6F.01 – Types of Devices Support: FHWA policy that work zone devices meet NCHRP Report 350.

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6F.01 – Types of Devices Support: FHWA policy that work zone devices meet NCHRP Report 350

Section 6F.02 General Characteristics of Signs New table format, Table 6F-1 Sizes of Temporary Traffic Control Signs showing the sizes of temporary traffic control warning signs is added

Section 6F.03 Sign Placement Support: If alterations are made to specific traffic control device supports that have been successfully crash tested in accordance with NCHRP Report 350, the altered supports might not be considered to be crashworthy.

Section 6F.14 Special Regulatory Signs Support: signs to enhance speed enforcement

Section 6F.15 Warning Sign Function, Design and Application Exit and Detour signs included in new Figure 6F-5

Section 6F.15 Warning Sign Function, Design and Application Speed Reduction Signs design changed from Regulatory to Warning. Sign sizes removed from Figure

Section 6F.40 TURN OFF 2-WAY RADIO AND CELL PHONE Sign (W22-2) CELL added to sign message

Section 6F.42 Shoulder Signs (W8-4, W8-9, W8-9a) Option: Shoulder drop-offs < 75mm (3) Guidance: Shoulder drop-offs > 75 mm (3 in)

Section 6F.45 Double Reverse Curve Signs (W24 Series) Standard - # of lanes illustrated = # of thru lanes available

6F.47 Special Warning signs Option: may be used based on engineering judgment Guidance: conform with color, shape, alphabet and series general requirements

Section 6F.48 Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1) Option – metric plaque Standard – only used with Warning signs

Section 6F.52 END ROAD WORK Sign (G20-2) Guidance: place near end of termination area

Section 6F.53 Detour Signs and Markers (M4-8, M4-8a, M4-8b, M4-9, M4-9a, M4-9b, M4-9c, and M4-10) Option: Fluorescent pink for Incident management

Section 6F.55 Portable Changeable Message Signs Guidance: 450mm/18in min 250mm/10in min

Section 6F.55 Portable Changeable Message Signs Guidance 3 Seconds Min per Phase

Section 6F.55 Portable Changeable Message Signs Standard 5 ft Rural, 7 ft Urban to bottom of PCMS

Section 6F.56 Arrow Panels Guidance: Lane closure for: multilane roadways, high speed, limited sight distance, unexpected conditions. Chevron Mode Added

Section 6F.56 Arrow Panels Guidance: Arrow panel at start of taper

Section 6F.56 Arrow Panels Used to: Close lanes – OK Shift Traffic- NO

Section 6F.58 Channelizing Devices Guidance: -Should be crashworthy -Fragments/debris should not pose significant hazard to road users or workers Compliance date January 17, 2005

Figure 6F.58 Channelizing Devices Figure 6F-7 Lumber barricades have not passed NCHRP 350 crashworthiness testing.

Section 6F.59 Cones Standard added on cones greater than 36 in height Minimum of 4 retroreflective bands Phase-in target compliance date 5 years

Section 6F.63 Type I, II, or III Barricades 2nd Guidance paragraph replacing Standard Ballast shall not protrude into Pedestrian Path

Section 6F.66 Longitudinal Channelizing Barricades Guidance: should conform to the general characteristics established for the devices described in Chapter 6F re: - size - color - stripe pattern - retroreflectivity - placement.

Section 6F.67 Other Channelizing Devices. New Section added -Optional device -Guidance: conform to other Sections in Chapter 6F re: - Size - Color - Stripe Pattern - Retroreflectivity - Placement

Section 6F.68 Detectable Edging for Pedestrians New Section added: Guidance: -Protrude min. 150 mm (6 in) above surface at top -Bottom of edging max. 62 mm (2.5 in) above surface -Continuous except gaps for turning or crossing

Section 6F.69 Temporary Raised Islands Standard---Temp. Raised Islands at Pedestrian Crossings: Opening or shortened to provide at least 1500 mm (60 in) wide ped pathway

Section 6F.70 Opposing Traffic Lane Divider Standard: DONT placed across PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

Section 6F.72 Temporary Pavement Markings Option: Half-cycle lengths w/ min. 0.6 m (2 ft) stripes may be used on roadways w/ severe curvature for centerlines in passing zones and for lane lines. For temporary situations of 3 calendar days or less, for a 2- or 3-lane road, no-passing zones may be identified by: Guidance: if used, place as per Sections 2B.29, 2B.30, 2C.35

Section 6F.75 Lighting Devices Guidance: Max. spacing same as channelization devices

Sections 6F.75 Lighting Devices Option---lights on maintenance vehicles for daylight maintenance operations

Section 6F.76 Floodlights Support: General work: 50 lux (5 ft- candles) Precision work: 216 lux (20 ft-candles)

Section 6F.76 Floodlights Standard Lighting Flagger night No Disabling Glare for Workers / Road Users

Section 6F.78 Warning Lights Type D 360-degree Warning Lights

Section 6F.80 Temporary Traffic Control Signals Guidance---Use Engineering Judgment re: need for Ped signals or APS along Ped detour

Section 6F.82 Crash Cushions Standard: Damaged crash cushions shall be promptly repaired or replaced.

Section 6F.84 Rumble Strips 4 Guidance---transverse rumble strips on roadway: -Not through ped crossings or on bike routes -Min. 1.2 m (4 ft) clear path at edge of roadway used by bikes