You may also consult the district Traffic Operations office. Additional signs ordered by the resident engineer are paid for as extra work. Verify Category 3 temporary traffic control devices are the type shown on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Be aware that collision concentrations and inconvenience may occur with changes in direction, number of lanes, alignment, and speed. If a discrepancy occurs between the contract plans and specifications and the California MUTCD, the plans and specifications govern. Document the reasons for COZEEP use. These Standard Specifications sections apply to pedestrian facilities: Verify that the contractor adheres to the following: At the preconstruction conference, discuss the need for temporary pedestrian facilities and ADA requirements. The local CHP contact person will note in the cancellation form if Caltrans is being charged a cancellation or 4-hour overtime fee. Intended amount of work to be done during each closure. Major lane closuresthose expected to result in significant traffic effects despite the implementation of TMPs. Beginning and ending times for critical work activities for work conducted in a closure. 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 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. Provide the contractor with the message content and the thresholds used for triggering when the messages will be displayed. Verify that the contractor schedules and conducts a meeting to discuss the operation of impact attenuator vehicle as required under Section 12-3.23A(4), Quality Assurance, of the Standard Specifications. Obtain a copy of the manufacturers instructions for the portable transverse rumble strips. Reducing standards on existing roadways, such as sharpening curves and shortening auxiliary lanes, can adversely affect operating characteristics. Check that portable transverse rumble strips are not placed on sharp horizontal or vertical curves or through pedestrian routes. The Public Utilities Commission crossing number shown on the railroad crossing sign, Date the detour will be put into use and the estimated time it will be in use, Estimated volume of traffic to be detoured over the crossing, Whether additional protection is proposed. (Under ideal conditions, all advance warning signs and the taper would be in a tangent with the taper placed on a slight upgrade for improved visibility.). Be aggressive in seeking changes to improve the situation. Require at all times the presence on the job of personnel representing the contractor who are capable of and empowered to make decisions quickly if the need arises. 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. Check railing alignment for any substantial offset to each other. @CaltransDistrict7 crews are working to clear the roadway to make it safe for travel. Directs the termination or modification of active planned lane closure operations when traffic delays become significant, without compromising traveler or worker safety. Determine the methods and equipment the contractor will use for closing lanes, ramps, and roadways, and for flagging and controlling one-way traffic. Each advance warning sign shall be equipped Rural locations with a high volume of truck traffic, steep downgrades, or both. Remind the contractor to notify the regional notification centers before digging for the installation of signposts. If flaggers are to be used, have flaggers take their stations; then move workers and equipment onto the road. Camino, CA 95709 Notify Me. Consult with the district traffic engineer for other acceptable means to protect the sign instead of the Type K temporary railing required by the specifications. In addition to adjustments for ordered changes, process change orders that adjust compensation when increased or decreased closures are required because of underruns or overruns in the engineers estimated quantities. If the equipment, materials, or workers are not onsite, the contingency plan specifies the method of mobilizing these items and personnel, and the time required to complete the mobilization. The following COZEEP use criteria do not form an all-inclusive list. Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile Statusing Instructions This training will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Include appropriate signage. Drivers should be able to read the entire message at least two times before passing the sign. Reviewing the TMP and traffic contingency plan for constructability issues. When an AFAD becomes inoperable, notify the contractor to immediately replace it with an identical device, use a flagger with the appropriate-size advance warning sign and gate cones as shown in Standard Plan T13 or stop all construction activities that require the device to be in operation. Allow only one type of portable delineator on the project. Time and mileage are based on officers starting and stopping times at their reporting station and include travel to and from the project. Reviews the contractors contingency plan. Caltrans Transportation Management Plan Guidelines provides more information on the recommended level of detail for TMPs. Select a District or Statewide to start. Provide the contractor with the internet link to access the LCS web-based training. Do not allow the contractor to mix different types of temporary traffic control devices on the same alignment. Verify that the contractor constructs permanent new facilities and alterations to existing facilities in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. 4-1202C (1a) Lane Closure System 4-1202C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes 4-1202C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities 4-1202D Temporary Pavement Delineation 4-1202D (1) Temporary Pavement Markers 4-1203 During the Course of Work 4-1203A Flagging 4-1203B Temporary Traffic Control Devices 4-1203B (1) Traffic Cones Verify the crash cushion array is in place before opening traffic lanes adjacent to the protected obstacle. Verify temporary or permanent pavement delineation is in place before opening the traveled way to traffic. 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 additional funds are required during the life of the project, the resident engineer can transfer available contingency funds to state-furnished materials and servicesCOZEEP. Likewise, the resident engineer may transfer unused COZEEP funds to the contingency fund and use them for other purposes when 90 percent of the contract item work is completed. The project has sufficient funds available to pay for the CHP support. If the cancellation form indicates a fee is being charged, retain the form in the project records under Category 21, Construction or Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program, and send a copy to the district COZEEP coordinator. The area where the surfacing joins the existing roadway can be critical. Visualize what effects changing conditions of visibility and lighting will create. Verify the contractor cements the bases of channelizers used for temporary edge line delineation as specified. The LCS will generate email notifications to the resident engineer and the district traffic manager when the contractor cancels a closure. The Butterfly Lane Pedestrian Undercrossing in Montecito is open following a major improvement project. Observe the flagging operation to verify that flaggers are using the correct procedures for directing motorists in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1599,(8 CCR 1599) Flaggers, and Chapter 6E, Flagger Control, of the California MUTCD. Make the environment like the approach highway. A pedestrian traffic handling plan may be required if the contract plans do not identify the affected facility. If the equipment is not available, make other arrangements as soon as possible. For construction projects awarded after June 30, 2021, all records are to be stored electronically in the Caltrans Falcon electronic document management system (FalconDMS). Verify the signs are properly aimed at approaching traffic. 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. According to the Authorized Material List for Signing and Delineation Materials, 0.5-inch Intelplast Intelcel or similar material is authorized, and according to FHWA Work Zone Letter 85 from the FHWAs Safety Program work zone device letter archive website, this type of sign substrate is authorized for use on Type 3 barricades. During the course of work, monitor the contractors activities to verify closures are statused in LCS as follows: The LCS will notify the resident engineers and designated inspectors by email when the contractor changes the status of a closure. Prohibit messages that do not convey real-time information to the motorist. Any part of the project within the limits stated in the order becomes a legal speed zone when signs are placed. Links Regional Sites Under the agreement, Caltrans pays the CHP for furnishing officers and cars for construction zones. Be aware that reductions in the width or number of lanes affect the capacity and flow of traffic. Take special care to consider areas in schools or senior citizen center locations. The change order must clearly state there will be adjustment on the traffic control system item by reason of this change. The Transportation Management Plan Guidelines describe the roles and responsibilities of the construction traffic manager who works in cooperation with the CSC. Avoid blinding drivers in approaching vehicles when adequately lighting work areas. Verify the contractor maintains all traffic control devices in good working order throughout the projects life. All contract plans and special provisions must include a traffic control plan, which may include T Series Standard Plans, detour plans, or motorist information plans. During routine visits to the project, construction engineers should also review signing, delineation, construction contingency plans, and general traffic handling. Use of 180-day temporary pavement markers on an open-graded surface is not advised; when removed, the marker glue can peel up the open grade. Direct the contractor to provide PCMSs for use not otherwise provided for in the contract, with a minimum notice of 1 full working day. For changes to the district-approved traffic control plans on contracts administered by others, use the same review and approval process established for Caltrans-administered construction contracts. The resident engineer must email service requests, daily reports, cancellation forms, and tracking spreadsheets to the COZEEP coordinator on a monthly basis. Within 45 calendar days of receipt of the invoice, the district COZEEP coordinator reviews and approves the summary and submits it for payment to the Caltrans Division of Accounting, which uses it as the receiving record for payment. Verify the contractor conducts a meeting with all involved parties to discuss the operation of the impact attenuator vehicle. Resolve any accounting differences between the information Caltrans gives the CHP and the internal information CHP obtains from its payroll system. Maintain a width of 60 inches throughout the length of the pedestrian pathway. If the temporary automated end of queue warning system malfunctions for a cumulative period of 4 hours or more, no payment will be made for the day. For more information on cancellations, refer to the current COZEEP agreement. Confirm that the minimum lane widths in the standard special provisions and those shown on the Traffic Handling Plans match. Verify removal of any temporary delineation that conflicts with any subsequent or new traffic pattern for the area. 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. This notification allows Caltrans to coordinate work within the highway corridor. Refer to Section 2-214D, Construction Contingency Plan, of this manual. Verify that pedestrian facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Lane Closure System Welcome to LCS User ID: Password: Forgot your password? The resident engineer has the responsibility and authority for administering the traffic control plan and all other aspects of safety on construction projects. If an existing pedestrian route will be affected by the work activities, verify the project includes Bid Item No. The following guidelines are intended only to guide engineering judgment and ingenuity: Following are guidelines for the design of roadways carrying traffic through work zones. Dirt is not an acceptable surface. If it becomes necessary to cancel the work, call the local CHP contact person listed in Part 4 of the task order as soon as possible. Contact the project manager to arrange the study. Confirm supporting steel pipes are placed on the traffic side of the screen so that if a panel becomes dislodged, the plywood will fall away from traffic. End-of-queue management is desirable at locations where traffic queues are anticipated. TMP strategies are designed to maintain additional delays below this maximum threshold, that is, less than 15 or 20 minutes. 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. The statewide master agreement for COZEEP requires that all Caltrans requests for support be received by the supporting CHP area office during normal working hours and at least 72 hours before the time needed. Require the contractor to keep signs clean and clearly visible, and repair them if damaged. Caltrans is working to clear the roads in order to reopen them. 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. Closures are reported and managed using the web-based Lane Closure System (LCS) Mobile application. The DTM calculates the delay penalty during the design phase of the project. Keep the projects completion dates current in the LCS. Routinely inspect temporary pedestrian facilities for compliance. Scheduled Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expected Delay from Traffic Control due to Road Closure. If the bid item is not included in the project, process a change order to provide a TPAR. Results will display in a new window. As a last resort, the state representative has authority to stop the contractors operation, wholly or in part, or take appropriate action when public safety is jeopardized. CalTrans Lane & Road Closures SR-14 North Wed Mar 1 2023, 9:01AM Lasting 6 hours Full closure lasting 6 hours on Off Ramp for Road Maintenance affecting All lane (s) in District: 7 From: Antelope Valley Freeway, Route 14 Newhall to Placerita Canyon Rd Newhall View on Google Maps ID: C14CA-0003-2023-03-01-09:01:00 Wed Mar 1 2023, 9:01AM Request a list of Category 2 temporary traffic control devices to be used on the project and copies of their Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) acceptance letters. To establish the geometry, markings, devices, and signs that existed during the project, maintain in sufficient detail a record of the placement into service, the changes, and the discontinuance of roadways and detours. Automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) can be used in place of flagger to remove workers from the roadway to improve worker safety from traffic. QuickMap Know before you go. Make safety and convenience the primary design considerations. Category 1 devices include traffic cones, plastic traffic drums, portable delineators, and channelizers. Verify the base is shaped to prevent rolling if struck by vehicles. Extend the straight section, known as the tangent portion of the closure, to better position the taper. Verify temporary flashing beacon systems are relocated as work progresses according to the specifications. Regulatory speed limit signing may be considered during work activities when workers are present on foot and have direct exposure to vehicular traffic. They require lane closure charts that specify when and how many lanes may be closed for construction. Verify the contractor follows the notification and signing requirements before setting up any traffic control systems. Form CEM-2303, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Sidewalk Detour Inspection Report, may be used by the engineer and the contractor to report weekly inspections if the temporary pedestrian access route is provided using an existing pedestrian route. Verify that construction area signs are placed outside the traveled way, do not block or protrude more than 4 inches into bicycle and pedestrian routes, and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. CHP policy and the COZEEP agreement require that a sergeant or higher ranked officer be assigned to oversee COZEEP officers if there are more than 4 officers assigned to a project. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. Compensation for flaggers shown on the contract plans, including advanced flaggers and additional flaggers will be included in the bid item for traffic control system. Subsequent relocations of each barricade are paid for as extra work using the force account method. Live Traffic Cameras View live traffic conditions by regions and areas. Verify that all traffic control devices are correctly placed and functioning properly. SignsReview sign line of sight visibility and verify it complies with Section 12-3.11, Construction Area Signs, of the, Vertical and horizontal curvesVerify tapers are visible for their entire length to approaching traffic. Verify a minimum clearance of 8 feet between the array and the nearest traffic lane. Design for the least change in alignment, speed, or both. Confirm that the contractor cancels scheduled closures that are not needed at least 2 days in advance, using the LCS. Closure Type All Full Only Closure Status to include: In Progress Completed Canceled No Status Time Period All Day (5 AM - 4 PM) Night (4 PM - 5 AM) Long Term Only (24 Hours+) When Status changed: Facility Carpool Mainline Connector On Ramp Off Ramp Other Verify telescoping flag trees maintain an upright position when being used. Checking fire safety requirements may require coordination with personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, or California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Section 124 of the California Streets and Highways Code authorizes Caltrans to close or restrict the use of any state highway whenever it considers such actions necessary for these reasons: Closures may also be necessary after major earthquakes or other natural disasters. To confirm that contractors can access LCS and LCS Mobile, do the following before work begins: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/training. Document why an item does not comply with the ADA checklist in Category 46, Assistant Resident Engineers Daily Reports, of the project records. Weekend Closure of Seacliff Ramps on Highway 101. Once the task order is completed and signed by the Caltrans person requesting the services, fax, email, or send it to the local CHP area office. Include the district TMP manager, the DTM, and the public information officer as appropriate in preconstruction or work planning meetings. The state representative assigned to the project should make sure the local agency resident engineer performs the duties as outlined above. Make sure your designated staff and other state staff involved with traffic control attend the meeting when possible. View from List View from Map One Stop Shop Traveler Information link for Western US states: California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. Additional devices are placed in sequence, moving in the direction of the traffic flow. Caltrans began a major project to retrofit the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to current seismic design standards in summer 1998 and expects to complete the work by winter 2014. . Discuss the contingency plan at the project partnering or preconstruction meeting. Extend exit ramp tapers back through the closure as an extension of the ramps shoulder line. Check that the attenuator meets the test level requirement for the posted speed limit. Review Section 81-3, Pavement Markers, of the Standard Specifications. When necessary, ask the contractor to adjust placement or message content of signs based on changing project or traffic conditions. Construction activities such as night paving may be a deciding factor when the operation requires a large number of trucks into and out of the work area. Traffic control devices, equipment, and other construction materials and features should not protrude into the usable width of the sidewalk, temporary pathway, or other pedestrian facility. Responsibilities include: The construction engineer is responsible for confirming that traffic moves through the work zone according to traffic control plans. CHP invoices will include monthly charges for services provided. The CHIN incident layer is updated every 1 minute. Specification details for manufacture of signs is provided on the Caltrans Sign Specifications webpage (for CA coded signs) or in the FHWA Standard Highway Signs Book (for MUTCD coded signs). A person with a visual disability traveling with the aid of a long cane must be able to detect it. Figures 6H-28 and 6H-29, Sidewalk Detour or Diversion, and Crosswalk Closures and Pedestrian Detours of the California MUTCD are examples for accommodating the needs and control of pedestrians. Reviewing the needs and control of all road users is an essential part of highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations, and the management of traffic incidents through a work zone. Try to eliminate surprise elements from temporary roadways. Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. At the end of the shift, the senior CHP officer onsite should estimate travel time and mileage for each officer from the project site to the CHP office. Anticipated length of time, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes, to pick up the closures. Confirm the contractor maintains barricades in good condition and keeps the reflective surfaces clean. 18h. Refer to Section 4-1202C (1a), Lane Closure System, of this manual. Discuss comments or suggestions regarding traffic control with district Design and Traffic Operations during the projects planning and design phase. Next install the first sign drivers will see in approaching the work area from the affected direction. Task orders must specify by date, time, and location when a service is needed. Periodic project safety reviews should note deficient areas and provide recommendations for the contractor to correct those deficiencies. To implement COZEEP, use the guidelines below, intended to apply COZEEP resources more uniformly throughout the state. Traffic control systems conform to the Standard Plans, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Verify the contractor installs the temporary no-passing zone signs if no-passing centerline pavement delineation is obliterated. Remember that the motorist has no knowledge of the traffic control plan and is entirely dependent on the system for warning and guidance. Verify temporary pavement markers comply with Section 81-3, Pavement Markers, of the Standard Specifications, except for the waiting period before placing pavement markers on new asphalt concrete. Timelines for the contractor and the engineer to meet at the job site, review progress, and forecast when work will be stopped to open the lane, shoulder, ramp, or route to the public. At the preconstruction conference, remind the contractor to maintain an inventory of commonly required items at the job site and arrange for sign panels, posts, and mounting hardware or portable sign mounts to be furnished on short notice. Refer to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the. Consider sight distance for drivers because of temporary features such as falsework impeding view of traffic signal systems. How the contractor will meet the projected rates for material delivery to the job site. When construction activities involve railroad rights-of-way or grade crossings, contact the district railroad liaison agent to confirm that all processes are complete and that the contractor may begin work. When severe congestion is forecast because of capacity reductions, include plans for using the media to notify the public, Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) services, alternate route development, metering by upstream ramp closures, changeable message signs, radar feedback speed signs, highway advisory radios, and monitoring the end of the traffic queue. Verify the contractor protects Type K temporary railing blunt- ends within 15 feet of the edge of the traveled way with temporary crash cushions. Where the prevailing speed of the approach is limited by alignment, the design speed should be equal to the prevailing speed of the approach roadway. Check pallet heights when used. Otherwise, Federal (MUTCD) codes are shown. At no time should a U-turn be permitted in traffic. Use alternate methods to delineate this type of surface. Withhold some payment from progress pay estimates to cover the cost of removing Type K temporary railing. Create a physical facility that will encourage motorists to appropriately guide their vehicles on the intended path of travel and make it possible for the vehicle to perform as intended. Consider placing supplemental tapers within an existing closure. Review the requests to avoid oversights and overbooking. Verify the pavement is clean and dry and the contractor places the channelizers during conditions that meet the required temperatures. In that case, portable flashing beacons are paid for as part of the contract item for the traffic control system. Verify the base is shaped to prevent delineators from rolling if stuck by vehicles. Verify visibility and legibility requirements. 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). keeley aydin date of birth,