New and Updated DPS Design Memos

To: All City-Approved Consultants, Developers, and Other Agencies

The City of Columbus recently published seven (7) new Design Memos and updated two (2) existing Design Memos as described below. These are effective from the publication date of January 1, 2025. All stakeholders—including consultants, developers, and other agencies—are advised to thoroughly review these new and updated Design Memos:

• 3.01 - Functional Classification
• 4.03 - Design Speed
• 4.04 - References to ODOT L&D
• 4.11 - Sight Triangles (Updated)
• 4.13 - Roadway Cross-slopes
• 5.02 - Cross Section Design
• 6.31 - Bus Facilities
• 7.05 - Intersecting Roadways
• 9.04 - Turning Radii (Updated)

Please contact your City of Columbus, DPS Project Manager with any questions or further clarification.

The updated documents are available electronically and accessible from the Department of Public Service website and accessed via the links above.

DPS Design Memos

Thanks,

DPS Design Team