AASHTO Publications Maintenance Training Series: Basics of Work Zone Traffic Control (1 PDH) TC3MN023-16-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: Meeting the national requirements for work zone traffic control is a critically important responsibility of maintenance personnel. The national requirements, found in Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), promote driver and worker safety during roadway maintenance projects. This training provides an introduction to the requirements outlined in Part 6 of the 2009 MUTCD. The course also offers an overview of the manual's structure and requirements regarding traffic control devices and their applications, flagging operations and procedures, and pedestrian and worker safety. Through a series of work zone scenarios, this training uses Part 6 of the MUTCD to review fundamental concepts of setting up work zones, including proper signage, taper lengths, and flagging procedures. Participants are encouraged to compare their State's standards, if available, to the guidance established in the MUTCD and determine what additional requirements may need to be met to establish safe, compliant work zones. This training was developed as part of the Maintenance Training Series. To access all the trainings in the series, enroll in the TC3MN014-16-T1 course. Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels III and IV. Target audience: This course is designed for those who manage operations programs and deal with oversight and quality assurance across broad geographic areas. This target audience also is involved with handling materials, scheduling, budgeting, and planning. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Describe the content and use of Part 6 of the MUTCD; • Use the MUTCD to correctly answer questions about the basics of work zone traffic control; • Differentiate among standard, guidance, and option conditions in the MUTCD; and • Differentiate among standard, guidance, and option conditions in the MUTCD for work zone traffic control in rural and urban areas.