1.5 Design Summary Report

The Design Summary Report (DSR) (Form 2440) is a dynamic tool used to document the project development process for all transportation projects at TxDOT. The DSR is required for each roadway project that is programmed into TxDOTCONNECT (TxC) and serves as the main record of project development and design. TxC is the agency’s custom-built system for managing the delivery of transportation programs, projects, and right of way.
The DSR remains with the Project File of Record (see
Section 1.7
) from creation to through archival as required by the record retention schedule to ensure continuity of the project during the entire project development life cycle (see
Section 1.3
).
The DSR has been developed to apply to all project types, depending on their complexity and rigor. The variations in the DSR are intended to reflect the construction type of the project as it relates to the applicable design standards selected. Refer to TxDOT’s
Roadway Design Manual (RDM)
 for definitions of construction type and applicable design criteria.
The DSR is an auditable record of project development, which is stored in the project File of Record.
  • Resources to consult:
  • Tools to use:
  • Available training:
  •  DES116 – Introduction to Highway Project Development
  •  DES119 – Preliminary Design Process
  • * All training can be found in
    TxDOT’s Training Catalog