Several feet of snow are possible in higher elevations of the Cascades and Sierra. The cost of the contractors inventory of replacement sign materials is included in the contract price for construction area signs. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing Type K temporary railing. RCS provided traffic control planning, temporary traffic . Prohibit messages that do not convey real-time information to the motorist. Prohibit the use of traffic cones that have been damaged or coated with asphalt or other substances that prevent the cones from functioning as intended. Review these requirements with the contractors before work starts. Direct the contractor to provide PCMSs for use not otherwise provided for in the contract, with a minimum notice of 1 full working day. When multiple projects in one area occur at the same time, require contractors to coordinate their efforts by resolving schedule conflicts before submitting their schedules for closures, and verify there are no closure conflicts before implementation. If there are questions as to flagger competency, contact your construction safety coordinator to have them come and observe the flagging operation. Uniform Traffic Control Devices Traffic Laws Annotated 1979 Traffic laws annotated Facilities Development Manual Air Force Manual Air Force Maintenance and Supply Inspection Manual Angeles National Forest (N.F. Verify the contractor installs the temporary no-passing zone signs if no-passing centerline pavement delineation is obliterated. Stationary closures on a traffic lane are 10-97 before placing the first cone on the traffic lane, and 10-98 after removing all the cones from the traffic lane. 124000 and that a designed temporary pedestrian access route (TPAR) is part of the contract plans or that the TPAR Standard Plans are appropriate for the pedestrian route affected by the work activities. Traffic queuesContain traffic queues completely within the advance warning signs of any closure. Southern California. MAZEEP (Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program), Maintenance Protective Vehicle Guidance (Shadow Vehicle), Caltrans Standard Plans - Temporary Traffic Control Systems T9 - T17, Caltrans Standard Plans - Signs (roadside and overhead), Work Affecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities - see. Application and Design for Striping, Channelization, and Special Signing (MPP 531) Also refer to Section 2-2, Traffic, of this manual, which provides guidance and a general overview of providing a safe and convenient passage of public traffic through the construction area and is complementary to this section. Transportation Engineer; Former Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Expert, Caltrans. If automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) bid item is not shown on the bid item list, providing AFAD is change order work. Do not allow the use of power from private parties to power the temporary flashing beacon system. Count the plastic traffic drums for payment as they are placed in the locations shown on the plans. Contact the district traffic manager for assistance with either of these tasks. Obtain a contact cell phone number for the contractor before starting activities that require a portable changeable message sign and arrange for an inspection with the contractor before the first deployment. Check the contractors layout work. Check railing alignment for any substantial offset to each other. The contractor must submit a work plan and obtain authorization to proceed before starting work. Use Form CEM-2302, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Weekly Inspection Report, to document that TPARs are maintained in compliance during the course of work. Provide the contractor with the message content and the thresholds used for triggering when the messages will be displayed. Obtain required submittals for the systems in accordance with Section 87-14 Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Use the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features to confirm acceptability of traffic control devices. Do not use the contract item for Type K temporary railing to pay for temporary railing that is placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. Caltrans D6 Issuance of an Encroachment Permit for CHSR Project - Traffic Control. ), Elsmere Solid Waste Management Facility, Angeles National Forest (N.F.) Confirm that the contractors closure requests comply with the closure charts. Do not allow the contractor to close two adjacent ramps in the same direction of travel unless necessary because of the operation or project conditions. Request a certificate of compliance for Type K temporary railing. It is important to plan which personnel, signage, and equipment will be required to implement the traffic control system. The cost of providing flaggers is included in the bid item cost for portable signal systems. Publication California Temporary Traffic Control Handbook Abstract: This Handbook is coordinated and prepared by the California Temporary Traffic Control Handbook Committee. When an operation is terminated before the time the specifications allow because of circumstances beyond the contractors control, consider granting time, compensation, or both, within the terms of the contract. Avoid sharply angled tapers. If sight distance is not adequate, contact the district traffic engineer for suggestions or recommendations. 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Make sure that the contractor places the portable radar speed feedback sign systems as shown on Standard Plans T18, T19, T20, and T21 and as far from the traveled way as practical, where it is visible and legible to approaching traffic, taking into account any vertical or horizontal roadway curvatures. Verify Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are the type shown on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. The design and construction at the contractors expense, when the contractors means and methods require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. The change order that authorizes the extra work should reflect these costs. Determine the methods and equipment the contractor will use for closing lanes, ramps, and roadways, and for flagging and controlling one-way traffic. Require the contractor to anchor bases of traffic cones that do not have enough size and weight to keep the cones in an upright position. Moderate to heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow through the weekend. Confirm that the contractor cancels scheduled closures that are not needed at least 2 days in advance, using the LCS. Verify that all the necessary signs, cones, drums, and other equipment are on hand before the system is set up for the first time. Do not allow the use of commercial pallets that exceed the maximum height. A minimum 1500' of sight distance shall 4. Request the user interface software and provide it to the Transportation Management Center for installation. Drivers should be able to read the entire message at least two times before passing the sign. Caltrans D6 Issuance of an Encroachment Permit for CHSR Project - SR99/Ave 9 Traffic Control. Some districts have adopted a practice of providing motorists additional warning by displaying information a mile or more in advance of the closure using portable or fixed changeable message signs. California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices General Orders by the California Public Utilities Commission C. LADOT Publications LADOT Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) 1.1. Keep the projects completion dates current in the LCS. Lead Agency. Damaged barricades should be repaired at the contractors expense, regardless of the cause, including damage by public traffic. Verify all new and used temporary railing elements comply with requirements for end connection and surface finish. VDOT defines Type B projects as those with a moderate level . Verify that covers placed on sign panels completely block out any messages so that the messages cannot be seen day or night. Type K temporary railing placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane requires a reflector on each rail unit. Confirm the contractor installs a reflector on each rail unit placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane. Record inspection dates and conditions observed in the project records. crest vertical curve or on a horizontal curve. SignsReview sign line of sight visibility and verify it complies with Section 12-3.11, Construction Area Signs, of the, Vertical and horizontal curvesVerify tapers are visible for their entire length to approaching traffic. Verify the temporary flashing beacon system includes a backup power source and automatic transfer switches. Extend exit ramp tapers back through the closure as an extension of the ramps shoulder line. Flash flooding may occur, especially near recent burn scars. Allow the use of paint only if the temporary traffic stripe is not required to be removed. Do not allow the use of nonretroreflective portable signs during hours of darkness. DISCLAIMER: Registering with Caltrans does not represent any express or implied promise by Caltrans to award emergency contracts now or in future. After placing components of stationary closures, the contractor may place the impact attenuator vehicle in advance of the work area to protect workers and traffic. Do not use the contract item for temporary crash cushion modules to pay for temporary crash cushion modules that are placed to fulfill the requirements of the Public Safety section. Join Caltrans to help change "This to That", 2020 Safety Program Accomplishments (PDF), 2021 Caltrans Annual Accomplishments Report (PDF), Caltrans Activates Statewide Electronic Highway Signs Due to Severe Weather, California Awards $1 Billion for Walking and Biking Projects in Disadvantaged Communities, Invests $878 Million for Transportation Infrastructure, New Kids of Caltrans Campaign Aims to Get Drivers to Move Over, Save Lives, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. If the temporary automated end of queue warning system malfunctions for a cumulative period of 4 hours or more, no payment will be made for the day. In SR99 north of McKinley Avenue and south of First Street. If the blunt end is within 8 feet, appropriate approved crash cushion protection other than sand filled modules should be provided. Check that the sign complies with the visibility and legibility requirements. Maintaining such closures is a full-time assignment, and the assigned worker should have no other duty. Then remove the devices and signs in the reverse order of placement. When the work has safely progressed beyond the supplemental taper, remove the upstream taper and tangent. Temporary crash cushions may be installed on wooden pallets as an option. Verify a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the array and the nearest traffic lane. Confirm the signs display only pre-approved messages and that the messages conform to the Changeable Message Sign Guidelines, and district and Caltrans policy. The contractor compliance report forms are available at: Verify the flashing arrow sign trailer can be leveled and plumbed. Make sure the temporary automated end of queue warning system is in operation only during work, unless special provisions require one for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for certain construction activities. Verify that the impact attenuator vehicle complies with all specification requirements. Certain equipment, such as dike placement machines, can only operate off one side of the equipment and may need to be operated against live traffic. An impact attenuator vehicle must be used for the placement and removal of temporary traffic control devices when required by the contract. Directing the contractor to move the portable flashing beacon after initial placement is change order work. 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Verify removal of any temporary delineation that conflicts with any subsequent or new traffic pattern for the area. Containment may require modestly increasing the spacing between signs or require the placing of additional signs. At the preconstruction conference, remind the contractor to maintain an inventory of commonly required items at the job site and arrange for sign panels, posts, and mounting hardware or portable sign mounts to be furnished on short notice. Flash flooding may occur, especially near recent burn scars. . Economic Stimulus Recovery Act Funding Sign Policy Update. Next install the first sign drivers will see in approaching the work area from the affected direction. Verify channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation are predominantly orange and the surface- mounted type. Flashing arrow signs are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Review with the contractor how flaggers will communicate with each other, with pilot cars, and with workers inside the controlled area. Verify that temporary automated end of queue warning systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.39 Temporary End of Queue Warning System, of the Standard Special Provisions. Consult with the district traffic engineer for other acceptable means to protect the sign instead of the Type K temporary railing required by the specifications. Verify temporary pavement markers are the same color as the lane line or centerline markers being replaced. Flash flooding may occur, especially near recent burn scars. Verify the crash cushion array is in place before opening traffic lanes adjacent to the protected obstacle. Verify that the trailer bearing the sign can be leveled and that the sign operates within the required minimum and maximum heights. Changes to any of these plans may alter the need for temporary crash cushion modules. Do not allow the use of a damaged impact attenuator vehicle. During the course of work, monitor the contractors activities to verify closures are statused in LCS as follows: The LCS will notify the resident engineers and designated inspectors by email when the contractor changes the status of a closure. Review sheet T3B of the Standard Plans for staking requirements. Note: This list is not updated when addenda are issued. Flash flooding may occur, especially near recent burn scars. Remind the contractor of the requirement to complete the LCS web-based training. Obtain a copy of the manufacturers operating instructions. Know before you go : National Weather Service - Caltrans Social Media - Road Information or call 1-800-427-7623 - QuickMap Real-time Travel Information About Caltrans Contact Us ADA Certification Request ADA Compliant Documents Settings Translate Home Travel Work with Caltrans Lane closures shall not begin at top of 15. File completed ADA compliance reports in Category 23, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the project files. Use of Automated Red Light Enforcement Systems on the State Highway System. Use of 180-day temporary pavement markers on an open-graded surface is not advised; when removed, the marker glue can peel up the open grade. Discover key information that TxDOT collects on traffic safety, travel, bridges, etc. Document this inspection in the daily report; indicate weather, traffic conditions, and time of inspection. Confirm compliance with the minimum legibility distances. Contact Construction at headquarters for a current hard copy. Temporary Traffic Screen: T4: Temporary Terminal Section (Type K) T5: Temporary Traffic Control Systems; Traffic Control System Tables For Lane and Ramp Closures: T9: Traffic Control System For Lane Closure on Freeways and Expressways: T10: Traffic Control System For Lane Closure on Freeways and Expressways: T10A Verify that the sign complies with the requirements of Section 12-3.32, "Portable Changeable Message Signs," of the Standard Specifications, including number of lines and characters in a line, display modes, power source, and devices to plumb and level the trailer. Caltrans is not bound to select contractors from the registry. Retroreflective sleeves on traffic cones. Know before you go:National Weather Service -Caltrans Social Media -Road Informationorcall 1-800-427-7623 -QuickMap Real-time Travel Information, Slow down and move over when you see flashing lights. Data and maps . Check that the attenuator meets the test level requirement for the posted speed limit. Moderate to heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow through the weekend. Obtain from the contractor, the completed Form CEM-2312, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Weekly Report, within 2 business days of completing a weekly inspection. Verify the proper types of flashing arrow signs are used. traffic cone flagger portable flashing beacon temporary traffic control sign traffic control pilot car w3-4 d work area b end road work typical lane closure with reversible control wait and follow w20-4 w20-1 100' 50' to see table 2 d a ahead work road ahead road one lane a g20-2 e a/2 a/2 b end road work c g20-2 w3-4 a one lane road ahead . Depending on the project conditions, the contractor may use the RSP T30 to T34 of the Revised Standard Plans as a baseline for designing and constructing a TPAR. Verify Type K temporary railing is placed on a firm, stable foundation uniformly graded throughout the entire length of the railing. The young faces of the families of highway workers are reminding you to move over a lane or slow down for their loved ones who help keep our roads safe. For all project work, the lump sum payment for the traffic control system includes payment for all labor, equipment, and materials to install, maintain, and remove the traffic control system as shown on the plans or Standard Plans. Verify the base is shaped to prevent delineators from rolling if stuck by vehicles. The resident engineer may accept use of contractor-proposed devices on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. Consider placing supplemental tapers within an existing closure. Do not pay the contractor for providing the TPAR. Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. Verify the district traffic manager reviews a closure request for conflicts before approving it. For public safety, when flaggers are not shown on the plans or specified and when ordered by the engineer, providing flaggers is change order work for which Caltrans pays 100 percent. Initial placement of each barricade is paid for as a contract item at the time of placement. Verify that the contractor provides a Type 1 or Type 2 for each closure as shown on Standard Plan T26 and T27, respectively. Confirm temporary flashing beacon systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.34, Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, of the Standard Specifications. If a discrepancy occurs between the contract plans and specifications and the California MUTCD, the plans and specifications govern. Sort by Show 24 36 48 View as WATCHBOOK: Work Area Traffic Control Handbook 2019 - Fourteenth Edition 9781557019691 Review the Public Safety section in the contract. Verify the traveled way is free of obstructions and residue before opening the area to traffic. Require the contractor to keep signs clean and clearly visible, and repair them if damaged. If the equipment is not available, make other arrangements as soon as possible. Do not allow the contractor to use the double-stick butyl pads provided by the channelizer manufacturer; these pads do not meet Caltrans requirements. Verify that the line of sight visibility in the field meets sight distance standards. For traffic control requirements, refer to Section 12, "Temporary Traffic Control," of the Standard Specifications and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( California MUTCD ). Pay special attention to locations where vertical or horizontal curvature restricts the sight distance. Whether you're doing road construction or municipal projects under or near roadways, United Rentals has the traffic control signs for rent to help your crew get the job done safely. Verify signs to be used comply with the specification requirements. Refer to Section 2-214D, Construction Contingency Plan, of this manual. Confirm that AFAD are placed in accordance with the plans and where clearly visible to the AFAD operator and to approaching traffic. Similarly, certain striping operations require the operator to operate against live traffic because of clearances. Allow only one type of portable delineator on the project. For public convenience, such as routing traffic through detours when not shown on the plans and when ordered by the engineer, providing flaggers is change order work for which Caltrans pays 100 percent. The Changeable Message Sign Guidelines developed by the Division of Traffic Operations provide a listing of approved abbreviations for PCMSs. Verify that temporary crash cushion modules used were manufactured after March 31, 1997. : 01/09/2023 Several feet of snow are possible in higher elevations of the Cascades and Sierra. 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