MUTCD Part 6: Temporary Traffic Control

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MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control
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Definition of Temporary Traffic Control Zones

• Work zones
• Roadway incidents
• Special events

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Reason for Shift

• Work zones becoming more important
• Increase in road users
• motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians
• Increased need for worker safety
• Minimize delay

Courtesy of AAA Foundation for Traffic
Safety http//www.aaafts.org/photolib/signs_signa
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Temporary Traffic Control Plans

• New Guidance
• provides GUIDANCE statement to provide additional
  information on minimizing the need to reduce
  speed limits in temporary traffic control zones
• no economic impact on state and local highway
  agencies

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Worker Safety

• Shadow vehicles
• Crash Cushions
• Other devices to protect workers
• Flagger uniforms

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Sign Placement

• New considerations not to have signs on
  sidewalks, bicycle lanes, or other areas
  designated for pedestrian or bicycle traffic

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New Regulatory Signs

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New Warning Signs
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New Warning Signs (contd)
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Portable Changeable Message Signs
Photo courtesy of Federal Lands Program Office of
U.S. DOT
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Portable Changeable Message Signs (contd)

• Guidance on the design of message displays
• top lineproblem
• center linelocation or distance ahead
• bottom linedriver action
• Guidance for location and providing protection
  for portable changeable message signs

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Arrow Panels
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Arrow Panels (contd)

• New Standard
• definition of arrow panel is a STANDARD
• 1st paragraph changed from SUPPORT to STANDARD
• New Guidance
• shielding with barrier or crash cushions

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Drums

• New standard will provide better uniformity on
  the top color of all drums

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Direction Indicator Barricade
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Work in Urban Areas
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46 Typical Applications

• More notes
• Highway-rail grade crossing guidance
• Crashworthy treatments
• Pedestrian and bicycle emphasis

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TA-12 Lane Closure
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TA-14 Haul Road Crossing
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TA-45 Movable Barriers
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TA-46 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing