A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Utility Poles (2004)

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IV-1 SECTION IV Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost Exhibit IV-1 provides a classification of strategies according to the expected timeframe and relative cost for this emphasis area. In several cases, the implementation time will depend on such factors as the agency’s procedures, the need for additional right-of-way (ROW), and the need to follow environmental impact processes. The range of costs also may vary for some of these strategies because of many of the same factors. Placement in the exhibit is meant to reflect the most commonly expected application of the strategy. EXHIBIT IV-1 Classification of Strategies Relative Cost to Implement and Operate Timeframe for Implementation Low Moderate Moderate to High High Short (less than 1 year) Medium (1–2 years) Long (more than 2 years) aPlacement here is based upon the assumption that this will be for application to individual poles with a history of hazard. bThe development of policies will be a relatively low-cost effort, but the potential results of the new policies could require fairly significant resources and time to implement. cPlacement here is based upon the assumption that this will be for application along corridors, involving a large number of poles. 16.2 A1 Remove poles in high-crash locationsa 16.2 A2 Relocate poles in high-crash locations farther from the roadway and/or to less vulnerable locationsa 16.2 A4 Shield drivers from poles in high-crash locations 16.2 A5 Improve the drivers’ ability to see poles in high-crash locations 16.2 B1 Develop, revise, and implement policies to prevent placing or replacing poles within the clear zoneb — — 16.2 A6 Apply traffic calming measures to reduce speeds on high-risk sections — — 16.2 A3 Use break- away devices 16.2 C3 Decrease the number of poles along the corridorc — — 16.2 C2 Relocate poles along the corridor farther from the roadway and/or to less vulnerable locationsc 16.2 C1 Place utilities undergroundc