1. MODULE 10 Road Ranger Work Zones

2. Purpose of the Course
To train personnel who may be required to assist motorists and emergency personnel within the highway right-of-way, as part of their Road Ranger Duties.
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3. Objectives of the Course
To familiarize Road Ranger participants with the concepts and terminology of setting up a work zone in emergency situations.
To gain knowledge and understanding of the equipment, techniques and Procedures necessary for the Road Rangers to safely maintain traffic flow using standards from the MUTCD and DS 600 Series Indexes.
To upgrade the performance of personnel establishing work zones on State and Federal highways.
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4. Follow All WZTC operations and devices must conform to:
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways (MUTCD)
Design Standards (DS)
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5. Basic Safety Principles
Traffic safety in temporary traffic control areas should be an integral and high-priority element of every project from planning through design and construction.
Traffic movement should inhibit as little as possible.
Drivers and pedestrians should be guided in a clear and positive manner while approaching and traversing the temporary traffic control zone.
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6. Basic Safety Principles
To ensure acceptable levels of operation, routine inspection of traffic control devices.
To maintain a good message with the motoring public, upgrade MOT when materials become availably during the life of the temporary traffic control zone.
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7. Basic Safety Principles
The control of traffic in an emergency situation is an essential so all agencies can do their part to open the roads to the motoring public quickly and safely
Maintaining good public relations is necessary.
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8. What can we expect
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9. Basic Requirements for Traffic Control Devices
Fulfill a need
Command attention
Convey a clear, simple meaning
Command respect of road users
Give adequate time for proper response
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10. Qualified Product List
Only approved traffic control devices that are listed on the QPL may be used.
Approval number shall be engraved on the device in a visible location.
Water – resistant labels may be used
Design Standards of 10 note1 and2
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11. Function of Traffic Control Devices
To warn and alert drivers of hazards created by work zone activities.
To guide and direct drivers and pedestrians safely past the hazards.
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12. Placement
Channelizing devices must be placed to provide a smooth and gradual transition in moving traffic through the work zone
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13. TRAFFIC CONES and TUBULAR MARKERS
COLOR - Orange shall be the predominant color and should be kept bright and clean for maximum target value.
USE - Cones and tubular markers are applicable for daytime use. For nighttime use, cones must be reflectorized.
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14. Traffic Cones
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15. Cone Spacing Maximum spacing between cones shall be 25 feet (8 paces)
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16. Cones Only used when workers are present
Not to exceed 2 miles or a 12 hour work period
One person to maintain them
Reflective collars when used at night
DS f 10 General note
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17. Arrow Panels USE - Intended to supplement other warning devices.
Provide additional advance warning
Used for lane closures on high-speed, high volume multi-lane roadways.
Left indication shall never be displayed on a lane closure on a two-lane, two-way highway. Only CAUTION mode(s) will be used on these types of highways.
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18. Arrow Panels PASS LEFT PASS RIGHT PASS EITHER SIDE CAUTION MODES
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19. Arrow Panels Type A: For use on low-speed urban streets
Size:
Panel Type Minimum Size (inches)
Type A 48 X 24
Type B 60 X 30
Type C 96 X 48
Type D Must conform to an arrow
Type A: For use on low-speed urban streets
Type B: For intermediate-speed facilities and for maintenance operations on high speed roadways.
Type C: Intended to be used on high-speed, high volume traffic control projects.
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20. Arrow Panels
Nighttime Use - When Advance Warning Arrow Panels are used at night, the intensity of the flashers shall be reduced.
Location - For lane closures on multi-lane roadways, an arrow panel should be located on the shoulder at the beginning of the taper. An alternate location is centered in the closed lane behind the taper channelizing devices near the beginning of the taper - if shoulder space is not available.
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21. Intensity (Arrow Board Brightness)
High intensity during the day
Low intensity during the night
DS of 10 general note 8
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22. Warning Signs
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23. Guide Signs
Guide signs generally have a rectangular shape with the long dimension horizontal. The basic color for guide signs is white on green.
At work zones , guide signs may be black on orange to indicate routing changes due to the maintenance activity. Information signs which relate to the work being done and detour route are black legend on an orange background.
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24. Road Ranger Flagging
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26. Flagger - Qualifications
Sense of responsibility
Trained in safe traffic control practices
Average intelligence
Good physical condition
Mental alertness and ability to react in an emergency
Courteous but firm
Neat appearance
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29. TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATION
Operations in response to emergencies, varies according to the nature, duration, location of work, type of roadway, speed of traffic, and the potential hazards
Upgrade MOT when material becomes available during the life of the temporary traffic control zone
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30. Units of Measurement ODOMETER: REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS [RPM]:
1/10 of a mile on the odometer equals 500 feet (actual 528). This provides a safety margin of 28 feet each 1/10 of a mile.
REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS [RPM]:
Presently spaced 40 feet apart.
Skip Strip - 40 feet from start to start
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31. Approaching the Site Do we have to push? Close the shoulder?
Close the Lane?
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32. Shoulder Park 30 to 50 feet behind Display Caution Mode Set Cones
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33. Lane Closure Park 30 to 50 feet behind
Display Arrow in the direction you want traffic to flow.
Set up cones
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34. Set-up Scenarios
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35. Shoulder MOT Setup 30 ft 25 ft 25 ft 25 ft DAV 10 ft 30 ft Road Ranger
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38. Upon Arrival - Road Ranger #1 Arrive, Assess, Advise, Assist
Crash
Crash
30 ft
Road Ranger
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39. Road Ranger #2 MOT Maintenance
Crash
Crash
30 ft
RR #1
Fire Rescue
Law enforcement
RR #2
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40. SIRV ARRIVAL MOT UPGRADE
Crash
Crash
30 ft
RR #1
Fire Rescue
Law enforcement
SIRV
RR #2
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42. PROPER SET UP
First sign up
Last sign down
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43. So what do we need? Vinyl Signs for day or night operations
Sign Stands
Traffic wand or reflectorized red flag
Stop slow paddle
Some type of flood light for nighttime flagging operation
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45. Discussion! Overall set up? Arrow Board Location? How to improve?
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