Warning signs alert road users to conditions that might call for a reduction of speed. The thru traffic merge left right w41a sign see figure 6f6 should be used in advance of an intersection where one or more lane closures on the. Temporary traffic control slide 2 module objectives describe basic contents of part 6 in the mutcd, which covers temporary traffic control tcc list the various levels of compliance describe the component parts of a work zone list. The design and applications of traffic control devices used in temporary traffic control zones are described in this chapter. Highway work zones and signs, signals, and barricades. The 2009 mutcd, 2003 mutcd, and certain chapters of the mutcd millennium edition those affected by revision no. As a result, the queensland mutcd will only provide requirements and recommendations specific to queensland and has precedence over the equivalent australian standard part.
California manual on uniform traffic control devices. A treatment may also be isolated if it is built as the first part of a staged traffic management scheme. Mutcd presentation files colorado department of transportation. The texas transportation commission approved the minute order adopting revision 2 of the 2011 tmutcd on sept. Table 6h1 is an index of the 46 typical applications.
The ttc plans and devices should follow the principles set forth in part 6. The original document was published by the us department of transportations federal highway administration fhwa as part vi of the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd. Only new devices must be compliant agencies are required to update devices as they wear out older devices can remain for remaining service life unless. Such statutes shall provide sufficient flexibility in the application of ttc to meet the. Earlier editions of the mutcd are available in pdf format only on this web site. This form is not a substitute for tmp completion, project. For part 6, we need to expand the list of those that need to sit up, take notice.
New entering roadway merge sign w45 2003 mutcd section 2c. Component parts of a temporary traffic control zone. Manual on uniform traffic control devices contains the basic principles that govern the design and use of traffic controlthe design and use of traffic control devices for all streets, highways, bikeways and private roads open to publicbikeways, and private roads open to public travel regardless of type or class or the. Instead, part 6 displays typical applications that depict common applications of ttc devices. Manual of uniform traffic control devices mutcd department of. Chapter 6a general november 7, 2014 part 6 temporary traffic control. The intent of this form is to assess proposed design alterations as well as work zone mobility issues created by proposed changes that do not meet tdots minimum parameters. Delaware department of transportation manual on uniform. Part 6 of the manual on uniform traffic control devices focuses on temporary traffic control ttc and how ttc devices are applied in a variety of situations. A traffic control device is a sign, signal, marking or other device placed on or adjacent to a street or highway by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. Design based on posted speed limit or 85thpercentile speed if design is restricted or special conditions exist.
Part vi of the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd. Its purpose is to help you to use the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd part 6 temporary traffic control more effectively and not replace it. Temporary traffic control table of contents chapter. Manual on uniform traffic control devices manual on. Vehicular traffic warning signs w86, w111, w115, w115a, w118, w1110. General 01 whenever the acronym ttc is used in part 6, it refers to temporary traffic control.
Part 6 temporary traffic control university of delaware. Should there be any discrepancies between the contents of this course and the mutcd always follow the mutcd. Temporary traffic control is the property of its rightful owner. Overview of the manual on uniform traffic control devices. Manual on uniform traffic control devices contains the basic principles that govern the design and use of traffic controlthe design and use of traffic control devices for all streets, highways, bikeways and private roads open to publicbikeways, and private roads open to.
Overview of the manual on uniform traffic control devices \. Table 6c2 is used for the determination of taper lengths, while table 6c1 can be used for sign spacing for various area and roadway types. Temporary traffic control table of contents page chapter 6a. Manual on uniformmanual on uniform traffic control devices. Virginia supplement to the 2009 mutcd revision 1 page tc21 september 30, 20 table of contents part 2. The manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd contains the standards for traffic control devices that regulate, warn, and guide road users along highways, county roads, and city streets. Virginia supplement to the 2009 mutcd page tc1 may 2011 table of contents part 2. Part 6 temporary traffic control page 1015 part 6 temporary traffic control chapter 6a. Cross reference best practice work zone best practices. Manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd 6f. Figures and tables found throughout part 6 provide information for the development of temporary traffic control plans.
Sections 1598 and 1599, this part of the california mutcd is incorporated by reference as part of those regulations. Manual of traffic signs older editions of the mutcd. Standard layouts have been designed and are available in the document temporary traffic control zone layouts field manual february, 2011, which is part of minnesotas manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd. Part 6 of the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd is the national standard for all traffic control devices used during construction, maintenance, and utility activities plus incident management. Texas manual on uniform traffic control devices tmutcd. Both passive static signs and active intelligent work zone systems are used to implement the zipper merge. These provisions have been applied by knowledgeable persons after appropriate evaluation and engineering judgment. Whenever the acronym ttc is used in part 6, it refers to temporary.
Mutcd 2009 edition, original, dated december 2009 pdf. The california mutcd is available on the caltrans web page at. Standards and guides for traffic controls for street and highway construction, maintenance, utility, and incident management operations, 1988 edition. Overview of the manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd part 6. This handbook summarizes some guidelines listed in the. Facing the entering roadway for a mergetype movement if engineering judgment indicates that. The mutcd functions as both a legal and an engineering document. Manual of uniform traffic control devices mutcd department. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. The department of transport and main roads has adopted australian standard as1742 manual of uniform traffic control devices as part of national harmonisation. Refer to the mn mutcd part 6 for additional standards, and guidance andor. The ttc selected for each situation depends on type of highway, road user conditions, duration of operation, physical constraints, and the nearness of the work space or. All devices must be compliant agencies were required to to have all devices compliant, both new and existing, by a certain date typ.
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