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Revisions to Part 6 – Temporary Traffic
Control
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Guidance on lengths of short
tapers and downstream
tapers
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Minimum length for one-lane, two-way traffic
taper added to Table 6C-3
Type of Taper Taper LengthMerging Taper at least L
Shifting Taper at least 0.5 L
Shoulder Taper at least 0.33 L
One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Taper 50 feet minimum, 100 feet maximum
Downstream Taper 100 feet per lane
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High-visibility safety apparel- Required for all workers within the public right of way
- Applies to all roads, not just those on the Federal-aid system
- Option for law enforcement and first responders to use new ANSI “public safety vests”
- Firefighters and law enforcement are exempted from the requirement under certain conditions
- December 31, 2011 compliance date
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Automated flagger
assistance device (AFAD)
Type 1: STOP/SLOW paddle AFAD
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Red/yellow lens AFAD
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Flaggers shall use a paddle, flag, or AFAD, not just hand signals
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Paddles should be placed on a rigid staff, high enough to be
seen by approaching or stopped traffic
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Clarified OPTION for self-regulating traffic movement
through a one-lane, 2-way constriction
- If work space is short (adequate sight distance)- If on a low-volume street
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Two flaggers should be used
for a one-lane, 2-way constriction unless TTC zone is short enough for the flagger to see from one end
to the other
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New optional and recommended signs and plaques to accompany Speed Limit signs in TTC zones
R2-6aP
G20-5aP
R2-1
R2-10 R2-11R2-12
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Center Lane Closed Ahead symbol sign has been removed
from the MUTCD
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New sign to warn road users of a change in the traffic pattern
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New symbol sign and
supplemental plaque for shoulder drop-off
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New alternating diamond display to indicate caution on
an arrow board
Operating Mode
I. At least one of the three following modesshall be provided:
Flashing Arrow
Sequential Arrow
Sequential Chevron
II. The following mode shall be provided:Flashing Double Arrow
III. At least one of the following modesshall be provided: Flashing Cautionor Alternating Diamond Caution
Panel Display (Type C panel illustrated)
(Right arrow shown; left is similar)
Merge Right
Merge Right
Merge Right
Merge Right or Left
Alternating Diamond CautionFlashing Caution Flashing Caution
or or
PanelType
Minimum Size Minimum LegibilityDistance
Minimum Numberof Elements
A 1200 x 600 mm (48 x 24 in) 0.8 km (1/2 mi) 12
B 1500 x 750 mm (60 x 30 in) 1.2 km (3/4 mi) 13
C 2400 x 1200 mm (96 x 48 in) 1.6 km (1 mi) 15
D None* 0.8 km (1/2 mi) 12
*Length of arrow equals 1200 mm (48 in), width of arr owhead equals 600 mm (24 in)
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Temporary lane separators and temporary raised islands
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Temporary Markings
• Delineate path through the TTC zone when the permanent markings are either removed or obliterated during the work activities.
• Should not be left in place longer than 14 days
• Some allowable exceptions to normal longitudinal markings requirements
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Temporary RPMs in TTC zones• More provisions on color, patterns, and
spacing, consistent with Part 3– Colors and patterns shall simulate the markings for
which they substitute– May be used to substitute for solid lines
• Option to use a less expensive pattern of temporary RPMs to substitute for broken line segments– Should not be used more than 14 days
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Deleted from the MUTCD• Steady burn electric lamps• Vehicle arresting systems (Not a TCD)
• Floodlights• Crash cushions• Screens
Retained in the MUTCD
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Preemption of temporary signals in TTC zones required
near RR grade crossing
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Black and orange are acceptable colors for transverse rumble
strips in TTC zones
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TTC plan should be developed for planned special events that will
impact traffic
Bike race
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Typical application (TA) drawings
• Except for the TA “Notes,” information in the TA drawings can generally be regarded as Guidance
• TA 4 – stationary signs may be omitted for mobile work if the work vehicle displays high-intensity strobe lights
• TA 7 – ROAD CLOSED sign eliminated• TA 16 – lanes should be at least 10 feet wide
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TAs with freeway lane closures
- TAs 37, 38, 39, 42, and 44- Arrow board shall be
used for all freeway lane closures
- Separate arrow board shall be used for each closed lane for multi-lane closures
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Provisions for traffic incident management
• A reference is made to the Incident Command System (ICS)
• All on-scene responders and news media personnel should wear high-visibility apparel
• Light sticks may be used in lieu of flares
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