Traffic Control

Supervisor

Traffic Control

Supervisor

Welcome!!Welcome!!

Training Course

Training Course

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Traffic Control Supervisor Training Course

Traffic Control Supervisor Training Course

Two-day courseBegins promptly at 8:00 AM Ends no later than 5:00 PM

Flexibleschedule!!

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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

Review concepts learned in TCT courseDiscuss additional standards and guidelines in the installation, maintenance and removal of traffic control devicesDiscuss the basic skills necessary to be an effective Traffic Control Supervisor

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Course Objectives (cont.)Course Objectives (cont.)

Increase your ability to read, interpret and implement a Traffic Control Plan (TCP)Discuss the legal aspects of TTC and tips to minimize liability exposure

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Course MaterialsCourse Materials

Course notebookMUTCD (Parts 1, 5, 6)Quality Guidelines for Work Zone Traffic Control DevicesPencilTent name sign

Yoursto keep!

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Course Notebook ContentCourse Notebook Content

Title pageATSSA contact information

Table of ContentsStudent Reference GuideWorkshopsMiscellaneous forms

Useful duringthe test!!

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Student Reference GuideStudent Reference Guide

3-column table for each module

LEFT CENTER RIGHT

Topic being

discussed

Bulleted information

References to the MUTCD & other sources of information

Room for notes

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Course ScheduleCourse Schedule

1 Course Introduction2 Standards and Guidelines3 Traffic Control Devices4 Human Factors5 Component Parts of a TTC Zone6 Plan Reading Concepts

Workshop 1: Plan Reading7 The Typical Project

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Course ScheduleCourse Schedule

Workshop 2: Lane Closures

Workshop 3: Enhancements

Workshop 4: Six-lane Freeway

8 Legal Aspects

9 Night Work Considerations

10 Flagging OperationsWorkshop 5: Urban Streets

11 Supervisory Skills

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Workshop 6: Problems/SolutionsClosingExamAdjourn

Course ScheduleCourse Schedule

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WorkshopsWorkshops

1. Plan Reading2. Lane Closure at an Urban, Multi-

Lane Roadway3. Enhancements4. Rural Six-Lane Interstate Freeway5. Work on an Urban Multi-Access

Roadway6. Inspection of a Double Lane Closure

on Rural Freeway

As timepermits!

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ExamExam

30 multiple choice questions2.5 points each = 75 pointsLast 10 are Plan Reading questions

1 question similar to Workshop 65 “problems” and “5 solutions”2.5 points each = 25 points

90 minutes to complete examPassing grade = 80%

-MODULE 1-Introduction-MODULE 1-Introduction

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Discuss ATSSA’s TCS Certification ProgramDiscuss typical responsibilities of aTraffic Control Supervisor

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“To Supervise”“To Supervise”

“To have the direction and oversight of the performance of others”“To watch over”

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Responsibilities of aTraffic Control Supervisor

Responsibilities of aTraffic Control Supervisor

Know/apply applicable TTC standards and guidelinesInterpret and implement TCP in the fieldField inspectionsMeet the requirements of the contractSupervise traffic control personnel

Lead by example!

-MODULE 2-Standards

and Guidelines

-MODULE 2-Standards

and Guidelines

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National Standardsand Guidelines

National Standardsand Guidelines

Primary source is theManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

MUTCD is a“Federal”

document

-MODULE 3-Traffic Control Devices

-MODULE 3-Traffic Control Devices

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Briefly review TCDs discussed in the TCT course and relate them to the MUTCD Discuss additional devicesDiscuss crash-testing requirements

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Devices Discussedin TCT Course

Devices Discussedin TCT Course

SignsChannelizing devicesArrow panelsWarning lightsPavement markings

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Additional Devicesto be Reviewed

Additional Devicesto be Reviewed

1. Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)

2. Temporary traffic barriers3. Crash cushions4. Rumble strips5. Glare screens

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Clear ZoneClear Zone

Edge of travel lane Clear Zone

Requirements vary by State!

-MODULE 4-Human Factors

-MODULE 4-Human Factors

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Discuss how human factors impact TTC designDiscuss design keysDiscuss the “Design Driver” concept

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Factors Affecting CrashesFactors Affecting Crashes

VEHICLE HIGHWAY

DRIVER>85%

-MODULE 5-Component Parts of a TTC Zone

-MODULE 5-Component Parts of a TTC Zone

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Review the 4 component parts of a TTCZ discussed in TCT course

Review tapers

Discuss multiple tapers

Review device spacing

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What is the 85thPercentile Speed?What is the 85th

Percentile Speed?

The speed at which at least 85 percent of the traffic is traveling, or belowCan be computed graphicallyOften 8-10 mph above the posted speed

85th what?

-MODULE 6-Plan Reading

Concepts

-MODULE 6-Plan Reading

Concepts

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Define a traffic control planDiscuss key plan-reading concepts

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Legend and North ArrowLegend and North Arrow

-MODULE 7-The Typical

Project

-MODULE 7-The Typical

Project

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Discuss the typical steps associated with TTC projectsDiscuss “duration”Discuss inspection of TTC zonesDiscuss the importance of documentation

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Typical Project StepsTypical Project Steps

1. Planning2. Design3. Pre-construction

activities 4. Installation5. Activities during

construction6. Removal7. Evaluation

-MODULE 8-Legal Aspectsof Temporary

Traffic Control

-MODULE 8-Legal Aspectsof Temporary

Traffic Control

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Discuss legal aspects of TTCDefine litigationDefine legal termsExplain the civil lawsuit processProvide tips to minimize liability exposure

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What is Litigation?What is Litigation?

A procedure for the settlement of civil claims,generally involving two or more parties.

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Tips to Minimize LiabilityTips to Minimize Liability

Avoid the problem in the first placeRecognize & address problems immediatelyHave a TCPFollow standards, guidelines and specifications

-MODULE 9-Night Work

Considerations

-MODULE 9-Night Work

Considerations

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Module ObjectivesModule ObjectivesModule Objectives

Discuss factors that influence the design and operation of nighttime work zonesDiscuss work zone lighting requirementsDiscuss nighttime “Typicals”

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Controlling GlareControlling Glare

Tower-mounted luminaires should be aimed either parallel or perpendicular to the roadway

Parallel

Perpen-dicular

-MODULE 10-Flagging

Operations

-MODULE 10-Flagging

Operations

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

DiscussMUTCD flagger qualificationsFlagging equipment and proceduresTypical flagging operations Other flagging considerations

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STOP/SLOW PaddleSTOP/SLOW Paddle

18 x 18 inches MIN!

Better if larger6-inch lettersRigid handle

At least 5 ft. high 6E-1

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Class 2 ApparelClass 2 Apparel

Required for daytime flagging operationsRequired for all workers working within the right-of-way

Required for daytime flagging!

-MODULE 11-Supervisory

Skills

-MODULE 11-Supervisory

Skills

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Module ObjectivesModule Objectives

Discuss supervisory skillsCommunicationProblem solvingPartneringOthers

Discuss the ATSSA TCS Code of Ethics

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Supervising TeammatesSupervising Teammates

Think as a teamEncourage and value all inputBe a good listenerDocument everythingLead by example!!