Caltrans Traffic Operations department sets standards for temporary traffic control through a work zone. Design is responsible for designing traffic handling plans for stage construction details. … [Read more...] about Design and oversight of work zone operations
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Litter and debris removal procedure
See California's Code of Safe Operating Practices for Roadway Litter and Debris and Litter Removal Roadside on the given web site. … [Read more...] about Litter and debris removal procedure
Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
California DOT generally removes temporary traffic control devices against the flow of traffic, but the state does allow the forward mode of operation as an option. … [Read more...] about Removing temporary traffic control devices with the flow of traffic vs. backing the work vehicle behind to remove the devices
Measuring work zone performance
In California, they typically measure travel time (and hence, delay) through the work zone when the project conditions/traffic conditions warrant and problems are anticipated. This is done only … [Read more...] about Measuring work zone performance
Sand barrels in work zones
California's standards for sand barrels in work zones are in the state's T-series of Standard Plans (plans T1A, T1B, and T2). The plans show the number of barrels and the weight of sand for each … [Read more...] about Sand barrels in work zones