Transportation Learning Network

Virtual Learning

Requirements, Guidelines and the Future of Work Zones

  • Jun 1, 2022
    Virtual Learning (desktop/laptop and mobile devices)

The above opportunity and more can be accessed by visiting the TLN Learning Management System (LMS).

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is set to release a newly updated Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) by May 2023. This presentation will include a background, introduction and proposed updates to the (MUTCD). Other areas to be discussed are technology applications for work zones and how they can help keep workers and the public safe and informed.

Speaker(s)

Tim Luttrell, PE. Tim is a registered professional engineer in Tennessee and has 20 years experience working in the traffic engineering arena. Tim brings a fresh perspective to work zone safety and mobility training by challenging the owners and contractors to innovatively think about their work zone applications.

Target Audience

Personnel involved in the development, design, implementation, operation, inspection, and enforcement of work zone related transportation management and traffic control. This includes design engineers, traffic operations, data collection staff, safety personnel, construction project staff, maintenance staff, consultant engineers working for DOTs on state projects, and contractor and utility staff. This may also include executive-level decision-makers, policy makers, senior managers, information officers, and law enforcement and incident responders.