Best Practice/Policy

Minnesota

BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

Remotely Operated Autoflagger (Slow/Stop Sign)

DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

Mn/DOT is experimenting with a remotely controlled stop/slow sign to be used in place of a human flagger on low-speed, low-volume, 2-lane highways.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING THE BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

The Autoflagger is remotely controlled and requires only one person to operate. This effectively removes the flaggers from the traffic lane or shoulder thereby increasing their safety.

BIGGEST BENEFIT(S) BEING REALIZED FROM THIS BEST PRACTICE/POLICY:

The remotely controlled Autoflagger increases the safety of the flaggers by removing them from the traffic lane or shoulder.

LOCATION AND TYPE(S) OF PROJECTS WHERE THIS PRACTICE/POLICY IS MOST APPLICABLE/EFFECTIVE:

Use of the Autoflagger is limited to low-speed, low-volume, 2-lane highways. When used for lane closures, the length of lane closure is limited to 1,000 feet and there must be adequate sight distance.

CONTACT(S):

Mike Kowski, Mn/DOT
Telephone: (612) 582-1068

ADDITIONAL CONTACT(S):

Mike Kowski – Mn/DOT (612) 582-1068