Specific processes, procedures and guidelines to support implementation of the policy are developed and communicated through the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual. This manual includes methods for the analysis of crash data, mobility analysis, work zone training requirements by classification and work zone process review procedures. All projects will require that a transportation management plan be developed and implemented. For projects that are considered significant, those that exceed the mobility analysis thresholds, an in depth transportation management plan will be required. A transportation management plan (TMP) consists of three primary components: (1) a temporary traffic control plan that addresses traffic safety and control through the work zone, (2) a transportation operations plan outlining strategies that will be used to mitigate work zone impacts, and (3) a public information plan containing strategies to inform those affected by the work zone impacts and the changing conditions. The appropriate provisions from the TMP and related pay items are to be included in the contract documents and project estimates. The TMP is to identify responsible parties for implementing the TMP provisions and for monitoring the safety and mobility aspects of the project. All MDOT employees must be committed to the goal of providing a work zone with the highest level of safety and mobility possible at each step of the project development and delivery process from concept and planning through construction and operations. All management staff is responsible for ensuring the policy is implemented, incorporated and sustained for safe and efficient travel in Michigan. Variations from the policy and this manual may be considered, evaluated and incorporated into specific projects on a case-by-case basis with approval of the region engineer and the Chief Operations Officer. (Author/publisher)
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