Caltrans has developed a protective road barrier, Balsi Beam Trailer, to protect maintenance workers on highways. The work on developing the Balsi Beam Trailer started in 2003 after two highway … [Read more...] about Caltrans Wheels out Barrier to Protect Road Workers
Maintenance Work Zone Safety: Pocket Guide of MUTCD Guidance on Temporary Traffic Control
This 4x6 reference guide provides information on the typical applications that apply to short-term and mobile operations for maintenance, providing useful graphics and detailed descriptions of the … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work Zone Safety: Pocket Guide of MUTCD Guidance on Temporary Traffic Control
Policy Memo 29: Mandatory Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones
This Policy Memo specifies Colorado Department of Transportation’s training requirements for law enforcement officers who provide uniformed traffic control on federal-aid projects. … [Read more...] about Policy Memo 29: Mandatory Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement Personnel in Work Zones
Policy Memo 28 – Mandatory “Advanced Work Zone Management & Design” Training
This Policy Memo specifies Colorado Department of Transportation’s training requirements for personnel who design traffic control plans for federal-aid projects. … [Read more...] about Policy Memo 28 – Mandatory “Advanced Work Zone Management & Design” Training
Policy Memo: Work Zone Safety Improvements
This memo sets Colorado Department of Transportation’s policy for incorporating new technologies, practices, and devices to ensure continued quality improvement in work zone safety. … [Read more...] about Policy Memo: Work Zone Safety Improvements
Guidelines for the Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
Positive protection devices that contain and/or redirect vehicles and meet crashworthiness evaluation criteria should prevent intrusion into the work area. These guidelines address the use of positive … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones