Sharing Work Zone Effective Practices for Design-Build Projects

Chapter 5: Quality Assurance Checklists for Work Zones in Design-Build Projects

This chapter presents a series of sample inspection checklists to aid design-builders and owners/agencies in conducting quality assurance in work zones in various phases of design-build projects. The checklists contained in this chapter are listed below.

• Nighttime Work Zone Inspection Checklists: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of nighttime work zone operations.
• Public Awareness and Motorist Information Strategies Checklists: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of public awareness and motorist information strategies.
• Work Zone Incident Management Plan Checklists: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zone incident management plan.
• Work Zone Inspection Checklists for Urban Freeways with Uninterrupted Flows: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zones for urban freeways with uninterrupted flows.
• Work Zone Inspection Checklists for Urban Roadways with Interrupted Flows: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zones for urban roadways with interrupted flows.
• Work Zone Traffic Control Inspection Checklists: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zone traffic control devices and operations.
• Worker Safety Inspection Checklists: These checklists are intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of worker safety at work zones.

For more information on Design-Build Projects and Work Zone Management visit the FHWA Office of Innovative Program Delivery Web site and the FHWA Work Zone Management Web site.

Nighttime Work Zone Inspection Checklists

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of nighttime work zone operations.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Nighttime work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Lighting Specifications

Question: What system/Type of lighting is used?

◻ Roadway Luminaires on Poles ◻ Portable Light Plant Towers ◻ Balloon Lighting ◻ Factory-Installed Lights on Equipment ◻ Others ◻ N/A

Comments, if any:

Question: Is uniformity of illuminance (uniformity ratio) measured?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: What are the State-specified illumination levels/thresholds for the following task categories?

Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks:

Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks:

Level III – High Accuracy Tasks:

◻ N/A

Comments, if any:

Question: Are the work zone illumination levels/thresholds in accordance with State specifications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Lighting Equipment

Question: Is the lighting equipment installed accurately?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the lighting equipment oriented and mounted accurately?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are portable generators used to operate any of the lighting equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the lighting equipment spaced correctly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Illumination for Construction Operations

Question: What illumination levels and average minimum illuminance are maintained for the following tasks?

• Excavation—regular, lateral ditch, channel

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Embankment, filling and compaction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Barrier walls, traffic separators

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Milling and removal

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Resurfacing

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Concrete pavement construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Subgrade stabilization and construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Base courses—clay, cement, asphalt

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Surface treatment

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Waterproofing/sealing

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Sidewalk construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Riprap placement

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Guardrail/fencing installation

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Pavement markings/markers placement

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Landscaping/grassing/sodding

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Highway signing installation during construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Traffic signal installation

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Highway lighting system construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Bridge deck construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Drainage structures, culverts and sewers construction

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Construction of other concrete structures

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Others, please specify below:

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

Question: Is there a need for additional personnel for nighttime construction operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for additional lighting in the work area during construction operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Illumination for Maintenance Operations

Question: What illumination levels and average minimum illuminance are maintained for the following tasks?

• Maintenance of earthwork/embankment

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Reworking shoulders

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Barrier wall or traffic separator installation/removal/repair

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Milling and removal

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Resurfacing

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Repair of concrete pavement

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Crack filling

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Pot filling

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Surface treatment

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Waterproofing/sealing

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Sidewalk repair and maintenance

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Riprap maintenance

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Resetting guardrail/fencing

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Pavement markings/markers placement and removal

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Landscaping/grassing/sodding

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Highway signing installation for maintenance operations

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Traffic signals maintenance

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Highway lighting system—repair and maintenance

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Bridge deck rehabilitation and maintenance

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Drainage structures maintenance and rehabilitation

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Sweeping and cleanup

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

• Others, please specify below:

  ◻ Level I – Low Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level II – Moderate Accuracy Tasks ◻ Level III – High Accuracy Tasks ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any:

Question: Is there a need for additional personnel for nighttime maintenance operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for additional lighting in the work area during maintenance operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Illumination for Traffic Operations

Question: Is there a pre-approved lighting plan in place?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Will visibility for users be affected by lane drops/lane shifts/onsite obstructions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there any existing street lighting available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a light trespass to the adjoining properties?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for additional temporary traffic control?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Do the covered walkways need to be lighted for nighttime use?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Do the temporary traffic control zone and approaches need to be lighted?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are retroreflective hand-signaling devices (STOP/SLOW paddles, flags) needed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for the flagger/spotter stations to be illuminated?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are messages on changeable message signs (CMS) readable and comprehensible to the users?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flashing arrow panels used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the arrow panel elements operated on a dimmed mode?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are floodlights needed to illuminate the work area, equipment crossings, and other areas during nighttime work?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are warning lights visible under foggy conditions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Does the lighting design take into account geometric constraints such as limited or no shoulders, bridges, working adjacent to open lanes of traffic, horizontal and vertical curvature of the roadway, and intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Glare Control

Question: What glare control devices are used during nighttime operations in the work area?

◻ Hoods ◻ Louvers ◻ Shields ◻ Other

Comments, if any:

Question: Are there any glare control measures used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a light trespass from the lighting equipment to the adjoining properties?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Does floodlighting produce a disabling glare condition for approaching road users, flaggers, or workers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are luminaires aimed either parallel or perpendicular to the roadway?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are barrier walls and glare avoidance screens used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Safety of Workers, Flaggers, and Users

Question: Are traffic drums and cones placed closely to prevent intrusions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Do construction crew personnel use high-visibility apparel (Type 3) in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is nighttime safety training conducted for all workers in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Contingency Plan

Question: Is there a contingency plan in the event of power outage (e.g., use of portable generators and/or other electrical devices)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the hazardous materials response in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there additional lighting equipment/traffic control devices available for emergency situations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Public Awareness and Motorist Information Strategies Checklists

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of public awareness and motorist information strategies.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Public Information and Outreach Strategies

Question: Has the size and nature of a public information and outreach effort for the project been determined?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there different public information and outreach strategies for projects with smaller and shorter duration work zones, as compared to those with bigger and longer duration work zones?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Has a cost-benefit analysis been conducted for the public information and outreach campaign?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have internal resources (e.g., agency personnel, agency owned facilities, equipment) been identified for developing and implementing the public information and outreach campaign?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have external resources (e.g., public relations agency) been identified for developing and implementing the public information and outreach campaign?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have public information and outreach campaign partners/stakeholders (e.g., State and local agencies, planned special event coordinators) been identified?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any procedures or protocols related to coordinating with the outreach campaign partners/stakeholders?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Has a community task force been established that includes stakeholders likely to be impacted by the work zone (e.g., businesses, residents)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have target audiences for the public information and outreach campaign been identified?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there different outreach campaign strategies in place to address residents near the work zone who do not speak English?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there different outreach campaign strategies in place for special demographics (e.g., elderly, children, disabled)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the communication strategies tailored to the project context, the message being conveyed, and the funding constraints?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Has the communication timing for the outreach campaign been determined?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Does the outreach campaign include activities before and after project completion?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to update or remove the project Web site after the project is completed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of public information and outreach campaigns?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Public Awareness Strategies

Question: Are brochures and mailers containing project-related information (e.g., project start date, project schedule, route description, detour description) distributed to motorists, pedestrians, local residents/communities, businesses, and other local public entities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are press releases/media alerts provided to news media, impacted businesses, and others?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are newsletters containing project-specific information sent to the media, businesses, local residents, and others?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are mass media resources used to provide progress updates or information regarding major changes to the work zone configuration and management approach?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are press kits and business survival kits used (containing tips and tactics for success during work zone construction, business survival videos, and general project information)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are public service announcements (PSAs) used to support the main messages of a project’s communication plan?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a public information center at or near the project site that contains materials such as scale model displays, maps, brochures, and videos about the project?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a traveler information system and an associated toll-free telephone number/hotline established to provide traffic or travel information for the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a public Web site set up to provide information on traffic, planned closures, and alternate travel routes?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are public meetings/hearings, workshops, and communication events organized?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy established for coordinating with community, business, and media groups that are likely to be impacted by the work zone activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any strategies established to market existing/new rideshare programs?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are videos, slides, presentations, or other Web-based mechanisms used to supplement public meetings, public information center displays, or press releases?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Motorist Awareness Strategies

Question: Is information about the work zone disseminated via the regularly scheduled traffic reports on commercial radio stations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are changeable message signs (CMS) used to notify the road users of work zone related activities (e.g., lane and road closures, incidents, potential work zone hazards)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are variable speed limit signs used to ensure work zone safety by reducing speeding and speed variations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a highway advisory radio (HAR) system used to inform motorists of the radio frequency where information is available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a highway information network/Web site established to help stakeholder groups obtain information about specific work zones?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are 511 traveler information systems in place to provide static or real-time work zone related information?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for coordinating with the freight community (e.g., trucking companies) to identify and disseminate work zone information to these stakeholders?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there transportation management centers (TMCs) established for coordinating and managing road user information dissemination activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Work Zone Incident Management Plan Checklists

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zone incident management plan.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Incident Coordination

Question: Are there any procedures or protocols related to coordinating with the following agencies? Please check the boxes as applicable.

• Federal agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• State agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Local transportation agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• State and local law enforcement personnel

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Public and volunteer fire and rescue agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Regional, county, or local 911 dispatch

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Towing and recovery providers

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Emergency medical service providers

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• State and local hazardous material recovery personnel

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Media agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• State and local offices of emergency management

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Public relations/public information specialists

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Utility agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Other agencies (please list below)

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there incident coordination strategies specific to any of the following events? Check boxes as applicable.

◻ Construction and maintenance ◻ Sporting events/Concerts/Conventions etc. ◻ Weather-related/Catastrophic events ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a pre-qualified list of available and contracted towing and recovery operators maintained? ◻ 

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a pre-identified (approved) contact list of resources (including special equipment) for traffic clearance and hazardous materials response maintained?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Pre-Incident Checks

Question: Has all the incident response onsite equipment been pre-staged?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the offsite equipment used for incident response maintained in working condition?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Incident Response Plan

Question: Are there criteria used to identify major/minor traffic incidents (e.g., traffic incident levels or codes)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there designated agency or contracting personnel available around the clock to respond to a fatal crash or a major hazardous materials incident?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the traffic control procedures during incidents in compliance with all applicable regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there equipment staging and emergency procedures onsite?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there specific procedures in place for quick clearance of the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any alternate equipment staging strategies for incident clearance?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an adequate lateral and longitudinal buffer zone between the work area and moving traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for a two-way interagency voice communications system for direct, onsite communications between incident responders?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for data and video information transfer between agencies and applications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need to establish traffic management centers (TMCs) to coordinate incident notification and response?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need to develop technical infrastructure for surveillance and rapid detection of traffic incidents?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a review plan in place for performance targets related to incident response?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Incident Monitoring

Question: Are checks on equipment safety carried out?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a historical record of incidents, incident types, and incident impacts in the work area maintained?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for work zone safety audits?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Operations Management

Question: Are intrusion alarms used in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are portable changeable message signs (PCMS) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are variable speed limit (VSL) signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flagging operations used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary lighting devices used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary rumble strips used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any access restrictions for pedestrians and bicycles?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are intelligent transportation systems (ITS) used for traffic monitoring/management?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are surveillance systems such as closed-circuit television (CCTV), loop detectors, lasers, or probe vehicles employed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for alternate/detour routes?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Emergency Measures

Question: Is there a strategy to deploy additional personnel and logistics to the incident site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an emergency detour plan available to accommodate overheight/overweight/oversize vehicles?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there emergency traffic control plans available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Has including incentive/disincentive clauses for incident response been considered?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Training

Question: Are the project personnel trained and qualified?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there incident response field/simulation training options available to the construction crew?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is project safety training conducted onsite?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Demand Management

Question: Are reversible lanes used if there are capacity restrictions or if there are no alternate routes?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a dynamic lane closure system in place to reduce vehicle conflicts?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any work hour restrictions for peak travel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any rideshare promotion strategies available during incidents?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any shuttle services available during incident events?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there transit service improvement strategies to reduce work zone traffic demand during incidents?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are queue warning systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Bottlenecks

Question: Is there a real-time communication system in place to alert users about roadside incidents?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need to increase lateral clearance in the incident area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there detour strategies for motorists affected by traffic bottlenecks?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have you considered any measures to cover the incident with mesh screens?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have you considered any other measures to block the view of a traffic incident?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the lane merge and diverge in accordance with State specifications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Inclement Weather Conditions

Question: Are there provisions to send out real-time weather-related alerts to the traveling public?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there weather alert traffic signs available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures related to snow and ice clearance?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a treatment strategy to improve pavement and bridge deck conditions that can cause potential safety hazards?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there variable speed limit (VSL) signs or changeable message signs (CMS) being used for weather-related activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there provisions to modify traffic signal timing during inclement weather conditions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies available to track traffic performance in inclement weather conditions (e.g., fog, snow)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an evacuation strategy for lane submersion scenarios?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Communications

Question: Is there a provision to merge/integrate and interpret information from multiple sources?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advanced response vehicles used that include a mobile communications platform, global positioning system (GPS) and other features?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic radios, highway advisory radios, or 511 traveler information systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are press releases/media alerts used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there telephone hotlines available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are social media platforms used for providing incident-related information to the users?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a project Web site set up to provide updated incident information?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Performance Measures

Question: Is there a method in place to collect and analyze traffic incident-related performance measures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: List the performance measures that are used to monitor incident-related responses.

Performance Measure 1:

◻ N/A, Comments, if any:

Performance Measure 2:

◻ N/A, Comments, if any:

Performance Measure 3:

◻ N/A, Comments, if any:

Performance Measure 4:

◻ N/A, Comments, if any:

Work Zone Inspection Form for Urban Freeways with Uninterrupted Flows

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zones for urban freeways with uninterrupted flows.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Temporary Traffic Control Strategies

Question: Are all traffic control elements in compliance with applicable requirements?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any traffic control strategies available for full roadway closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there offsite detours/alternate routes available in case of full roadway closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for any lane shifts or closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for any single- or dual-lane work zone crossovers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for the use of reversible lanes or reversible express lanes during construction?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there alternative ramps/routes available in case of any full/partial ramp closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there alternative routes available in case of any freeway-to-freeway interchange closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for nighttime work zone operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is additional lighting plan/lighting equipment available to improve visibility during nighttime/inclement weather conditions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there emergency traffic control plans available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any work hour restrictions for peak hour work zone operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the traffic control plan in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there advance signs (warning and regulatory) available to notify motorists about freeway work zone conditions/restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advance warning signs used at approaching interchanges?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are changeable message signs (CMS) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are arrow panels used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are channelizing devices used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are speed advisory and control strategies used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are impact attenuators used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Freeway Management and Operations

Question: Is there a need for lane restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for time-of-day restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for speed restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for detour route restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are separate truck lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are auxiliary/speed-change lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are climbing lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are shoulders and/or narrow lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are contraflow lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are concurrent flow lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are managed lane facilities used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for freeway lane restriping?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are smart corridors used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies (e.g., increasing length of weaving area) to increase the capacity and safety of the weaving sections and the ramps that are part of the interchange?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for roadside removal or relocation of roadside obstacles on the freeway?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for improving skid resistance on freeways?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are environmental sensor stations and road weather information systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic flow sensors used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are dynamic lane closure systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for speed limit reduction/variable speed control?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic barriers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are movable traffic barrier systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are crash cushions used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary rumble strips used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are intrusion alarms used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are warning lights used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are overhead lane control signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are freeway mainline meters used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are interchange connector meters used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a project task force/committee established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there inter- and intra-agency coordination strategies established for effective freeway operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Ramp Management and Operations

Question: Are ramp meters used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any strategies for ramp closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for ramp terminal treatments?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are special use treatments used, including high occupancy vehicle (HOV) bypass lanes, exclusive HOV ramps, and ramps dedicated for the sole use of construction, delivery, or emergency vehicles?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are emergency escape ramps provided?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for ramp widening (e.g., channelization)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a provision for temporary suspension of ramp metering?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there training manuals for ramp management available to the construction personnel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are inspections conducted on systems, software, and other devices that support ramp management?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are ramp conditions monitored using sensors located at the ramp and along the freeway?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there outreach strategies to inform motorists about the ramp management program and associated activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there inter- and intra-agency coordination strategies established for effective ramp operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Demand Management

Question: Are the interstate closure and restriction times pre-approved by the State highway agency?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are rideshare incentive strategies used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes and/or express toll lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are bus-only facilities used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are park-and-ride facilities used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are transit centers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any established HOV/HOT lane enforcement programs/strategies?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are variable work hours employed by employers near the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are congestion/peak-period pricing strategies used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Freeway Lighting Operations

Question: Is freeway and interchange lighting provided in areas with higher traffic volumes or geometry constraints?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are long underpasses and tunnels along the freeways illuminated during daylight hours?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are rest areas lighted, including the entrance and exit, the interior roadways, parking areas, and activity areas?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is lighting provided at truck weighing stations, inspection and enforcement areas, park-and-ride lots, toll plazas, and escape ramps?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Work Zone Safety Management

Question: Is there a contact list available for construction safety supervisors/inspectors?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures in place for conducting work zone safety audits?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures in place for conducting windshield surveys of work zone condition?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an established transportation management plan (TMP) monitoring/inspection team?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for conducting regular team meetings for work zone related activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for onsite safety training for work zone personnel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is personal protective equipment (PPE) used by construction crew personnel at the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there standard operating procedures to address worker safety and minimize work to be performed near vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there safe work practices for night work and backing equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are positive separation measures such as barriers, road closures, shadow vehicles, and buffer space used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Equipment Maintenance and Operations

Question: Is there a scheduled maintenance program for all work zone construction vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any safety features installed in the work area (e.g., reverse alarm, video cameras)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are inspections conducted on all vehicles, equipment, and safety devices prior to each work shift?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are electrical devices inspected regularly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are hazardous materials labeled and kept in specifically identified cabinets?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are collision avoidance/proximity warning systems and/or other monitoring technologies installed on construction vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is all equipment operated or repaired only by people who have been trained and authorized to work with that piece of equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Freeway Incident Management

Question: Are intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies used for traffic monitoring/management?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are closed-circuit television (CCTV), loop detectors, lasers, or probe vehicles used for work zone surveillance?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic screens used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are reference location signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any procedures or protocols related to coordinating with the following agencies? Please check the boxes as applicable.

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Freeway service patrol/law enforcement agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Fire and rescue agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Emergency medical services (EMS)

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Transportation agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Hazardous materials responders

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Towing and recovery providers

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Media/information service providers

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Others (please specify below)

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an incident command system established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an evacuation liaison team (ELT) established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Freeway Emergency Management

Question: Are there evacuation and reentry management strategies for vehicles during emergency situations such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, wildland fires, and homeland security concerns?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to deploy additional personnel during emergency situations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advance emergency warnings provided to the travelers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to disseminate disaster-related traveler information, including evacuations and reentry information, to the general public?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to coordinate with stakeholders on emergency operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there military deployment strategies established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Public Information Strategies

Question: Is there a freeway management system (FMS) in place?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have freeway management centers (FMCs) been established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are brochures and mailers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are press releases/media alerts used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are newsletters used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are mass media resources, including earned and paid media used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have public information centers been established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are telephone hotlines used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are project Web sites used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Has a community task force been set up?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are public meetings/hearings, workshops, and communication events organized?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for coordinating with media/schools/businesses/emergency services/neighboring States?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any strategies for organizing work zone education and safety campaigns?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are work zone safety highway signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are rideshare promotions available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are videos, slides, presentations, and/or other Web-based mechanisms available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic radios used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary motorist information signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are variable speed limit (VSL) signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are highway advisory radio (HAR) systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are changeable message signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a highway information network/Web site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are 511 traveler information systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for coordinating with the freight community (e.g., trucking companies)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Performance Measures

Question: Are performance measures established to evaluate the effectiveness of freeway management strategies?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there stakeholder involvement in the identification of performance measures and their applications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for safety and mobility performance evaluations on ramps and freeways?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a data repository for freeway performance monitoring and evaluation?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Worker Training

Question: Is there a training plan established on the operator's visual limits of the specific equipment being used in the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there frequent pre-work safety meetings to discuss the work to be performed, safety hazards, and safe work procedures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is nighttime safety training conducted for all workers in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are all construction personnel trained on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for work zone safety?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the workers trained on the implementation of internal traffic control plans on each project?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is operator training conducted for personnel involved with heavy equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and hoists?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are workers trained for hazardous conditions on the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there incident response field/simulation training options available to the construction crew?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a qualified and designated work zone traffic control supervisor on the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a qualified and designated work zone traffic control technician on the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Work Zone Inspection Form for Urban Roadways with Interrupted Flows

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zones for urban roadways with interrupted flows.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Temporary Traffic Control Strategies

Question: Are there any traffic control strategies available for full roadway closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there offsite detours/alternate routes available in case of full roadway closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for any lane shifts or closures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for any single- or dual-lane work zone crossovers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control strategies available for any reversible lanes or reversible express lanes?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there traffic control devices and strategies available for nighttime work zone operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is additional lighting available to improve visibility during nighttime/inclement weather conditions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there emergency traffic control plans available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any work hour restrictions for peak hour work zone operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the traffic control plan in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there temporary signs (warning and regulatory) available to notify motorists about work zone conditions/restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are changeable message signs (CMS) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are arrow panels used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are channelizing devices used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are pavement markings, traffic signs, barriers, delineators, and channelizing devices retroreflective?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the traffic sign(s) clean?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the traffic sign(s) legible?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flaggers, spotters, and uniformed traffic control officers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are unwarranted signals removed/covered?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are speed advisory and control strategies used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are impact attenuators used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Operations

Question: Are the traffic control, worker safety, vehicle regulations, equipment, etc. compliant with applicable regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any truck/heavy vehicle restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are separate truck lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are dynamic lane closure systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there railroad crossing controls?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for coordination with adjacent construction sites?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for speed limit reduction/variable speed limits on work zones?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic barriers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are movable traffic barrier systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are crash cushions used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary rumble strips used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are intrusion alarms used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are warning lights used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a project task force/committee?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flagger stations placed in advance of the traffic signal?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flaggers clearly visible to the approaching traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flagger/spotter station(s) preceded by advance warning sign(s)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flagger/spotter station(s) illuminated during nighttime construction activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Demand Management

Question: Are there strategies for transit service improvements?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for the use of shuttle services in the work zone area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to manage supply of onsite and offsite parking lots?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are variable work hours employed by impacted employers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there improvement strategies for signal timing/coordination?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there improvement strategies for streets/intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for bus turnouts in and around work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any vehicle turn restrictions or prohibitions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to reduce the occurrence of intersection conflicts?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there parking restrictions to improve work zone access?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Question: Are there traffic control strategies for pedestrian/bicycle access improvements?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are pedestrian routes compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and available to pedestrians throughout the duration of the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advance information, transition information, work zone information, and ingress and egress directions available for pedestrians?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are audible and detectible devices available for pedestrians with disabilities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there temporary nighttime lighting for pedestrian walkways throughout the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are detour routes available for pedestrians whenever sidewalks are closed or blocked?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is physical separation from the work space and vehicular traffic, overhead protection, etc. provided to the pedestrians?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are marked intersection crosswalks used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there continuous pedestrian access to businesses, residences, transit stops, etc.?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are pedestrian signals deactivated and covered for closed crosswalks?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to improve pedestrian signal displays?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are separate bicycle lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are curb extensions used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Signalized Intersections

Question: Are there strategies employed to reduce the frequency and severity of intersection conflicts (e.g., multiphase signal operation, signal coordination, emergency vehicle preemption, channelization)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are sight triangles kept clear for improved driver visibility?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is access to properties restricted using driveway closures or turn restrictions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are cross-median accesses near intersections restricted?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to provide skid resistance in intersections and on approaches?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to restrict or eliminate parking on intersection approaches?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are highway safety programs used to increase driver awareness?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are channelization/signing and prohibited right turns on red used to restrict or eliminate left- or right-turning vehicle maneuvers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there coordination strategies with law enforcement agencies in place to address drivers who run red lights at intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to improve the visibility of traffic signals at intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are adaptive control signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is positive guidance provided to drivers approaching signalized intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are curb ramps used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are pedestal or post-mounted signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are span wire signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are mast arm signals used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to change signal timing or phasing at intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Unsignalized Intersections

Question: Are there strategies to improve access management near unsignalized intersection?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to close or relocate intersections if necessary?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there conflicting driveway accesses near unsignalized intersections

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are shoulder bypass lanes used at T-Intersections

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are turn acceleration lanes used at divided highway intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are longer turn lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are offset turn lanes used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there full-width paved shoulders used as through lanes?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are signs and/or channelization used to restrict or eliminate turning movements at intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to reduce or eliminate intersection skews?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the approaches stop- or yield-controlled?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to eliminate parking spots that restrict sight distances?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are pavement loop detectors used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flashing lights used to warn drivers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advanced warning and guide signs used to warn drivers of the intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are breaks used in centerlines, edge-lines, and lane lines to show the presence of intersection?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a collision countermeasure system established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are pavement markers and/or pavement markings used at intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to improve lighting at intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are splitter islands used, primarily at skewed intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are stop bars used to increase driver awareness?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary rumble strips used on the intersection approaches?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flashing beacons used at stop-controlled intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to convert from two-way to all-way stop control?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are speed limit signs posted on intersection approaches?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is striping provided in the median areas of the intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are lane assignment signings/markings used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are rotaries, neighborhood traffic circles, mini/single-lane/multi-lane roundabouts used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Work Zone Safety Management

Question: Is there a contact list available for construction safety supervisors/inspectors?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures in place for conducting work zone safety audits?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures in place for conducting windshield surveys of work zone condition?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a transportation management plan (TMP) monitoring/inspection team established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for conducting regular team meetings for work zone related activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for onsite safety training for work zone personnel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is high visibility apparel used by all construction personnel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there standard operating procedures to address worker safety and minimize work to be performed near vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there safe work practices for night work and backing equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are positive separation measures used, such as barriers, road closures, shadow vehicles, and buffer space?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Equipment Maintenance and Operations

Question: Is there a scheduled maintenance program for all work zone construction vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any safety features (e.g., reverse alarm, video cameras) installed in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are inspections conducted on all vehicles, equipment, and safety devices prior to each work shift?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are electrical devices inspected regularly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are hazardous materials labeled and kept in specifically identified cabinets?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are collision avoidance/proximity warning systems and/or other monitoring technologies installed on construction vehicles/equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is all equipment operated or repaired only by people who have been trained and authorized to work with that piece of equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Lighting Operations

Question: Is there a pre-approved lighting plan in place?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there any existing street lighting available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is overhead lighting installed at crosswalks and intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are glare control devices such as hoods, louvers, shields etc. used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are barrier walls and glare avoidance screens used to discourage gawking and to reduce headlight glare from oncoming motor vehicle traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there additional lighting equipment available for poor visibility situations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies to increase/decrease luminance levels of existing lighting systems when needed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Incident Management

Question: Are intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies used for traffic monitoring/management?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are transportation management centers (TMCs) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are closed-circuit television (CCTV), loop detectors, lasers, or probe vehicles used for work zone surveillance?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic screens used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for coordinating with towing and recovery providers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any procedures or protocols related to coordinating with the following agencies? Please check the boxes as applicable.

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Law enforcement agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Fire and rescue agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Emergency medical services (EMS)

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Transportation agencies

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Hazardous materials responders

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Towing and recovery providers

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Media/information service providers

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

• Others (please specify below)

  ◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

  Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there an established incident command system?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there designated and qualified agency or contracting personnel available around the clock to respond to incidents?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Public Information Strategies

Question: Are brochures and mailers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are press releases/media alerts used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are newsletters used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are mass media resources used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have public information centers been established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are telephone hotlines used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are project Web sites used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a community task force set up?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are public meetings/hearings, workshops, and communication events organized?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for coordinating with media/schools/businesses/emergency services/neighboring States?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for coordinating with utility agencies?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any strategies for organizing work zone education and safety campaigns?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are rideshare promotions available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are videos, slides, presentations, and/or other Web-based mechanisms available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic radios used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary motorist information signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are variable speed limit signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are highway advisory radio (HAR) systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a highway information network/Web site established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are 511 traveler information systems used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a strategy for coordinating with the freight community (e.g., trucking companies)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are transportation management centers (TMCs) established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Performance Measures

Question: Are performance measures established to evaluate the effectiveness of transportation management strategies?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there stakeholder involvement in identifying performance measures and their applications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there strategies for safety and mobility performance evaluations on intersections?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a repository for intersection performance monitoring and evaluation data?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Worker Training

Question: Is there a training plan to address the operator’s visual limits (e.g., blind spots) when using a particular piece of equipment in the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there frequent pre-work safety meetings to discuss the work to be performed, safety hazards, and safe work procedures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is nighttime safety training conducted for all workers in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are all construction personnel trained on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for work zone safety?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are workers trained on the implementation of internal traffic control plans on each project?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is operator training conducted for personnel involved with heavy equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and hoists?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are workers trained for hazardous conditions at the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there incident response field/simulation training options available to the construction crew?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a qualified and designated work zone traffic control supervisor on the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a qualified and designated work zone traffic control technician on the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Work Zone Traffic Control Inspection Checklists

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of work zone traffic control devices and operations.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Traffic Control Operations

Question: Is there a lane/shoulder/ramp closure?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is contact information for the general contractor and subcontractors available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are all site personnel trained on the specific internal traffic control plan?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there designated onsite worker and visitor parking areas?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there designated work area locations for storing materials and servicing equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic control devices installed per approved plans?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic control devices kept clean and in proper position per regulatory requirements (such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or MUTCD)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic control devices removed when the work is not in progress?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are missing or knocked down traffic control devices replaced or reset?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are records maintained for traffic control operations, including starting and ending times, location, names of personnel, traffic controls used, etc.?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the regulatory speed limit within the work zone posted?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a designated pathways for pedestrian travel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a designated pathways for bike traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are warnings provided to travelers on hazardous areas, such as trenching, sideslopes, ditches?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic signals needed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary traffic control zone problems and modifications to the layouts documented?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a lateral and longitudinal buffer zone between the work area and moving traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Control Layout

Question: Are the necessary traffic control plan layouts included in the project construction plans? Check boxes as applicable.

◻ Two-Lane, Two-Way Roads ◻ Multi-Lane Undivided Roads ◻ Multi-Lane Divided Roads

Comments, if any:

Question: Are any changes in the traffic control layout (e.g., existing traffic signs are removed or relocated or any regulatory sign is installed for construction or maintenance work) approved by the appropriate government authorities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the traffic control layouts in compliance with applicable regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Communication Procedures

Question: Are surveillance closed-circuit television (CCTV), loop detectors, lasers, or probe vehicles needed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are intelligent transportation systems (ITS) considered for traffic monitoring/management?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a public outreach plan for any changes in the traffic control plans?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a designated communication channel between equipment operators and other personnel?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Nighttime/Inclement Weather Conditions

Question: Is there temporary lighting for nighttime operations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is additional lighting plan/lighting equipment available to improve visibility?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there weather alert traffic signs available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there variable speed limit (VSL) signs or changeable message signs (CMS) being used for weather related activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations

Question: Is the traffic control plan in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are continuous cane-detectable edges needed along the pedestrian pathways?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for continuous detectable edging throughout the length of the facility, except for gaps where pedestrians or vehicles will be turning or crossing?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need to keep pedestrian pathways clear of debris and drained to prevent accumulation of trash or mud that can cause a tripping or slipping hazard?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are temporary curb ramps available for pedestrians diverted to temporary routes along the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for temporary curb ramps to have marked edges that are noticeable by pedestrians with visual impairments?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a need for temporary curb ramps to have level landings at top to provide additional safety to the pedestrians?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are warning signs about an upcoming temporary traffic control zone placed well ahead of the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Do traffic signs have special instructions that may be informative to disabled road users (e.g., on availability of alternative access routes)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Advanced Warning Signs

Question: Is the appropriate number of signs used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any missing sign(s)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the sign(s) clean?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the sign(s) legible?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the sign(s) retroreflective?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are appropriate legends used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any unneeded sign(s) in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there sign(s) posted when no work is carried out?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the sign(s) of placed at appropriate height?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the sign(s) visible?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the sign(s) spaced properly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Have the sign colors faded?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the arrow panels (A, B, C, or D) placed properly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the arrow panels delineated/shielded?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the arrow panels removed when not in use?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are stationary sign supports used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are stationary sign supports installed per Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are portable changeable message signs (PCMS) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are portable sign stands used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are signs removed or covered when not in use?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Channelizing Devices

Question: Is spacing provided for channelizing devices?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the number of channelizing devices adequate for required taper length?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is appropriate number of channelizing devices used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the channelizing devices ballasted?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are appropriate battery mounts used for all devices?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Pavement Markings

Question: Are temporary pavement markings used in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the pavement markings in accordance with MUTCD specifications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are conflicting pavement markings removed?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the pavement markings retroreflective?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Flagging

Question: Are flaggers/spotters used in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flaggers clearly visible to the approaching traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flagger/spotter station(s) preceded by advanced warning sign(s)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there adequate stopping distance for the approaching traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are flagger/spotter station(s) illuminated during night time construction activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is the flagging technique in compliance with State specifications?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Which signaling device is used?

◻ Slow/Stop Paddles ◻ Flags ◻ N/A

Comments, if any:

Question: What type of communication is used between flaggers?

◻ Visual ◻ Two-Way Radio ◻ N/A

Comments, if any:

Roadside Safety

Question: Which type of temporary barrier is used?

◻ Concrete Barrier ◻ Guardrail ◻ Other ◻ N/A

Comments, if any:

Question: Is there drop-off delineation in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there a minimum 1-inch buffer to barrier?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are portable barriers used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the barriers connected?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are impact attenuators used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the vertical panels oriented properly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the lights used for delineation functioning properly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Worker Safety Inspection Checklists

Below are sample checklists intended to allow design-builders and owners/agencies to conduct quality assurance inspections on the effectiveness of worker safety at work zones.

General Project Information

Project no.
Type of project
Location
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Work Zone Information

Length of work zone (mil)
No. of lanes per direction (before construction)
No. of lanes per direction (during construction)
Lane width (ft)
Shoulder width (ft)
Work zone speed limit (mph)
Annual average daily traffic (AADT)
Truck volume
Allowable working hours

Safety Operational Procedures

Question: Are there standard operating procedures to address worker safety and minimize work to be performed near vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there processes established for reviewing and approving any changes in the work zone setup needed due to safety concerns?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are construction equipment checked to minimize blind spots?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advance warning signs placed at the proper distances to adequately warn drivers per MUTCD requirements?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there safe work practices for night work and backing equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are worksites designed to minimize backing vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there competent personnel to provide adequate oversight and supervision for all work zone related activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures established to ensure that construction vehicle drivers only back under the direction of a spotter?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures established to ensure daily communication between the prime and subcontractors to discuss any changes or revisions in construction traffic flow?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the channel construction vehicles and equipment away from workers using visual safety devices (retroreflective barrels, delineators, portable barricades, cones)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there signs installed to guide workers on foot with respect to traffic areas, vehicle flow, and worker-free zones?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are positive separation measures such as barriers, road closures, shadow vehicles, and buffer space used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are utility ditches flagged or barricaded?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are transition area tapers provided?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there escape routes available for workers faced with unsafe situations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures in place to notify law enforcement agencies about unsafe/abusive motorists?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are records of worker injuries maintained?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there established procedures for reporting worker injuries?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the worker safety, traffic control, vehicle regulations, equipment, etc. compliant with the State/MUTCD regulations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a hazard assessment of the work area conducted prior to the commencement of the work?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a contact list of hazardous materials response personnel available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a contact list of emergency medical responders available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is a contact list of fire and rescue agencies available?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Speed Management

Question: Are reduced speed limits enforced as applicable?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are speed advisories established?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there stricter fines/penalties for speeding motorists?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is photo enforcement established in the work zones as deemed necessary?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are changeable message signs (CMS) used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are portable speed trailers used in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are truck mounted attenuators or law enforcement used in case of high speed traffic?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Traffic Control

Question: Are traffic signs and signals clear and visible?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic signs and signals in conflict with other traffic control devices?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic signs removed or covered during no work conditions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic lanes used when working in aerial lifts over a traffic lane or a shoulder?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are traffic drums and cones placed closely to prevent intrusions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are spotters used during limited visibility situations?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are internal traffic control plans used to minimize the backing of construction vehicles and equipment in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are accessible areas within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating superstructure of the crane barricaded?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are sensors, handheld radios, and intrusion alarms used to prevent worker injuries?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are alternatives to flaggers used when traffic control is required under hazardous conditions that limit visibility (e.g., high traffic speeds, inclement weather, and night work)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Worker Safety

Question: Is personal protective equipment (PPE) used by construction crew personnel at the work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the workers equipped with appropriate protective clothing for adverse weather conditions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is eye and face protection used, such as safety glasses with side shield, and face shields?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are safety-toed footwear and hard hats used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Do all construction personnel have access to hearing protection, such as ear plugs/muffs, while in the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are fall protection measures such as harnesses and lanyards used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are work gloves chosen according to job-site hazards expected (e.g., chemical resistant gloves to avoid potential chemical contact or heavy-duty work gloves to handle debris)?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is respiratory protection such as filtering facepieces used?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are high-visibility safety apparel, headwear, eyewear, and footwear compliant with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are glare-free light balloons and glare screens used to control glare that could blind workers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures to ensure worker safety against electrical hazards such as buried utilities, overhead power lines, etc.?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures to ensure worker safety against environmental hazards such as heat stress, cold stress, sunburn, etc.?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there procedures to ensure worker safety against drowning and hypothermia hazards?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are first aid kits available and adequately stocked?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Equipment Maintenance and Operations

Question: Is there a scheduled maintenance program for all work zone construction vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there any safety features (e.g., reverse alarm, video cameras) installed in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are inspections conducted on all vehicles, equipment, and safety devices prior to each work shift?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are electrical devices inspected regularly?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are hazardous materials kept in specifically identified cabinets?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) available for all hazardous materials?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are defective vehicles, equipment, and safety devices reported and removed from service until repairs are conducted?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are collision avoidance/proximity warning systems and/or other monitoring technologies installed on construction vehicles and equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are all equipment operated or repaired only by people who have been trained and authorized to work with that piece of equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are operator manuals available for equipment used in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are rollover protective structures (ROPS) used on equipment?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are edge guards used on trailers to prevent rollovers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are full-width loading ramps installed on transport trailers?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Communications

Question: Are there any established communication procedures for spotters, machine operators, truck drivers, and workers on foot?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is there any procedure in place to restrict the usage of personal cellular phones, headphones, and other devices that could cause distractions?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are two-way radios provided to construction personnel for coordination of vehicular and equipment activity?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are whistles, air-horns, or other devices used to warn workers when they are in danger?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are advance media campaigns used to advise the users of upcoming work zone activities?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Worker Training

Question: Is there a training plan established to address the operator’s visual limits (e.g., blind spots) when operating equipment in the work zone?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are there frequent pre-work safety meetings to discuss the work to be performed, safety hazards, and safe work procedures?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is nighttime safety training conducted for all workers in the work area?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are construction personnel trained to work next to motor vehicle traffic in a way that minimizes their vulnerability?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are the workers trained on the implementation of internal traffic control plans on each project?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are workers trained for hazardous conditions on work site?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Is operator training conducted for personnel involved with heavy equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and hoists?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):

Question: Are all construction personnel trained on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for work zone safety?

◻ Yes ◻ No ◻ N/A

Comments, if any (if No, identify action items):