Temporary Traffic Control – Pedestrian and Bicyclist Considerations for Local Agencies

In 2017-2021, a total of 702 pedestrians were killed in work zone crashes in the US, according to NHTSA. Non-motorized users such as pedestrians and bicyclists face unique challenges in navigating work zones. As public agencies and contractors, we are bound by the MUTCD to provide for pedestrian traffic in our work zones and we should consider bicyclists. The MUTCD guidance for pedestrian and bicyclist access, along with best practices, will be covered in this webinar.

Topics discussed include detour and diversion of sidewalks, channelizing devices, detectable edging, temporary curb ramps, effective communication, and bicyclist accommodation.

Objectives:

• Understand the Guidelines for Accommodating Pedestrians and Bicyclists
• Describe Best Practices for Pedestrians and Bicyclists in Work Zones

This webinar is provided at no cost and will award a certificate to those fully attending and completing the webinar. Professional Development Hours will be provided to those that request these during registration. A total of 1.0 PDH can be earned for fully attending the webinar.

Todd Morrison, P.E. is a road safety advocate as a speaker, workshop instructor, and online trainer. For the past twelve years he has worked for numerous Contractors, Local Technical Assistance Programs, Cities, Counties, and DOT’s. He has taught over 500 workshops and trained over 15000 individuals. He retired from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet after serving in the Divisions of Construction, Maintenance and Traffic. At the Cabinet, he worked with environmental, work zone, construction and maintenance concerns as an Environmental Coordinator, Maintenance/Traffic Engineer, and as a Branch Manager for Operations. Recently, Todd served for two years as Kentucky’s Safety Circuit Rider helping local agencies identify low cost improvements to reduce crashes. Todd is an ATSSA certified Traffic Control Supervisor, Flagging Instructor, and Traffic Control Design Specialist.