Moderate to heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow through the weekend. The cost of the contractors inventory of replacement sign materials is included in the contract price for construction area signs. 14. 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. This will speed the placing of closures and allow for a more consistent taper alignment. 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Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. If the portable transverse rumble strips become out of alignment or skewed by more than 6 inches, have the contractor readjust them to the original location. 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Flash flooding may occur, especially near recent burn scars. Verify the contractor offsets the approach end of Type K temporary railing by 15 feet minimum from the edge of an open traffic lane, according to Section 7-1.04 Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications. Inspect TPARs weekly to verify that they are clean and unobstructed and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the work plan required by the specifications. If automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) bid item is not shown on the bid item list, providing AFAD is change order work. 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. If closure of an existing pedestrian route is required because of the contractors means and methods, remind the contractor of their responsibility to design and construct a TPAR at their expense, and obtain authorization to proceed with the work activities. Verify temporary pavement delineation is maintained until it is replaced with the permanent pavement delineation. Channelizers are paid for by the unit. Data and maps . Confirm portable signal systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.33, Portable Signal Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Verify portable flashing beacons operate according to the specifications. Verify a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the array and the nearest traffic lane. Trainings below are not facilitated by Caltrans, and Caltrans is not responsible for any contents provided through those trainings. Confirm the signs display only pre-approved messages and that the messages conform to the Changeable Message Sign Guidelines, and district and Caltrans policy. Welcome to the Texas Department of Transportation FTP Server Adjustments should be made to create adequate sight distance, to avoid locations that require drivers to make multiple decisions, to accommodate expected queues, and to coordinate activities at multiple locations. 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. Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) are required only during times, places, or activities stated in the plans and specifications and are not required when the traffic control system is nonoperational or for discretionary use. The lump sum payment for this item includes all costs for placement, operation, maintenance, relocation, and removal of the Automated Work Zone Information System. Form CEM-2303, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Sidewalk Detour Inspection Report, may be used by the engineer and the contractor to report weekly inspections if the temporary pedestrian access route is provided using an existing pedestrian route. 13. numerous construction projects throughout Los . Impact attenuator vehicles are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN length of lane closure. Confirm that advance warning signs for the new taper are located correctly. Count the plastic traffic drums for payment as they are placed in the locations shown on the plans. The closure requests are stored with a SAVED status. In SR99 north of McKinley Avenue and south of First Street. Contact the district traffic manager for assistance with either of these tasks. Work Zone Traffic Control Resources | Caltrans Moderate to heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow through the weekend. If the operation is terminated before completion of the planned work because of circumstances within the contractors control or because of equipment breakdown, do not allow compensation and charge a working day as appropriate. Directing the contractor to move the portable flashing beacon after initial placement is change order work. Extend the straight section, known as the tangent portion of the closure, to better position the taper. Cars on Highway 202 heading toward Cummings Valley wait at a temporary signal light on Friday, Jan. 13. Verify that temporary pavement marking tape to remain in place more than 14 days is applied according to the specifications, and that temporary pavement marking tape to remain in place 14 days or less is applied according to the manufacturers instructions. Moving closures are 10-97 before the actual start time of the closure, and 10-98 after the actual end time of the closure. - Provide temporary traffic control; . Registered professional engineer with more than 20 years of experience; Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) and Flagging instructor at UC Berkeley Tech Transfer Program; Technical member of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Temporary pavement markers will not adhere to a cold in-place recycling surface. 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. Verify that the impact attenuator vehicle complies with all specification requirements. Compensation for flaggers shown on the contract plans, including advanced flaggers and additional flaggers will be included in the bid item for traffic control system. Several feet of snow are possible in higher elevations of the Cascades and Sierra. Types include plastic traffic drums, portable delineators, channelizers, tubular markers, traffic cones, and Type 1 and Type 2 barricades. Confirm that the contractors closure requests comply with the closure charts. Confirm that portable delineators remain upright when unattended, otherwise require the contractor to place a ballast on the delineators base. Also, when possible, use barrier vehicles or an impact attenuator vehicle between the approaching motorist and workers on foot. 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. If a discrepancy occurs between the contract plans and specifications and the California MUTCD, the plans and specifications govern. 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. Retroreflective sleeves on traffic cones. Note: This list is not updated when addenda are issued. Verify the lights are not glaring into approaching traffic, especially truck traffic. When an AFAD becomes inoperable, notify the contractor to immediately replace it with an identical device, use a flagger with the appropriate-size advance warning sign and gate cones as shown in Standard Plan T13 or stop all construction activities that require the device to be in operation. Request a certificate of compliance for each portable changeable message sign. Determine the methods and equipment the contractor will use for closing lanes, ramps, and roadways, and for flagging and controlling one-way traffic. Verify that the contractor provides a Type 1 or Type 2 for each closure as shown on Standard Plan T26 and T27, respectively. The cost of providing flaggers is included in the bid item cost for portable signal systems. Direct the contractor to provide PCMSs for use not otherwise provided for in the contract, with a minimum notice of 1 full working day. Verify that the contractor installs, relocates, covers, and removes signs as required. Do not allow the use of epoxy adhesive to place pavement markers in areas where the removal of the pavement markers is required. (Updated 1-24-11) (PDF), FHWA Letter regarding Federal standards for Street Name signs and deadlines for compliance (PDF), INFORMATION: FHWA Official Interpretation - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (PDF), Issues in Implementing the new MUTCD 2009, Inclusion of new regulatory signs for NO IDLING (R61(CA) and R62(CA)) signs in the California MUTCD. Similarly, certain striping operations require the operator to operate against live traffic because of clearances. 13 A reduction of more than 10 mph in the speed limit should be used only when required by restrictive features Several feet of snow are possible in higher elevations of the Cascades and Sierra. Type K temporary railing placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane requires a reflector on each rail unit. Pay special attention to locations where vertical or horizontal curvature restricts the sight distance. Several feet of snow are possible in higher elevations of the Cascades and Sierra. Then install in sequence all remaining signs and devices in the opposing direction of travel. Review sheet T3B of the Standard Plans for staking requirements. Verify that the contractor has all components on hand before setting up any traffic control system and that all components meet the specifications requirements. Traffic cones are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Request the guidelines from Construction headquarters. Review the contractors work plan for compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the Standard Specifications. Obtain the name and contact information for the assigned onsite system coordinator. Caltrans Temporary Traffic Control Manual, Toshiba Vc-p2s Manual, Scientific Calculator Fx-570w Manual, Electric Vs Manual Toothbrush, Gigashot Gsc-r30 Manual, Technics Su-v300 Service Manual, John Deere 301 Service Manual This will be paid under a contract bid item. In addition to adjustments for ordered changes, process change orders that adjust compensation when increased or decreased closures are required because of underruns or overruns in the engineers estimated quantities. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing temporary crash cushion modules. Verify the contractor uses an impact attenuator vehicle as a shadow vehicle in moving closures and during placement and removal of components in stationary closures. Lane closures shall not begin at top of 15. Verify the base is shaped to prevent delineators from rolling if stuck by vehicles. Verify the contractor delineates a PCMS with a taper consisting of nine traffic cones. Review with the contractor how flaggers will communicate with each other, with pilot cars, and with workers inside the controlled area. crest vertical curve or on a horizontal curve. Obtain a copy of the manufacturers operating instructions. Roadway inventory. Inspect Category 2 temporary traffic control devices to confirm they are labeled with the FHWA acceptance letter code and the name of the manufacturer. Do not hide the taper of a traffic control system behind a vertical or horizontal curve. Confirm the contractor places portable flashing beacons according to the plans and removes them from the traveled way at the end of each nights work. The following are typical situations in which field adjustments are necessary: If long closures are unavoidable, protect the active work area by placing barricades or drums across the closed lanes, upstream of the work area. Obtain from the contractor, the completed Form CEM-2311, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report, within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route. Consider placing supplemental tapers within an existing closure. Verify channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation are predominantly orange and the surface- mounted type. control services, striping, k-rail, and equipment installation and rental for . Record inspection dates and conditions observed in the project records. Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. Check construction area signs often during the course of the work. The one-way traffic that has been necessary since a widening project began in early October. When the work has safely progressed beyond the supplemental taper, remove the upstream taper and tangent. Stationary closures on the shoulder are 10-97 before placing the first cone after the last advance warning sign, and 10-98 after removing the last cone before the advance warning signs. Review Section 84-2.03, Construction, of the. Periodically review the portable signal system to document its maintenance. The contract item for the traffic control system includes payment for portable signs, cones, delineators, and flashing arrow signs as shown on the plans for the traffic control system and impact attenuator vehicle. 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. Confirm the contractor submits a schedule of planned closures in advance as required by Section 12-4.02A(3), Submittals, of the Standard Specifications. Pallets that exceed this height raise the sand in the crash cushions above an acceptable level. Caltrans is not bound to select contractors from the registry. Traffic queuesContain traffic queues completely within the advance warning signs of any closure. Contact the district traffic engineer for recommendations if the clearance to the traffic lane cannot be obtained. Make sure that portable transverse rumble strips are placed before closing the lane to traffic. Portable flashing beacons are measured and paid for at contract item price by the unit except when they are part of a traffic control system. The specifications require temporary traffic screen to have 3-foot-long openings spaced at 200-foot intervals. Systems affecting traffic only in one directionStart with the first device that the drivers will see as they enter the work zone (usually a Road Work Ahead sign). 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Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. Initial placement of each barricade is paid for as a contract item at the time of placement. Direct the contractor to remove any temporary pavement delineation that conflicts with the permanent pavement delineation. Construction signs should be covered or removed whenever they no longer serve a purpose. If the blunt end is within 8 feet, appropriate approved crash cushion protection other than sand filled modules should be provided. Closures that will reduce horizontal or vertical clearances require even more notification. Avoid sharply angled tapers. Confirm that the contractors are coordinating placement and pickup of the closure so that the traffic control system is maintained in accordance with the. 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. . Barricades & Signs for Rent. Portable delineators are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Confirm the contractors employee uses the assigned user identification to submit the closure requests in the Lane Closure System (LCS). According to the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials, 0.5 inch Intelplast Intelcel or similar material is authorized and according to FHWA Work Zone Letter 85 from the FHWAs Safety Program website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. Connect closures by extending the tangents. During the inspection, drive through the system as though you had no knowledge of the work zone. Confirm the contractor provides a temporary pedestrian access route (TPAR) nearby, off the traveled way, when the construction activities require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. Moderate to heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow through the weekend. 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