Temporary Traffic Control

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements for Accessibility in Temporary Traffic Control Zones (Training)

This podcast discusses designing and setting up solutions for temporary traffic control areas that meet the needs of disabled pedestrians and comply with Federal accessibility requirements under the A… More

Guidance Sheet – Temporary Traffic Control Zone Pedestrian Access Considerations (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

This fact sheet gives policy-makers, designers, and construction engineers developing TTCs an overview of work zone pedestrian issues. It will also be useful to those who are responsible for inspectin…More

Pedestrian Considerations: Updated Checklist for Temporary Traffic Control Zones (Publication)

Resource Type: Forms, Checklists, and etc.

This updated checklist summarizes existing resources and provides work zone pedestrian access considerations for the planning, design, and construction phases of a project. The detailed checklist is i…More

Pedestrians and Americans With Disabilities in Work Zones (Training)

This module discusses why pedestrian safety and accessibility must be provided in work zones. In this module participants will learn how pedestrians, including the disabled, should be considered and p… More

Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act in Work Zones: A Practitioner Guide (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

Many practitioners are looking for guidance and examples of common solutions for complying with the American with Disabilities Act to assist them in the development of their designs and specifications…More

Maintenance Work Zone Safety: Pocket Guide of MUTCD Guidance on Temporary Traffic Control (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

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 app…More

Work Zone Designer Series: Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Accommodation in Work Zones (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

This document provides information on how to consider accommodating and mitigating oversize and overweight vehicles in work zones. This publication is not intended to be a stand-alone document for des…More

Portable Positive Protection: A Guide for Short Duration and Short Term Work Zones (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

This guideline covers various types of positive protection devices that can be easily placed and moved for short duration and short term work operations, especially compared with traditional portable …More

Guidance: Managing Flagging Operations on Low-Volume Roads (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

Guidance: Managing Flagging Operations on Low-Volume Roads was created to supplement the 2009 Edition of the national Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by providing commentary to assis…More

Guidelines for Traffic Control in Short Duration/Mobile Work Zones (Publication)

Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.

This handbook summarizes guidelines listed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) with particular emphasis on short duration and mobile activities. It contains basic principles, a de…More

Work zone speed limit (Practice)

In Florida: Regulatory speeds should be established to route vehicles safely through the work zone as close to normal highway speed as possible. Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) for all projects must inc… More

Measuring work zone performance (Practice)

Montana, as stated in its Work Zone Safety and Mobility draft, plans to measure work zone performance based on the following criteria: -Reduce work zone crashes and fatalities directly attributable to… More

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)

In most cases, California allows work zone staging changes at night on freeways. Some examples are listed below: Due to traffic volumes, California traffic control provisions often allow contractors … More

Design and oversight of work zone operations (Practice)

Design of work zones in Maine is the responsibility of the contractor, with Construction, Traffic, and Safety personnel reviewing and approving the plans. Some projects may have work zones designed in… More

Flagger certification and training (Practice)

From Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction: "1-10.3(1)A Flaggers Flaggers shall be posted where shown on approved Traffic… More

Work zone speed limit (Practice)

In Kentucky: According to Kentucky's Administrative Regulations, the Cabinet can reduce the speed limit by 10 mph in a highway work zone without an engineering or traffic investigation. Reductions gr… More

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)

Illinois performs some work zone traffic control changes at night. On high-volume projects, if volumes drop considerably at night the DOT would consider performing changes at night. Short-term road cl… More

Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm) (Practice)

Hawaii DOT allows contractors to install advance warning signs prior to the contracted/allowed lane closure hours, providing that this activity does not impact "normal" traffic flow. No coning or clos… More

Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways (Practice)

NY state highway law requires anyone wanting access to highway right-of-way to get a Highway Work Permit. Even local governments wanting to install traffic control devices on a state highway must get … More

Design and oversight of work zone operations (Practice)

In West Virginia, work zones are addressed in different ways, depending upon the scope of work. For small projects or routine maintenance work, work zones may be established in accordance with an appr… More

Rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the Washington State Patrol (Practice)

An instructional letter establishing rules and procedures for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employees to plan for and obtain work zone traffic control assistance from the Washi… More

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)

In Nevada, depending on the location of the project, whether urban or rural, high speeds, high volumes, etc., the majority of work is done at night due to reduced traffic volumes. Changing the traffic… More

Work zone speed limit (Practice)

Advisory speed limits are used to identify safe speeds for a specific condition within a work zone. The signs are installed by the appropriate governing authority. Black-and-orange signs are used in a… More

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)

Ohio DOT, depending on the capacity on certain sections of freeways and expressways, sometimes allows work only at night to reduce motorist delays. ODOT has developed a "Permitted Lane Closure Map" w… More

Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways (Practice)

Before work is allowed to commence within Utah state right-of-way, the contractor must obtain a permit from the local Utah DOT Permits Office. The permit holders conduct their operations so there is … More

Work zone speed limit (Practice)

Michigan policy on speed limit applications is available on the web site below. The policy establishes a maximum 10 mph reduction in a work zone, plus "Where Workers Present 45" signing where posted… More

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)

TxDOT prefers that on high-volume urban freeways the contractors make TCP changes either at night or on weekends, when the traffic volume is lighter. Typically during staging changes and phase changes… More

Allowing work zone staging changes (making the changes of the work zone traffic control setup) at night on high-volume, urban freeways (Practice)

Indiana DOT makes many of its lane switches at night on high-volume highways. There are benefits and drawbacks to doing it this way, but in general INDOT has had good responses and experiences making … More

Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways (Practice)

The Texas MUTCD (as in the federal MUTCD) requires that "TTC plans and devices shall be the responsibility of the authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for guiding road users." Co… More

Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways (Practice)

Minnesota has a field manual, Temporary Traffic Control Zone Layouts, that is part of the Minnesota MUTCD and applicable to all agencies performing work on any street or highway in Minnesota. Permits… More

Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways (Practice)

Wyoming approves all requests for temporary traffic control devices installed by private businesses. If temporary traffic control is part of a work operation, then it is approved as part of the approv… More

Traffic Control Certification Requirements (Practice)

Iowa requires all contractors to have an ATSSA or IMSA trained traffic control technician (or equivalent) on staff. The complete language of the Iowa specification follows: Section 2528. Traffic Co… More

Permit requirements to install/erect temporary traffic control warning signs and other temporary traffic control devices along roadways (Practice)

In Kentucky, developers are required to obtain an encroachment permit when working within state right-of-way. The required temporary traffic control would be outlined in the permit application. Normal… More

Measuring work zone performance (Practice)

Ohio establishes its method for measuring work zone performance in the state's "Traffic Management in Work Zones Interstate and Other Freeways" policy (dated July 18, 2000). Ohio has been approved to… More

Work zone speed limit (Practice)

Nevada DOT has a flexible approach to reduction of speed limits when lane widths are reduced, when lanes are closed, shifted or detoured, when bridge false work is necessary, etc. Speed reductions ar… More

Design and oversight of work zone operations (Practice)

Work zone design is performed by a number of groups including road and bridge designers, traffic and safety personnel in a project or region offices, or consultants or through standardized drawings of… More

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