1. Work Zone Safety Virginia Work Area Protection Manual International Municipal Signal Association March 8, 2016 Paul Kelley & Ginger Quinn WZ Safety Coordinators Traffic Engineering Division

2. 2015 Work Zone Crash Statistics Location of 2015 work zone crashes statewide.

3. DistrictsWZ CrashesWZ Injuries WZ Fatal Crashes WZ Fatalities Bristol915300 Salem1575900 Lynchburg663700 Richmond42620922 Hampton Roads44129444 Fredericksburg190 8200 Culpeper1449400 Staunton917500 Northern VA 994 5041 1 2015 Work Zone Crash Statistics

4. 2015 - 2014 Work Zone Crashes & Injuries WZ Crashes and Injuries 2014 NOVA 2015 2014

5. 2015 - 2013 WZ Fatalities 21

6. 2015 - Top 3 Types of WZ Crashes Top 3 Types of WZ Crashes Statewide 1.Rear End1381 crashes 53% of all WZ crashes 2.Angle 439 crashes 17% of all WZ crashes 3. Sideswipe – Same Direction 268 crashes 10% of all WZ crashes

7. VA Supplement to the MUTCD Revisions to VDOT’s version of Part 6 to the MUTCD: VA Work Area Protection Manual Effective for daily operations – April 1, 2015 Effective for projects advertised for bid – July 1, 2015

8. 2011 VA WAPM Revision Documentation “Technical Changes in Revision 1 of the 2011 Virginia Work Area Protection Manual” Lists all revisions in the manual by: –Chapter –Section –Paragraph/Figure/ Table –Sign Designation Provides specific information: –What was revised –Why it was revised, as applicable

9. 9 Changes/Revisions Identified by: New date at the top of the page Content; – Gray Shading – Superscript 1 following the revision – Revised TTC Figures designated by.1 (TTC-3.1) Footnote at the bottom of the page noting the revision number and date 2011 VA WAPM Revision Documentation

10. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6D High visibility safety apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 Performance Class 3 At night, workers installing, removing, & maintaining TTC required to wear Type E trousers Defines Class E trousers as full length waistband trousers or overalls that meet minimum requirements of ANSI/ISEA 107-2010. Section 6D.03 ( 05, 06 )

11. 11 Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6D Section 6D.03 Worker Safety Consideration Shorts shall not be worn Section 6D.03 ( 06 )

12. 12 Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6D ANSI 107/ISEA 107-2010 headwear may be worn High-visibility safety apparel shall: be securely fastened visible for 360°around the wearer Section 6D.03 ( 07, 12 )

13. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6E Recertification for Flaggers 2 years VDOT Flagger Certification 4 years Certification: VDOT Basic & Intermediate Work Zone TTC Training The ATSSA online flagger training is not accepted! High Visibility Safety Apparel Flaggers required to wear ANSI 107/ISEA 107-2010 Performance Class 3 Nighttime flaggers apparel includes full length Type E trousers or overalls Flagger Station Illumination Section 6E.01 ( 03 ) Section 6E.02 ( 03, 04 )

14. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6F.02 Rigid material for post mounted signs 0. 080 inch thick aluminum 0.4 inch thick corrugated polypropylene or polyethylene plastic 0.079 inch thick aluminum/plastic laminate Section 6F.02 (22)

15. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6F OR Required as of July 1, 2017 Optional Until June 30, 2017 Mounted on rear of a vehicle hauling/delivering material. May be displayed at all times or covered or removed when not in use. Not required when the tailgate has been removed or lowered for work operations. Not required on vehicles which can enter or exit the work zone at higher speeds. Work Vehicle Do Not Follow is not required on 1-way, 2-lane operations. Section 6F.64 ( 2 – 5 )

16. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6G Work Duration – Mobile is work that moves intermittently (1 to 15 minutes) or continuously. New Section 6G.24 Slow Roll Temporary Traffic Control Operation Shall be approve by Regional Traffic Engineer or their designee. Section 6G.24 ( 02 ) Section 6G.02 ( 02-E )

17. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Section 6H.01 Typical Applications (11)Prior to the installation of an approved lane closure, notification as defined in the contract/permit shall be made to the Regional Transportation Operations Center advising of the closure and the estimated duration time for the lane closure. As soon as practical, the Regional TOC shall be notified when the lane closure has been removed.

18. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Chapter 6H Off the shoulder for 1-15 minutes: vehicle warning lights Off the shoulder for 15-60 minutes: vehicle warning lights supplemental sign Work operation more than 60 minutes: TMA on Limited Access highways and multi-lane roadways where the posted speed limit is 45 MPH or greater. Mobile or Short Duration Shoulder Operation TTC-3.1 Cones Optional

19. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Stationary Operation on a Shoulder TTC-4.1 1. Divided highway: For work operations less than 3 days, sign assemblies only required on the side of the shoulder closure.

20. TTC-26 to TTC-28 Clarification Lane Closure Operation, Near Side Of Intersection Lane Closure Operation, Far Side Of Intersection Lane Closure Operation in an Intersection For emergency situations (any non-planned operation) of 30 minutes or less duration, Two amber vehicle warning lights with 360°visiblility Channelizing devices – 5 cones 50 taper cones spaced 10′ a part or As much as possible. Vehicle hazard warning signals shall be used.

21. NO LEFT/RIGHT TURN shall be used when you close a turn lane Signs that should be used: TTC-26 to TTC-27 Clarification Lane Closure Operation, Near Side Of Intersection Lane Closure Operation, Far Side Of Intersection LEFT/RIGHT TURN LANE OPEN LEFT/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED & LEFT/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AHEAD

22. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Flagging Operation at a Signalized Intersection - TTC-30.1 Notes 12 & 13: When a Law Enforcement Officer directs traffic: The signal may be on the flash mode The travel and turn lanes may remain open at the discretion of the Law Enforcement Officer.

23. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Slow Roll Operation a Multi-Lane Roadway - TTC-66 Shall be approved by the Regional Traffic Eng. Shall include law personnel; exception can be grated by Regional Traffic Engineer A control vehicle shall occupy each travel lane

24. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Appendix D Appendix D was revised to provide uniformity across the Commonwealth by standardizing PCMS messages for temporary traffic control applications as shown in Chapter 6H. The new Tables are: PCMS Message for TTC Applications Portable Changeable Messages for Advance Closures or Road Work Unacceptable Portable Changeable Messages

25. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Appendix D Table D-1, PCMS Message for TTC Applications

26. Revision 1 2011 Work Area Protection Manual Work Zone Safety Homepage – http://www.virginiadot.org/business/trafficeng-WZS.asp

27. 2016 Specifications 105.14 Work Zone Traffic Control Training Verified Intermediate WZTCT who the supervision of the installation, adjustment (if necessary), inspection, maintenance, and removal when no longer required, of all work zone traffic control devices on the project. Verified Basic WZTCT is responsible for the placement, maintenance and removal of work zone traffic control devices. Going in the third cycle of work zone training Law enforcement office Work Zone Traffic Control Training

28. Temporary signs, portable sign supports and weights, and vehicle mounted signs, their supports and mounting hardware used for intermediate term, short-term, short duration and mobile work operations, as defined in the VWAPM will not be measured for payment; all costs for providing such signs shall be included with other items of work. 2016 Specifications 512 - Temporary (Construction) Signs

29. Sign mounted at least 7 feet from pavement surface on portable sign stand: STOP YIELD LEFT/RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED 2016 Specifications 512 - Temporary (Construction) Signs

30. The weight of the support vehicle shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the manufacturer’s recommendations to the Engineer, Copy of the original weigh ticket for the support vehicle and a self-certification letter stating the support vehicle has not been altered since the original weight ticket was issued. The weigh ticket shall contain adequate to identify support vehicle. A copy of the self-certification and weigh ticket shall be available in the support vehicle at all times. 2016 Specifications 512 - Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuator

31. Due the complexity of each signal the Specifications were rewritten to clarify & to provide consistent statewide Signal plans must be submitted by the Contractor Adopted the existing Region process for signal failure so each district will be the same 2016 Specifications 512 - Traffic Signal

32. Contact Information Paul Kelley – Work Zone Safety Coordinator (804) 786-8029 or Paul.Kelley@VDOT.Virginia.gov Ginger Quinn– Work Zone Safety Coordinator (804) 786-5959 or Ginger.Quinn@VDOT.Virginia.gov Questions/Comments