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Large trucks and automobiles have very different dimensions and operating characteristics that can create challenges when approaching and passing through certain work zones. Using Virginia Department …MoreTemporary Traffic Control
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Designing Work Space Access Points to Better Accommodate Large Trucks (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
Large trucks have been significantly over-represented in work zone crashes nationally for the past several years. Many of these crashes involve rear-end collisions. One way to reduce rear-end collisio…MoreImproving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety in Work Zones (Training)
On December 4, the UNC Highway Safety Research Center hosted a webinar on the unique problems faced by nonmotorized road users in work zones. Topics focused on the importance of maintaining mobility f… More
Transportation Management Plans
A transportation management plan (TMP) lays out a set of coordinated transportation management strategies and describes how they will be used to manage the work zone impacts of a road project. Transpo… More
Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones: A Field Guide (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
This guide identifies common issues adversely affecting pedestrians that field personnel should be regularly checking for and correcting when working on or near sidewalks or walking paths. These issue…MorePortable 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 …MoreGuidance: 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…MorePedestrians 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
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
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…MoreFlagging Operations 1 (Training)
This video offers information and guidance concerning recommended safety procedures for flaggers on construction projects. More
Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) and Rumble Strips (Training)
In an effort to remove human flaggers from dangerous situations, Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) is deployed by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Rumble strips are also placed on … More
Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (Training)
The development of guidelines for the use of AFADs was studied in RTI Research Project 0-6407 - Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices. RTI Research Projec… More
Traffic Control Persons for Construction Awareness (Training)
This online Traffic Control Persons for Construction course explains the techniques, equipment, and legal requirements for traffic control persons in a construction environment. It explains the import… More
Washington Pilot Car Online Recertification (Training)
Attending this half-day online recertification course will extend your Washington Pilot Car Certification for three more years. This course consists of four hours of training plus a recertification ex… More
Pilot Car and Flagging Colorado Certification Online (Training)
Evergreen Safety Council’s nationally-recognized Pilot/Escort Certification Program is the most current, comprehensive, and cutting-edge program in the country. Colorado certification is accepted in… More
Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Washington Online Certification (Training)
Sixty-three percent of U.S. freight is hauled by truck, making specialized carriers that haul oversize freight one of the most profitable types of transport. Pilot/escort vehicle operators (P/EVOs) gu… More
Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course (Training)
This free one day course will provide safety managers, operations managers, engineers, directors, and other interested and qualified individuals responsible for instructing Implementing Safe Work Zone… More
Instructing the Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies Training Course
This is Day Two of a two-day course. See Day One course
This free one day course will provide safety managers, operations managers, engineers, directors, and other interested and qualified in… More
GPFD Launches First Fire Truck-Mounted Attenuator Program in the United States (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
In response to the growing number of highway incidents involving first responders, the Grand Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) has launched the first fire truck-mounted attenuator program in the United S…MoreFHWA Seeks to Make MUTCD Updates (Publication)
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The Federal Highway Administration plans to propose 600 changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways or MUTCD via a notice of proposed amendments or NPA scheduled …MoreAutomated Flagger Assistant Device (Training)
A team from MoDOT KC Maintenance designed this future tool of flagging to help save lives.
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Auto Flagger With Mac Lynde (Training)
Every year workers are injured and killed on Oregon highways. The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun deploying new flagging technology—auto flaggers. This new technology takes work zone f… More
Robo Flagger Rules of the Road (Training)
Robo flaggers are portable flagging devices with a crossing arm that drops down to block traffic when the lane is closed. When you encounter a robo flagger in a work zone, the same rules apply as when… More
CDOT Work Zone Flagger Training 2020 (Training)
This video meets or exceeds the MUTCD for training, and device usage, and is for training purposes only. It should be used in conjunction with the flagger manual and training class to meet the flagger… More
Flagger Class 22 Nevers (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It discusses things to avoid during flagging operations. More
Flagger Class 21 Escape Paths (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It discusses how to make sure you have a clear escape path to get our of harms wa… More
Flagger Class 20 Proper Flagging and Use of the Paddle (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It discusses proper flagging and the use of Stop/Slow paddles by using examples o… More
Flagger Class 19 Using Stop Slow Paddles (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It discusses when and how to use Stop/Slow paddles properly. More
Flagger Class 18 Using Flags (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It discusses when and how to use flags properly. More
Flagger Class 17 Visibility and 500 Feet (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It explains the importance of keeping vest and equipment visible from 500 feet fo… More
Flagger Class 13 Flagger Placement (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. It discusses where flaggers should stand. More
Flagger Class 11 (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. More
Flagger Class 10 (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. More
Flagger Class 9 (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. More
Flagger Class 8 (Training)
This is part of a video series produced by Tennessee Department of Transportation teaching proper flagging techniques. More