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Roadside Classification Plan

Description: The Roadside Classification Plan coordinates and guides the management for sustainability of Washington State highway roadsides, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance activities. It provides a uniform framework for consistent roadside management statewide and cost-effective restoration of state roadsides.

Individual Chapters

  • Publication Number: M 25-31
  • Last Modified: November, 2011
  • Version: M 25-31.01
  • Manual Manager: Sandy Salisbury; 360-705-7245; salisbs@wsdot.wa.gov
  • Originators: Design Office, Development Division, Environmental and Engineering Programs
  • # of Pages: 76
  • Subject: Roadside Restoration
  • Keywords: Roadside Classification Plan, RCP, roadside restoration, rehabilitation, sustainable roadsides
  • Related Publications: Roadside Manual, Design Manual, Highway Runoff Manual

Roadside Classification Plan Individual Chapters

Contents (pdf 94 KB)
Foreword (pdf 65 KB)
Comment Form (pdf 13 KB)

Chapter 1 Introduction (pdf 118 KB)
Chapter 2 Roadside Character Classification (pdf 1.4 MB)
Chapter 3 Roadside Treatment (pdf 1.1 MB)
Chapter 4 Community Enhancement Areas (pdf 410 KB)
Chapter 5 Right of Way (pdf 70 KB)
Chapter 6 Auxiliary Facilities and Special Designations (pdf 56 KB)
Chapter 7 Roadside Master Plans (pdf 57 KB)
Chapter 8
 Implementation (pdf 35 KB)

Appendix A
Glossary (pdf 89 KB)
Appendix B Policy Background (pdf 66 KB)
Appendix C Roadside Management Zones (pdf 122 KB)
Appendix D Roadside Classification Log (pdf 3.5 MB)
Appendix E WA State and Puget Sound Area Maps (467 KB)


This abstract was last modified December 14, 2012