The HQ Development Division is one section in Environmental and Regional Operations within the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The Development Division consists of the Bridge & Structures Office, Consultant Services, Design Office, Environmental Services, GeoMetrix Office and Real Estate Services.
There are approximately 15 different business areas outlined below and all strive to effectively and efficiently support our regional counterparts and headquarter peers.
Our core mission includes supporting program delivery through various technical and policy-based programs.
Information on Guardrail Design Standards
WSDOT updated its design standards manual, recommending steel posts for new guardrail installation, while still allowing for wood posts as repair alternatives. Washington is now one of 24 states with a stated preference for steel posts in guardrail systems. WSDOT made this decision based on driver and passenger safety, and also had discussions with Washington’s wood manufacturers during the process.
- Design Documentation Package (DDP)
- ADA Compliance
- Proprietary Item Use
- FHWA Proprietary Item Use
- FHWA Stewardship Agreements
- Design Matrix, Roundabout Design, & Variances
- Obtain and manage architectural and engineering contracts for design and construction projects
- Consulting with WSDOT
- Open Advertisements
- Limited Access
- Managed Access
- Access Control Tracking Systems
- Access Policy, Training and Support
- Providing services to WSDOT HQ & regional offices
- High speed black/white and color copies
- Scanning Services
- CD Rom Duplication
- Right of Way Active Plans by route
- Right of Way Plan revisions
- Survey Manual
- Statewide Survey Support
- Survey Support Education
- Real Estate Transactions for WSDOT
- Auctions
- Relocation & issuing guidelines
- Appraisals
- Property Management
- Utilities Accommodation Policy
- Agreement Review & Development
- Railroad project coordination
2010 Design Excellence Award Winners