Utility Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines

Provides an introduction to utility work zone operations and presents recommendations for several important aspects of safety related to utility work, including the establishment of a safety culture in the organization, the use of uniform and consistent traffic control devices and systems, and the development of a set of typical temporary traffic control plans (TTCP) that are appropriate for specific types of work sites.

Table of Contents:
– Introduction/Background
– Work Duration
– Utility Work Zone Crashes and Risks
– Why Is Uniformity Important?
– Rationale for Utility Work Zone Guidelines
– Why Use Different Utility Work Zone Traffic Control Plans?
– How Is an Appropriate Utility Work Zone Traffic Control Plan Selected?
– Considering Pedestrian Safety and Mobility
– Traffic Control Devices and Worker Safety Equipment
– Practicing Safety Culture
– Aerial Lift Safety

Phase:
Design/Construction

Target Audience:
Utility field personnel and supervisors responsible for temporary traffic control.

Format:
Electronic files only

Prepared By:
Wayne State University, Transportation Research Group