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 5/31/23) (PDF)

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 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 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