From Kansas Department of Transportation Special Provision to the Standard Specifications: "Provide courteous, competent flaggers, able to communicate with the traveling public, to direct traffic in … [Read more...] about Flagger training and certification requirements
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Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Kansas limits pilot car operations to 15 minutes or less round trip. Incentive/disincentive clauses are used to encourage early project completion. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Incident management techniques on major construction projects
Motorist Assistance Vehicles patrol metro areas during rush hour in Kansas. … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects
“Give ’em a Brake”
The Kansas Department of Transportation launched the "Give 'Em A Brake" traffic safety campaign in 1993 to increase awareness of the dangers highway workers face in construction and maintenance … [Read more...] about “Give ’em a Brake”
“Safer Driving, Safer Roads”
"Safer Driving, Safer Roads" is intended to serve as an umbrella for all existing highway-safety communications efforts. "Safer Driving, Safer Roads" is a combination of initiatives designed to reduce … [Read more...] about “Safer Driving, Safer Roads”
Sand barrels in work zones
Kansas uses 12 barrels of sand at the speed of 60 mph. The state uses 14 barrels at 65 mph and 16 barrels at 70 mph. The configurations of barrels are different at different speeds. See the web site … [Read more...] about Sand barrels in work zones