Quality Assurance & Statewide Consistency Design Standards & Practices making it to the...

Quality Assurance & Statewide ConsistencyQuality Assurance & Statewide Consistency Design Standards & Practices making it to the field? Design Standards & Practices making it to the field? Standards being applied uniformly Region to Region?Standards being applied uniformly Region to Region? Construction technologies consistent with TCP contents?Construction technologies consistent with TCP contents?

SafetySafety Opportunity to improve upon safety concernsOpportunity to improve upon safety concerns

Networking & TeamworkNetworking & Teamwork Opportunity to hear variety of input, comments, suggestionsOpportunity to hear variety of input, comments, suggestions Improve communications between discipline groupsImprove communications between discipline groups

Improved Standards & PracticesImproved Standards & Practices Use feedback & scores to make improvementsUse feedback & scores to make improvements

Speaking of scores……Speaking of scores……

22 Different Reviewers – Representing:22 Different Reviewers – Representing: ODOT Construction Project Management & InspectionODOT Construction Project Management & Inspection ODOT Traffic-Roadway SectionODOT Traffic-Roadway Section Region Tech Centers - DesignRegion Tech Centers - Design ODOT Employee SafetyODOT Employee Safety Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners (OBDP) – Design, Construction MgmtOregon Bridge Delivery Partners (OBDP) – Design, Construction Mgmt ODOT Major Projects BranchODOT Major Projects Branch ODOT Research Unit & Oregon State UniversityODOT Research Unit & Oregon State University Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

30 Different traffic control-related “Measures”30 Different traffic control-related “Measures”

25 Pages of comments25 Pages of comments

39,00039,000 pieces of scoring data !! pieces of scoring data !!

PROJECT NAME: DATE:

HIGHWAY: CONTRACT EA# REVIEWED BY:

PROJECT MANAGER: OTHER CONTACTS:

MARGINAL ABOVE AVG. GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

SCORE

VISIBILITY

Performance

Equipment

Performance

Overall Flow

min

mph

GARMENTS

EQUIPMENT

CLEAN, ORDERLY

ON-SITE? Y or N

PAYING OT? Y or N

Ease of Navigation

Consistency

+

= N *

=

* N = The Number of Scored Categories

2009 WORK ZONE TOUR EVALUATION FORM

WORKER GARMENTS & EQUIPMENT

M O B I L I T Y

N O T E S

FLAGGERS

FINAL SCORE

Approx. Travel Speed thru the work zone?

Time Stopped At Flagger or Signal (If applicable)

SITE HOUSEKEEPING

PAGE 1 TOTAL =

PAGE 2 TOTAL =

DRIVER-FRIENDLY WORK ZONE

This category for information only. Do not include in Page Total.

GRAND SUBTOTAL =

FAILING ! Notify Field IMMEDIATELY !

PILOT CARS

N O T I F Y P M O F F I C E

POLICE ENFORCEMENT

S C O R I N G

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

TOTAL PROJECTS REVIEWED

22 29 46 54 43 38 43 60

HIGH SCORE 89 82 87 82 81 81 94 88

AVERAGE SCORE 71.7 73 73.5 71 70.5 75 77 76

LOW SCORE 54 63 53 51 59 63 68 62

2009 WORK ZONE TOUR SUMMARY REPORT SCORING STATISTICS by YEARS

2002

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

66.0

68.0

70.0

72.0

74.0

76.0

78.0

ANNUAL AVERAGE STATEWIDE WORK ZONE TOUR SCORES

71.773.5 73.5

71.370.5

74.5

77.2

75.6

14th

Out of 14 14th 12th 14th 14th 14th

Avg. = 7.59

Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) Overuse of “ROAD WORK AHEAD” and “(USE) CAUTION”Overuse of “ROAD WORK AHEAD” and “(USE) CAUTION” Using dependent message fragmentsUsing dependent message fragments

MustMust read both panels to get entire message read both panels to get entire message

Misaligned PCMS makes them illegibleMisaligned PCMS makes them illegible In need of repair – Burned out LEDsIn need of repair – Burned out LEDs

Need more informative messagesNeed more informative messages

Ensure visibilityEnsure visibility

Avoid using message fragments on a single panel…Avoid using message fragments on a single panel…

First message…First message…

……Second Second message… message…

Use standard rigid sign,Use standard rigid sign,Or non-dependent messages:Or non-dependent messages:

TRUCKSENTERING

450 FT

WORKVEHICLES

AHEAD

First message…First message…

……Second Second message… message…

Missing LEDs can Missing LEDs can render a PCMS render a PCMS illegible.illegible.

Bike/Ped/ADA AccommodationBike/Ped/ADA Accommodation No significant gains made in accommodation or designNo significant gains made in accommodation or design Gravel surfaces not ADA-compliant nor bicycle-friendlyGravel surfaces not ADA-compliant nor bicycle-friendly More guidance to keep bikes out of work areaMore guidance to keep bikes out of work area More guidance for peds in urban work zonesMore guidance for peds in urban work zones

• Close bike lane completely,• Redirect bicycles,• Warn motorized traffic of

bike presence

• Close sidewalks w/ proper signing/devices• Provide safe, efficient, signed, ADA alternate route• Provide additional signing for motorists, as needed

• Close sidewalks w/ proper signing/devices• Provide safe, efficient, signed, ADA alternate route• Provide additional signing for motorists, as needed

• If peds must use roadway, need ADA ramps from curb

• Need channelization devices between traffic and peds

• Could alternate route use existing pavement in front of local businesses?

Pavement MarkingsPavement Markings Additional temp. markings needed until permanent can Additional temp. markings needed until permanent can

be appliedbe applied Faded striping in curvilinear sectionsFaded striping in curvilinear sections Reflective markers need better maintenanceReflective markers need better maintenance Markings not matching Regulatory signing (“No Lane Markings not matching Regulatory signing (“No Lane

Changes”, “Do Not Pass”)Changes”, “Do Not Pass”)

Channelization devices and/or Channelization devices and/or temporary pavement markers should temporary pavement markers should be used to substitute for permanent be used to substitute for permanent markings:markings:

• Nighttime/Overnight• Freeways or High ADT

Badly damaged/missing markers mean Badly damaged/missing markers mean very poor nighttime visibilityvery poor nighttime visibility

Contractors required to maintain/replace Contractors required to maintain/replace damaged markers/markingsdamaged markers/markings

With permanent markings in place…With permanent markings in place…With poorly maintained temporary markings in place…With poorly maintained temporary markings in place…

Double-solid striping begins at regulatory signDouble-solid striping begins at regulatory sign

Signing and striping must match for enforceabilitySigning and striping must match for enforceability

TEMPORARY SIGN DESIGNTEMPORARY SIGN DESIGN

Sign Legend, Color, SizesSign Legend, Color, Sizes Wordy messagesWordy messages Structurally questionable (crashworthy)Structurally questionable (crashworthy) Complicates enforceabilityComplicates enforceability

Detour SigningDetour Signing Recommend more detailed signing plansRecommend more detailed signing plans

Incorrect ApplicationIncorrect Application Use correct design for corresponding messageUse correct design for corresponding message

TEMPORARY SIGN IMPLEMENTATIONTEMPORARY SIGN IMPLEMENTATION Sign SpacingSign Spacing

Too close together (temp. & existing)Too close together (temp. & existing) BlockingBlocking critical guide, service signing. See TM800 critical guide, service signing. See TM800

More Signs as per SpecificationMore Signs as per Specification Additional “Abrupt Edge” and “No Center Stripe” signsAdditional “Abrupt Edge” and “No Center Stripe” signs

““Road Work Ahead” and “End Road Work” signsRoad Work Ahead” and “End Road Work” signs In the middle of projectsIn the middle of projects Moved as work movesMoved as work moves Enforcement relies on these signs. Defines work zone limits.Enforcement relies on these signs. Defines work zone limits.

““Clipped” Signs on Barrier Sign SupportsClipped” Signs on Barrier Sign Supports Phased out. Gone as of June-Nov ‘09, Standard DrawingsPhased out. Gone as of June-Nov ‘09, Standard Drawings Repeated improper design and usageRepeated improper design and usage Use 36”x36” sign from now onUse 36”x36” sign from now on

……should have become…should have become…

……should look like…should look like…

Largely positive comments regarding traffic flow and delay Largely positive comments regarding traffic flow and delay through work zonesthrough work zones

Comments eluded to delays or slowed traffic stemming from:Comments eluded to delays or slowed traffic stemming from: ““Gawk” effectGawk” effect Tricky traffic merges or alignment shiftsTricky traffic merges or alignment shifts Confusing detour (signing?)Confusing detour (signing?) Contractor operation oversightsContractor operation oversights Gravel staged surfacing created very slow trafficGravel staged surfacing created very slow traffic Flagging operationsFlagging operations

Temporary SigningTemporary Signing

Quality was good – visibility, sheeting conditionQuality was good – visibility, sheeting condition Particularly high quality roll-up signsParticularly high quality roll-up signs

Channelization DevicesChannelization Devices

Plastic Drums in excellent conditionPlastic Drums in excellent condition Drum Tapers excellent (especially for freeway lane Drum Tapers excellent (especially for freeway lane

closures!)closures!) Overall good device spacingOverall good device spacing Barricades in good conditionBarricades in good condition

Temporary Concrete BarrierTemporary Concrete Barrier

Good condition & alignmentGood condition & alignment Use of “screening” helps prevent “gawking” & Use of “screening” helps prevent “gawking” &

improves speedsimproves speeds Increased use of Increased use of Reflective Barrier PanelsReflective Barrier Panels helps helps

delineate barrierdelineate barrier

Pavement MarkingsPavement Markings

Most cases, striping was fresh, clear, well placedMost cases, striping was fresh, clear, well placed Markers notable in freeway crossovers and on-site Markers notable in freeway crossovers and on-site

diversionsdiversions Reflective markers in good shape and alignmentReflective markers in good shape and alignment

FlexibleFlexible markers need more attention markers need more attention

No unreasonable delays experienced through 60 projects.

Average travel speed through majority of work zones was at or near the posted speed.

For Flagging operations: Statewide: Max. = 10 min. Average = 2.1 min. (for 16 projects) By Region:

For Temporary Signals: Statewide: Average = 2.5 min. (for 7 projects)

Oregon Temp. Traffic Control HandbookOregon Temp. Traffic Control Handbookfor Operations of 3 Days or Lessfor Operations of 3 Days or Less (OTTCH) (OTTCH)

Currently RewritingCurrently Rewriting ODOT, County, City participationODOT, County, City participation Changes to Structure & OrganizationChanges to Structure & Organization

Deadline: End of SeptemberDeadline: End of September To allow for OTC Review & ApprovalTo allow for OTC Review & Approval

Anticipated release: January, 2011Anticipated release: January, 2011

Part VI – Oregon SupplementsPart VI – Oregon Supplements

Currently developing supplementsCurrently developing supplements ODOT, County, City participationODOT, County, City participation

Deadline: End of SeptemberDeadline: End of September Working simultaneously with OTTCH rewriteWorking simultaneously with OTTCH rewrite

Anticipated release: 2011Anticipated release: 2011

Can we start enforcing now? Can we start enforcing now? Not yet. Not until Not yet. Not until officially adopted by OTCofficially adopted by OTC

Tours slated for July & AugustTours slated for July & August

Assembling Project Lists from PM Offices in JuneAssembling Project Lists from PM Offices in June Recommendations? Let me know!Recommendations? Let me know!

Interested in Participating?Interested in Participating? Two, three & four-day trips availableTwo, three & four-day trips available Seating is extremely limitedSeating is extremely limited Truly dedicated participants only!Truly dedicated participants only!

The Van awaits!The Van awaits!

Traffic Control Plans Design WorkshopTraffic Control Plans Design Workshop

Three-Day, Intense Design ClassThree-Day, Intense Design Class From Intro to MUTCD, to Standard Drawings and From Intro to MUTCD, to Standard Drawings and

Specification WritingSpecification Writing Complete with Final ExamComplete with Final Exam

Three Opportunities per YearThree Opportunities per Year Early MarchEarly March May 11 – 13, 2010May 11 – 13, 2010 October 5 – 7, 2010October 5 – 7, 2010

Visit ODOT HR Training website for details and to Visit ODOT HR Training website for details and to registerregister

TCP Unit WebsiteTCP Unit Website www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TS/traffic_control_plans.shtml TCP Design ManualTCP Design Manual 2009 Work Zone Tour Summary Report2009 Work Zone Tour Summary Report Work Zone Traffic Analysis (WZTA) Tool & ManualWork Zone Traffic Analysis (WZTA) Tool & Manual Oregon “Short Term” Temp. Traffic Control Handbook (OTTCH)Oregon “Short Term” Temp. Traffic Control Handbook (OTTCH) Transportation Management Plan info and ExamplesTransportation Management Plan info and Examples

Scott M. McCanna, P.E.Scott M. McCanna, P.E.State Traffic Control Plans Engineer355 Capitol St. NE – 5th FloorOffice: 503.986.3788503.986.3788Cell: 503.580.6095503.580.6095FAX: 503.986.4063503.986.4063email: scott.m.mccanna@odot.state.or.usscott.m.mccanna@odot.state.or.us