MBTA Design Standard Documents

Welcome to the MBTA Contract Administration page. This department administers the procurement of both construction and professional services contracts. Through this page you can get technical information as well as procurement information.

Guidelines for Designing Barrier – Free Transportation Facilities

Guide-to-Access.Section1 (pdf file 7.5 MB)

Guide-to-Access.Section2 (pdf file 3 MB)

Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Rapid Transit and Light Rail Structures

Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Rapid Transit and Light Rail Structures (pdf file 1.1 MB)

Guidelines for Load Rating MBTA Transit Bridges

Guidelines for Load Rating MBTA Transit Bridges (pdf file 3.1 MB)

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