Traffic Safety Devices
Traffic Safety Devices establishes policies and procedures for traffic safety systems, including barriers, guardrail, crash attenuators, and end treatments. Provides guidance for application of safety systems. Provides product evaluation and approval for use of proprietary products on the state highway system.
- LON Calculator (.XLSB)
- Traffic Safety Systems Guidance (PDF) - March 2019
- Supplement to Traffic Safety Systems Guidance (PDF) - April 20, 2022
Supporting Documents:
- Deputy Directive #50 (PDF)
- Controller Cabinets Memo (PDF)
- Traffic Bulletin No.24 - Design Guide for Truck Escape Ramps
- Standards Requiring Approval for Exception (DOCX)
Traffic Safety Devices
Caltrans Related Links
- Authorized Materials Lists (AML)
- CA MUTCD
- MASH Implementation (Permanent and Temporary Traffic Safety Devices)
External Related Links
- AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan
- FHWA Legislation & Regulations
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Contact Information
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Mark Ballentine
Traffic Safety Devices Branch Chief
Standard Plans, TSSG
Safety Programs Headquarters
(916) 639-6100 | mark.ballentine@dot.ca.gov -
Yu-Ying Chu
Traffic Safety Devices Branch Chief
NSSP, New Products
Safety Programs Headquarters
(916) 639-6136 | yu-ying.chu@dot.ca.gov - Traffic Engineering HQ Contacts