Flexible Positive ProtectionROAD ZIPPER MOVABLE BARRIERLaura Huiz inga, 616-994-2389 Laura .Huiz inga@Lindsay.com

“Work zones are particularly dangerous because of daily changes in traffic patterns, narrowed rights-of-way and other construction activities, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Crews work close to moving

traffic — sometimes just a few feet away.”

“Travel on all roads and streets dropped 40% in April and 26% in May, compared with last year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. But fatal crashes increased in some states. And while traffic volume has picked back up in recent months, work zone crews still

are encountering speeders and more-distracted drivers.”

Source: The Pew Charitable Trusts (www.pewtrusts.org)“Work Zone Crashes Climb During Pandemic, Even as Traffic Ebbs”, By Jenni Bergal Published: October 6, 2020

Major Sources of Traffic Congestion (FHWA)

Major Sources of Work Zone Accidents (FHWA)

Work Zones are a Major Cause of Congestion, Injuries and Fatalities3

Increased Focus on Work Zone Safety•Increased guidance in the NPA on MUTCD concerning Positive Protection (Subpart K)

•ARTBA - Intrusion Prevention Task Force•Alternative options to Temporary Lane Closures with channelizing devices•Full Closure with Detour•Static Lane Closures for Short Durations (may impact mobility)•Moveable or Mobile Barriers

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Reimagining Safety• Concrete Paving Rehabilitation (CPR)• Median Barrier or Guardrail Replacement• Echelon Paving• Bridge Work or Reconstruction

o Deck Replacement/Patchingo Bridge Paintingo Substructure Replacement

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Safe & Efficient Traffic Control • Minimal worker exposure in setting

up/taking down lane closure• Eliminates need for channelized lane

closure adjacent to static barrier wall lane/shoulder closure

• Allows for longer, more efficient work during non-peak hours • Barrier Transfer Machine transfers 1 mile

of barrier in 15 minutes, compared to 45 minutes with channelizing devices

• Maintains positive protection throughout work zone

Flexible Positive Protection Benefits•Safety

•Barrier separation for daily lane closures

•Reduced risk of traffic queues at peak hours

• Increased workspace for contractors

•Cost Savings•Reduced project staging and/or

project duration•Reduced User Delay costs• Increased worker productivity

Questions?

Laura Huizinga BartonLindsay Infrastructure616-994-2389Laura.Huizinga@Lindsay.com