Oregon Department of Transportation was provided the ability to use photo radar in a state highway work zone during the Oregon 2007 Legislative Session. As part of this authority the Oregon DOT may … [Read more...] about Photo enforcement in work zones
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Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
Oregon interprets lane closure to mean that any work in or near a live travel lane adversely affects capacity. The state's traffic analysts determine the hours when they want to avoid impacts to … [Read more...] about Time frame allowed for lane closure setup (e.g., 9:00am to 3:30pm)
Work zone speed limit
In Oregon: Speed reductions are typically approved for traffic restrictions that remove recovery areas such as shoulder, narrow lanes below minimum standards; areas where equipment and workers are … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
In Oregon, an approach that has improved experience with mobile work zones on freeways has been the deployment of advance roadside PCMS with specific messages similar to "road work 5 mph/ left lane, … [Read more...] about New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control
To become certified as an Oregon Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) under the Oregon DOT Program, you must meet the following requirements: - A current flagging card. A tri-state card is acceptable. - … [Read more...] about Certification requirements for personnel designing and setting up work zone traffic control
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
Oregon DOT works at night when traffic analysis shows that work zone lane capacity is insufficient to handle the demand. It has improved traffic movement using alternate routes and detours and … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones