1. REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SIGNIFICENT REVISIONS TO THE 2011 VIRGINIA WORK AREA PROTECTION MANUAL Fall 2014 Virginia ATSSA Chapter Meeting
October 1, 2014

2. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Dec – 2009 Edition published
Jan 15, 2012 – Effective date for compliance as well as supplements by State and Municipal DOTs.
May 2012 – Revisions 1 and 2 incorporated.
Note that revisions to the manual have been publish.

3. VA Supplement to the MUTCD
Revisions to VDOT developed Supplements:
VA Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD approved July 2013
VA Work Area Protection Manual
Effective for daily operations – January 1, 2015
Effective for projects advertised for bid – July 1, 2015
VA Standard Highway Signs book (living document)
VA Supplement is effective for daily operations beginning on September 30, 2013, and for projects advertised on or after January 1, 2014.
2011 Work Area Protection Manual revision schedule tentatively for January 2015 with a possible July 1, 2015 effective date. Both pending current review schedule.
VA Standard Highway Signs book is a “living” document with updates made periodically and published on-line.

4. 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
Currently lists about 195 revisions total covering all chapters and 2 appendices.

5. 2011 VA WAPM Revision Documentation
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
Footnote at the bottom of the page noting the revision number and date
All three bullets apply to revisions. Only the first bullet applies to changes such as moving information to the next page.

6. Better view of a typical revision page.

7. Chapter 6A (and TTC-23.1)
Added definition, acronym and abbreviation for Portable Temporary Rumble Strips – PTRS (Chapter 6A)
Added notes and illustrated PTRS (TTC-23.1)
Also note the use of the RUMBLE STRIPS AHEAD (W20-V26) sign.

8. Posted Speed Limit (mph)
Chapter 6C (also 6E, 6H & 6I)
Posted Speed Limit (mph)
Distance (Feet)
< 20
115 – 120 25
155 – 1651 30
200 – 210 35
250 – 260 40
305 – 320 45
360 – 380 50
425 – 445 55
500 – 520 60
570 – 590 65
645 – 675 70
730 – 760 75
820 – 850
Revised the 25 mph buffer space distance from " " to " " to match Tables in 2012 Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control (“pocket guide”).
Tables 6C-2, 6E-1, 6H-3, and various TTCs’ and TIMCs’.

9. Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD)
Chapter 6E
Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFAD)
Several revisions on the use of AFADs:
Redefined Methods 1 and 2 to require an AFAD at each end of the TTC zone;
Revised standard statement in Paragraph 14 to require two flaggers, one per AFAD, to operate AFADs for both Methods;
Replaced the Option statement in Paragraph 15 with a Standard statement requiring a single Flagger operating two AFADs to have an unobstructed view of both AFADs and approaching traffic.
Per information on slide.

10. Chapter 6E – Flagger Control
Section 6E.04 AFADs
Revised Method 2 – Figure 6F-2
Method Two revised from using one AFAD and one posted flagger to requiring 2 AFADs. Also revised AFAD use by requiring (standard statement) of the flagger(s) having a clear, unobstructed view of the AFAD and approaching traffic.

11. Chapter 6E – Flagger Control
Section 6E.07 Flagger Procedures
Sheet 2 of 2, Methods of Flagging Traffic
Flagger buffer space (distance from flagger station to work area) table revised by adding a range of distances per all other WAPM buffer space tables.

12. Section 6F.02 General Characteristics of Signs
Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Section 6F.02 General Characteristics of Signs
Revised R2-V1 sign
Added 13 Virginia specific signs:
R2-V1 revised to meet Code of Virginia (i.e. “WORK ZONE” and “FLASHING LIGHTS”. Also note activation when workers are present.
W0-V1 – CRASH AREA KEEP CLEAR sign (for “gating” impact attenuators).
W20-V14 - GROOVED PAVEMENT AHEAD sign.
W20-V15 &16 – MEDIAN CROSSOVER CLOSED AHEAD and MEDIAN CROSSOVER CLOSED respectively.
W20-V26 – RUMBLE STRIPS AHEAD
W20-V27 – EMERGENCY WORK AHEAD

13. Figure 6F-1- Height and Lateral Location of Signs
Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Figure 6F-1- Height and Lateral Location of Signs
Added the measurement for the minimum height of post mounted signs.
Allowing a 2 foot maximum post height above the top of the sign.
Per information on slide.

14. Section 6F.03 Sign Placement
Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Section 6F.03 Sign Placement
The legs of portable sign supports should be fully extended as well as flush as possible to the ground or roadway for stability
Legs that cannot be fully extended should be weighted with drum weights.
Per information on slide.

15. Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Section 6F.13 Work Zone $500 Max. Fine For Exceeding Speed Limit When Flashing (R2-V1) Sign
Revised sign to comply with the 2012 General Assembly’s amendment to Section
Also: “Flashing lights shall be remotely operated and activated when workers are present in the work zone.”
Per information on slide.

16. Various Warning Signs and Plaques
Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Sections 6F.50 , 6F.53, 6F.58, 6F.59
Various Warning Signs and Plaques
Revised the required dates to:
“Optional but required July 1, 2014”
Section 6F.75
Drums
Retro-reflective sheeting changes
Drums with like sheeting to be grouped together (no random scattering)
Drums:
Drums purchased prior to July 1, 2012 can be used until July 1, 2016 and then must be replaced on all projects
After July 1, 2016 all reflective sheet must be fluorescent prismatic (high observation angle) lens sheeting.
Drums with like/same retroreflective sheet shall be grouped together.

17. Section 6F.92 Vehicle Warning Lights
Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Section 6F.92 Vehicle Warning Lights
Deleted all references to “strobe” lights and replaced with “flashing” lights (also changed in Chapter 6H).
Revised the flash rates to per minute.
Added table:
Flash rate was Meets 1 Hz to 4 Hz requirement.

18. Yellow reflective sheeting allowed.
Chapter 6F – TTC Devices
Section 6F.95
Crash Cushions (TMAs)
Yellow reflective sheeting allowed.
Require CRASH AREA KEEP CLEAR (W0-V1) sign.
Section 6F.96
Rumble Strips
Added information on the application of Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS)
W0-V1 sign per gating/non-energy absorbing impact attenuator per insertable sheet.
Added Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS) information.

19. Chapter 6g – TTC Zone Activities
Section 6G.25
Installing/Removing Temporary Traffic Control
Re-write of section to add clarity to guidance.
Added/revised guidance on shadow vehicles, traffic spotters, relocating advance warning signs, and TMA requirements.
Section 6G.27
Work Zone Ingress/Egress Considerations
Added information on the application and size of the ingress/egress area.
Per information on slide

20. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-3.1
Mobile or Short Duration Shoulder Operation
A TMA shall be used on Limited Access highways and Multi-Lane roadways (45 MPH or greater) for duration greater than 60 minutes.
Per information on slide.

21. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-23.1
Lane Closure on a Two-Lane Roadway Using Flaggers
Added the requirement for the use of Portable Temporary Rumble Strips (PTRS)
Per information on slide.

22. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-36.1
Crosswalk Closure and Pedestrian Detour Operation
At mid-block crosswalk, replaced the stop bars with yield line
Per information on slide.

23. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figures TTC-47.1 & 48.1
Highway/Road Closure Operation with a Detour
Changed the background color of the directional signs to orange
Per information on slide.

24. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-64.0
End of Day Signing for Surface Treatment, Slurry Seal and Latex Emulsion Treatment Operations
Added TTC
Per information on slide. From the paving schedule SPCN.

25. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-65.0
Short Duration Road Patching Operation on a
Low Volume Two-Lane Roadway
Added TTC
Per information on slide. (“bumper crop of potholes”)

26. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-66.0
Slow-Roll Operation on a Multi-Lane Roadway
Added TTC
Per information on slide. Added to provide a TTC to match the guidance in 6G.24.

27. Chapter 6H – Typical Applications
Temporary Traffic Control Figure TTC-67.0
Lane Closure Operation through an Intersection
Added TTC
Per information on slide. Added to provide a TTC to provide guidance at intersection sites during paving operations.

28. PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (PCMS) DISPLAYS
Appendix D
PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (PCMS) DISPLAYS
Added reference and link to VDOT Operations and Security Divisions guidance on Changeable Message Signs
Per information on slide.

29. 2012 Pocket Guide
Will be updated to match changes in the 2011 Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
Revised pocket guide will be released with updated manual
Per information on slide. Revises appear to be limited to outside of the shoulder and flagging operations.

30. Review of Revision 1
The Traffic Engineering Division is in the process of revising the 2011 VA Work Area Protection manual and would greatly appreciate Industry review and input on the final draft by October 30th .
Per information on slide.

31. REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SIGNIFICENT REVISIONS TO THE 2011 VIRGINIA WORK AREA PROTECTION MANUAL Virginia ATSSA Chapter Meeting
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