Electrical & Traffic Engineering Manual

Guidelines for the design of lighting, signal, sign and ITS Installations for highway infrastructure projects in British Columbia.

Complete Document

• Electrical & Traffic Engineering Manual - Guidelines for the Design of Lighting, Signal and Sign Installations (Complete Document) (PDF, 55MB,September 13, 2019)
  The complete document is a large file and may take some time to download. Individual sections are available below.

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• Updates
  Download updates to maintain compliance with current requirements.
• Technical Bulletins
  Learn about new guidelines or instructions that are necessary prior to major updates to traffic and electrical guidelines and standards.
• Technical Circulars
  Circulars clarify, modify or introduce new practices in the application of technical issues.

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Individual Sections

Individual sections are provided for quicker download and to enable the replacement of individual sections of updated materials as required.

• Section 100 - Introduction (PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 200 - Design Process and Quality Management (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.1 - Generic Design Folder Template (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.1 - Generic Design Folder Template (DOCX, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.2 - Electrical Quality Review Checklist (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.3 - Developer Approval Process - Street Lighting (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.4 - Developer Approval Process - Traffic Signals (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.5 - Ministry Electrical Design Acceptance Form (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 200.5 - Ministry Electrical Design Acceptance Form (DOCX, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 300 - Lighting Design (PDF, 2.3MB, June 4, 2019)
  •  Appendix 300.1 - G​lossary of Terms (PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 400 - Signal Design (PDF, 5.5MB, October 9, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.1 - Traffic Engineering Checklist - How to Complete (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.1 - Traffic Engineering Check Sheet (DOCX, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.1 - Sample Traffic Engineering Checklist (TEC) (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - Signal Timing Sheet - How to Complete (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - Naztec Signal Timing Sheet - Blank (XLSM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - Naztec Signal Timing Sheet - Sample (XSLM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - LMD Signal Timing Sheet (NEMA Dual Ring) - Blank (XSLM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - LMD Signal Timing Sheet (2 Over 2 Plus 4) - Blank (XSLM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - LMD Signal Timing Sheet (4 Phase Sequential) - Blank (XLSM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - LMD Signal Timing Sheet (4 Plus 2 Over 2) - Blank (XLSM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - LMD Signal Timing Sheet (Pedestrian) - Blank (XLSM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.2 - LMD Signal Timing Sheet (NEMA Dual Ring) - Sample (XLSM, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.3 - Traffic Count Template - Blank (XLSX, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.4 - Signal Warrant Analysis Tool - Sample (XLS, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.4 - Left Turn Signal Warrant - Sample (XLS, 2.7MB, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 400.5 - Bicycle Pushbutton Post (PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 500 - Electrical and Signing Support Structures (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 500.1 - Wind Pressure Tables (PDF, 1MB, September 13, 2019)
  • Appendix 500.2 - Pole Capacity Calculator (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 500.2 - Pole Capacity Calculator (XLS, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 500.3 - Banner Installation and Maintenance Requirements (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 500.4 - Duplex Receptacle Installation Details (PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 600 - Intelligent Transportation Systems (PDF, March 27, 2020)
  • Appendix 600.1 - Camera Warrant (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.2 - Camera Installation Field Checklist (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.3 - Local Area Specifications Example (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.4 - Maintenance Checksheet Example (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.5 - Decommissioning Process (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.6 - Fibre Test Report (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.7 - ITS Project Check List (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 600.8 - Maintenance Specifications Example (PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 700 - Drafting Standards
  • Appendix 700.1 - Standard Drawing Blocks (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 700.1 - Drafting Library Blocks (ZIP File with drawing files, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 700.1 - Templates and Line Types (ZIP File with drawing files, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 700.2 - Sample Drawings (PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• Section 800 - Contract Documents (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 800.1 - Generic Electrical Special Provisions (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 800.1 - Generic Electrical Special Provisions (Word File, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 800.2 - Generic Signing Special Provisions (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 800.2 - Generic Signing Special Provisions (Word File, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 800.3 - Generic Schedule Of Quantities and Unit Prices(PDF, June 4, 2019)

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• ​Section 900 - Construction (PDF)
  • Appendix 900.1 - Construction Check List (PDF, June 4, 2019)
  • Appendix 900.1 - Construction Check List (Word File, June 4, 2019