October 1, 2014

REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SIGNIFICENT REVISIONS TO THE 2011 VIRGINIA WORK AREA PROTECTION

MANUALFall 2014 Virginia ATSSA Chapter Meeting

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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

• Dec. 2009 – 2009 Edition published

• Jan 15, 2012 – Effective date for compliance as well as supplements by State and Municipal DOTs.

• May 2012 – Revisions 1 and 2 incorporated.

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VA Supplement to the MUTCD

Revisions to VDOT developed Supplements:• VA Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD approved July 2013 • VA Work Area Protection Manual

Effective for daily operations – January 1, 2015

Effective for projects advertised for bid – July 1, 2015• VA Standard Highway Signs book (living document)

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2011 VA WAPM Revision Documentation“Technical Changes in Revision 1 of the

2011 Virginia Work Area Protection Manual”

• Lists all revisions in the manual by:– Chapter– Section– Paragraph/

Figure/Table– Sign Designation

• Provides specific information:– What was revised– Why it was

revised, as applicable

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Changes/Revisions Identified by:

• New date at the top of the page

• Content; – Gray Shading– Superscript 1 following the

revision– Revised TTC Figures designated

by .1

• Footnote at the bottom of the page noting the revision number and date

2011 VA WAPM Revision Documentation

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Chapter 6A (and TTC-23.1)

• Added definition, acronym and abbreviation for Portable Temporary Rumble Strips – PTRS (Chapter 6A)

• Added notes and illustrated PTRS (TTC-23.1)

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Chapter 6C (also 6E, 6H & 6I)

• Revised the 25 mph buffer space distance from "155-160" to "155-165" to match Tables in 2012 Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control (“pocket guide”).

• Tables 6C-2, 6E-1, 6H-3, and various TTCs’ and TIMCs’.

Posted Speed Limit (mph) Distance (Feet)

< 20 115 – 120

25 155 – 1651

30 200 – 210

35 250 – 260

40 305 – 320

45 360 – 380

50 425 – 445

55 500 – 520

60 570 – 590

65 645 – 675

70 730 – 760

75 820 – 850

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Chapter 6E

Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD)

Several revisions on the use of AFADs: • Redefined Methods 1 and 2 to require an

AFAD at each end of the TTC zone; • Revised standard statement in

Paragraph 14 to require two flaggers, one per AFAD, to operate AFADs for both Methods;

• Replaced the Option statement in Paragraph 15 with a Standard statement requiring a single Flagger operating two AFADs to have an unobstructed view of both AFADs and approaching traffic.

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Chapter 6E – Flagger Control

Section 6E.04 AFADs• Revised Method 2 –

Figure 6F-2

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Section 6E.07 Flagger Procedures• Sheet 2 of 2, Methods of Flagging Traffic

Chapter 6E – Flagger Control

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Section 6F.02 General Characteristics of Signs

• Revised R2-V1 sign• Added 13 Virginia specific

signs:

Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

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Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

Figure 6F-1- Height and Lateral Location of Signs

• Added the measurement for the minimum height of post mounted signs.

• Allowing a 2 foot maximum post height above the top of the sign.

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Section 6F.03 Sign Placement

• The legs of portable sign supports should be fully extended

as well as flush as possible to the ground or roadway for stability

• Legs that cannot be fully extended should be weighted with drum weights.

Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

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Section 6F.13 Work Zone $500 Max. Fine For Exceeding Speed Limit When Flashing (R2-V1) Sign

• Revised sign to comply with the 2012 General Assembly’s

amendment to Section 46.2-878.1

• Also: “Flashing lights shall be remotely operated and activated when workers are present in the work zone.”

Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

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Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

Sections 6F.50 , 6F.53, 6F.58, 6F.59 Various Warning Signs and Plaques

• Revised the required dates to:“Optional but required July 1, 2014”

Section 6F.75Drums

• Retro-reflective sheeting changes

• Drums with like sheeting to be grouped together (no random scattering)

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Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

Section 6F.92 Vehicle Warning Lights

• Deleted all references to “strobe” lights and replaced with “flashing” lights (also changed in Chapter 6H).

• Revised the flash rates to 75-135 per minute.• Added table:

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Chapter 6F – TTC Devices

Section 6F.95Crash Cushions (TMAs)

• Yellow reflective sheeting allowed.• Require CRASH AREA KEEP CLEAR (W0-V1)

sign.

Section 6F.96Rumble Strips

• Added information on the application of Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS)

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Chapter 6g – TTC Zone Activities

Section 6G.25Installing/Removing Temporary Traffic Control

• Re-write of section to add clarity to guidance.• Added/revised guidance on shadow vehicles,

traffic spotters, relocating advance warning signs, and TMA requirements.

Section 6G.27Work Zone Ingress/Egress Considerations

• Added information on the application and size of the ingress/egress area.

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-3.1Mobile or Short Duration Shoulder Operation

A TMA shall be used on Limited Access highways and Multi-Lane roadways (45 MPH or greater) for duration greater than 60 minutes.

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-23.1Lane Closure on a Two-Lane Roadway Using Flaggers

Added the requirement for the use of Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS)

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-36.1Crosswalk Closure and Pedestrian Detour Operation At mid-block crosswalk, replaced the stop bars with yield line

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figures TTC-47.1 & 48.1Highway/Road Closure Operation with a Detour

Changed the background color of the directional signs to orange

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-64.0End of Day Signing for Surface Treatment, Slurry Seal

and Latex Emulsion Treatment Operations Added TTC

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-65.0Short Duration Road Patching Operation on a

Low Volume Two-Lane Roadway Added TTC

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-66.0Slow-Roll Operation on a Multi-Lane Roadway

Added TTC

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Chapter 6H – Typical Applications

Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-67.0Lane Closure Operation through an Intersection

Added TTC

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Appendix D

PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (PCMS) DISPLAYS

Added reference and link to VDOT Operations and Security Divisions guidance on Changeable Message Signs

http://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/LocDes/OD_IIM-13-03.pdf

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2012 Pocket Guide

• Will be updated to match changes in the 2011 Virginia Work Area Protection Manual

• Revised pocket guide will be released with updated manual

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Review of Revision 1

The Traffic Engineering Division is in the process of revising the 2011 VA Work Area Protection manual and would greatly appreciate Industry review and input on the final draft by October 30th .

http://www.virginiadot.org/business/trafficeng-WZS.asp

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REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SIGNIFICENT REVISIONS TO THE 2011 VIRGINIA WORK AREA PROTECTION

MANUAL 2014 Virginia ATSSA Chapter Meeting