Traffic Engineering Manual
The Traffic Engineering Manual is issued and updated by the MnDOT Office of Traffic Engineering. The purpose of the TEM is to establish uniform guidelines and procedures, primarily for use by MnDOT personnel. Uniform application of guidelines and procedures aids the road user in recognizing and understanding the various traffic control devices used throughout the United States. This manual presents engineering information typically required in the design and application of traffic control devices for trunk highways.
| Chapter | Last update |
|---|---|
| Cover (PDF) | N/A |
| Cover Letter, Table of Contents and Abbreviations (PDF) | March 2017 |
| TEM Revision Ledger | July 2026 |
| Chapter 1 - General Information (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 2 - Traffic Laws (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 3 - Freeway Corridor Traffic Management (PDF) | June 2025 |
| Chapter 4 - Intersections (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 5 - Intelligent Transportation Systems (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 6 - Traffic Signs and Delineation (PDF)* | July 2026 |
| Chapter 7 - Pavement Markings (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 8 - Temporary Traffic Control (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 9 - Highway Traffic Signals (PDF) | Jan. 2026 |
| Chapter 10 - Lighting of Traffic Facilities (PDF) | June 2015 |
| Aug. 2024 | |
Chapter 12 - Reserved for future use |
N/A |
| June 2015 | |
| Chapter 14 - Miscellaneous Traffic Items (PDF) | March 2026 |
| July 2024 | |
| Complete TEM (PDF) | July 2026 |
*Needs revision to follow MN MUTCD 11th Edition. Use with caution.