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About the LAG Manual
The Local Agency Guidelines Manual provides policies and standards for local agencies to follow when using Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds for transportation projects. Updating the Manual is a continual process. Questions, observations and recommendation are invited.
Chapter 11 - Introduction (pdf 395kb)Chapter 12 - FHWA Funding Programs (pdf 898kb)Chapter 13 - Certification Acceptance Program (pdf 596kb)Chapter 14 - Developing Projects Using the Local Agency Guidelines(pdf 649kb) Chapter 21 - The Project Prospectus (pdf 2.8Mb)Chapter 22 - The Local Agency Agreement (pdf 1.1Mb)Chapter 23 - Progress Billing (Reimbursement Costs) (pdf 594kb)Chapter 24 - Environmental Processes (pdf 1.6Mb)Chapter 25 - Right-of-Way Procedures (pdf 1.4Mb)Chapter 26 - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (pdf 598kb)Chapter 27 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Training (pdf 442kb)Chapter 28 - Title VI Program (pdf 1.1Mb)Chapter 31 - Using Consultants (pdf 1.8Mb)Chapter 32 - Railroad/Highway Crossing Program (pdf 737kb)Chapter 33 - Emergency Relief Program (pdf 1.3Mb)Chapter 34 - Highway Bridge Program (pdf 666kb)Chapter 41 - General Project Types (pdf 412kb)Chapter 42 - City and County Design Standards for Non-NHS Routes (pdf 1.1Mb)Chapter 43 --Design Approval (pdf 525kb)Chapter 44 - Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (pdf 1.5Mb)Chapter 45 - State Advertising and Award Procedures (pdf 480kb)Chapter 46 - Local Advertising and Award Procedures (pdf 630kb)Chapter 51 - WSDOT Administered Projects (pdf 390kb)Chapter 52 - Local Administered Projects (pdf 770kb)Chapter 53 - Project Closure (pdf 684kb)Chapter 61 - Local Agency Force Projects (pdf 494kb) Chapter 62 - Enhancement, Scenic Byways, and Safe Routes to School Projects (pdf 469kb)Acronyms - List of Acronyms and Glossary (pdf 704kb)