Western TTAP: Low-Cost Safety Improvements
Course Summary:
The purpose of this workshop is to show participants ways to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by road departures and collisions with fixed objects, as well as collision at rural intersections. Low cost solutions for keeping the driver on the road will be taught with a focus on selection and implementation. The forgiving roadside concept will be covered for when a vehicle departs the roadway. Clear zones and what to do with hazards in them will be discussed. The material will be presented with a combination of interactive lecture, group discussion and activities.
This workshop also explores the rationale for using various kinds of signs and sign supports and shares best practices for sign management systems.
This training follows the guidelines and structure of FHWA Maintenance of Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel.
The goal of this guide is to help agencies maintain their signs to meet the needs of the road user and promote a safe and efficient driving environment.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand why crash reduction is important.
- Identify safety issues.
- List ways to keep the driver on the road with low cost solutions.
- Define a clear zone and describe what to do with hazards in it.
- Describe the role, features, and urgency of repair for four sign types
- Explain state and local requirements for choosing sign materials including face sheeting, backing, and supports
- Apply MUTCD guidance as well as Nevada Standard Plans and Specifications to selected scenarios
- Describe the five elements of a sign management system
