Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

A6−3: "Compendium of Options" (Construction Traffic Maintenance Strategies)

DESCRIPTION:

The "Compendium of Options," created by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is a listing of strategies and options that should be considered by designers for maximizing capacity while maintaining traffic flow through work zones. It is broken down into 6 areas: 1) construction/traffic maintenance strategies, 2) options outside the work zone, 3) options inside the work zone, 4) time limitations with liquidated damages, 5) contracting procedures, and 6) administrative options. This guidance has been in use since 1996.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

ODOT's goal is to reduce delay and improve safety for both workers and motorists through work zones. The "Compendium of Options" was one of ODOTs first efforts to identify and disseminate best practices throughout its districts and continues to be a useful resource for designers.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Improved capacity and safety through work zones.

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

All types of work.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Ohio

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Reynaldo Stargell, Ohio DOT
Phone: (614) 644−8177
E−mail: reynaldo.stargell@dot.state.oh.us