Development and implementation of traffic control plans for highway work zones.

Author(s)
Graham, J.L. & Migletz, J.
Year
Abstract

This synthesis reviews the process and procedures used in developing and implementing work zone TCPs. This planning has evolved over the past 20 years and relies on a wide variety of standards, warrants, and guidelines. The synthesis is based on an extensive review of literature and two surveys of current state practices. The first survey included visits to six states in 1991. For the second survey, in 1992, the remaining 44 states were contacted by mail, and 36 states responded. This synthesis report will be of interest to traffic control plan designers and administrators; highway engineers (traffic, safety, project, and resident construction); highway construction contractor personnel; and consultants, inspectors, and technicians involved with the design, implementation, and revision of highway work zone traffic control plans. Information on the state of the practice in traffic control plan (TCP) management methods is presented. The emphasis of the synthesis is on innovative and efficient methods that lead to safe traffic control in work zones. The document emphasises efficient management of the four stages (predesign planning, design, implementation, and revision) of TCPs for different classes of highways and streets in both rural and urban environments.

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950808 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Washington, D.C., National Research Council NRC, Transportation Research Board TRB / National Academy Press, 1994, 37 p., 28 ref.; National Cooperative Highway Research Program NCHRP, Synthesis of Highway Practice ; Report 208 / NCHRP Project 20-5 FY 1990 (Topic 21-08) - ISSN 0547-5570 / ISBN 0-309-05667-5

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