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​Project Management and EngineeringDesign Criteria Manual, January 2007​​​ Directly below are the currently adopted Chapters of the Design Criteria Manual (DCM), dated 2007.  ​ Chapter 1 - Streets Chapter 2 - Vol. 1: Management and Design Criteria Chapter 2 - Vol. 2: Construction Practices  Chapter 3 - Landscaping Chapter 4  - Trails Chapter 5  - Lighting Chapter 6 - Traffic Control Chapter 7 - Public Transportation​​ Chapter 8 - Plans & Specifications



Design Criteria Manual Update
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The Project Management & Engineering Department is updating several chapters of the DCM.  The DCM update will follow the process summarized below.  As updated chapters become available, they

will be posted here for public review and notice will be sent through email distribution.  Sign up to receive emails about the update at the link above.


The DCM Update for Chapter 1 (Traffic) and Chapter 6 (Traffic Control) has begun! A Stakeholder Advisory Group has formed and will be meeting to discuss the DCM.

All future meetings, materials, and updates will be posted here.


Stakeholder Advisory Group- Meeting #4 

When: Monday, April 20

Time: 9:30am-1:30pm

Location: MOA Public Works Training Center


Stakeholder Advisory Group- Meeting #1 Materials

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Presentation

Stakeholder Advisory Group- Meeting #2 Materials​

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Presentations



Stakeholder Advisory Group- Meeting #3 Materials​


  • ​Beyond Functional Classification - A Movement and Place Framework


Please email comments to DCMUPDATE@anchorageak.gov​​; please indicate in your correspondence which chapter your comments apply to.

PM&E Civil 3D Templates

Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing Draft (November 2025)

Public Review Draft


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