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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…MoreTraffic Control Plans
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Separating Large Trucks From Non-Truck Traffic in Work Zones (Publication)
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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 …MoreInternal Traffic Control Plans (ITCP)
One way to prevent these fatalities is to implement traffic patterns on jobsites to reduce the amount of backing up that is necessary and minimize the exposure of workers on foot to vehicles. T… 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
District Department of Transportation Utility Work Zone Traffic Control Plan (TCP) Typicals (Publication)
Resource Type: Standard Plans
Utility Work Zone Typicals includes twenty-one approved traffic control plan typicals that are used primarily for utility excavation, but can also be modified to use for other work within the public r…MoreDistrict Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety and Work Zone Standards: Covered and Open Walkways (Publication)
Resource Type: Standard Plans
The purpose of these standards is to provide guidance and standards to District Department of Transportation employees for reviewing construction of protected walkways on the sidewalks and roadways of…MoreD.C. Department of Public Works:Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones (Practice)
DC Department of Public Works utilizes Part VI of the MUTCD, plus the department is developing its own work area traffic control manual based on Part VI of the MUTCD. The contractor must provide a wo… More
Individual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems (Practice)
Minnesota DOT, locals, and consultants are involved in the design of traffic control plans. Standard consultant problems exist. More
Individual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems (Practice)
Ohio DOT and consultants are all involved in the design of traffic control plans. The majority of plans are designed by consultants, and there have been problems. More
Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) (Practice)
New Hampshire does not require a truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) to protect workers or work vehicles during lane closure set-ups and removals. NHDOT has included some TMA requirements in project-specif… More
City of Tacoma Department of Public Works Traffic Control Handbook (Publication)
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The Traffic Control Handbook includes sample traffic control plans that can be used by any person, firm or corporation, public or private, when involved in construction, maintenance or any activity th…MoreIndividual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems (Practice)
Generally the project designer designs traffic control plans. There have been problems with the involvement of consultants. Some problems are lack of good knowledge of MUTCD Part 6 and WisDOT practice… More
Individual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems (Practice)
Traffic control plans are designed by state/consultants and reviewed by District Traffic Control Supervisor. There have been problems with the involvement of consultants. More
New Hampshire Department of Transportation Work Zone Traffic Control Standard Plans (Publication)
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The Work Zone Traffic Control Standard Plans include traffic control plans on signing, lane shift, and lane closures.MoreLand Transport Authority Code of Practice: Traffic Control at Work Zone (Publication)
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This COP sets out the standards and procedures for Temporary Traffic Control when carrying out works on public streets. It gives practical guidance to users of the code when implementing temporary tra…MoreWashington State Department of Transportation Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines (Publication)
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While this manual provides interpretive guidance, it does not change the intent of Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This manual is a supplement to the MUTCD and applies…MoreOregon Department of Transportation Traffic Control Plans Design Manual (Publication)
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The purpose of this manual is to introduce Traffic Control Plan Designers to the standards, practices, devices and technologies that make up the temporary traffic control discipline. This manual provi…MoreLouisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Plans (Publication)
Resource Type: Standard Plans
These documents comprise the Standard Plans for construction in the state of Louisiana. It includes drawings for box culverts, catch basins and manholes, cattle guard, concrete retaining wall, corruga…MoreMontgomery County Department of Transportation Utility Work Zone Traffic Control Requirements (Publication)
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This document includes details of when a site specific Traffic Control Plan is required and what is required on a site specific Traffic Control Plan for utility construction within Montgomery County.MoreWork Zone Management in the District of Columbia: Deploying a Citywide Transportation Management Plan and Work Zone Project Management System (Publication)
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In a growing and congested capitol city, the challenges of maintaining traffic during construction of a multi-million dollar transportation program are immense. Managers are tasked with budgeting, pla…MoreTransportation Management for Major Highway Reconstruction. Major Highway Reconstruction in the United States: What’s Ahead (Publication)
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This introductory article to the National Conference on Corridor Traffic Management for Major Highway Reconstruction states that the major implication for this conference is that the national highway …MoreFlorida Department of Transportation Standard Plans for Road Construction: 102-600 – General Information for Traffic Control Through Work Zones (Publication)
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This document contains information specific to the Federal and State guidelines and standards for the preparation of traffic control plans and for the execution of traffic control in work zones, for c…MoreKentucky Transportation Center Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones (Publication)
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This handbook summarizes some guidelines listed in the MUTCD. It is directed to state and local government road and street departments, utilities, companies performing construction by permit, and any …MoreIndividual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems (Practice)
In Indiana, traffic control plans are designed by state and consultants. More
Best Practices in Work Zone Safety at LÅTRANS 2012: Local Transportation Asset Management Virtual Conference & Innovation Showcase
September 18-20, 2012 at your desktop
On September 18-20 at your desktop or laptop, the Clearinghouse hosted the comprehensive "Best Practices in Work Zone Safety" at the Local Transportation Ass… More
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Traffic Control Design Overview (Publication)
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Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their designe…MoreNorth Carolina Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy (Publication)
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Specific components of this policy include a Policy Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Guidelines for implementation of the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy. The Guidelines include strategies to…MoreIndividual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems (Practice)
Michigan DOT personnel, local agency personnel, and consultants are involved in the design of traffic control plans. Staff with limited traffic control design experience do not always recognize or … More
Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Plan Software (Publication)
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The Wayne State University – Transportation Research Group has developed products to assist users with creating temporary traffic control plans (TTCPs) and understanding the challenges and character…MoreTDOT Work Zone Safety & Mobility Manual (Publication)
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In September 2004, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the
United States Department of Transportation published 23CFR630 Subpart J, the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule (the Final Rule). T…More