Additional guidance is provided on the new mutcd requirements to clarify these mutcd provisions.
Traffic control devices pdf.
Any traffic control device which has become ineffective due to damage or defacement shall be replaced by the contractor according to the contract provisions.
Give adequate time for proper response.
Attention time for response and respect of road users.
The revised manual became effective on oct.
5 to the 2014 california manual on uniform traffic control devices ca mutcd to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in california.
General the needs and control of all road users motorists bicyclists.
Principles of traffic control devices to be effective a traffic control device should meet five basic requirements.
Effective march 27 2020 california department of transportation caltrans has made edits referred to as revision 5 rev 5 to the 2014 california manual on uniform traffic control devices ca mutcd to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in california.
The purpose of the mutcd is to set minimum standards for all traffic control devices used on u s.
Traffic control devices tcd include all road signs highway markings electronic traffic signals railroad crossings and road way construction zone areas.
The texas transportation commission approved the minute order adopting revision 2 of the 2011 tmutcd on sept.
The general requirement of traffic control devices are.
States must adopt the new 2009 edition by january 15 2012.
Introduction the various aids and devices used to control regulate and guide traffic may be called traffic control devices.
Command respect from road users.
It is the responsibility of the contractor or organization performing work on or adjacent to a roadway to install and maintain such devices which are necessary to provide safe passage.
The objective of the handbook is to bridge the gap between the mutcd requirements and field applications.
2011 texas manual on uniform traffic control devices tmutcd revision 2.
Effective march 27 2020 the california department of transportation caltrans has made edits referred to as revision 5 rev.
Convey a clear simple meaning.
The roadway designer will review the location of highway signing to.
Traffic control devices 1.
The traffic control devices handbook 2nd edition provides guidance and information to implement the provisions of the mutcd.
The district bureau of operations is responsible for the legends and the initial placement of highway signs based on proper conveyance of information to the motorist.
All traffic control devices shall be maintained and kept clean such that the device maintains its appearance and retroreflectivity.
