1. Washington State Work Zone Rule  Work Zone Rule Implementation  New Work Zone Policy Cathy Nicholas, FHWA - WA Division Office Frank Newboles, WSDOT - HQ Traffic Office

2. Implementation Overview  Concept Start at the Top, Add Value & Tools  Process Teams  Major Elements Policy, Design Manual, Training  Status

3. Implementation Experience  So far, So Good  Doing Good Things, but do them smarter  Challenges  Next Steps

4. New Work Zone Policy Outline  Previous Policy  New Policy - Overarching Concept  Define & Manage Program Responsibilities  Set the Direction, not the Details  Development Team  Work Zone Safety Task Force

5. Previous Work Zone Policy  Well Intended  Generic Approach  Established Departments Position  Good Start, but………

6. New Policy - Overarching Concept  Overarching Application Program Level Identify Responsibilities Establish Roles & Expectations  Intent, Priority, Define, Expand Blend WSDOT needs with FHWA Rule  Not the Details Solutions, Procedures, Process & Standards  Program Manager

7. Define & Manage Program Responsibilities  All Work Zone Impacts Safety & Mobility  Managed Approach within Program Structure  Primary Work Zone Responsibilities  Establish Resources & Support

8. Set the Direction, Not the Details  Direction – program level roles, responsibilities, issues & actions  Communications Office Example Policy Establishes  Public Information Supporting Role (PIP)  Use existing resources and functions PIO’s support at project level  Some new tools

9. Development Team  Small, Experienced Group Planning, Design, Traffic, Local Programs, FHWA, Construction Solicited Additional Input  Benefits Expert input Actively builds support & concurrence Good credibility, aids final approval

10. Work Zone Safety Task Force  Well Established Respected Group  Executive, HQ & Statewide Oversight  Feedback – suggest, validate  Key Work Zone Program Element Provides ongoing oversight as advisory group Work Zone Rule issues evaluation

11. Policy Document  Secretary’s Executive Order E 1001.01  4 pages of simple direct statements Purpose Executive Order Information to Carry Out the Order  5 program areas Contact Information & References  Points to Policy Documents – manuals, procedures, standards, etc.

12. Final Thoughts  Policy Potential Challenges  Planning & Programming  Performance Measures Good Organizational Tool  Rule Implementation Compliance Deadline Ongoing Effort  WSDOT Work Zone Web Page www.wsdot.wa.gov/biz/trafficoperations/workzone/