When full use is not possible, accommodate traffic by verifying a continuous roadway throughout the length of the project, achieved by using one or a combination of the following: The newly constructed highway or portions of it, A detour where traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles, is diverted over a temporary roadway, Passage of traffic through the work in progress. The cost of covering, uncovering, and removing signs (when they are no longer needed) is included in the contract price for construction area signs. Retain documentation of these reviews in Category 6, Safety, of the project records. Caltrans requires TMPs for all planned activities on the State Highway System. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. Unstable snow conditions have prompted closure of Highway 32 between Humboldt Rd in the Lomo area of Butte County and the Highway 36 junction in Tehama. Links Regional Sites Verify the contractor removes traffic-handling equipment and devices from the job site when they are no longer needed for controlling traffic. The resident engineer should determine which contractor activities might use COZEEP support. Rural locations with a high volume of truck traffic, steep downgrades, or both. Instead, the district coordinator should contact the statewide contract manager to verify the correct billing rates. the lane closure unless the end of work area is obvious or A G20-2 "END ROAD WORK" sign shall be placed at the end of lane closure during hours of darkness. Show the design of the temporary roadway, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, in the traffic control plan. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Please visit SR 210 Base Line Project's website for the latest news regarding the 210 freeway construction. Verify that the contractor constructs permanent new facilities and alterations to existing facilities in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Communication equipment and procedures to follow when communicating with the resident engineers field representatives during contingency plan activation. Themmbm.net DA: 11 PA: 37 MOZ Rank: 60. Verify that all traffic control devices are correctly placed and functioning properly. Verify that pallet height is 4 inches or less. During these reviews, examine the locations of planned roadside obstacles as well as protective safety devices, signs, striping, detours, falsework, temporary railing, attenuators, and clear recovery zones. Response #1:Lane Closure during the day on Peaceful Oak Road is included as per page 31 in the Special Provisions Section 12-4.02C (3) (m) Chart No. Dansher Rd. Use tangent diagonal crossing in preference to reversing curves. Ideally, the assistant resident engineer should be able to communicate directly with the contractors maintenance person by radio or cell phone. PCMS can be used in place of an advance flagger to remove workers from the roadway to improve worker safety from traffic. For continuous construction work zone speed limit reduction, verify that advisory warning signs are posted to alert motorist of the roadway condition as specified and as shown on the standard plans. For temporary pedestrian facilities, do the following: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/safety-traffic, Chapter 1 - Caltrans Construction Organization, 2-204B State Representative on Projects Administered by Others, 2-204C District Construction Safety Coordinator, 2-205 Guidelines for Traffic Control Plans, 2-206G Surfacing MaterialsColor and Texture, 2-212 Keeping the Roadway Clear and Clean, 2-214C (4) Construction Engineers, Resident Engineers, and Construction Inspectors, 2-215 Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program, 2-215A (1) Estimating COZEEP Funding Requirements, 2-216B Requirements of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. Refer to Section 12-6, Temporary Pavement Delineation and Section 12-7 Temporary Pavement Delineation for Seal Coats, of the Standard Specifications for temporary signing requirements for no-passing zones. lcs ver 23.01.09.2267 This application is being updated for digital accessibility and will continue to function while updates are in progress. Supporting justification for use or nonuse of COZEEP should be documented in Category 21, Construction or Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program, of the project files. For traffic control requirements, refer to Section 12, Temporary Traffic Control, of the Standard Specifications and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD). Confirm temporary flashing beacon systems comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.34, Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, of the Standard Specifications. Use the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features to confirm acceptability of traffic control devices. For public convenience, such as routing traffic through detours when not shown on the plans and when ordered by the engineer, providing flaggers is change order work for which Caltrans pays 100 percent. The California Highway Patrol. For their application, review the current California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD). Obtain a contact cell phone number for the contractor before starting activities that require a portable changeable message sign and arrange for an inspection with the contractor before the first deployment. Clearly identify early-finish and late-finish milestones for every major activity. Make sure the temporary automated end of queue warning system is in operation only during work, unless special provisions require one for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for certain construction activities. Confirm that the contractors closure requests comply with the closure charts. Verify that the line of sight visibility in the field meets sight distance standards. TMP strategies are designed to maintain additional delays below this maximum threshold, that is, less than 15 or 20 minutes. Check the exposed surfaces of Type K temporary railing to verify they have received a fresh coat of white paint before initial placement on the job. If this equality is not possible, confirm that the design speed differential is no more than 10 mph. Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. Construction signs should be covered or removed whenever they no longer serve a purpose. Visit Quickmap@dot.ca.gov for latest road info. End-of-queue management is desirable at locations where traffic queues are anticipated. The effectiveness of handling traffic through night construction depends on the contract plans and the details of the contractors activities. When possible, implement temporary speed limit reductions in conjunction with a COZEEP operation. Verify the signs are properly aimed at approaching traffic. The CHP memorandum of understanding requires a minimum payment of 4 hours per officer. Request the guidelines from Construction headquarters. TMPs include strategies to minimize work-related traffic delays while reducing the overall duration of work activities where appropriate. For a detailed discussion of acceptable temporary delineation methods, refer to Section 4-12, Temporary Traffic Control, of this manual. Inform the Transportation Permits Unit 15 days in advance of the closure. If new asphalt concrete joins existing asphalt concrete, the difference in texture and color between them creates a taper in the new traffic lane that may convey the wrong sense of direction, especially at night or in rain. Closures that will reduce horizontal or vertical clearances require even more notification. The California MUTCD Sign Charts contain commonly used signs in California, and is not meant to be used as a comprehensive or stand-alone design tool. Certain equipment, such as dike placement machines, can only operate off one side of the equipment and may need to be operated against live traffic. Cold storms bringing wind, rain and low-elevation snow heavy at times are forecast through early March. Verify telescoping flag trees are from a commercial-quality material manufacturer. If there are questions as to flagger competency, contact your construction safety coordinator to have them come and observe the flagging operation. Make sure that portable transverse rumble strips are placed before closing the lane to traffic. Section 7-1.02A, General, requires the contractor to comply with current laws, regulations and decrees. The special bulbs used with solar signs have much narrower beams than conventional bulbs and, therefore, require greater care while being aimed. Additional signs ordered by the resident engineer are paid for as extra work. Closure Search County All Counties Selected Counties: Alameda Contra Costa Marin Napa San Francisco San Mateo Santa Clara Solano Sonoma Route (s) All Routes Selected Routes: 1 4 9 12 13 17 24 25 29 35 37 61 77 80 82 84 Achieving this transition is worthwhile, even though it may extend the traffic control system farther than the minimum necessary to clear the work zone. The local CHP contact person will note in the cancellation form if Caltrans is being charged a cancellation or 4-hour overtime fee. Include these considerations for conditions requiring minor changes in the field: The following guidelines apply to crossover transitions: For temporary modifications of existing ramps, review acceleration and deceleration lanes. When planning for pedestrians in work zones, verify that the contractor does the following: When existing pedestrian facilities are disrupted, closed, or relocated, the temporary facilities should be detectable and include accessibility features consistent with those in the existing pedestrian facility. Generally, the district traffic operations office is responsible for this review activity. Samples of activities that may require a contingency plan: A construction contingency plan describes: The contractor verifies or updates the contingency plan at the same time as submitting the written schedule of planned closures. Resolve any accounting differences between the information Caltrans gives the CHP and the internal information CHP obtains from its payroll system. Confirm the contractor provides a temporary pedestrian access route (TPAR) nearby, off the traveled way, when the construction activities require the closure of an existing pedestrian route. Anticipated length of time, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes, to pick up the closures. Review the project for indications of driving difficulty. Contractor will collect 7 day 24 hour traffic counts from Caltrans. The between the L tapers required for each closed traffic lane; Lane Closure Report for the week of 7/29/19 - 8/2/19 Inyo, Mono & Eastern Kern Counties - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like Confirm that the contractors are coordinating placement and pickup of the closure so that the traffic control system is maintained in accordance with the. If flaggers are to be used, have flaggers take their stations; then move workers and equipment onto the road. The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in Montecito is open following a major improvement project. Obtain from the contractor, the completed Form CEM-2311, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report, within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route. Confirm the contractor submits a schedule of planned closures in advance as required by Section 12-4.02A(3), Submittals, of the Standard Specifications. Consider additional signage and temporary lighting for crossovers. If the contractor requests additional CHP support beyond what the project plan includes, you may, if appropriate, write a change order. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), Lane Closure System, of this manual. Do not permit rocks, concrete, or other hard objects to be used for this purpose. If you cannot contact the local CHP coordinator in advance and the officer reports for duty, the fee will be equal to 4 hours of overtime pay and mileage incurred, if any. The maintaining traffic special provisions for capital projects provide for compensating contractors for early pickup. The closure requests are stored with a SAVED status. Traffic cones are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Lane closure lasting 7 hours on Toll Bridge for Bridge Construction affecting #1, #2, #3 lane(s) in District: 4 From: SFOBB Pier 1 (W-1) San Francisco to EB On from YBI Hillcrest Road San Francisco View on Google Maps ID: C80JA-0004-2023-03-07-23:01:00 Review the Public Safety section in the contract. Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. Verify the pavement is clean and dry and the contractor places the channelizers during conditions that meet the required temperatures. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. Caltrans is working to clear the roads in order to reopen them. If necessary, direct the contractor in writing to act at once to remedy any issue not in compliance with the contract: If the contractor cannot address the traffic safety issue because of a lack of materials and it is safe to do so, consider temporarily suspending the work until correction can be made. The CHP sorts and subtotals the COZEEP service summary by project, including cost information. Verify the contractor conducts a meeting with all involved parties to discuss the operation of the impact attenuator vehicle. Pay special attention to the aiming of the sign whenever solar-powered signs are used. When it is not possible to maintain a width of 60 inches, provide a 60-by-60inch passing space at least every 200 feet to allow individuals in wheelchairs to pass. The following are some possible installation procedures that may be used by the contractor, depending on the situation in which the system will be used: After installation and when the inspector is available, make a drive-through inspection of the system. Check sign posts to confirm compliance with breakaway features. Click on the Nextbutton at the bottom right to go to the next slide. If the bid item is not included in the project, process a change order to provide a TPAR. Information such as lane closure charts and road user costs will be added to the TMP once the project moves into the . Verify that all traffic control facilities are in good repair with a continuing program of inspection, replacement, and cleaning. Anticipated times for beginning the closure pickup. Section 2-1, Safety, of this manual covers the responsibilities of the districts construction safety coordinator (CSC) who should periodically review the traffic handling for each project. Verify temporary flashing beacon systems are relocated as work progresses according to the specifications. Establish reduced regulatory speed limits in accordance with procedures in the. Obtain a sample of the type of portable delineator to be used on the project. During the inspection, drive through the system as though you had no knowledge of the work zone. In many cases, placing a PCMS behind existing guard railing will protect it. Verify the proper types of flashing arrow signs are used. Results will display in a new window. Verify that the contractor uses the LCS Mobile website to status closures in a timely manner. Providing for exit ramp traffic within the coned-off area may be difficult. Request a certificate of compliance for each portable changeable message sign. Contact the district traffic engineer for recommendations if the clearance to the traffic lane cannot be obtained. If the contractor plans to use cones for night work, determine the type of cone proposed. Contractors are required to request closures using the Caltrans Lane Closure System (LCS) and status closures using the Lane Closure System Mobile web page. Include appropriate signage. Check pallet heights when used. Where possible, compensate for a required reduction of one by an improvement of another. Verify that portable delineators meet the dimension requirements. Discuss comments or suggestions regarding traffic control with district Design and Traffic Operations during the projects planning and design phase. Updated information available at # caltrans8 TMC ALERT Inspect TPARs weekly to verify that they are clean and unobstructed and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the work plan required by the specifications. Section 4-73, Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks, of this manual provides policies and procedures for those facilities. Consider driver expectation and ambient light in the area of the crossover for temporary lighting. The cost of providing flaggers is included in the bid item cost for portable signal systems. Refer to Section 4-1203B (14), Portable Changeable Message Signs, of this manual. Verify the base is shaped to prevent rolling if struck by vehicles. Record inspection dates and conditions observed in the project records. Verify that garments worn by the contractor's staff comply at least with ANSI 107-2004 Class 3. Each flag shall be at least 16" x 16" 3. Review Sections 12-4.04, Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, and 16-2.02, Temporary Pedestrian Facilities, of the Standard Specifications for the temporary pedestrian facilities requirements. The following procedures are intended to assist resident engineers in obtaining and tracking COZEEP services and to help Caltrans reconcile the CHP billing system and facilitate payment to the CHP. Workers may operate vehicles opposite the flow of traffic inside a closed lane only with the prior authorization of the resident engineer. Verify that portable flashing beacons comply with the requirements in Section 12-3.31, "Portable Flashing Beacons," of the Standard Specifications. Automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) can be used in place of flagger to remove workers from the roadway to improve worker safety from traffic. In addition, the plans provide traffic handling details during construction of the structure work per Traffic Handling Plans and related plans including TH-3 (Sheet 54 of advertised plans). The covers should also present a workmanlike appearance. Extend exit ramp tapers back through the closure as an extension of the ramps shoulder line. Request a certificate of compliance for Type K temporary railing. Municipal Code. Whenever physically possible, establish and maintain a safely traversable area outside the delineated roadway wide enough for a clear recovery zone. To implement COZEEP, use the guidelines below, intended to apply COZEEP resources more uniformly throughout the state. Acts as a resource for the resident engineer, the DTM, and the TMP manager during TMP implementation. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. Verify Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are the type shown on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Direct the contractor to provide PCMSs for use not otherwise provided for in the contract, with a minimum notice of 1 full working day. Additional funds may be obtained for capital projects and maintenance funded projects as follows: The resident engineer and project engineer share responsibilities for COZEEP implementation and funding allocation. Stationary closures on a traffic lane are 10-97 before placing the first cone on the traffic lane, and 10-98 after removing all the cones from the traffic lane. If you authorize the devices for use, record the authorization in the daily reports. Verify that all the necessary signs, cones, drums, and other equipment are on hand before the system is set up for the first time. Do not allow the use of nonretroreflective portable signs during hours of darkness. Verify that the color of the portable transverse rumble strips is black or orange and arranged in accordance with Standard Plan T13.