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AUBURN UNIVERSITY Final Report

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Prepared by

Robert L. Vecellio, P.E. Department of Civil Engineering

and

John R. &carthy, P.E. Alabama Technology Transfer Center

November 2005

GlNN COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING

Highway Research Center Harbert Engineering Center

Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5337

www.eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/hrc. html

Date - May 25 June 1 June 23 August 22 August 23 August 29 August 30 September 14 September 15 October 12 October 13


2005 COURSES

Location Alexander City Troy Montgomery Grove Hill Mobile Tuscaloosa Birmingham Birmingham Guntersville Montgomery Montgomery

Instructors

Robert L. Vecellio Department of Civil Engineering Auburn University

John R. McCarthy Alabama Technology Transfer Center Auburn University

I/ Jeff Benefield Construction Bureau Alabama Department of Transportation

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Participants 48 50 65 6 8 43 23 62 58 . 70 34 32 - 553


Course Topics

ALDOT Traffic Control Procedure

Overview of Traffic Control Elements

Needs, Problems & Consequences

Traffic Control Elements

Traffic Control Devices

Flagging

Typical Applications

Inspection and Accident Reporting

Workshop on MUTCD

Instructors

Bob Vecellio Department of Civil Engineering 238 Harbert Engineering Center Auburn University, AL 36849-5337 (334) 844-6286 Fax: (334) 844-6290 E-mail: [email protected]

John McCarthy Alabama Technology Transfer Center Department of Civil Engineering 238 Harbert Engineering Center Auburn University, AL 36849-5337 (334) 844-6269 Fax: (334) 844-6290 E-mail: [email protected]

COURSE EVALUATION SUMMARY


Instructors: Bob Vecellio and John McCarthy

Course Location: I 1 Courses Date: 2005

Emphasis Needed

Course Topic: Less More

ALDOT Traffic Control Procedure 94 (31%) 205 (69%)





Flagging


Inspection and Crash Reporting

Workshop on MUTCD

Rating*

COURSE MATERIALS

INSTRUCTION

OVERALL COURSE

"Rating: Excellent = 10, Poor = 1


Alexander City

May 25,2005

48 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Alexander City May 25,2005

Name Askew, Richard L Ballard, Wesley G. Barefoot, Beverly R. Benton, Kadori D. Boutwell, Gillis R. Bowman, Jr., William Terry Cassiano, April D. Dozier, Denvin E. Edwards, Bryan O'Neal Ennis, James L. Foster, James E. Frames, Willie G. Fuqua, Philip T. Garrett, Donald C. Goggans, Carl M. Hardy, Jr., Andrew J. Jenkins, Kareem Kelly, Joe N. Kelly, Neal Knowles, Kenneth E. Lackey, Anthony R. Lecuyer, Roger A. Martin, Jerry Wayne McWhorter, Jimmy L.

Name Morris, Huey L. Nail, Katherine L. Owens, Terry Phillips, Lewis C. Reckart, Donald B. Richardson, Dildra Roberts, Kelvin L. Roundtree, Otis Shaw, Kenneth J. Shaw, Robert Sims, Gary Smith, William D. Strong, Kenneth B. Tate, Jr., James L. Thrash, Joel W. Tims, H.M. Truss, Serena Vickers, John A. Walker, Jeffery 0. Warr, Nita S. Whetstone, Jr., Ezra Williams, Robert E. Williams, Stanley Wilson, Sr., Randy




Course Location: Alexander City Date: Mav 25, 2005

Emphasis Needed


ALDOT Traffic Control Procedure 8 2 1





Flagging



Workshop on MUTCD

Rating* COURSE MATERIALS 7.9 -

INSTRUCTION

OVERALL COURSE

*Rating: Excellent = 10, Poor = 1

SUMMARY COURSE COMMENTS

Alexander City May 25,2005

Did vou benefit from attending this course? Explain how.

Yes - I benefited because I have never been to traffic school before.

Yes - I learned what to do on the project.

Yes -We use these items all the time. This class was very helpful. We need this class at least once a year.

Yes - There was a lot brought out that I did not know. This course needs to be taught more often because setting up traffic control on different highways needs to be taught more for a better understanding.

Yes - More aware of the signs and requirements.

Yes - I gained a better understanding of how traffic control is done and why we use certain devices. Also, receiving the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) will be very helpful in the future.

Yes - I learned a lot about what I didn't know.

Yes - I learned more about traffic control.

Yes - Refreshed memory on things you may have forgotten, because you don't use certain traffic control all the time.

Yes - Never had any training on this.

Yes - Good review.

Yes - I did. I learned more today than I have in the past 4 years.

Yes - I have learned why people don't ask questions in class.

Yes - Being a new employee to ALDOT, most of the course material was new and very informative.

Yes - Gained more knowledge.

Yes - It enlightened me.

Yes - Learning the do's and don'ts about setting up traffic control; the right way to flag.

Yes - This is only my third month with ALDOT and I enjoyed learning this information. Thanks.

Yes - Learning.

Yes - Learned how to understand the MUTCD booklet. The importance of should and shall.

Yes - Better understanding of overall traffic signs and placement.

Yes - Refreshed thoughts on traffic control from years back.

Yes - Learned about different signs and drums, what goes in them and how far they are separated.

Yes - I did learn more about signs.

Yes - My lSt traffic control - I learned what some things were that I did not know.

Yes - Know more about signs.

Yes - Enlightened me on what I shall do if I should come upon a situation that I need to apply what I learned in this course and maybe I'll stay out of trouble.

: Yes - Gave more insight on how important traffic control items are for the public and

workers. 4

Very much - This course clarified many questions as to what, how much and when to use traffic control devices. I had never had the MUTCD explained.

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1 " Yes - Practical use of the manual during the course. Picked up on more details than in j bk past workshops.

I \ 1 , Yes - It was thorough and informative. It was especially helpful to all that notes were , not provided and students were forced to find information in the MUTCD. 1 i " I l i i ; Me sure did. It learned me a lot of stuff. n cii 1 A little.

, r! Other Comments

' il We can always use continued traffic control training in ALDOT. i I

It was a good course.

lntructors good job.

Ti Keep up the good work.

I feel that more handouts would be helpful, for instance, having the class to fill out a r : I I

blank daily inspection report. Also, more breaks are needed because there is a lot of . . i , information being said, and after about an hour of listening to someone talk, the mind

seems to wander. I l i

I, I . Do not make someone feel bad for asking a question! Learn that there is no dumb I question, no matter how many times asked! Remember nothing is learned without

questioning something to being with! Understand my question!

The traffic control policy was too small on the print out.

Might need to slow down presentation just a little.

i l l I Instructors could talk louder! i \ ' 1

I [ I Cleared up legal matters. I 4 -L

I remember signing a memo about class "rules." Apparently others did not sign the same memo, but my memo stated no cell phones or Southern Lincs would be allowed

el during class lecture - yet certain individuals continuously interrupted class with the Southern Linc beepering and them getting up numerous times to take a call - I am a

I i supervisor but left my Southern Linc behind.

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Great job! Thanks.


Troy

June 1,2005

50 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Troy June 1,2005

Name

Adams, Mark B. Armstrong, Edwin E. Bailey, Christopher L. Baker, Mark E. Baxter, Franklin .

Belcher, Fred A. Bowden, Robert T. Brewer, Malvin L. Davis, Ezzer Charles Dickens, Brenda A. Elliott, Jeffery L. Ellis, Jonathan R. Felton, Melvin L. Fenn, Joe M. Hagler, Harold 9. Harrison, James L. Jinright, Russell H. Jinright, William T. Jones, Kay Larkin, Nathaniel Lint, Clarence N. McCoy, Angelia S. McCoy, Jimmy L. McLeod, Jeremiah McQueen, Claude T.

Name

Ming, Lisa K. Morris, James D. Pennington, Jr., Jeff Peterson, Ceffie Prater, Douglas N. Richardson, Lonnie Rudolph, Jr., Levon Slater, Wesley Sutton, Jr., Gerald A. Taylor, Walter M. Teal, Shane E. Thomas, Darlean Thomas, David Thompson, Russell W. Thrash, David H. Toney, Willie E. Turner, Thomas S. Vaughn, Ill, Listle Walker, Barry Wilkinson, Robert Williams, Darnell Williams, Michael D. Willis, Donald Yohn, Kenneth E. Youngblood, Marvin




Course Location: Trov Date: June 1,2005

Emphasis Needed


ALDOT Traffic Control Procedure 4 19

Overview of Traffic Control Elements 9 14

Needs, Problems & Consequences 4 19



Flagging



Workshop on MUTCD 4 18

Rating* COURSE MATERIALS - 8.2

INSTRUCTION - 8.3

OVERALL COURSE 8.6 -

'Rating: Excellent = 10, Poor = I


Troy June I, 2005

Did you benefit from attendinq this course? Explain how.

Yes - It helped me understand more about signs, barricades and detours.

Yes - I think the course was very interesting.

Yes - We do a lot of lane closures in maintenance.

Yes - I did not know much about traffic control.

Yes - The proper way to flag and different typesluses for signs around a construction zone.

Yes - I am more aware of why signs are important and how to apply them.

Yes - I have been at ALDOT for 6 years and this is the first time I have been introduced to this training. It is very important to perform my job duties correctly in the field.

Yes - Information I didn't know.

,r? Yes - Helped me in my daily inspections.

1 I j Yes - 1 know where to find data required.

( i I ' l l Yes - Something that I didn't know.

1 / \ Yes - But I would like to have more than one day to go over the booklet.

Yes - I got to learn more.

i 1.1 j Yes - I learned how to read MUTCD book.

Yes - I did benefit. I learned a little more.

Yes - Information very useful. Terms & requirements always changing. Very useful and informative. I !.J

I I 1 1 I am more informed on what the different signs stand for. 1 \./ 0 I

I did benefit from this course-by learning more about the MUTCD. Good course.

Everything.

Very good.

.Yes (4)

Other Comments

Take a little more time with going into a little more detail. Flagging - a little more information. Tapering - a little more time. I'm more confused than before. Need to give more understanding.

I enjoyed the class.

Too much information for I day.

,Make sure the AIC works all day!!!

Need to provide pens.


Montgomery

June 23,2005

65 Participants




Course Location: Montqomerv Date: June 23. 2005

Emphasis Needed

Course Topic: ' Less More






Flagging



Workshop on. MUTCD


INSTRUCTION 8.0 -

OVERALL COURSE 8.0 -



Montgomery June 23,2005

Did vou benefit from attendinq this course? Explain how.

Yes - I've learned more about traffic control.

Yes -Very much. I was able to get a 03 edition of the MUTCD handbook which was very much needed.

Yes - By getting more familiar with proper signs and spacings and distrances in traffic control.

Yes - I did benefit from attending this course because 1 learned a lot of new things.

Yes - I learned how to use this book.

Yes - I learned more about traffic control and how to properly inspect traffic control.

Yes - I know more than when I arrived.

Somewhat -The speakers were boring, not enough breaks. The taller gentleman was not a good speaker. He was like a echo in the background.

Yes - I learned some things that I have done wrong in the past.

Yes - Now I know the ALDOT traffic control procedure. Also I now have a Manual on Traffic control to use.

Yes - 1 learned how to properly set up traffic control.

Yes - I learned more about using signs and putting them in the right positions.

Yes -Traffic control changes over the years and the MUTCD has also changed. Setting up lane closures at one time was a little more timing - maybe for Supers.

Yes - Learning the different signs you need for work zone areas.

Somewhat - Other than jumping quite frequently from page to page andlor section to section, the material in the handbook was helpful.

Yes - 1 got a lot out of traffic control and flagging traffic and colors.

i? Yes - First time for the class.

I Yes - I learned that we were putting our signs out wrong. I learned the difference between a flagger and flagman. I think personally that everybody that works with n ALDOT needs to attend traffic control.

Yes - I learned a lot more about traffic control that I didn't know. Everyone that works for ALDOT should come to this class.

y r Yes - I learned a lot about signs and where to place them in different types of jobs.

L J Yes - It was good.

Not really.

Very good class.

Yes (4)

r̂' 1 ! Other Comments

I Good course but needs to be shorter because we are going through information too / [j fast.

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A little more upbeat. Just talking all the time is boring. More hands-on aid.

i I Rush job.


Grove Hill

August 22,2005

68 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Grove Hill, AL August 22,2005

Name Anderson, Tommie Bailey, Jamison Benefield, Matthew Bennett, Everette Boykin, Warren Bridges, Terry Bumpers, Randy Burrell, Richard Burroughs, Mike Callaway, Dereck Campbell, Gary Carmichael, Terry Clarke, Ronnie Dale, Nathaniel Davis, Elbert Dickerson, Omar Cherise Dickinson, Damico Dudley, Shantell Dumas, Roderick Ezell, J. Dennis Fore, Jim Gilmore, Nathan Grace, Reginald Grayson, Leroyic Havard, Jerry Hill, Chinella Hill, Kendrick Hill, Tyrone Horn, Eric Hudson, Darren Hudson, Rebe Hutchins, Derrick Jenkins, Richard Jones, Larry

Name Keller, Andre' Lawson, Terry Mendenhall, Richard Moton, Melvin Norwood, Robert Parnell, Katherine Patrick, Elizabeth Poke, Tracy Pugh, Mark Rainer, Nick Rawls, Willie Rhone, Yulondra Richardson, Robert Riggins, John Shamburger, Donald Simmons, Willie Lee Slaughter, Ronnie Stallworth, Brenda Steele, Keith Taylor, Juanita Thompson, Janet Tucker, Louvell Turner, Kenny Washington, Tonny Watkins, Allen Watkins, Tonny Watson, Sharon Whigham, David Wiffen, LaKisha Williams, Eddie Williams, Freeman Williams, Thomas Williamson, Bryant Young, Lee




Course Location: Grove Hill Date: August 22, 2005

Emphasis Needed





Traffic Control Elements 10 33

Traffic Control Devices 8 34

Flagging 12 34

Typical Applications 12 30

Inspection and Crash Reporting I 0 32

Workshop on MUTCD 10 3 1

COURSE MATERIALS

INSTRUCTION

OVERALL COURSE

Rating* 7.9 -



Grove Hill August 22,2005


Yes - I learned about some things I didn't know before.

Yes - 1 learned about different signs and the height of the signs. It was a very good class.

Yes - About barricades, red arrows and need to attain amount of line on drums.

Yes - The various signs and dimensions, minimums and maximums for TTC.

Yes - I did.

Yes - By learning new things.

Yes - I learned several things that I did not know about traffic control.

Yes - I learned more about temporary traffic, but too much material was pushed too fast. I think it would have been better to hand out the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and a Study Guide. The instructors could give instructions about how to study as well as addressing the important areas that ALDOT employees need to concentrate on.

Yes - New provisions.

Yes - But should stop being so slow.

Yes - I learned more about signing than I knew.

Yes - I learned some material that was very useful to me.

Yes - The changes in traffic control.

Yes - I gained material to have to use with traffic control as well as knowledge of it.

'1 i ' Yes -This course was very knowledgeable about things I didn't know I know now. 1 li I Yes - Learned new ideas and facts.

Yes - I learned more about signs and traffic control to be safer for me and the public.

Yes - This class was very helpful to me in many different ways. Give this class once a year. I learned a lot.

Good.

It is good.

Yes - I learned different traffic control devices. I learned uniformity of traffic control, placement and operation, and high-visibility safety apparel. As an ALDOT employee, we should never use the word barrel. We should use the word drum. Do not use the word accident. Use the word crash.

Yes (5)

Other Comments

Needs to be help yearly and show local things that people (state and contractors) have done wrong. No one would want their job site shown, bit it would make people pay attention. Flaggers need to be certified.

Roll Tide

Roll Tide Roll

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL I-' , (

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Mobile

August 23,2005

43 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control ,

Mobile, AL August 23,2005

Name Name

Baker, Gary D Boone, Joel Q Brinkman Jr, Allen W Bunch, Kathie H Burroughs, Randell L Campbell, Michael G Carter, George Davidson, Michael Mccoy Feagin-Sellers, Cynthia B Felix Jr, Joseph W Fletcher, Debra Frazier, William A Hansworth, Floyd J Hayden, Latressa Monique Holland, Travis Jay Hunter, Carolyn Montgomery Hunter, Gwenda K Isaac, George C Johns, Joshua R Johnson, Carol D Jones Jr, Charly D Jones, Kevin C

Langham, Shaster R Manasco, Michael C Manuel, Beatrice C Matthews, Carl McBride, Leemest O'rourke, D i m a W Owens, Roosevelt Payne Sr, Demetrius Larussell Pettway, Rickey Poiroux Jr, Joseph A Reddick, Jerome A Rudolph, Patricia A Skipper, Earston E Snyder, Brandon T Stagner, Marian L Stinson, Hank C Thomas, Robert Washington, John G Weaver, Mary K Weston, Thomas Banks Yarbrough, Blakely Thomas




Course Location: Mobile Date: Auqust 23,2005

Emphasis Needed






Traffic Control Devices 9 14

Flagging 14 10


Inspection and Crash Reporting 11 12


COURSE MATERIALS Rating*

8.9 -

INSTRUCTION - 9.3

OVERALL COURSE - 9.2

*Rating: Excellent = 10, Poor = I

SUMMARY' COURSE COMMENTS

Mobile August 23,2005


Yes - I benefited from attendance in this class by gaining more and better knowledge of appropriate ways to channelize and control the flow of traffic in work zones.

Yes -Very much so. I needed to learn about traffic set-ups.

Yes - I benefited from this course by gaining a broader and deeper understanding of the totality of the Traffic Control Plan. Working in construction, this class has helped develop a sense of importance to both safety of workers and the public. It is good to have a better understanding of MUTCD standards and a working knowledge of the contents as applicable to each project.

Yes - Became aware of traffic control set-up and legal issues.

Yes - This course will help me with traffic control.

Yes - Learned about requirements. -

Yes - Now have a knowledge of traffic control operations from a manual and standards standpoint.

Yes - Just a good overview.

Yes - Very informative.

Yes - I was made aware of things about traffic control I did not know. Now that I know, it makes sense.

Yes - Instructors very proficient. Test complex for speed material covered, especially time given to take test.

Yes - It was very informative and I really needed the materials presented with the course. It provided me with the tools and knowledge to correctly monitor my contractors.

Yes - I learned as a motorist to pay more attention to work zones. I also learned as an ALDOT employee the importance it is to properly place temporary traffic control devices, not only for safety but for liability.

Outline the traffic control class. I learned a good amount for the class. Very good class!!!

Yes (2)

Other Comments

They should make the contractors and employees do this course. They really need it.

Very well presented.

Course should use the standard work zone TCP plan sheets given out by Design Bureau.

This was essential information that 1 need to know for my job and the safety of others around me. I'm glad that I took this class so that I can perform my job better. I'm also glad that he funneled the information toward ALDOT specifications so that I could understand it and its applicability to construction.

Thanks.


Tuscaloosa

August 29,2005

23 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Tuscaloosa, AL August 29,2005

Name

Anderson, Walter Atchison Jr, Hosea Bonner Jr, J D Branyon, Valerie Cannon, Stanley Fitzgerald Clifton, Rozalyn A Craig Jr, Allen Craig, Bobby Lee Davis, Roderick Leandre Goree, Felicia Hyche, Antonio Barshea' Jones, Leon Mahone Jr, Lewis Mason, Valerie A Murray, Frederick Darnell Oliver, Eric Frances Prewitt, Tyra D Simmons, Norman Smith, Brian Deandre Travis, Marcus Larondrell Walker, Willie D ' Wilder, Masheki Vernell Williams, Ken Devane




Course Location: Tuscaloosa Date: Auqust 29, 2005

Emphasis Needed







Flagging





INSTRUCTION 7.7 - OVERALL COURSE 8.0 -

*Rating: Excellent = 10, Poor = I


Tuscaloosa August 29,2005


Yes - I learned how to set up a work zone.

Yes - I learned more about road work and distance.

Yes - Because I never knew it was this much put in traffic control.

Yes - No remarks.

Yes - Informative, should be required for all inspectors.

Yes - Learned a great deal.

Yes - Learned how to read traffic manual.

Yes - The correct procedure of the lane closure of the different roads and various steps.

Yes - I know more about using MUTCD.

Yes - I need to check on the signs we use and if we remove or cover them when not working.

Yes (2)

Other Comments

Good class.


Birmingham

August 30,2005

62 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Birmingham, AL August 30,2005

Name Name

Andrews, Christopher J Bailey, Timothy Banks, Clifford H Bircheat, Charles A Bouyer, Jerry Brunner, Jon P Burleson, Delilah Colvert, James T Connell, William T Crawford, Kenneth Crow, Donald W Ehlers, Dewayne T Endfinger, Mark A Floyd, David M Garrett, Randall Gibson, Dwan L Harris, Ruby Nell Hayes, William F Hightower, Nathan Holland, Mark A Hooks, Renya M Jackson, Carolyn H Johnson, Shirina D Jones, Horace C Kimbrell, Wanda King, George King, Kedrick C Lamon Jr, David B Lampkin, Randolph Lang, Vonquez R Lee, Matthew D

Lindsey Jr, Henry C Little, Bryan Long, Abdel Alim Mauldin, Jerry T McCollum, William B McKay, Donald McW hotter, Jimmy L Miller, Kenneth L Milliner, Larry R Morton, Debra K Nero, Reginald Nixon, Brian Nolan, David B Oniah, Joseph A Owen, Jesse Parker, Michael Polk, Glenn L Rodgers, Selena A Seibel, Henry Curtis Sims, David L Sims, George E Sims, Levi Smith Jr, Mose Taylor, Tiayon T Topping, Richard K Wallace, William L Warren, Donald Watson, James A Wells, Sharon Bostic Woods, Christopher E Wotthey, Alfonza

I? COURSE EVALUATION SUMMARY

11 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Instructors: Bob Vecellio and John McCarthy I

I Course Location: Birmingham Date: August 30,2005

Emphasis Needed


j ALDOT Traffic Control Procedure : 11 1 1 , Overview of Traffic Control Elements I1

/ I Needs, Problems & Consequences 6 17 1 , J b . Traffic Control Elements

1 1-1 I Traffic Control Devices

Flagging I I : : Typical Applications

Inspection and Crash Reporting , 1 I \ Workshop on MUTCD

Y Rating* I 1 1 COURSE MATERIALS 8.4 - I i l

INSTRUCTION

/ 1.1 OVERALL COURSE I



Birmingham August 30,2005

Did ~ o u benefit from attending this course? Explain how. Yes - The knowledge I received was superb and excellent.

Yes - The course was very informative and covered some things that someone might not know from simply riding through a project. Also the material covered concerning inspector liability was enlightening but could have been more in depth.

Yes - Gave me deeper insight and respect for traffic control.

Yes - There were several questions answered about quantities of cones and spacing of signs. This class was fun and helpful.

Yes - Even though I was drafted at the last minute for the class, we had good information.

Yes - To have a Manual is the start of a good thing.

Yes - I benefited from the class. It was a big help.

Yes - I learned a lot on traffic control devices. Very informative.

No -The instructor was going too fast on the materials and telling bad jokes. And one instructor couldn't speak clearly on the materials.

Yes - I learned how to read signs.

Yes - More familiar with what signs to use and where. Also some material has been revised or updated.

Yes - I was informed in an increased capacity on the MUTCD.

Yes -Very helpful to learn of new changes to the traffic control policy. I was not aware of the C-25A.

Yes - Learned a lot.

Yes - Gave me valuable information on the signs and the cones. This is information that is very good to be able to know what you are looking at.

Yes - Instructors did a good job on enlightening me on different traffic control plans and specifications.

Yes - I now know the appropriate signs to use.

Yes - Learned about changes in traffic control.

Yes - I gained a better understanding of the MUTCD.

Yes - I learned how to be a better EA.

Yes - Need more time.

Yes - New understanding on inspecting work zones and traffic devices.

Yes - It will in the future.

Yes - Learned some new things.

Yes - Information given about procedures in what can be done and what is not acceptable. Placing of signs explained more clearly.

Yes - Now I know what to do in case of a.n accident. I also know what I'm expected to do to make my job safer.

Yes (6)

Other Comments The instructors were well informed about this information.

Take shorter breaks so the class will take less time.

Less focus on equations that will not be used (i.e. SSD). Focus more on the tables and general applications. Breaks too long.

Had trouble keeping up due to procedures.

Get new instructors.

I feel that more time is needed for this block of instruction.

Need more than a one day class.

Make it a 3 day class.

Class needs to be longer.


Birmingham

September 14,2005

58 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Birmingham, AL September 14,2005

Name Name

Adams Jr, Clarence Akin, John S Blankenship, Mark Lance Bradley, Jerry Steven Brown, David Heath Brown, Dustin Shane Brown, Jesse E Brown 111, Willie C Christian, Donna Cross, Brian Daniels, Hymon Brando Evanko, John R Fikes, Maxwell D Ford-Pryor, Katharina Foster, Merinda Lee Fowler Jr, Joseph Gholston, Ronald Hall, Richard L Harris, Donald A Harris, Roderick Hendking, LeMiracle D Horton, Samuel T Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Robert K Jones, Mathis J Kilgore, Paul D King, Robert E Kizziah, Kathy M Lee, Jim P

Lindsey, James C Lucas, Mary E Mann, Benny D Mataya, James A McKenzie, Anthony Meriwether, Warren B Mills, Kesha Y Moody, Wallace M Moore, Joseph Wayne Morrison, Anthony Lee Neal Jr, Eddie L Page, Jason A Pendley, Daniel Pickett, Brian Keith Poston, Anthony R Purifoy, Mary Reed, Micah J Rogers, Jeremy L Rush Jr, Frank D Shinholser, Jason M Skinner, Cecil D Smith, Sandy A Spiller, Robert W Sutton, Abbott C Trollinger, Sherry D Warren, Julia M Watts, Jimmy L Wilson, Alfonza Woods, Madelina Remelle



n 11 Instructors: Bob Vecellio and John McCarthy

~ Course Location: Birminqham Date: September 14.2005

Emphasis Needed


I ALDOT Traffic Control Procedure I 1 16





I Ll Flagging

i Typical Applications

1 1 1 Inspection and Crash Reporting I

Workshop on MUTCD.

1 1

I ij Rating*

COURSE MATERIALS - 8.1

INSTRUCTION - 7.8

OVERALL COURSE


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Birmingham September 14,2005


Yes - I learned some things that I really did not know but I needed to know.

Yes - Now I know how to set up traffic control on construction projects and how to use the MUTCD.

Yes -This course was very detailed in explaining the components of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The instructors were able to divide the course into a nine part lecture. Each section was bisected and explained thoroughly. As a result of the instructors dividing the material up, it was much easier to digest and follow along. It is so much material that was covered in this course, the students didn't feel too overwhelmed with all of the material. Very interesting class! I gained a lot of valuable information from this course.

Yes - I learned something.

Yeah - Helped to inspect project correctly on signs, etc.

Yes - My attendance resulted in my attaining more knowledge regarding traffic control devices and the Policy and Procedures of ALDOT regarding same. Also, I attained knowledge of how to obtain information regarding same if I don't know it.

No - The instructors just went over a manual that I could have just read myself. This was a complete waste of time.

Yes -This course was very helpful with information needed to perform my job.

Yes - Now I know how to set up traffic control and make sure the contractors set up properly.

Yes - But I lost interest during formulas.

Yes - Plenty of helpful information, and I like the way the Manual is self-explanatory.

Minimally - Due to the fact that there was too much covered in too short a period of time. Did not really feel that I learned anymore than I already knew.

Yes - I got certified.

Yes - By obtaining the Manual to have as a reference for plans.

Yes - I received a Manual I can use as a guideline for TTC.

Yes - i am new to DOT. Therefore, all information was helpful to further assist me in learning my job requirements.

Sure

Yes

Other Comments

The class was too long. It should have been made shorter (112 day, not all day)

Basically, anyone with a little common sense could learn this basic premise in 4 hours. The only true benefit is learning to use this Manual as a reference. In addition, a shorter class would maximize students attention, therefore they will probably learn more, if possible.

Needs to be shortened by one hour at least. Do away with the workshop section. Take one hour for lunch instead of one hour and fifteen minutes. When referring "to the Green Manual", actually bring one. We were actually finished with the class at 3:30 p.m. but were help until 3:50 p.m.

I believe that these instructors went entirely too fast in this course. Hard to comprehend. Made it boring. Jumped around in book too much. Most of the participants lost interest very quickly, which brought about lots of talking which made it difficult to pay attention. I feel that the instructors lost control of the class. They should have told people to stop talking.

Try to give reasonable times before breaks.

Need more time.

Try to give reasonable times for breaks. Take lunch at the time you said it would be. Have class from 8:00 a.m. -3:OO p.m.

Class was just too long to be just half a day.


Guntersville

September 15,2005

70 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Guntersville, .AL September 15,2005

Name Name

Arnold, Donald E Barrentine, Mark L Bell, Brenda K Blackburn, Rashad L Bolton, Charles W Boyett, Edward L Brooks, Welton Brown, Tangy L Brutley, Jamaal L Campbell, Jonathan M Campbell, Tisda D Collier, William Davis, Derrick N Day, Phillip R Dykes, Diane R Edwards, Ricky Ellis, Rodney E Ellis, Ronnie N Fowler, Dickie E Garrison, Kevin J Gurley, Darion L Hall, George A Hood, Lelon E Isom, John C Ivey, Bettye J Jones, Dianne Jones, Ray Key, Audrey A Kilgore, Travis R Latham, Joseph L Lawson Jr, Charles V Lindsey, Denny M McCallister Jr, Curtis E McMullen, Angela Moore, Linda

Moore, Marcia L Morris, Kim Q Nail, Danny R Nene, Nicholas T NeSmith, Kerry Norman, Timothy J Norton, Samuel J Parks, Ronald B Pearce, Philip D Pittrnan, Patrick Ramsey, Sharon D Richards, Rebecca Rogers Jr, Freeman L Ross, Lee A Scott, Jimmy R Sharfi, Khalid Sherrod, Jessie L Slusher, Bill R Smith, Bobby Smith, Kenny L Smith, Tyra I Sparkman, Daniel S Steele, Leon Stewart, Samuel A Wade, Joseph H Wade, Willie E Waldrep, Timothy L Watkins, Jon D Welch, Michael D West, Terry W Wherry, Sage 0 White, Michael A White, Patrick 0 Williams, Shawn Winslett, Kim A




Course Location: Guntersville Date: September 15, 2005

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Yes - Gave me more insight as to the importance of controlling traffic before, during and after road construction is completed.

Yes - I enjoyed this course. I work in maintenance and I didn't quite know enough about traffic control. I feel that I am more equipped about it now and feel that I can assist and set up traffic control and feel that my life as well as the other co-workers' lives would not be in jeopardy. Once again thank you for allowing me to get more information on traffic control. I would suggest that everyone that is offered this class take it. It will really benefit them.

Yes - This is my first time attending this class and I feel that it will help me in performing my job, also working with the contractors when they are in the wrong.

Yes - On a lot of new signs that have been introduced into the system.

Yes - Nice overview of a very broad topic. Instructors did well.

Yes - This course will help me perform my job as an EAI more safely. It will help me make sure the contractors do their job correctly so there will be no problem with them getting paid.

Yes - It has some good points on setting up traffic control the right way.

Yes - Since I have only been with ALDOT for one year, I had minimal knowledge of this information. I feel more comfortable in traffic control.

Yes - Needed the information to complete jobs correctly.

Yes - Good refresher course.

Yes - Learned how to do traffic control and signs.

Yes - I learned about traffic control signs.

Yes - Refreshed my memory from IMSA training.

Yes - I came from another agency where I didn't know anything about ALDOT. I have continued to learn quite a bit of information.

Yes -Job responsibilities.

Yes -This class taught me more about traffic safety.

Yes - Learned something I didn't know.

Yes - Know more.

Yes - I learned a lot.

Yes - C25 and C25-A.

Yes - Never knew these things.

Yes - I should be able to apply my newly obtained knowledge to field construction.

Yes - I know more now.

Yes - Because I received good material and good instruction.

Yes - I benefited from the course. The instructors helped explain the sections and how to reference a certain problem. The course will help me in using the MUTCD manual in my daily work activities.

Yes -All information was presented well and professional.

Need to know.

Some

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Other Comments

Keep up new and current information and changes.

We could always use more training on traffic control. Everybody can use more training in this course. Thanks. Good job.

More actual problems in class would benefit.

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On the PowerPoint presentation, 1 think it would be helpful adding what page numbers the diagrams (for traffic control, etc.) are located in the textbook. 1 think this would help in referencing for those viewing. On the PowerPoint showing Figure 6C-3 on page 6C- 9, it should have on the side (PG 6C-9). Thank you.

Class is too large and not able to see visionable aid.

This class should be offered to all ALDOT construction employees.

Once again thanks for taking time out of your business schedule to train me in traffic control. Thanks!!!


Montgomery

October 12,2005

34 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Montgomery, AL October 12,2005

Name Name

Brundidge, Walter J Clarke, Douglas Cornelson, Tabitha A Dorough, Thomas Duncan, Thomas S Elliott, James E Evans, Dennis James Grace, Sylvia Y Green, Lucas F Gresham, Robert Griffin, Lora A Gwynn, Sterling H Hall, Christopher E Hare, Janice Marie Harris, Anthony K Hogan, Eddie L Hoston, Linda T

James, Eric Dean Knight, Rex McCallum, Kenneth Moss, Gregory Elias Munry, Lindia K Parten, Jonathan S Pearson, Curtis J Phelps, Jason Scott Phillips, Eugene H Qualls, Wesley R Reed Jr, Michael J Rigdon, Alisha B Smith, Vivian E Wearren, Wendell Williams, Brandie M Williams, Leroy Wright, Melvin J




Course Location: Montqomerv Date: October 12, 2005

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Rating* 8.4 -

"Rating: Excellent = 10, Poor = 1


Montgomery October 12,2005


Yes - The class gave me a wider view of designing for safety.

Yes - Good course overall; explained well with just the right amount of time on each subject.

Yes - I know more than I did before I came to this class.

ii Yes - I really learned about signs and the procedures that it takes to do the job by the , I MUTCD.

17 Yes - Because it helped me on recognizing and implementing traffic control. 1 Y . I

Yes - Some old, some new. i( L- t Yes - Very informative book and instructors.

j j Yes - Learned how to do TCPs correctly.

Yes - I learned things that 1 was not aware of before. A lot of helping items were presented that can be used day to day in Temporary Traffic Control.

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1 1-1 It sounds like the DOT is trying to hide information by changing all the words around. I-,

I 1 I think a good presentation was given. But, I will be honest, going back and forth from

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Too much information in such a short time.

Need more time on Traffic Control Elements.

I don't think it's a good idea to skip from one section to another. It's very confusing. This class should be at least two days.

More breaks are needed.

Great teachers.


Montgomery

October 13,2005

32 Participants

List of Participants Temporary Traffic Control Montgomery, AL October 13,2005

Name Name

Adair, James Gary Alls Jr, Robert Anderson, Michael J Baxter, Artis Bonner, Lisa L Brown, Lawrence N Buchanon, Jalania P Clay, LaShaundra P Dallas, Alfonso Greene, Patricia A Griggs, Joshua Karl Hall, Connie B Hampton, Creola E Hanis-Glasper, Anna H Hatch-Clark, Irma N Hollingsworth, Jeffery L

Latunde-Addey, Simons Prince Lee, Joyce A McCown, Rushon D McWhorter, Derick Merchant, Latasha R Ming Jr, Charles ,O Penn, Kenneth Pitts, John J Raines Jr, Johnny B Sanders, Jeannette V Smith Jr, Elijah Steele, Germaine 0 Thomas, Carlos Tyson, Randy K Woodson, Kelvin D Wrenn, Vada Tyee




Course Location: Montqomew Date: October 13,2005

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Overview of Traffic Control Elements I 12


Traffic Control Elements 0 I I

Traffic Control Devices 2 I 0

Flagging 1 13


Inspection and Crash Reporting I 12


Rating* COURSE MATERIALS - 8.7

INSTRUCTION - 8.8

OVERALL COURSE - 8.9

*Rating: Excellent = - I 0, Poor = I


Montgomery October 13,2005


Yes - Now I know how to fill out the C-25 form and everything that is expected of me. I know what to look for now. This class will help me to be a better traffic control inspector.

Yes - I did benefit from attending this course by gaining a general understanding of ALDOT procedures of how things should be done. I also gained knowledge on how to prevent accidents as much as possible and how safety is the number one priority.

Yes - I am more aware of all the concerns that the state and federal government have regarding traffic control.

Yes - I really learned a lot in this course that I had no clue of before coming. l would recommend this course to all engineers.

Yes - Learned better how to use this book.

Yes - I received a slightly better understanding of the uses and meaning of certain TCP codes and procedures.

Yes - Now I can go back to work and teach my boss a thing or two!

A little bit.

Yes - Sign placement and flagger position; work site inspections.

Yes - The benefit was gained through knowledge of how to, etc. Also, knowledge what should be, etc.

Yes - Informed of new data I was not aware of.

Yes - I can show my book to the traffic control crew when I am on a job and I think they are not following procedures correctly.

Yes - This class gave me a lot of information on state policies. The things that I can do and the things that I can't do.

Yes - Understanding of traffic signs better.

Other Comments

It was kind of hard to keep up with where we were on the page. It would help to say the paragraph or in the middle of the page, etc.

Because of the seriousness of the subject of this course, and considering the amount of work zone traffic accidents and fatalities, this course should be a lot more in-depth. The instructors gave the impression that they were in a speed-talk competition.

Consider putting another choice on your course topics besides less and more.

The course was very good. It would help if the order of the class was done in the same order as the book.

Drinks and snacks needed. Separate students as Divisions (HMTI , EA's, etc.) because each one is more specific to each section, long term and short term.

Well put. Refreshments couldn't be too bad, could it? Thanks, John and Bob.

APPENDIX

Example of Training Certificate

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

This is to certify that

John Do(, has successfully completed one day of training in

Temporary Traffic Control

October 1 3,2005 Montgomery, AL

Instructor Auburn University

Instructor Auburn University

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