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Washington State Work Zone Rule Work Zone Rule Implementation New Work Zone Policy Cathy Nicholas, FHWA - WA Division Office Frank Newboles, WSDOT - HQ Traffic Office
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Implementation Overview Concept Start at the Top, Add Value & Tools Process Teams Major Elements Policy, Design Manual, Training Status
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Implementation Experience So far, So Good Doing Good Things, but do them smarter Challenges Next Steps
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New Work Zone Policy Outline Previous Policy New Policy - Overarching Concept Define & Manage Program Responsibilities Set the Direction, not the Details Development Team Work Zone Safety Task Force
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Previous Work Zone Policy Well Intended Generic Approach Established Departments Position Good Start, but………
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New Policy - Overarching Concept Overarching Application Program Level Identify Responsibilities Establish Roles & Expectations Intent, Priority, Define, Expand Blend WSDOT needs with FHWA Rule Not the Details Solutions, Procedures, Process & Standards Program Manager
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Define & Manage Program Responsibilities All Work Zone Impacts Safety & Mobility Managed Approach within Program Structure Primary Work Zone Responsibilities Establish Resources & Support
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Set the Direction, Not the Details Direction – program level roles, responsibilities, issues & actions Communications Office Example Policy Establishes Public Information Supporting Role (PIP) Use existing resources and functions PIO’s support at project level Some new tools
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Development Team Small, Experienced Group Planning, Design, Traffic, Local Programs, FHWA, Construction Solicited Additional Input Benefits Expert input Actively builds support & concurrence Good credibility, aids final approval
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Work Zone Safety Task Force Well Established Respected Group Executive, HQ & Statewide Oversight Feedback – suggest, validate Key Work Zone Program Element Provides ongoing oversight as advisory group Work Zone Rule issues evaluation
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Policy Document Secretary’s Executive Order E 1001.01 4 pages of simple direct statements Purpose Executive Order Information to Carry Out the Order 5 program areas Contact Information & References Points to Policy Documents – manuals, procedures, standards, etc.
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Final Thoughts Policy Potential Challenges Planning & Programming Performance Measures Good Organizational Tool Rule Implementation Compliance Deadline Ongoing Effort WSDOT Work Zone Web Page www.wsdot.wa.gov/biz/trafficoperations/workzone/
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