PCMS are working equipment when actively displaying a message, otherwise they are nonoperating. Review the contractors work plan for compliance with the requirements in Section 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the Standard Specifications. 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. The change order that authorizes the extra work should reflect these costs. Verify that portable flashing beacons comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.31, "Portable Flashing Beacons," of the Standard Specifications. Length of closureAvoid long closures with no evidence of activity. Sort by Show 24 36 48 View as WATCHBOOK: Work Area Traffic Control Handbook 2019 - Fourteenth Edition 9781557019691 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. Confirm portable signal systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.33, Portable Signal Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Moderate to heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow through the weekend. If you authorize the devices for use, record the authorization in the daily reports. To successfully implement this Caltrans will work closely with the California Highway 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. If sight distance is not adequate, contact the district traffic engineer for suggestions or recommendations. Flash flooding may occur, especially near recent burn scars. Specific drawing scales are required to adequately show . 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. Verify that the contractor has all components on hand before setting up any traffic control system and that all components meet the specifications requirements. Confirm compliance with the minimum legibility distances. Verify that all the necessary signs, cones, drums, and other equipment are on hand before the system is set up for the first time. Drivers should be able to read the entire message at least two times before passing the sign. Verify the contractor follows the notification and signing requirements before setting up any traffic control systems. Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. Traffic queuesContain traffic queues completely within the advance warning signs of any closure. 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. Also, verify that flagging stations are laid out correctly, are visible to approaching traffic, are illuminated during nighttime, and have correct advance warning signs. Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. Roadway inventory. Verify the contractor cements the bases of channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation as specified. (RescindsTOPD 00-02, dated 2-1-00), Caltrans Letter to CTCDC for the Adoption of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Revision 4 (PDF), Caltrans Letter to CTCDC for the Adoption of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Revision 3 (PDF), FHWA Letter to Caltrans for Substantial Conformance of the 2014 Rev 3 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (PDF), Caltrans Letter to FHWA Requesting Confirmation of Substantial Conformance for the 2014 Rev 3 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (PDF), Implementation of Temporary Pedestrian Access Route (TPAR) (PDF), Implementation of Six-Inch Wide Traffic Lines and Discontinuing Use of Non-Reflective Raised Pavement Markers, Guidelines for Visibility Improvement Requests (VIRs) (PDF), Procurement of Laminated Wood Box Post (LWBP) Sign Supports for Capital Outlay Projects (PDF), FHWA Interim Approval - Three-Section Flashing Yellow Arrow Signal Faces, Caltrans Letter to CTCDC for the Adoption of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Revision 2 (PDF), FHWA Interim Approval - Intersection Bicycle Boxes (PDF), Use of Department-Furnished Signal Controller Assemblies and Department-Furnished Software Programs on the State Highway System (PDF), Chapter 4F Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Guidance Statement Change (PDF), FHWA Letter of Substantial Conformance for 2014 Rev 2 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (PDF), Caltrans Letter to FHWA Requesting Confirmation of Substantial Conformance for the 2014 Rev 2 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (PDF), Record Retention Policy for Traffic Safety and Traffic Accident Surveillance and Analysis Systems (TASAS), Reinstatement of Use of SRT Systems (PDF), Exception to the Implementation of the Revised 2010 Electrical Standards (PDF), Implementation of the Revised 2010 and 2015 Electrical Standards (PDF), Installation of Automated Red Light Enforcement Systems by Local Governmental Agencies on the State Highway System, Replacement and Retrofit of Existing Pedestrian Signal "Meter On" Signs (PDF), FHWA Interim Approval - Bicycle Signal Faces (PDF), Warranty-Based Pavement Marking Pilot Projects (PDF), Caltrans Letter to CTCDC for the Adoption of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (PDF), Overhead Guide Sign Policy on the State Highway System (Revision 1, 12-11-14), Use of Severe-Duty Crash Attenuators (PDF), Use of Ramp Metering Sign in Projects in Design or Construction (PDF), Implementation of Portable Transverse Rumble Strips (PDF), Visibility Improvement Request During Declared Droughts (PDF), Retroreflective Sheeting for Guide Sign Policy (PDF), FHWA Letter to Caltrans for Substantial Conformance of the 2012 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Contact Safety Programs 2022 Caltrans Safety Program Accomplishments (PDF) 14. Create a Requestor LCS account and set the option in the account to status closures for those who will request and status closures. Temporary Traffic Controls Home Temporary Traffic Controls Temporary Traffic Controls Includes the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook and the California Manual of Temporary Traffic Controls! TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION IN WORK ZONE Effective immediately, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be reducing speed limits by 10 miles per hour (mph) from the posted speed limit in construction work . If you accept a closure request, the status will change to PENDING. If you reject a closure request, LCS will send the contractor an email asking for a correction and resubmission. Refer to Section 12-6, Temporary Pavement Delineation and Section 12-7 Temporary Pavement Delineation for Seal Coats, of the Standard Specifications for temporary signing requirements for no-passing zones. Also, when possible, use barrier vehicles or an impact attenuator vehicle between the approaching motorist and workers on foot. If temporary traffic control devices are damaged, displaced, or stop operating or functioning as described from any cause during the progress of the work, have the contractor repair, repaint, or replace the components and restore them to their original locations and positions. 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. Changes to any of these plans may alter the need for temporary crash cushion modules. Confirm the contractors employee uses the assigned user identification to submit the closure requests in the Lane Closure System (LCS). In that case, portable flashing beacons are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Check that the sign complies with the visibility and legibility requirements. . (PDF). Do not allow the use of sandbags. 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. Closures that will reduce horizontal or vertical clearances require even more notification. - Provide temporary traffic control; . 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. Verify signs to be used comply with the specification requirements. Verify the contractor notifies and cooperates with local authorities wherever the local authorities regulate traffic. If the opening has a drop off behind it that might present a hazard to the public, document in the resident engineers daily report an exception to the Standard Plans note and have the contractor close the gap for public safety purposes. Obtain required submittals for the systems in accordance with Section 87-14 Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, of the Standard Specifications. control services, striping, k-rail, and equipment installation and rental for . 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. Revisions to the Traffic Control Plan Seal Coat Operations Standard Sheets, TCP(SC)-22: memo10-27-22.pdf: October 21, 2022: . numerous construction projects throughout Los . Verify Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are the type shown on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Verify the contractor completely installs the traffic control system before commencing work. In SR99 north of McKinley Avenue and south of First Street. Compute the payment as a force account or as an adjustment of compensation based on a force account analysis. File completed ADA compliance reports in Category 23, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, of the project files. Verify the contractor protects Type K temporary railing blunt- ends within 15 feet of the edge of the traveled way with temporary crash cushions. If the contractor fails to reopen the highway according to the closure charts, suspend work and request a detailed written construction contingency plan demonstrating that the highway will be opened as soon as possible. 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. Be prepared, pack your patience, and if you must travel, go safely. Do not allow the use of commercial pallets that exceed the maximum height. The contractors responsibility to provide written notice 5 days before closing an existing pedestrian route. Economic Stimulus Recovery Act Funding Sign Policy Update. 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. Removal of the traffic control systemRemove all workers and equipment from the roadway. Inspect Category 2 temporary traffic control devices to confirm they are labeled with the FHWA acceptance letter code and the name of the manufacturer. Ask the contractor to remove nonoperating portable message signs from the job site away from traffic or protect it in accordance with Section 7-1.04 Public Safety, of the Standard Specifications. Do not allow the use of a damaged impact attenuator vehicle. Examples of unacceptable messages include Drive carefully, Have a Nice Day, and Thank you.. If the blunt end is within 8 feet, appropriate approved crash cushion protection other than sand filled modules should be provided. The resident engineer may accept use of contractor-proposed devices on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Checking fire safety requirements may require coordination with personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, or California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 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. Obtain self-certification using Form TR-0030, "Work Zone Category 1 Temporary Traffic Control Device Certificate of Crashworthiness," from the contractor. State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 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 use of a generic Caltrans traffic plan shall not be permitted. Caltrans does not pay for providing the TPAR when the pedestrian route closure is the result of contractors means and methods. Contact Construction at headquarters for a current hard copy. The encroach permit is to enter onto the State Highway System RIght-of-Way to place, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control. Do not allow the use of epoxy adhesive to place pavement markers in areas where the removal of the pavement markers is required. Use Form CEM-2302, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Weekly Inspection Report, to document that TPARs are maintained in compliance during the course of work. Verify that additional speed limit signs indicating the reduced speed limit are placed within the construction work zone as specified. Contract Number 04-0Q7104 Date Adv. Request a certificate of compliance for Type K temporary railing. Verify portable radar speed feedback sign systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.37 Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems of the Standard Specifications. Initial placement of each barricade is paid for as a contract item at the time of placement. The following are some possible installation procedures that may be used by the contractor, depending on the situation in which the system will be used: After installation and when the inspector is available, make a drive-through inspection of the system. This notification allows Caltrans to coordinate work within the highway corridor. 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