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Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Traffic Control Review (TCR)

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[Note: Use Yes, No, NA (Not applicable), or NC (Not Checked)]

[Note: References are to CDOT's 2005 Standard Specifications, standard special provisions (SSP), Construction Bulletins (CB), M&S standards (M- or S-xxx-x), Construction Manual (CM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), or 2002 Roadside Design Guide (RDG)]

I. Traffic Control Management (Weight = 1)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. TCS's Traffic control daily diaries on file (630.10(5))
    1
  1. Diaries reviewed by CDOT (CM 630.3.2)
    1
  1. Discrepancies…noted in diary & corrected (630.10(5)(viii))
    1
  1. Night inspections conducted weekly, documented (630.10(6))
    1
  1. MUTCD (Current) in CDOT field office (CM 630.3.1 #1)
    1
  1. Resident Engineer Traffic Control Review done (CM 630.3.1 #7, CM 630.2.2 #1)
    1
  1. Public Info. Spec implemented as required, including up-to-date phone message, daily phone call log, fliers, etc. (Project Special Provision 626)
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 7

II. Method of Handling Traffic (MHT) (Weight = 2)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. TCS's Traffic control daily diaries on file (630.10(5))
    1
  1. Diaries reviewed by CDOT (CM 630.3.2)
    1
  1. Discrepancies…noted in diary & corrected (630.10(5)(viii))
    1
  1. Night inspections conducted weekly, documented (630.10(6))
    1
  1. MUTCD (Current) in CDOT field office (CM 630.3.1 #1)
    1
  1. Resident Engineer Traffic Control Review done (CM 630.3.1 #7, CM 630.2.2 #1)
    1
  1. MHT sufficiently detailed per 630.09.
     
    1. Detailed diagram (630.09(1))
    1
    1. Tabulation of devices for each phase (630.09(2))
    1
    1. MUTCD, Plans, Specs & other sources referenced (630.09(3))
    1
    1. Estab. access mtce. plan, turn around locs., equip. storage, etc. (630.09(4))
    1
    1. Pedestrian (ADA), bicycle & non vehicular access addressed (630.09(5))
    1
    1. Plan for emergency vehicle access (630.09(6))
    1
  1. Vert. and horiz. clearances (630.09(7)&(8), CM 630.2.4, #7a & 7b, CB 2006-1)
     1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 26

III. Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) (Weight = 1)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Current ATSSA or CCA Certification on file in project records (630.10)
    1
  1. TCS has current flagger card (630.10)
    1
  1. TCS available on project (630.10, last paragraph)
    1
  1. TCS has current MUTCD (630.10(8))
    1
  1. TCS has current TCP, MHT, M&S-Standards and revisions (630.10(8))
    1
  1. TCS appropriately dressed (fluorescent orange-red or yellow-green hardhat, vest, reflectorization at night) (630.13)
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 6

IV. Flaggers (Weight = 1) (see MUTCD Chapter 6E)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Current flagger card (630.13(a))
    1
  1. Appropriately dressed (fluorescent orange-red or yellow-green hardhat, vest, reflectorization at night). (630.13)
    1
  1. Proper flagging methods used (630.13, MUTCD 6E.04)
    1
  1. Flagger location (630.13, MUTCD 6E.05):
     
    1. Visible to traffic.
     1
    1. Proper distance in advance of work.
    1
    1. Station illuminated at night (630.13)
    1
  1. "STOP/SLOW" Paddle (630.13, MUTCD 6E.03):
     
    1. Correct size and shape.
    1
    1. Satisfactory condition.
    1
    1. Correct sheeting (Type III or fluorescent).
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 9

V. Construction/Maintenance Signing (Weight = 3)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Placement (spacing/mounting height/angle/offset/sight distance) conforms to approved MHT/MUTCD/S-Stds.
    1
  1. Conforms to MUTCD/S-Standards/TC plans (size, layout, color).
    1
  1. Satisfactory condition (clean, readable, no wear/tear/wrinkling/bowing).
    1
  1. Temporary signs
      
    1. 1' minimum above pavement elevation (S-630-1, Sht 11, note 12)
    1
    1. Stored out of clear zone (630.12, SSP 630)
    1
  1. Satisfactory breakaway posts or NCHRP 350 compliant (630.02, 614.02, 630.08, SSP 630, CB 2005-10)
    1
  1. Correct signing for situation
    1
  1. Conflicting signs properly treated (masked, turned, removed) (630.11, 630.12)
    1
  1. Appropriate fluorescent & reflective sheeting on all signs. (630.02, SSP 614/630)
    1
  1. Flashing beacons installed/working properly (S-614-14)
    1
  1. VMS message/placement (MUTCD 6F.55, MUTCD 1A.14)
     1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 33

VI. Traffic Control Devices (Weight = 3)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Arrow panel (MUTCD 6F.56, 630.03)
     
    1. Correct size, number of lights etc.
    1
    1. Correct mounting height.
    1
    1. Correct placement.
    1
    1. All lights working.
    1
    1. Correct operating mode.
    1
    1. Auto dimmer for night use operational.
    1
  1. Channelizing devices (barricades, cones, drums, etc.) (630.05, 630.06, MUTCD 6F.58 to 6F.63):
     
    1. Correct dimensions.
    1
    1. Clean, adequately maintained, and functional (upright, etc.)
    1
    1. Correct taper length
    1
    1. Correct spacing between devices.
    1
    1. Warning lights working.
    1
  1. Concrete barrier (temporary):
     
    1. Correctly pinned. (630.07, M-606-14, RDG 9.2.1.1)
    1
    1. Proper reflector spacing. (S-630-2 Note 9, max 50 feet)
    1
    1. Proper reflector color (S-612-1)
    1
    1. End treatment installed, or "Clear zone" established. (S-630-2, Note 9)
    1
    1. Correct Taper (RDG 9.2.1.1.1, 4:1 to 8:1, S-630-1, Sht 11, Note 16)
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 48

VII. Pavement Markings (Weight = 2)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Pavement marking plan on file. (627.03)
    1
  1. Conflicting markings properly removed. (627.03(d), 202.05, MUTCD 6F.71)
    1
  1. "Pavement markings placed correctly (full compliance, width, length, location, waviness) (627.03) (per plans, specs, and MUTCD)"
    1
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
  1. Satisfactory condition (not overly faded, damaged or obscured)
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 10

VIII. Miscellaneous Items (Weight = 3)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. "Clear Zone" free of obstructions. (per plans or RDG 9.1.1)
     
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
  1. Impact attenuators:
     
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
    1. No passing zones in full compliance. (627.03)
    1
  1. Pilot car operation correct. (630.13)
    1
  1. Compliance with Project Special Provisions (working hours, etc.).
    1
  1. Traffic Signal operations/installation (630.04, 614)
     
    1. Timing adequate
     1
    1. Vertical clearance adequate/Proper location of heads
     1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 30

IX. Traffic Impacts (Weight = 2)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Adequate driver guidance (Drivers understand where to go)
    1
  1. Traffic delays being mitigated (Alt Rte, delays advertised etc.)
    1
  1. Accidents documented (630.10(5)(viii))
    1
  1. Work Zone speed limit
     
    1. Form 568 on file (CM, Appendix B)
    1
    1. Speed reduction appropriate for operation (not too slow/not too fast)
    1
    1. "Fines Doubled" and return to speed limit properly placed (S-630-1, Sht 10)
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 12

X. Work Zone Area and Inspector Safety (Weight = 2)
  Yes/No/NA Score Total
Possible
  1. Safe entrance/exit to work zone for equipment and workers (630.09(4))
    1
  1. Work zone buffer adequate (MUTCD 6C.06)
    1
Section Score (Sum x Wt)   0 4

Summary
  Score Total
Possible		 Percentage
  1. Traffic Control Management
0 7 0%
  1. Method of Handling Traffic (MHT)
0 26 0%
  1. Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
 0 6 0%
  1. Flaggers
0 9 0%
  1. Construction/Maintenance Signing
 0 33 0%
  1. Traffic Control Devices
0 48 0%
  1. Pavement Markings
0 10 0%
  1. Miscellaneous Items
 0 30 0%
  1. Traffic Impacts
 0 12 0%
  1. Work Zone Area and Inspector Safety
 0 4 0%
Project Score 0 185 0%

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