area Signs Example A-1 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example Q 03/19/18
Construction Area Signs Example B-1 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example P 03/19/18
Construction Area Signs Example B-2 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example P 03/19/18
Construction Area Signs Example B-3 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example P 03/19/18
Construction Area Signs Example B-4 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example P 03/19/18
Route 65 Examples: 03/19/18
Examples of Motorist Information Last Updated
Motorist Information Example A-1 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example Q 09/17/18
Motorist Information Example A-2 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example Q) 07/07/11
Motorist Information Example A-3 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example Q 07/07/11 
Motorist Information Example A-4 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example Q 07/07/11
Motorist Information Example A-5 (PDF) - Note: from Same Project as Title Sheet Example Q 07/07/11
Examples of Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheets Last Updated
General Stage Construction/Traffic Handling Plans, Basic Information 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-1 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-2 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-3 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-4 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-5 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-6 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-7 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-8 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-9 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-10 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-11 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-12 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-13 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-14 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-15 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-16 11/05/21
Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example 70 SC-17 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example Route 121 TH-1 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example Route 121 TH-2 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example Route 121 TH-3 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example Route 121 TH-4 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example Route 121 TH-5 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Plan Sheet, Example Route 121 TH-6 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Quantities Sheet Example 1 of 3 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Quantities Sheet Example 2 of 3 11/05/21
Traffic Handling Quantities Sheet Example 3 of 3 11/05/21
Examples of Pavement Delineation Last Updated
Example A-1, Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF)  09/17/18
Example A-2, Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF) 04/20/11
Example A-3, Pavement Delineation Quantities Sheet (PDF) 04/20/11
Example B-1, Pavement Delineation Detail Sheet (PDF) 07/07/11
Example B-2, Pavement Delineation Detail Sheet (PDF) 07/07/11
Route 65 Examples
Example 65 PD-1, Route 65 Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF) 09/17/18
Example 65 PD-2, Route 65 Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF) 09/17/18
Example 65 PD-3, Route 65 Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF) 09/17/18
Example 65 PD-11, Route 65 Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF) 09/17/18
Example 65 PD-32, Route 65 Pavement Delineation and Sign Plan Sheet (PDF) 09/17/18
Example 65 PDQ-1, Route 65 Pavement Delineation Quantities Sheet (PDF) 07/07/11
Examples of Signs  Last Updated
Project Sign Sheets, Basic Required Information (PDF) 05/04/12
Route 65 Examples
Example 65 SD-1 (PDF) Route 65 Sign Details Sheet 07/07/11
Example 65 SD-2 (PDF) Route 65 Sign Details Sheet 07/07/11
Example 65 SDS-1 (PDF) Route 65 Special Design Signs 07/07/11
Example 65 SDS-2 (PDF) Route 65 Special Design Signs 07/07/11
Example 65 SDS-3 (PDF) Route 65 Special Design Signs 01/06/12
Example 65 SQ-1 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Example 65 SQ-2 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Example 65 SQ-3 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Example 65 SQ-4 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Example 65 SQ-5 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Example 65 SQ-5a (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Example 65 SQ-6 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 07/07/11
Example 65 SQ-7 (PDF) Route 65 Quantities 09/17/18
Examples of Quantity Sheets Last Updated
Summary of Quantities "Generic Sheet" with Instructions (PDF) 05/04/12
Summary of Quantities "Generic Sheet" - Tapered Edge (PDF) 09/17/18
Summary of Quantities "Generic Curb Ramp and Driveway" - Pre/Post Construction Surveys (PDF) 09/10/13
Route 65 Examples
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-1" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-5" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-6" (PDF) 09/17/18
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-11" (PDF) 09/17/18
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-12" (PDF) 09/17/18
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-13" (PDF) 01/06/12
Route 65 Summary of Quantities "Example 65 Q-14" (PDF) 01/06/12
Examples of Landscape, Irrigation, and Planting Last Updated
Generic Landscape Project Plan Sheet (PDF) 6/19/20
Generic Landscape Sheet Border (PDF) 4/16/20
Example A1, Irrigation Sprinkler Schedule Instructions (PDF) 5/05/20
Example A2, Sample Irrigation Sprinkler Schedule (PDF) 4/16/20
Example B1, Irrigation Quantities (Lateral Side, IQ1) (PDF) 4/23/20
Example B2, Irrigation Quantities (Main Side, IQ2) (PDF) 4/23/20
Example B3, Irrigation Quantities (Lateral Side, Sample) (PDF) 6/19/20
Example B4, Irrigation Quantities (Main Side, Sample) (PDF) 4/16/20
Example C1, Plant Legend Instructions (PDF) 6/19/20
Example C2, Sample Plant Legend (PDF) 4/23/20
Example D1, Planting Quantities Instructions (PDF) 4/16/20
Example D2, Planting Quantities Sample (PDF) 4/16/20
Example E1, Highway Planting Replacement Sheet 1 of 4 (PDF) 6/19/20
Example E2, Highway Planting Replacement Sheet 2 of 4 (PDF) 6/19/20
Example E3, Highway Planting Replacement Sheet 3 of 4 (PDF) 5/31/23
Example E4, Highway Planting Replacement Sheet 4 of 4 (PDF) 6/19/20
Examples of Electrical Systems Last Updated
Electrical Systems "Example A" (with Layout Example A) (PDF) 10/30/09
Electrical Systems Example B1, Removing Existing Electrical System (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example B2, Signal and Lighting System (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example B3, Legend and Schedules (PDF) 12/11/19
Electrical Systems Example C, Changeable Message Sign System (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example D1, New CCTV (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example D2, New CCTV at Existing Service (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example D3-A, New CCTV and Modify Existing Service (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example D3-B, New CCTV Including Modify Existing Service (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example E1, Sign Illumination with Shared Components (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example E2, Interconnection Conduit and Cable with Shared Components (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example E3, Signal and Lighting with Shared Components (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example E4, Signal and Lighting Schedules (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example F, Modifying Existing Electrical System (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example G, Electrical Systems Details (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example H, Electrical Systems Details (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example I, Electrical Systems Quantities (PDF) 12/11/19
Electrical Systems Example J, Electrical Systems Quantities (PDF) 02/02/17
Electrical Systems Example K1, Notes, Legend and Abbreviations (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K2, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems - Interim MVDS (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K3, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems - Interim Communication System (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K4, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems - Modifying Communication System (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K5, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems - Modifying CCTV (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K6, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems - Modifying Ramp Metering (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K12, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems - Modifying Ramp Metering Details (PDF) 07/21/17
Electrical Systems Example K14, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems Quantities (PDF) 12/11/19
Electrical Systems Example K15, Modifying Existing Electrical Systems Quantities (PDF) 12/11/19
Examples of Maps Last Updated
Route Adoption Maps
Route Adoption - Freeway, Figure 3-2.3A (PDF) 07/31/15
Route Adoption - Controlled Access Highway, Figure 3-2.3B (PDF) 07/31/15
Route Adoption - Conventional Highway, Figure 3-2.3C (PDF) 07/31/15
Transfer of Highway Location, Figure 3-2.3D (PDF) 07/31/15
Route Adoption - Redesignation, Figure 3-2.3E (PDF) 07/31/15
Route Adoption - Location Map Example 1, Figure 3-2.3F (PDF) 07/31/15
Route Adoption - Location Map Example 2, Figure 3-2.3G (PDF) 07/31/15
Route Adoption - Vicinity map, Figure 3-2.3H (PDF) 07/31/15
Examples of Freeway/Controlled Highway Agreement Exhibit
Freeway Agreement - Geometric, Figure 3-2.4A (PDF) 07/31/15
Freeway Agreement - Symbolic, Figure 3-2.4B (PDF) 07/31/15
Freeway Agreement - Symbolic, Figure 3-2.4C (PDF) 07/31/15
Freeway Agreement - Symbolic, Figure 3-2.4D (PDF) 07/31/15
Freeway Agreement - Symbolic, Figure 3-2.4E (PDF) 07/31/15
Freeway Agreement - Symbolic, Figure 3-2.4F (PDF) 07/31/15
 Examples of New Public Road Connection Location Map
New Public Road Connection, Figure 3-2.5A (PDF) 05/01/15
 New Public Road Connection, Figure 3-2.5B (PDF)  05/01/15
Example of PUC Exhibits
PUC Application (completed existing project) (PDF) 09/09/10
Example of Right of Way Record Map