Refer to Part 6, Chapter 6D, "Pedestrian and Worker Safety," of the California MUTCD. The change order that authorizes the extra work should reflect these costs. Review Section 12-3.11, Construction Area Signs, of the Standard Specifications for additional requirements. Stationary closures on the shoulder are 10-97 before placing the first cone after the last advance warning sign, and 10-98 after removing the last cone before the advance warning signs. Links Regional Sites During the term of the contract, the CHP may increase or decrease the rates shown in the contract by notifying the Caltrans statewide contract managers, who will notify the district coordinators. Work zone activities can disrupt the publics mobility and access. Next install the first sign drivers will see in approaching the work area from the affected direction. The contractors responsibility to submit a Form CEM-2311, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report, within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route, and a Form CEM-2312, Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Weekly Report, within 2 business days of completing a weekly inspection. Temporary full freeway closures of all lanes in the same direction of travel. Check with the COZEEP coordinator to determine location of the nearest CHP office that will be supporting your project. Acts as the focal point for development and implementation of TMPs. Emergency closures can be searched under Statewide. If the operation is terminated before completion of the planned work because of circumstances within the contractors control or because of equipment breakdown, do not allow compensation and charge a working day as appropriate. 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. Major lane closuresthose expected to result in significant traffic effects despite the implementation of TMPs. In metropolitan areas, this type of warning may be feasible with cooperation of the transportation management center. Confirm compliance with the minimum legibility distances. www.dot.ca.gov May 5, 2020 Mr. Patrick McDaniel California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection 2840 Mt. Adjustments should be made to create adequate sight distance, to avoid locations that require drivers to make multiple decisions, to accommodate expected queues, and to coordinate activities at multiple locations. Ask the contractor to replace channelizers that are displaced or fail to remain in an upright position. During daylight operations, the vehicles facing oncoming traffic should have their headlights and their flashing amber lights turned on at all times. Click on any marker to get project details as of March 1, 2023. If necessary, direct the contractor in writing to act at once to remedy any issue not in compliance with the contract: If the contractor cannot address the traffic safety issue because of a lack of materials and it is safe to do so, consider temporarily suspending the work until correction can be made. 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. Locate the transition so it is visible to the approaching motorist. 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. Take the following steps before work begins: Discuss any flagging operation with the contractor before the operation begins. This map shows all of Caltrans current projects (792 ongoing construction contracts). If the contractor requests modifications to the contract traffic control plans, refer them to Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, of the. If the contractor requests usage of alternative temporary crash cushion modules, verify that their proposed modules are on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Pedestrians, including persons with disabilities, need to be accommodated through and around work zones. 07/23/2020 State Route 210 Base Line Update (PDF) Agendas & Minutes. The resident engineer may accept use of contractor-proposed devices on the Authorized Material List for Highway Safety Features. Traffic control systems conform to the Standard Plans, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Contract managers direct their respective separate contracts or agreements, such as for rideshare activities, transit activities, and public awareness campaigns. When an operation is terminated before the time the specifications allow because of circumstances beyond the contractors control, consider granting time, compensation, or both, within the terms of the contract. Instead, the district coordinator should contact the statewide contract manager to verify the correct billing rates. 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. If properly shielded, most lights can be mounted on construction equipment. TMPs should be consistent with the Final Rule guidelines for developing and implementing the policy. Consider suspending work for the next shift until a written plan is provided to address future public safety. Section 7-1.04, Public Safety, requires that the contractor provide for the safety of the public during construction. Verify temporary pavement delineation is maintained until it is replaced with the permanent pavement delineation. The CSC should document the reviews in the project records and discuss concerns about the traffic control plan or traffic safety with the construction engineer, traffic engineer, and resident engineer. Pedestrian facilities must be surfaced with asphalt concrete, portland cement concrete, or timber. Once the district COZEEP coordinator receives the COZEEP daily reports, they should be logged into the COZEEP service summary to track COZEEP use. 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. Pay special attention to the aiming of the sign whenever solar-powered signs are used. The project has sufficient funds available to pay for the CHP support. If a contractor is unable to access the LCS Mobile web page, obtain the closure status from the contractor and notify the transportation management center. If an existing pedestrian route will be affected by the work activities, verify the project includes Bid Item No. Consult your district COZEEP coordinator for a current estimate of hourly and mileage COZEEP cost. If the pedestrian facility existing before construction began was accessible to pedestrians with disabilities, the one provided during construction should also be accessible. Chapter 1 - Caltrans Construction Organization, 4-1202B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1202B (10) Temporary Crash Cushion Module, 4-1202B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1202B (16) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1202B (17) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1202B (18) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1202B (19) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1202B (20) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1202B (21) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1202C (2)Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1202C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities, 4-1203B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1203B (10) Temporary Crash Cushion Module, 4-1203B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1203B (16) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1203B (17) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1203B (18) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1203B (19) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1203B (20) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1203B (21) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1203C (1b) Contingency Plans for Closures, 4-1203C (1d) Status Updates for Authorized Closures, 4-1203C (1f) Placement Sequence and the Start of Work, 4-1203C (1i) Reverse Operations Inside Closures, 4-1203C (2)Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1203C (3) Bridge Cleaning and Painting Activities, 4-1203D (3) Temporary Lane Line and Center Delineation, 4-1203D (4) Temporary Edge Line Delineation, 4-1203D (5) Temporary Traffic Stripe Tape, 4-1203D (6) Temporary Traffic Stripe Paint, 4-1203D (7) Temporary Pavement Marking Tape, 4-1203D (8) Temporary Pavement Marking Paint, 4-1203E Temporary Pavement Delineation for Seal Coats, 4-1206B Temporary Traffic Control Devices, 4-1206B (9) Temporary Crash Cushion Modules, 4-1206B (13) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1206B (15) Temporary Flashing Beacon Systems, 4-1206B (16) Automated Work Zone Information Systems, 4-1206B (17) Portable Transverse Rumble Strips, 4-1206B (18) Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign Systems, 4-1206B (19) Automated Flagger Assistance Devices, 4-1206B (20) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning System, 4-1202 B (14) Portable Changeable Message Signs, 4-1202C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, 4-1203C (2) Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. The transition should be accessed before such features. Directing the contractor to move the portable flashing beacon after initial placement is change order work. Keep the projects completion dates current in the LCS. The project engineer should consult with the resident engineer to determine which specific construction operations should use COZEEP and use that as the basis of the initial funding. Initial placement of each barricade is paid for as a contract item at the time of placement. Municipal Code. Verify that the sign complies with the requirements of Section 12-3.32, "Portable Changeable Message Signs," of the Standard Specifications, including number of lines and characters in a line, display modes, power source, and devices to plumb and level the trailer. Include these considerations for conditions requiring minor changes in the field: The following guidelines apply to crossover transitions: For temporary modifications of existing ramps, review acceleration and deceleration lanes. CHP policy requires two officers in each unit from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Caltrans obtained an exception to have one officer per vehicle whenever two or more units are near one another on the same project, however, this is a local CHP office commander decision. 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 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. Verify the contractor uses an impact attenuator vehicle as a shadow vehicle in moving closures and during placement and removal of components in stationary closures.