MUTCD Part 6: Temporary Traffic Control

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MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control
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Overview of Part 6

• Changes in general
• emphasis on pedestrian, bicyclist, worker safety,
  and highwayrail grade crossings
• New section and changes to existing sections
• Check the manual for specific changes

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Temporary Traffic Control Plans

• New Guidance
• provides GUIDANCE statement to provide additional
  information on minimizing the need to reduce
  speed limits in temporary traffic control zones
• no economic impact on state and local highway
  agencies

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Worker Safety

• Shadow vehicles
• Crash Cushions
• Other devices to protect workers
• Retroreflective clothing

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Sign Placement

• New considerations not to have signs on
  sidewalks, bicycle lanes, or other areas
  designated for pedestrian or bicycle traffic

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New Regulatory Signs

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New Warning Signs
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New Warning Signs (contd)
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Ramp Narrows Sign
W5-4
(New Warning Signs -- Section 6F.26)
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Exit Open, Exit Closed Signs
W5-2
W5-2a
(New Warning Signs -- Section 6F.28)
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Utility Work Sign
W21-7
(New Warning Signs -- Section 6F.36)
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Drums

• New standard will provide better uniformity on
  the top color of all drums

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46 Typical Applications

• More notes
• Highway-rail grade crossing guidance
• Crashworthy treatments
• Pedestrian and bicycle emphasis

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TA-12 Lane Closure
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TA-14 Haul Road Crossing
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TA-17 Mobile Operations on Two Lane Road
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TA-18 Lane Closures on Minor Street
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TA-21 Lane Closure on Near Side of an
Intersec-tion
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TA-28 Sidewalk Detour or Division
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TA-46 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
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TA-30 Interior Lane Closure on Multi-Lane Street
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TA-35 Mobile Operation on Multi-Lane Road
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TA-39 Median Crossover on Freeway
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TA- 45 Temporary Reversible Lane Using Movable
Barriers
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TA-37 Double Lane Closure on Freeway
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TA-38 Interior Lane Closure on Freeway
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