Work Zone Traffic Control Resources

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Positive Work Zone Protection (PWP):

• DIB 91 (PDF)  |  DIB 91 Cover Memo (PDF)
• MASH Implementation (Permanent and Temporary Traffic Safety Devices)

Mitigation Measures:

• Traffic Breaks (Rolling Roadblocks)
  See the Caltrans Maintenance Manual Ch 8, Sect. 8.19 Picking Up Litter and Debris
• MAZEEP (Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program)
  See the Caltrans Maintenance Manual, Ch 8, Sect. 8.12 MAZEEP (Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program)
• Maintenance Protective Vehicle Guidance (Shadow Vehicle)
  See the Caltrans Maintenance Manual, Ch 8, Sect. 8.11 Protective Vehicles

Work Zone Public Awareness:

• Be Work Zone Alert
• Current Highway Conditions
• Quick Map (real time traffic map)
• CA DMV Driver's Handbook - Sharing the Road: (Road Workers and Work Zones; Double Fine Zones; Move Over and Slow Down)

Work Zone Transportation Management Plans (TMP):

• Transportation Management Plan Guidelines (Caltrans)
• Caltrans Public Information Officers (by District)
• Caltrans Statewide TMP Coordinator

Caltrans Encroachment Permits:

• Caltrans Encroachment Permits - except Caltrans Construction and Maintenance, any work zone activity within Caltrans right of way require an encroachment permit.
  Also where you can find contact for your local Caltrans Encroachment Permits office.

Work Zone Traffic Controls:

• California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) (see Part 6 - Temporary Traffic Control)
• Traffic Control Plans policy- see CA MUTCD Section 6C.01
• Caltrans Standard Plans - Temporary Traffic Control Systems T9 - T17
• Traffic Control Signing - see CA MUTCD Section 6F.02 - 6F.59 (starting on page 1054)
• California Sign Charts
• CA MUTCD Part 2 Signs
• Caltrans Standard Plans - Signs (roadside and overhead)
• Temporary Traffic Control Devices - see CA MUTCD Chapter 6F
• Crashworthy Work Zone Traffic Control Devices - Information on FHWA policy on crashworthy hardware, the different categories of work zone devices, FHWA Acceptance Letters on devices that have been deemed crashworthy, and Frequently Asked Questions about work zone devices.
• Flagger Control - see CA MUTCD Chapter 6E
• Flagging Instruction Handbook (Division of Construction)
  (Includes guidance on Automated Flagger Assistance Devices)
• Pedestrian and Worker Safety- see CA MUTCD Chapter 6D
• Pedestrian Considerations for California Temporary Traffic Control Zones Brochure (PDF)
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety
• Design Information Bulletin 82-05 Pedestrian Accessibility Guidelines for Highway Projects (PDF)
• Bicycle Considerations - see CA MUTCD Section 6D.101(CA) (page 1040)
• SIDEWALK CLOSED Signs - see CA MUTCD Section 6F.14 (CA) (page 1059)
• Detour Signs - see CA MUTCD Section 6F.59 (page 1071)
• Work Affecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities - see CA MUTCD Section 6G.05 (page 1122)
• Typical Applications in CA MUTCD Part 6H, TA-101(CA) through TA-104(CA) (starting on page 1241)

Work Zone Safety:

• Traffic Safety Devices
• Authorized Materials List
• Authorized Materials List - Highway Safety Features (PDF)
• Worker Safety Considerations - see CA MUTCD Section 6D.03 (starting on page 1038)
• Trainings below are not facilitated by Caltrans, and Caltrans is not responsible for any contents provided through those trainings. Any other organization or individual providing work zone training in California that would like to be listed can provide information to Johnny Bhullar at: johnny.bhullar@dot.ca.gov.
• UC Berkeley, Institute of Transportation Studies, Technology Transfer Program
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
• Flasher Barricade Association (Training)
• Safety Center Incorporated
• LIUNA Work Zone Safety Program

Caltrans Maintenance Operations:

• Division of Maintenance
• Caltrans Maintenance Manual
  See Maintenance Manual, Chapter 7, for Traffic Control, Safety and Convenience of Traffic
  See Maintenance Manual, Chapter 8, for Protection of Workers

Caltrans Construction:

• Division of Construction
• Caltrans/Industry Safety Summit Reports
• Construction Manual (Caltrans)
• Construction Forms(including COZEEP / MAZEEP forms)

Other Resources and Links:

• FHWA Work Zone Management Program
• National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• California Traffic Control Devices Committee (CTCDC)
• California Vehicle Code (CVC)
• Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) Construction Safety Orders
• Caltrans Construction Contract Standards (including Standard Plans, Standard Specifications & Standard Special Provisions)
• Caltrans Highway Design Manual

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Disclaimer:

This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for engineering knowledge, experience or judgment. This website promotes better access to helpful information for work zone traffic control resources by providing access to manuals, handbooks, and other publications. This website is part of an ongoing Strategic Highway Safety Plan’s Work Zone Challenge Area efforts to provide more "user-friendly" information and resources for use in work zone traffic control. Please be aware that Caltrans is not the author of the external websites contained in this website and is therefore not responsible for errors or omissions that may be contained within those external websites. The links have been provided for your convenience. The content or information in such links is the sole responsibility of their authors and/or owners.