Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

K3−3: Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Committee

DESCRIPTION:

The MOT Committee consists of a multi−discipline team made up of representatives from construction, design, maintenance, traffic engineering, safety, product evaluation, utilities, and FHWA, and sometimes members from private organizations such as Builders Associations and ATSSA. The MOT Committee reviews, investigates, and develops recommendations (for senior management) to improve the MOT for all work zone traffic control. Issues such as pavement edge drop−off protection, MOT cost overruns, revision of specifications, and safety training are topics generally considered.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

This group provides a means for those most involved in traffic control to meet and discuss common problems and to resolve conflicts. Problem situations are discussed among those who are most qualified to suggest and make decisions.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

The biggest benefits realized from this best practice are: 1) gaining input from the various offices/associations, 2) development of better policies and/or directives, 3) better information exchange and the reduction of potential problems, and 4) development of a good working relationship with other offices.

MOST APPLICABLE LOCATION(S)/PROJECT(S):

All types of facilities. All types of work.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Florida, Maryland

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Karen Brunelle, P.E., Director, Office of Project Development, FHWA Florida Division Office
Phone: (850) 553−2218
E−mail: Karen.Brunelle@.dot.gov