Overview of FHWA's Work Zone Safety Grant
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Overview of FHWA’s Work Zone Safety Grant
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Status
- $11.9 million
- 20% match
- 4 year grant
- Currently in year 3
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3 Areas
- Highway Work Zone Worker Safety Training
- Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Development
- Highway Work Zone Safety Guidelines Training
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Area 1: Work Zone Training
- WESK – What Everyone Should Know About TTC Training*
- TCT – Traffic Control Technician*
- TCS – Traffic Control Supervisor*
- FIT – Flagger Instructor Training*
- ITC – Incident Traffic Control
- LEC Train the Trainer – Law Enforcement Training
- NTC – Nighttime Traffic Control*
- Utility – Utility Traffic Control*
*ATSSA Copyrighted Courses
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Area 1: Work Zone Training
- Course delivery started 10/07
- 1340 total courses covering all 50 States (through life of the grant)
- To date: (as of 9/30/08) 214 courses with 5,524 students
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“Opportunity States”
15 States that:
- Are in the top ½ of States by total fatalities, and
- Have a fatality rate that is above the national average or the safety trend is below the national average.
Special emphasis = Higher priority
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The 15 “Opportunity States”
35 states in 09’
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Area 1: Next Steps
- “Open” courses: first come first served
- FREE to federal employees
- $25 for public officials
- $50 all others
- We are taking registrations NOW!
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Area 2: Guidelines Development
Develop guidelines in 5 areas:
- Use of Positive Protection for WZs
- Processes for Selecting and Decommissioning High-Visibility Apparel
- Pedestrians and Work Zones
- TC and Safety for Maintenance and Short Duration Activities
- Work Zone Safety Planning, Impact Assessment and Mitigation
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Area 2 – Products
- Guidelines for When to use Positive Protection
- Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in WZs
- Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox*
- Simple Field Guide on Selection of Apparel
- Brochure on Decommissioning Apparel*
- Checklist and Supporting Materials on Considerations of Pedestrians
- Guidance Sheet- TTCZ Pedestrian Access Considerations*
- Fact Sheet on Safety Performance Measures and Appropriate Data Collection Techniques
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Area 2 – Products
- Fact Sheet on Guidelines for Analysis of Operational Strategies That Can Reduce Back of Queue Safety Hazards
- Brochure on Highlights of Impact Assessment Guide*
- Pocket Guide on Proper Installation and Removal of TTC Devices*
- Brochure on Typical Applications for Maintenance Operations
- Pocket Guide on Typical Applications for Maintenance Operations
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Area 2: Next Steps
- Develop outreach plan and materials
- Develop training materials and incorporate into Area 3 courses
- Develop evaluation plan
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Area 3: Guidelines Training
Development and Implementation of Training Programs:
- Development of 5 Courses
- Delivery of 400 Total Courses
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Area 3: Guidelines Training
Five areas:
- Traffic Control Design Specialist*
- One-day and two-day
- Urban Work Zone Design*
- Work Zone Strategies
- Tools for Work Zone Traffic Impact Analysis
- Maintenance and Short Duration Activities
*ATSSA Copyrighted Courses
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Outreach and Marketing
- www.atssa.com
- Direct Mail
- Broadcast Emails
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Ads and Articles in various industry publications
Grant Partners
- SAIC – Science Applications International Corporation
- National Sheriffs Association
- JM Morales and Associates
- James Bryden
- Ernest Huckaby
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Outreach Partners
- National Tree Care Industry Association
- NACE
- National Towing and Recovery Association
- American Red Cross
- AASHTO
- And others
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Internal Grant Team
- Donna Clark - GRANT PROGRAM MANAGER
- Catherine Saunders
- Dave McKee
- 4 Customer Service Coordinators
- Tracey Clark
- Tammy Loving
- Jim Baron
- Mitzi Lao
- Kelly Covington
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Questions
Donna Clark
- donnac@atssa.com
- 540-368-1701 or 877-642-4637
Last modified: 10/21/2008
Categories: Training | Work Zone Safety | Work Zone Traffic Control | FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant Program
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