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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Summit Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

Breakout Group Findings and Recommendations ............................................................................ 3

Programmatic........................................................................................................................................ 3

Engineering, Construction & Maintenance ........................................................................................... 5

Enforcement ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Public Education/Awareness ................................................................................................................ 7

Event Attendee Survey ..................................................................................................................... 8

Appendix A – Work Zone Safety Summit Attendees, Agenda, and Opening Presentation .............. 10

Appendix B – Speaker Presentations .............................................................................................. 11

Appendix C – Pre-Meeting Survey Results ...................................................................................... 12

Appendix D – Instant Polling Results .............................................................................................. 13

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Work Zone Safety Summit Event Briefing

Introduction

Jointly hosted by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the first annual Work Zone Safety Summit was held on November 17, 2015 at the Hershey Lodge in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The event was attended by 53 industry representatives and included keynote presentations by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), and the PTC. A copy of the attendees, the day’s agenda and opening PowerPoint presentation are enclosed in Appendix A.

As a collaborative effort among industry stakeholders, the Work Zone Safety Summit represents a collective commitment to improving work zone safety to reduce the number of crashes and crash severity across the Commonwealth’s transportation network. This briefing serves as a preliminary review of the event’s findings and recommendations and will be followed by a detailed plan for implementation in January 2016. The detailed action plan for implementation will include milestones and resources.

Summit Overview

The event was opened by Secretary Leslie Richards who underscored the importance for the day’s dialogue. Reviewing work zone crash data from 2014, Secretary Richard’s reported that there were more than 1,841 crashes and 24 fatalities in Pennsylvania work zones last year on state and local roads. PennDOT preliminary data shows another 792 work zone crashes occurred in the first six months of 2015, an increase of 8% over the same period in 2014. With the passage of Act 89 in 2013 and the subsequent increase in projects to rehabilitate Pennsylvania’s highways and bridges, there will be a continued increased exposure to work zone hazards to the traveling public and highway workers. Mark Compton, the PTC Chief Executive Officer, also made strong remarks on work zone safety following the lunch break. Mr. Compton tasked the group with finding the new “SNAP” – the shoulder rumble strips known as the Sonic Nap Alert Pattern – which was invented by a PTC engineer in 1989 and significantly reduced run-off-road crashes.

Presentations Following Secretary Richards, presentations were made by representatives from FHWA, ATSSA, PSP, PennDOT, and the PTC to review current efforts to improve work zone safety at the state and national levels. The speakers included the following:

Keynote Speakers: Sectary Leslie Richards, PennDOT & Mark Compton, PTC National Perspective: Phil Bobitz, FHWA Statewide Perspective: Glenn Rowe, PennDOT Enforcement Perspective: Sgt. Brian Ianuzzi, PSP Education Perspective: James Baron, ATSSA

A copy of the speaker PowerPoint presentations are enclosed in Appendix B.

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Event Format Following the presentation portion of the event, the attendees participated in one of the four breakout groups with the purpose of outlining potential solutions and action plans to improve work zone safety in the areas of Programmatic, Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance, Enforcement, and Public Education and Awareness.

Prior to the event, the summit invitees completed an online survey in October 2015 to define the most critical issues in work zone safety as categorized under each topic area. The results of the pre-meeting survey, provided in Appendix C, were compiled and distributed at the summit and used to stage an instant polling feature. The instant polling feature was utilized to rank the results of the pre-survey to determine the discussion issues for each breakout group. Accordingly, the top one or two issues prioritized through instant polling under each of the four topic areas became the facilitated discussion for the breakout groups.

The instant polling results are summarized below and provided in Appendix D:

Programmatic Managing initiatives with the intention of improving organizational performance.

Issue #1: Work zone implementation and accountability Issue #2: Work zone performance measures for reducing congestions, delay, and crashes Issue #3: Technology and/or connected vehicle environments in work zones

Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Area Actively involved in the design, build, and use of work zones.

Issue #1: Products and techniques that reduce distracted driving Issue #2: Products and techniques that reduce speeds (e.g., temporary rumble strips) Issue #3: Collaboration between construction and design professionals (e.g., constructability reviews)

Enforcement Actively involved in the enforcement of the vehicular code in work zones and work zone inspection.

Issue #1: Police presence in and around work zones Issue #2: Penalties for infractions in all work zones Issue #3: Fine and/or penalize a contractor for unsafe work zone operations (e.g., set-up, teardown)

Public Education and Awareness Actively involved in the outreach and education of the public, including elected officials, on work zones.

Issue #1: Educational program effectively changing driver behavior Issue #2: Educating the public on the scope of work zone safety issues Issue #3: Effective mediums to educate the public on work zone safety Issue #4: Driver education and licensing

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The solutions discussed and reported to the larger group provide a framework to advance targeted strategies to complement and strengthen PennDOT, PTC, and PSP’s efforts to improve work zone safety and mitigate future crashes and fatalities. A summary of the findings and recommendations are outlined on the subsequent pages of this briefing.

Breakout Group Findings and Recommendations

PROGRAMMATIC

Issue #1: Work zone implementation and accountability

Solution #1: Implement work zone traffic control certification program

The Programmatic Breakout Group was assigned with addressing issues related to the current implementation of work zone standards. A potential solution is already underway – the development and implementation of a work zone traffic control (WZTC) certification program (Program). The proposed Program would require a WZTC Manager to oversee the installation, maintenance, and removal of WZTC on state-owned and PTC roadways during lane restrictions and lane closures.

The objective of the Program is to provide individuals with WZTC responsibilities a constant and consistent education based on their job function to ensure Department and PTC standards are followed in the installation, maintenance, and removal of WZTC. As envisioned by the Breakout Group, Department and PTC employees, contractors, consultants, permittees, utility workers, or any other authorized persons responsible for conducting the installation, maintenance, and removal of WZTC would satisfactorily complete the Department’s WZTC Manager Course. In accordance, WZTC activities would only be conducted by an individual who has satisfactorily completed the Department’s WZTC Manager Course.

As currently proposed, the schedule shows a three-year rollout of the Program.

Solution #2: Implementing a single system and process to capture and resolve work zone traffic safety issues efficiently regardless of owner (e.g., virtual Work Zone Safety Issue hotline).

There are a number of existing methods for the traveling public to notify transportation agencies of roadway concerns and to track the response to reported concerns. PennDOT has 1-800-fix-road, a toll-free number, and is able to track responses through their Customer Care Center. The PTC has *11 and tracks responses through its Customer Assistance Center Ticketing Utility System (CACTUS). To streamline response to work zone safety issues, the Breakout Group recommended a consolidated virtual Work Zone Safety Issue hotline to be utilize by both PennDOT and PTC. The implementation of a virtual Work Zone Safety Issue hotline solution would not replace the existing notification and tracking systems unnecessarily, but would improve upon processes to:

- Allow for a closer to real-time response to work zone safety concerns - More fully integrate systems between the agencies to allow for a seamless response to work

zone safety issues - Facilitate more comprehensive and collaborative data analysis in areas of needed improvement

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Issue #2: Technology and/or connected vehicle environments in work zones

Solution #1: Support the deployment of a work zone connected vehicle pilot in Pennsylvania. The Breakout Group agreed that connected and autonomous vehicles are a means to safer work zones and acknowledged that the PTC has already developed potential concepts to deploy a connected vehicle pilot program in work zones. The Breakout Group agreed that the industry should support the PTC and PennDOT to reach the goal of deploying such a pilot in construction season 2017. The use of existing mobile applications and partnerships, such as TripTalk and WAZE, should be utilized as part of the pilot.

Solution #2: Investigate the use of automated vehicle technology as a long-term solution. Autonomous vehicles have the chance to be a safety game-changer. If the vehicle controlled its own safe speed and headway, the reduction of crashes could be significant. The Breakout Group discussed that the agencies and industry need to pursue the use of this technology, although it may be a number of years away from significant deployment. In the meantime, there are legislative, policy, and technical issues that should be addressed to provide a strong foundation for advancing the use of automated vehicle technology.

Issue #3: Work zone performance measures for reducing congestions, delay, and crashes

Solution #1: Develop and implement a Pennsylvania Mobility Policy and Plan focused on managing mobility in work zones.

Because unexpected congestion is often the cause of crashes in work zones, the Programmatic Breakout Group discussed the development and use of work zone congestion performance measures as a way of improving the design and safety of work zones. Performance measures discussed included:

- Gather historic data and utilize as part of After-Action Reviews (AAR) on projects - Ensure a follow-up process based on AAR for construction projects - Review of the criteria, benefits, and cost for comparing complete closures, maintaining capacity,

long-term lane closures, and short-term lane closures - Fusion of traffic and other data for event management

Part of the goal of this initiative would be to balance safety and mobility and better understand the relationship of the two through the use of now readily available speed and volume data. These could be used to make adjustments in design, construction, and operation.

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ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE

Issue #1: Products and techniques that reduce distracted and aggressive driving

Solution #1: Audible and visual technology

The Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Breakout Group was tasked with identifying ways to reduce distracted and aggressive driving. The Breakout Group identified the continue advancement and use of audible and visual technology as a primary solution to combat work zone safety hazards. The following were identified and prioritized for continued development:

- Audible (e.g., temporary rumble strips and thumpers) - Visual (e.g., road flares, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), and queue detection)

PennDOT and the PTC are actively pursuing technology and products to combat aggressive and distracted driving within work zones. The process to utilize innovative products within the Commonwealth is well established and will continue to be followed in the future. This process includes product research and legality, development of a pilot program, completion of product evaluation, and submission to FHWA for approval.

Solution #2: Further advance warning (mobile applications and connected vehicles)

As a second solution, the Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Breakout Group recommended an expanded use of advance warning capabilities to notify drivers of work zone conditions in advance of travel. The Breakout Group discussed two components to advance warning: connected vehicle technology and mobile applications. The definitive solution is autonomous vehicle technology, which includes three types of connected vehicles:

- Level 1: Autonomous automated vehicles operating in isolation from other vehicles using internal sensors

- Level 2: Connected vehicles communicating with nearby vehicles and infrastructure (V2I) - Level 3: Connected automated vehicles leveraging autonomous automated and connected

vehicles (V2V)

With levels 2 and 3 under development, the Breakout Group recommended that state funding should be programmed for the current connected vehicle strategic plan in Pennsylvania to ensure continued financial commitment to the technology.

In addition to connected vehicles, the PTC’s partnership with WAZE marks one example of how data sharing can improve the level of travel advisory information available to drivers through mobile applications. The Breakout Group, in accordance, discussed the potential for new innovative travel tools utilizing data sharing and mobile applications. Existing mobile application tools include TripTalk, PA511, WAZE, and local news affiliate mobile applications.

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It was indicated that data for expanding the use of mobile applications is currently available. As a next step, determining what data to share and developing data agreements would be required for third party dissemination of the information.

The last item discussed under Solution #2 – Further Advance Warning would be to utilize permanent dynamic message boards to alert motorists of upcoming work zones. PennDOT currently utilizes advance warning on permanent dynamic message boards via their Advanced Traffic Management System. The PTC will have this capability in summer 2017.

Solution #3: Automated Enforcement

The Breakout Group discussed the importance of advancing the use of automated speed enforcement in Pennsylvania. Based on the findings and recommendations of a November 2012 report issued by the State Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), the Pennsylvania General Assembly is advancing enabling legislation to create an Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) Pilot Program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The initiative is supported by PennDOT and the PTC. The legislation, Senate Bill 840, was introduced in June 2015 during Regular Session 2015-2016 and amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statues by adding Section 3368.1 – Pilot program for automated speed enforcement systems.

Both PennDOT and the PTC are actively preparing for AWZSE through the development of the Concept of Operations, Temporary Regulations, and a draft Request for Proposal in anticipation of legislative approval in fall 2016. Benefits of this technology have been proven in other states by reducing work zone crashes and overall work zone crash severity.

Additionally, the Breakout Group discussed the possibility of utilizing cell phone jamming technology to essentially make the work zone a “dead zone”. Warning signs would be placed in advance of the work zone in order to indicate to the driver of the “dead zone”. There are legal and other issues that would need to be vetted prior to advancing this solution.

ENFORCEMENT

Issue #1: Police presence in and around work zones

Solution #1: Revisit Act 229 to Prioritize Criteria for Work Zone Enforcement and Develop a Consistent Definition of a Work Zone

The Enforcement Breakout Group was tasked with analyzing the role of police presence in and around work zones and, based on the facilitated discussion, advised that PA Act 229 should be reevaluated and enhanced. As part of the recommended revisions to Act 229, the Breakout Group reported that consistent criteria for police presence in work zones should be developed for uniformity throughout the state and to maximize the use of PSP resources where most effective. In addition, the Enforcement Breakout Group recommended the development of a consistent definition of “work zone” in order to help with the prioritization of PSP presence.

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The Pennsylvania Legislature adopted Act 229 in December 2002. Among other provisions, the act was intended to improve highway safety in work zones by requiring drivers to illuminate their vehicles’ headlights. The Act also required the delineation of active work zones where motorists are exposed to increased penalties for moving violations due to the presence of workers. The Act is intended to supplement work zone traffic control devices already required by Title 67. A revision to Act 229 would require legislative approval.

In addition to Act 229, the Breakout Group also recommended a close review of the existing memorandum of understanding between PSP and PennDOT that documents the roles of both agencies in work zones as it specifically relates to enforcement. This memorandum would be reviewed in conjunction with the Act 229 language revisions and is purposed to reinforce the delineation of roles and responsibilities.

PUBLIC EDUCATION/AWARENESS

Issue #1: Educational program effectively changing driver behavior

Solution #1: Establish Work Zone Safety Executive Committee

The Public Education and Awareness Breakout Group was assigned with identifying potential educational programs to effectively change driver behavior. As reported back to the larger audience, the Breakout Group determined the creation of Work Zone Safety Executive Committee as a leading solution.

The proposed Executive Committee, to be represented by a variety of stakeholders, would be tasked with supporting existing public awareness campaigns undertaken as part of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), which serves as a blueprint to reduce fatalities and major injuries on Pennsylvania roadways. The SHSP is developed and implemented under guidance from the Multi-Agency Safety Team (MAST), along with a SHSP Steering Committee comprised of a wide group of stakeholders. MAST agency members include the following:

- PennDOT - FHWA - Department of Health - Department of Drug and alcohol - Department of Education - Liquor Control Board - PSP

Updated every three to five years, the SHSP targets priority Safety Focus Areas (SFAs) that are identified as the most influential areas of opportunity to improve highway safety across the state. To leverage improvements in these areas, the SHSP also outlines existing and new strategies for improving each SFA and monitors the performance during implementation. In the most recent SHSP (2012), the seven (7) strategic focus areas included the following: Impaired Driving, Seat Belt, Infrastructure Improvements, Aggressive Driving, Distracted Driving, Mature Drivers, and Motorcycle.

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Slated to be updated in 2016, the proposed Executive Committee would ensure public awareness strategies for work zone safety are included within the next SHSP. The Executive Committee would review recommendations for the SHSP, and support implementation. As discussed by the Breakout Group, one area of concern is the potential to create a new Executive Committee with similar membership to other existing committees. Aligning the new Executive Committee with MAST was identified as an opportunity to mitigate this concern, but is not necessarily the final structure and is open to further discussion.

In addition to the creation of a Work Zone Safety Executive Committee, the Public Education and Awareness Breakout Group also discussed potential educational campaigns for work zone safety:

- Require Continuing Education credits for drivers (with a focus on work zone safety) - Target work zone campaigns during construction season - Expand the use of direct messaging and share costs among stakeholders

• Social media (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, etc.) • Dynamic Messaging Signs (DMS)

- Include work zone safety in drivers education curriculum • Add work zone safety to both drivers test and school curriculum • Require work zone driving experience as part of drivers permit

- Participate in community outreach • WZ safety stakeholders to present in schools, etc.

- Target messaging based on crash data and demographic • Mature drivers (e.g., 65+) • New drivers (e.g., 16-17 year olds)

Event Attendee Survey

At the conclusion of the summit, attendees were asked to complete a hardcopy survey to assist the PTC and PennDOT evaluate the event. Of the 53 attendees, 45 individuals completed and returned the survey. The table on the following page () highlights the survey results.

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Event Survey Results

Top Comments Received:

- Breakout Group Structure: Form smaller breakout groups and locate in separate rooms to improve audio. - Event Length: Host future WZ Safety events on an annual basis, and potentially expand event to 1 ½ days to 2 days in the future. - Additional Stakeholders for Consideration: Include PennDOT/PTC maintenance personnel (foremen, etc.), additional contractors, Pennsylvania State

Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Question Count Strongly

Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Total

General Q1) This summit met my expectations 45 22% 76% 2% 0% 0% 100% Q2) The facility was conducive to learning 44 25% 57% 7% 11% 0% 100%

Summit Q3) The summit was well organized 45 56% 44% 0% 0% 0% 100% Q4) Amount of material covered was appropriate 45 33% 56% 11% 0% 0% 100% Q5) Summit covered all stated objectives 45 27% 62% 11% 0% 0% 100% Q6) Handout materials are adequate 45 27% 58% 13% 2% 0% 100% Q7) Presentation materials are well designed and readable 43 42% 49% 9% 0% 0% 100% Q8) Instant polling was easy to use 45 58% 33% 7% 2% 0% 100%

Facilitator Q9) Was well prepared for summit 45 71% 29% 0% 0% 0% 100% Q10) Effectively lead the meeting/sessions 45 71% 29% 0% 0% 0% 100% Q11) Knowledgeable about subject matter 45 60% 38% 2% 0% 0% 100% Q12) Communicated summit intent clearly 45 62% 33% 4% 0% 0% 100% Q13) Encourage participation throughout sessions 45 69% 31% 0% 0% 0% 100% Q14) Approachable to ask questions 44 70% 30% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Appendix A – Work Zone Safety Summit Attendees, Agenda, and Opening Presentation

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Work Zone Safety Summit

AgendaDate: 17-Nov-2015

Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Time Activity

Welcome Remarks & Frame the Day (Plenary)

Leslie Richards, PENNDOT

Presentations (Plenary)

National Perspective: FHWA; Education Perspective: ATSSAStatewide Perspective: PENNDOT; Enforcement Perspective: PSP

10:00 AM -10:15 AM

Break (refreshments to be provided)

Prioritize the Issues (Plenary)

Pre-meeting Survey Results & Real-time Polling

Breakout Sessions - Solutions & Steps

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4Programmatic Eng., Constr. & Maint. Enforcement Public Education / Awareness

Working Lunch(to be provided)

Reporting Session - Solution & Steps (Plenary)

Programmatic, Engineering, Construction & Maintenance, Enforcement, Public Education / Awareness

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Afternoon Remarks: Mark Compton, PTC

Breakout Sessions - Action Plan & Milestones

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4Programmatic Eng., Constr. & Maint. Enforcement Public Education / Awareness

2:00 PM -2:15 PM

Break (refreshments to be provided)

Reporting Session - Action Plan & Milestones (Plenary)

Programmatic, Engineering, Construction & Maintenance, Enforcement, Public Education / Awareness

Keynote Speakers: Leslie Richards, PENNDOT: Introduction & Keynote Sessions Mark Compton, PTC: Group Presentations & Interactive Sessions National Perspective: Phil Bobitz, FHWA: Solutions & Steps Sessions Statewide Perspective: Glenn Rowe, PENNDOT: Action Plan & Milestone Sessions Enforcement Perspective: Sgt. Brian Ianuzzi, PSP: Breaks and/or Lunch Education Perspective: James Baron, ATSSA

Facilitator: Larry Bankert, Michael Baker

8:30 AM -9:00 AM

Registration and Refreshments

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

1:15 PM -2:00 PM

2:15 PM -3:00 PM

3:00 PM -3:30 PM

9:00 AM -9:20 AM

9:20 AM -10:00 AM

10:15 AM -10:45 AM

10:45 AM -11:30 AM

11:30 AM -12:00 PM

12:00 PM -1:00 PM

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Work Zone Safety Summit - Attendee List

Last Name First Name Title Agency / Company Email Phone

Ambrosini John District Traffic Engineer Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 9-0 [email protected] 717-783-3981

Anastasiadas Emmanuel District Traffic Engineer Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 6-0 [email protected] 610-205-6590

Bankert Larry Director of Toll Road Operations Michael Baker International (representing PTC) [email protected] 717-831-7328

Baron James Director of Communications & PR American Traffic Safety Services Association [email protected] 540-368-1701 x113

Berger William District Maintenance Operations Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 570-443-2022

Bewley Jason District Traffic Engineer Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 8-0 [email protected] 717-783-3981

Bobitz Phil Assistant Safety Engineer Federal Highway Administration [email protected] 717-221-3461

Briggs Matt Traffic Control Specialist Manager Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-783-6268

Brubaker Vanessa Economic Development Specialist Michael Baker International (representing PTC) [email protected]

Buchan Ross Assistant Project Manager Gannett Fleming, Inc. (representing PENNDOT) [email protected] 717-763-7212 x2019

Bydlon Bernard Construction Engineering Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 610-313-6393

Castellano Mike Safety Engineer Federal Highway Administration [email protected] 717-221-3461

Compton Mark Chief Executive Officer Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7370

Daly Pat District Manager - Fare Collection District 5 Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 610-760-6461

Defebo Carl Director of PR and Marketing Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7176

DelRicci John District Maintenance Operations Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 610-567-4821

Dolinar Doug Pennsylvania Chapter President American Traffic Safety Services Association [email protected] 215-721-7100

Duncan Charles Director of Legislative Affairs Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7490

Glass Tom Manager, Program Services, Highway Safety Division Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-783-2113

Goodhart Charles Executive Director Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association [email protected] 717-657-1881 x14

Graham Gary Assistant Chief Engineer/Design Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7109

Gray Gavin Chief, Highway Safety Division Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-783-1190

Greene Cory Technical Manager Michael Baker International (representing PTC) [email protected] 717-831-7161

Hall Dale Field Operation Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7068

Hawbaker Mike Vice President Glenn O. Hawbaker Company (representing APC) [email protected] 814-237-1444

Heigel Brad Chief Engineer Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7346

Hoff Ryan Engineer Project Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7376




Hopkins Jeffrey Lieutenant, Director, Safety Program Division Pennsylvania State Police [email protected] 717-705-3867

Ianuzzi Brian Sergeant, Station Commander Pennsylvania State Police [email protected] 814-444-3053

Kupko Jeff Project Engineer Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. (representing PTC) [email protected] 717-612-9880

LaParne Benjamin Assistant District Executive- Construction Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 2-0 [email protected] 814-765-0451

LaSut Linda Assoc. Dir. of Member Services & TAC American Traffic Safety Services Association [email protected] 540-368-1701

Leiss Todd Traffic Incident Management Coordinator Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7054

Leonard Ted Executive Director Pennsylvania AAA Federation [email protected] 717-238-7192

Lynch Keith Director of Program Development Federal Highway Administration [email protected] 717-221-3461

Macchione Tom Manager of Traffic Engineering Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7114

Maurer John District Maintenance Superintendent Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 814-652-3021

McGinley Steve Technical Manager Michael Baker International (representing PTC) [email protected] 717-831-7116

McHugh Chris HSE Director HRI, Inc. (representing APC) [email protected] 877-474-9999

Mileski Matt Safety Coordinator HRI, Inc. (representing APC) [email protected] 814-470-6817

Miller Ryan Marketing Manager Beth's Barricades (representing ATSSA) [email protected] 724-816-7376

Murphy Ed Lieutenant, Commander, Staff Services Section Pennsylvania State Police [email protected] 717-831-7977

Ozimok John Construction Engineering Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7103

Pack Michael Senior Traffic Operations Project Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7659

Pavlovich John Engineer Project Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 724-755-5183

Pento Bob Manager, Traffic Engineering and Permits Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-783-6265

Quairoli Joseph District Maintenance Operations Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-445-3922

Richards Leslie Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-705-1441

Rispoli Joe Manager of Customer & Employee Safety Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7415

Ritter Stacia Director of Policy and External Affairs Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7053

Roman Rich Bureau Director, Maintenance and Operations Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-787-6899

Rothermel April Advisory Services Project Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7950

Rowe Glenn Division Chief, Highway Safety and Traffic Operations Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [email protected] 717-783-6479

Runk Jim President and CEO Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association [email protected] 717-761-7122 x103




Scanlon Tim Director of Traffic Engineering & Operations Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7559

Shaak Mike Assistant Chief Engineer/Construction Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7538

Shaffer Robert District Maintenance Superintendent Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 724-444-3321

Shuey Craig Chief Operating Officer Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7388

Steele Don Roadway Engineering Manager Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7387

Stewart Kevin Safety Director Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association [email protected] 717-761-7122 x107

Taylor Bob Manager of Traffic Operations Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-831-7548

Tomlinson Steve Owner Ready-Set-Safe (representing APC) [email protected] 814-414-7690

Wagner Jason Director of Policy & Government Relations Association of Pennsylvania Constructors [email protected] 717-238-2513 x111

Zug Joel District Maintenance Superintendent Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission [email protected] 717-445-3921

Work Zone Safety Summit 11/17/2015

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CommissionHershey Lodge | Hershey, Pennsylvania

November 17, 2015

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Welcome

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Time Activity

9:00 AM ‐ 9:20 AM Welcome Remarks (Leslie Richards)& Frame the Day (Plenary)

9:20 AM ‐ 10:00 AMPresentations (Plenary)

National: FHWA; Education: ATSSAStatewide: PENNDOT; Enforcement: PSP

10:00 AM ‐ 10:15 AM Break

10:15 AM ‐ 10:45 AM Prioritize the Issues (Plenary)

10:45 AM ‐ 11:30 AM Breakout SessionsSolutions & Steps

11:30 AM ‐ 12:00 PM Lunch (Free)

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Time Activity

12:00 PM ‐ 1:00 PMWorking Lunch &

Reporting Session (Plenary)Solution & Steps

1:00 PM ‐ 1:15 PM Afternoon Remarks (Mark Compton)

1:15 PM ‐ 2:00 PM Breakout SessionsAction Plan & Milestones

2:00 PM ‐ 2:15 PM Break

2:15 PM ‐ 3:00 PM Reporting Session (Plenary)Action Plan & Milestones

3:00 PM ‐ 3:30 PM Closing Remarks & Next Steps

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Prioritizing the Issues

# Question Result

Q2 WZ performance measures for reducing congestion, delay, and crashes 25

Q10 WZ implementation and accountability 25

Q3 WZ policies for reducing congestion, delay, and crashes 23

Q8 Technology and/or Connected Vehicle environments in WZs 21

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Programmatic Area− Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (SB 840)

− Work Zone Traffic Control Manager

− Requiring ANSI Class 3 for all flaggers

• Recommended national standard

− Update/Replace PENNDOT & PSP MOU

− Technology for limiting/governing speeds

• Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I)

− Lane rental and a+bx bidding on interstate projects

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Q15 Products and techniques that reduce distracted driving 26

Q14 Products and techniques that reduce speeds 23

Q20 Agency training for construction inspection personnel 23

Q11 Collaboration between construction and design professionals 22



Engineering, Construction & Maintenance Area− Value Engineering Traffic Control Plans

− Design and Operations Standards• Work Zone Speed Limits

• Stop Conditions at Entrance Ramps

• Restricting lane closure times

• Thresholds for WZ safety devices

• TMP guidelines/20minute delay threshold

• Pedestrian accommodations

• New product approval process

− STMC to manage interstate construction projects

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Q22 Police presence in and around WZ 24

Q23 Penalties for infractions in all WZ 23

Q24 Fine and/or penalize a contractor for unsafe WZ operations 18



Enforcement Area− We need more enforcement:

• NOT public education

• NOT government programs

• NO more “fluff and stuff”

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# Question Result

Q26 Educating the public on the scope of work zone safety issues 25

Q29 Effective mediums to educate the public on work zone safety 25

Q28 Educational program effectively changing driver behavior 24

Q27 Driver education and licensing 23



• Public Education/Awareness Area− Federal grants for community outreach program

• Large/Massive WZ project

− Branded media advertisement campaigns

− Younger and elder drivers

− National public service

announcement

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Choose\Elect a group leader\speakerChoose\Elect a group scribe45 minute time limitDiscuss the 1st issue

− As voted on by your peers− When complete move to 2nd issue− And so on as time permits…

Complete ONLY Page 1 of Action Plan− Utilize additional sheets, as necessary− Add Risks, Barriers & other Notes to Page 4, as necessary

Prepare for 10 minute report out to entire group− Beginning during working lunch…

Good luck!

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Breakout Sess ions – So lut ions & Steps



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45 minute time limit

ONLY discuss the issues from the Solutions & Steps Breakout Sessions (morning)

Complete Pages 2 & 3 of Action Plan− Utilize additional sheets, as necessary

− Add Risks, Barriers & other Notes to Page 4, as necessary

Prepare for 10 minute report out to entire group− Beginning after the next break…

Good luck!

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B r e a k o u t S e s s i o n s – A c t i o n P la n & M i le s t o n e s

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C los ing Remarks



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Thank You !

Thomas Macchione, P.E.Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Phone: 717‐831‐7114 | [email protected]

Robert J. Pento, P.E.Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Phone: 717‐783‐6265 | [email protected]

Appendix B – Speaker Presentations


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National Perspective - FHWA

Phillip Bobitz, P.E.Transportation Engineer/Assistant Safety Engineer

National Statistics

• Work Zone related injuries:▫ Occur every 14 minutes ▫ Over 20,000 workers injured

annually▫ 29,000 injuries in 2013

• Work Zone related fatalities:▫ Occur every 15 hours▫ 105 worker fatalities in 2013 ▫ 579 fatalities in 2013▫ 184 large trucks and 2 buses

involved in fatal crashes in work zones 2013

Figure. National Trend in Total Fatal Crashes and Work Zone Fatal Crashes (FARS, 2006-2013)

National Direction• Work Zone Safety and

Mobility Rule (Subpart J)• Temporary Traffic

Control Devices Rule (Subpart K)

• Every Day Counts (EDC) – Smarter Work Zones▫ Tools to reduce WZ

crashes and delays ▫ Tools to enhance WZ

management strategies▫ Two Parts Project Coordination Technology

Applications

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PA Division Direction

Work Zone IOP

EDC Smarter Work Zones Innovations

Funding Applications

Mid-Atlantic Work Zone Roundtable


Work Zone IOP




Observation 2005 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016

Pedestrian Access During Construction Inadequate Work Zone Training Issues related to Worker and Flagger Safety Crash Reports are not obtained CS‐901 form is not used consistently No consistent method for collecting work zone delay

measurements on significant projects

Difficulty in acquiring PSP assistance Changes to traffic control plans are not being approved by

District Traffic Engineer

Pavement edge dropoffs are not following PUB 408 Quality of work traffic control various on Federal Aid

Municipal (FAM) projects

Crash Reports are not being forwarded to the District office PCMS Guidance (greater than 2 phases) Inadequate Sign Coverage Flagging Operations TCP Quality and Design


Temporary Portable

Rumble Strips

Variable Speed Limits (VSL)

Advanced Queue Warning

Systems

Work Zone IOP




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Work Zone IOP




Accelerating Innovation

Deployment (AID) Grant

Queue Warning and VSL System

STIC Incentive

FundsPortable

Temporary Rumble Strips

Best PracticesADA/Bike/Ped

MPTMedian Signs

Flagging Alternatives

Short-term & Maintenance Operations

FHWA Contact Information

Phillip Bobitz, [email protected]

Mike Castellano, [email protected]

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE

WORK ZONE ENFORCEMENTAND PLANNING

PSP ROLE IN WORK ZONES

• Two types of activity in work zone for PSP– Queue management

– Enforcement

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

• Get rid of “traffic calming” techniques• Stress visible, proactive enforcement• Concentrate on traffic stops • Conduct enforcement prior to and also

within the zone• Teamwork and clear communication

between all stakeholders leads to success

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OUR GOAL IS TO AVOID THIS

ENFORCEMENT WITHIN THE MAINTENANCE ZONE

• Begins with clear communication– With maintenance supervisor/district office– With our patrol units

• Daily assignment for zone car• Stress stops/positive influence on drivers

• Enforcement details– Orange Squeeze/Yellow Jacket

• Use media to publicize these details

• Builds teamwork between the stakeholders

LONG TERM WORK ZONE PLANNING

• Begins with first project meeting• Establish positive working relationships• Be clear on what can be done and what

cannot be done• Ask questions….• Approach it as a team• One point of contact for issues

– Project manager-supervisor at station

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LONG TERM WORK ZONE PLANNING

• Develop incident response plans• Include first responders in on the planning• Practice the plan

– Table top– Use during preplanned events

CHALLENGES

• Enforcement within cattle chutes• Clear communication between patrol car

and workers when working• Feedback—positive or negative

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Education Perspective(Community Outreach Program)

American Traffic Safety Services Association Fredericksburg, Virginia

James S. BaronDirector of [email protected]

Background and Current National Direction

• The problem: Work zone fatalities in late 1990s –approximately 1,100 per/year

• Dec. ‘99 – ATSSA signs an MOU with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to officially create NWZAW

• ‘99 MOU states that every April, a national public awareness event will occur to draw public & media attention to the issue

• 70‐percent of all WZ fatalities are motorists, not workers themselves – helped public “own” the issue


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• First event in 2000: Washington, D.C. – 1,100 orange cones placed at base of the Washington Monument (one cone/fatal)

• Event featured brief speakers – specifically families of workers killed or injured, as well as workers who were seriously injured in crashes

• Billed as a 20‐30 min. media event

• Today (15 years later) – national total is 579WZ fatalities


Spreading the Word• Since 1999, every state has adopted some type of campaign, event, slogan, mascot, website.

• Media attention now focused on work zones (traffic reports), and features – work that is performed on roadways, the workers themselves, how things work (message boards, etc.)

• Several DOTs have Public Affairs staff members committed specifically to this issue.

Some Results• Work zone fatalities – High at first. Dropped over years. (1,100 ‐> 579)

• Community awareness – Slow at first. Grew over years.

• Media attention – Slow at first. Grew over years.

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Possible First Steps• Begin a dialogue – with partners/stakeholders, to clearly identify the local situation/ & the issues

• Form a planning committee who will coordinate a community relations/media event

• Start with a proclamation…

Short‐Range & Long‐Range Goals


Education Perspective(Community Outreach Program)

American Traffic Safety Services Association Fredericksburg, Virginia

James S. BaronDirector of [email protected]

Appendix C – Pre-Meeting Survey Results


Work Zone Safety SummitSummary of Results

# Question ResultQ2 Work zone performance measures for reducing congestion, delay, and crashes 25

Q10 Work zone implementation and accountability 25Q3 Work zone policies for reducing congestion, delay, and crashes 23Q8 Technology and/or Connected Vehicle environments in work zones 21Q4 Funding to address work zone operations and safety strategies 20Q6 Crash data quality and consistency 20Q9 Work zone design and application 20Q5 Data collection for evaluating the effectiveness of a Transportation Management Plan 18Q7 Independent Oversight Program (IOP) for work zones 11

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# Question ResultQ2 Work zone performance measures for reducing congestion, delay, and crashes 25

Q10 Work zone implementation and accountability 25Q3 Work zone policies for reducing congestion, delay, and crashes 23Q8 Technology and/or Connected Vehicle environments in work zones 21Q4 Funding to address work zone operations and safety strategies 20Q6 Crash data quality and consistency 20Q9 Work zone design and application 20Q5 Data collection for evaluating the effectiveness of a Transportation Management Plan 18Q7 Independent Oversight Program (IOP) for work zones 11

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Overall Programming Engineering, Construction & Maintenance Enforcement Public Education/Awareness

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# Question ResultQ15 Products and techniques that reduce distracted driving 26Q14 Products and techniques that reduce speeds (i.e. temporary rumble strips) 23Q20 Agency training for construction inspection personnel 23Q11 Collaboration between construction and design professionals (i.e. constructability reviews) 22Q13 Innovative and effective contracting strategies to shorten project schedules (i.e. reduce exposure times) 21Q21 Agency training for maintenance personnel 20Q17 Identifying and coordinating work zone conflicts (i.e. overlapping lane closures) 19Q19 Agency training for designers and engineers 19Q18 Designing for the desired work zone operational speed limit (i.e. traffic calming) 16Q12 Change Order process to address work zone safety concerns 15Q16 Incident responders involved in the planning, programming, design, and construction process 13

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# Question ResultQ15 Products and techniques that reduce distracted driving 26Q14 Products and techniques that reduce speeds (i.e. temporary rumble strips) 23Q20 Agency training for construction inspection personnel 23Q11 Collaboration between construction and design professionals (i.e. constructability reviews) 22Q13 Innovative and effective contracting strategies to shorten project schedules (i.e. reduce exposure times) 21Q21 Agency training for maintenance personnel 20Q17 Identifying and coordinating work zone conflicts (i.e. overlapping lane closures) 19Q19 Agency training for designers and engineers 19Q18 Designing for the desired work zone operational speed limit (i.e. traffic calming) 16Q12 Change Order process to address work zone safety concerns 15Q16 Incident responders involved in the planning, programming, design, and construction process 13

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# Question ResultQ22 Police presence in and around work zones 24Q23 Penalties for infractions in all work zones 23Q24 Fine and/or penalize a contractor for unsafe work zone operations (i.e. set-up and teardown) 18Q25 Enforcement of road user costs or lane rental fees 14

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# Question ResultQ22 Police presence in and around work zones 24Q23 Penalties for infractions in all work zones 23Q24 Fine and/or penalize a contractor for unsafe work zone operations (i.e. set-up and teardown) 18Q25 Enforcement of road user costs or lane rental fees 14

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# Question ResultQ26 Educating the public on the scope of work zone safety issues 25Q29 Effective mediums to educate the public on work zone safety 25Q28 Educational program effectively changing driver behavior 24Q27 Driver education and licensing 23Q30 Utilizing more effective messaging on ITS field devices (i.e. DMS or HAR) 18Q32 Funding for work zone education for an agency's program 16Q31 Funding for work zone education for a specific project 14

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# Question ResultQ26 Educating the public on the scope of work zone safety issues 25Q29 Effective mediums to educate the public on work zone safety 25Q28 Educational program effectively changing driver behavior 24Q27 Driver education and licensing 23Q30 Utilizing more effective messaging on ITS field devices (i.e. DMS or HAR) 18Q32 Funding for work zone education for an agency's program 16Q31 Funding for work zone education for a specific project 14

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Other Issues & Comments

No. Other Issues & Comments

1Stricter enforcement on drivers, which include both increased police presence and use of automated systems would do far more good than attempting to educate the public.

21 more item, we need to get the DOT maintenance employees to start setting their traffic patterns correctly‐ it is an embarrassment to see this out on the roadways.

3 Accommodating pedestrians in work zones4 Allow contractor to Value Engineer Project Traffic Control Plans5 Campaigns ‐ including slogans, billboard, posters ‐ orange ribbons tied on antenna's etc.

6 Communicate with motorists better (APPs, other technologies) to let them know how long a delay will be.

7 Consistency between each individual district and central office needs improvement. 8 consistent application of Work Zone set ups

9 Criteria for setting work zone speed limits, some speeds are reduced and shouldn't be when barrier is present

10Driver education and distraction is a major issue in work zones. Although it is against the law everyone you look at is doing it or messing with electronic devices.

11 Elimination of stop conditions for entrance ramps (work zone design issue)12 Emphasizing education to the young and older drivers

13Establishing clear thresholds and guidelines for implementing additional work zone safety devices. It is often left to the inspector onsite to make the decision on whether or not additional safety equipment is required.

14Federal grants to assist states in community outreach programs to help educate the public regarding large/massive work zone projects that will effect areas for years (in some cases decades).

15Following TMP guidelines. Some work zones ignore the 20 min delay threshold and then don't properly notify motorists of impending delays for the work zone

16 How about MEDIA RELATIONS ‐ important tool to get the word out about contraction, delays, etc. 17 How do we get to widespread automated enforcement in work zones

18

I do not think educating the public will do much good, most people already know a lot more rules than they follow. The one exception I see is driver education. I looked through a PA drivers manual last year and it had very little if anything on work zone safety, adding a section on work zone safety that the young people would then be expected to know when they took their exam I believe would have a very good cost/benefit ratio.

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if we are "truly serious" about increasing work zone safety then a Work Zone Traffic Control Manager program must be implemented similar to Maryland's program. Penndot is going down the road of "train‐the‐trainer" for contractors to teach their own employees and others, but when it is all said and done, there will be no accountability with this program, and it will end up being just another program. In addition to‐ "ALL" companies, municipalities, counties, townships, contractors, need to be be required and held accountable for setting work zone patterns. No consistency of work zone patterns either on the turnpike, or the state routes, is causing drivers to not know what to expect because most work zones are set up differently and incorrect.

20lane rental and a+bx bidding should be used on interstate projects. Restrict the length of lanes shut down to reduce backups.

21 Legislation for work zone cameras 22 Nationally‐produced public service announcements/advertising campaigns for work zone safety. 23 Public Service Announcements (Radio and TV) or paid advertisement. Everything public affairs...

24Q13: Construction schedules are in and of themselves very difficult to achieve as they are. We do not need to shorten them, because, in doing so will add significant risk to the work itself‐both the workers and public.

25 Question 11‐‐‐all stakeholders ie psp, PTC or Penn‐dot maintenance, first responders should be permitted to collaborate

26 Requiring ANSI Class 3 for all flaggers as recommended in the national standard.27 Senate bill 840 needs to move, enforcement of EXISTING law

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Other Issues & Comments

No. Other Issues & Comments

28Slow moving trucks through work zones back up traffic for miles . Trucks blocking both lanes into a work zone and lane reduction causes major backups.

29Speed Enforcement needs to be passed in the senate and house‐ it works, you can do all the research you want on educating the public and motorists‐ but it is a waste of time, and will just waste more taxpayer money.

30

The June 2014 revision of Pub 213 is easy to use and clear. I believe doing whatever is needed to make actual work zones reflect these expectations should be done. The Pub needs to be enforced across the board on all entities and jobs, large or small, public or private. Just like proof of flagger training is required on the job, proof of Traffic Control Manager training needs to be required asap. Inspecting all work zones for compliance with Pub 213 will be the most effective quality control measure for this class.

31The process for new product approval, testing, and establishing regulations needs improvement. "AKA" Pilot Projects and the process to implement and use new products

32The traffic control managers course which penndot has developed is good, we need to have this up and running as soon as possible. But, we need it to be rigidly enforced, preferably through routine structured inspections of the work zones and those working in them. It is the temporary set ups that are the most inconsistent.

33 Traffic delays/backups on interstates are the main reason for road rage.34 Updating or replacing PENNDOT ‐ PSP MOU on use of troopers in work zones35 Use of Statewide or Regional TMC to monitor manage Interstate Construction Project Work Zones36 Use of technologies to control and limit/govern the speed of vehicles through work zones

37Using vehicle‐to‐infrastructure technologies, govern the speed of traffic, especially in high speed, high energy work environments such as work zones on limited access highways and the PA Turnpike where workers are standing on the road and not behind or protected by concrete barriers.

38 We don't need more Government programs we need enforcement for both Contractors, PTC and PDOT forces

39 We need enforcement before we waste any more money on so called public education

40When sidewalks and pathways are closed or modified during construction, alternatives must be provided to allow pedestrians to use the facility. This has to be accounted for in the design process, not during construction. The proper details, provisions, and bid items need to be provided in the PS&E.

41

you need to get to the heart of the issues, not a bunch of fluff and stuff‐ don't waste everyone's day in the round table by discussing low impact items that do not work (i.e.‐ educating the public, or some new device that someone thinks is the best new thing on the market since sliced bread‐ ticketing drivers and consistency with setting patterns across the state will cure the problems. Ask any contractor and they will tell you the same thing. Again, we don't need a bunch of fluff and stuff‐ fix the problem!!!!

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Appendix D – Instant Polling Results


Answers Percentage

Q2 32%

Q10 32%

Q3 9%

Q8 27%

Other 0%

Programming Area

Programming AreaCurrent run (last updated Dec 3, 2015 2:56pm)

1Polls

44Participants

44Average responses

100%

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Responses

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Engagement

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Answers Percentage

Q15 43%

Q14 34%

Q20 7%

Q11 16%

Other 0%


Engineering, Construction & Maintenance AreaCurrent run (last updated Dec 3, 2015 3:08pm)

1Polls

44Participants

44Average responses

100%

Average engagement

Responses

19

15

3

7

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Engagement

44Responses

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Answers Percentage

Q22 64%

Q23 16%

Q24 14%

Other 7%

Enforcement Area

Enforcement AreaCurrent run (last updated Dec 3, 2015 3:11pm)

1Polls

43Participants

44Average responses

100%

Average engagement

Responses

28

7

6

3

100%

Engagement

44Responses

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Answers Percentage

Q26 29%

Q29 24%

Q28 38%

Q27 10%

Other 0%


Public Education/Awareness AreaCurrent run (last updated Dec 3, 2015 3:12pm)

1Polls

42Participants

42Average responses

100%

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Responses

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10

16

4

0

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42Responses

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