Temporary Pavement Markings Placement and Removal Practices in Work Zones (2021)

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224 A P P E N D I X D Summary of DOT Guidance for Temporary Pavement Markings and Pavement Marking Removal

Table D-1. Summary of DOT guidance for temporary pavement markings and pavement marking removal. DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Alabama Construction Manual 2.14 Traffic Control Procedure Alabama DOT 2000 https://www.dot.state.al.us/ conweb/pdf/Construction Manual.pdf Follows national MUTCD, Alabama DOT Standard Specifications, and Alabama DOT Plan Special Drawings; state supplement to MUTCD not available online. Alaska Alaska Traffic Manual Chapter 6F. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 2016 http://www.dot.state.ak.us/ stwddes/dcstraffic/assets/pdf/ atm/current/2016atms_inc.pdf Follows national MUTCD Section 6F. Arizona Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines na Arizona DOT 2019 https://azdot.gov/sites/default/ files/2019/09/TrafficControl DesignGuidelines2019.pdf Temporary pavement markings shall be in accordance with Part 6 of national MUTCD and Section 701 of Arizona DOT Standard Specifications. Arizona Roadway Design Guidelines 112 Maintenance of Traffic Arizona DOT 2014 https://azdot.gov/sites/default/ files/2019/06/2014- roadway-design- guidelines.pdf Traffic control plans should conform with Arizona DOT edition of MUTCD, including Arizona DOT amendments. Arizona Arizona Supplement to the 2003 MUTCD na Arizona DOT 2004 https://azdot.gov/sites/default/ files/2019/05/arizona- supplement-to-the-manual- on-uniform-traffic-control- devices-%282003-mutcd- edition%29_1.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Arkansas Standard Specifications for Highway Construction 604 Traffic Control Devices in Construction Zones Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department 2014 https://www.arkansashighwa ys.com/standard_spec/2014/ 2014SpecBook.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. California Highway Design Manual 110.7 Traffic Control Plans Caltrans 2018a https://dot.ca.gov/- /media/dot- media/programs/design/doc uments/hdm-complete- 14dec2018.pdf Follows California MUTCD. California California MUTCD 6F Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices Caltrans 2019 https://dot.ca.gov/- /media/dot- media/programs/traffic- operations/documents/camut cd2014-rev4-a11y.pdf Temporary lane lines/centerlines consist of 4-inch-wide by 24-inch-long lines spaced 24 feet apart; raised markers can be used in lieu of lines. When using raised markers for spaced lines, place a marker at each end for line segments 4 feet or less. For segments longer than 4 feet, at least three markers spaced equally apart. Raised markers for line segments 4 feet or less should not be in place for more than 14 days. Delineators shall be placed 2 to 6 feet outside the outer edge of shoulder. Retroreflective delineators should be 3 x 12 inches or larger. Colorado Roadway Design Guide 20.5.3 Temporary Pavement Markings Colorado DOT 2018a https://www.codot.gov/business/ designsupport/bulletins_ manuals/cdot-roadway- design-guide-2018/dg18- ch20/view Full compliance markings must meet requirements of national MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Colorado Colorado Supplement to the Federal MUTCD na Colorado DOT 2018b https://www.codot.gov/library /traffic/traffic-manuals-and- guidelines/fed-state-co- traffic- manuals/mutcd/MUTCD_20 03_Colorado_Supplement. pdf Use of a fluorescent yellow-green background for markings with the word “SCHOOL” is allowed. Connecticut Consultant Design Manual 406.05 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Connecticut DOT 1999 https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/ Publications/Consultant- Design/Consultant-Design- Manual Adopted national MUTCD. Delaware Delaware MUTCD 6F.78 Temporary Markings, 6F.79 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers Delaware DOT 2011 https://deldot.gov/Publications/ manuals/de_mutcd/index.s html Follows national MUTCD with Delaware revisions. Temporary markings should not remain in place for more than 30 days. “DO NOT PASS” signs can be used in lieu of temporary pavement markings for 3 days or less. Use of internally illuminated RPMs on state- maintained roads requires Delaware DOT traffic approval. District of Columbia Temporary Traffic Control Manual 7.14.8.3 Temporary Pavement Markings District DOT 2006 https://ddot.dc.gov/sites/default/ files/dc/sites/ddot/publication/ attachments/ddot_work_ zone_temporary_traffic_cont rol_manual_2006.pdf Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Florida Design Manual 230.3 Pavement Markings Florida DOT 2019 https://fdotwww.blob.core. windows.net/sitefinity/docs/ default-source/roadway/fdm/ 2019/2019fdmpart2.pdf ?sfvrsn=1b1f2d14_8 Adopted national MUTCD. Design manual includes pavement marking material selection chart that specifies the use of paint for temporary pavement markings. Georgia Signing and Marking Design Guidelines Chapter 12 Pavement Marking Designs Standards Georgia DOT 2020 http://www.dot.ga.gov/Partne rSmart/DesignManuals/smg uide/GDOT%20SIGNING%2 0AND%20MARKING%20DE SIGN%20GUIDELINES.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. Hawaii na na na na Adopted national MUTCD. Idaho Roadway Design Manual 520.05 Traffic Control Devices Idaho Transportation Department 2013 https://apps.itd.idaho.gov/Ap ps/manuals/RoadwayDesign /Roadwaydesignprintable.htm Follows national MUTCD and Idaho supplementary guidance.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Idaho Traffic Manual: Idaho Supplementary Guidance to the MUTCD Section 6F.78 Temporary Markings Idaho Transportation Department 2020 https://apps.itd.idaho.gov/ap ps/manuals/Traffic_Manual .pdf Temporary edge lines and temporary channelizing lines are required for Interstate highways and expressways but optional for other roadways. Provide lane reduction transition markings and gore markings when either or both are used. Temporary stop lines, railroad crossing markings, word markings, symbol markings, and arrow markings are optional unless required elsewhere in the MUTCD. If crosswalk markings are shown on the permanent marking plan, provide temporary crosswalk markings when temporary stop lines are used. Use engineering judgement when considering the use of passing and no-passing signs on low volume roads for situations lasting more than 14 days. Illinois Bureau of Design and Environment Manual 55-5.03 Pavement Markings Illinois DOT 2020 http://idot.illinois.gov/Assets/ uploads/files/Doing- Business/Manuals-Guides- &- Handbooks/Highways/Desig n-and- Environment/Design%20and %20Environment%20Manua l,%20Bureau%20of.pdf Provides supplemental guidance on when different marking types should be used. Follows Illinois Highway Standards and Part 6 of the Illinois MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Illinois Illinois Supplement to the MUTCD 6F.78 Temporary Markings Illinois DOT 2014 http://idot.illinois.gov/Assets/ uploads/files/Transportation- System/Manuals-Guides-&- Handbooks/Highways/Opera tions/2009%20ILMUTCD%2 0-%202014%20update.pdf All short-term markings shall be installed according to Illinois DOT Policy TRA-17. Illinois DOT Policy TRA-17 na Illinois DOT 1990 - Short-term markings shall be installed at the end of each day to any lanes open to traffic. All short- term markings on final wearing surface shall be removed within 5 days of installation of permanent markings. Illinois DOT Policy TRA-14 na Illinois DOT 2015 https://ict.illinois.edu/files/20 15/10/TRA-14-2015.pdf Guidelines for recommended pavement marking materials (in compliance with Illinois MUTCD). Indiana Indiana Design Manual 503-7.03 Temporary Pavement Markings Indiana DOT 2013 https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/design/IDM.htm Follows Indiana Standard Drawings and the Indiana MUTCD. Indiana Indiana MUTCD 6F.78 Temporary Markings Indiana DOT 2011 https://www.in.gov/dot/div/co ntracts/design/mutcd/2011re v1/part6.pdf Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Iowa Iowa Administrative Code Section 761- 130.1 Transportation Signing Manual Iowa Legislature 2020 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/la w/administrativeRules/agenc ies No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. Kansas Pavement Marking Policy Appendix C - Pavement Marking Design Standards Kansas DOT 2002 https://www.ksdot.org/burea us/burtrafficsaf/traffic/pmp02 .pdf Adopted national MUTCD. Kentucky Highway Design Guidance Manual 1201.1 Signing and Pavement Markings Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 2017 https://transportation.ky.gov/ Organizational- Resources/Policy%20Manua ls%20Library/Highway%20D esign.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. Louisiana Road Design Manual 4.5.5 Traffic Control Devices Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2017 http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Insi de_LaDOTD/Divisions/Engin eering/Road_Design/Pages/ Road-Design-Manual.aspx Adopted national MUTCD. Maine Construction Manual 627 Pavement Markings Maine DOT 2003 https://www.maine.gov/mdot/ engineering/highway/ Adopted national MUTCD. Maryland Maryland MUTCD 6F.78 Temporary Markings Maryland State Highway Administration 2011 https://www.roads.maryland. gov/mmutcd/2011_rev12201 1_MDMUTCD_Complete.pdf Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD. Massachusetts Massachusetts Amendments to MUTCD Appendix E Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Massachusetts DOT 2012 https://www.mass.gov/doc/m assachusetts-amendments- to-the-mutcd/download No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Michigan Road Design Manual 8.04 Traffic Control Devices Michigan DOT 1996 https://mdotcf.state.mi.us/pu blic/design/roadmanual/ Follows Michigan MUTCD. Michigan Michigan MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Michigan DOT 2011 https://mdotcf.state.mi.us/pu blic/tands/Details_Web/mmu tcdcompleteinteractive.pdf Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD. Michigan Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual 6.01.13 Temporary Pavement Markings Michigan DOT 2020c https://www.michigan.gov/do cuments/mdot/MDOT_Work _Zone_Safety_and_Mobility _Manual- January_2020_679362_7 .pdf Temporary wet reflective pavement markings to be paint or preformed tape. Temporary removable tape and nonremovable markings must be wet retroreflective. Markings must be removable if applied to surface course unless painted in the final configuration. Nonapplicable markings to be removed before any changes to traffic pattern that will last longer than 3 days, by means of grinding or air or water blasting. All temporary traffic shifts on freeways should be striped with 8-inch solid- edge lines 300 feet before, through, and 300 feet after the shift. Temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) (Type 3) can be used as a supplement to edge markings in crossovers and traffic shifts. Minnesota Traffic Engineering Manual Chapter 8 Temporary Traffic Control Minnesota DOT 2020b http://www.dot.state.mn.us/tr afficeng/publ/tem/ Follows Minnesota MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Minnesota Minnesota MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Minnesota DOT 2011 https://www.dot.state.mn.us/t rafficeng/publ/mutcd/mnmutc d2019/mnmutcd- entiredoc.pdf On roads with average daily traffic <400 vehicles, signs may be used in lieu of pavement markings for up to 14 days provided that: (1) “NO CENTER STRIPE” signs are used each mile, at major intersections, and in advance of each no-passing zone; (2) “DO NOT PASS” signs are placed on right side of road at beginning of zone opposite of the “NO PASSING ZONE” sign; and (3) “PASS WITH CARE” signs are installed on right side of road at the end of no-passing zones (6F.78). Mississippi Roadway Design Manual 9-9.0 Traffic Control Criteria Mississippi DOT 2001 http://sp.mdot.ms.gov/Road wayDesign/Roadway%20De sign%20Manual/2001%20R oadway%20Design%20Man ual.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. Missouri Engineering Policy Guide 616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F) Missouri DOT 2019a http://epg.modot.mo.gov/ind ex.php/616.6_Temporary_Tr affic_Control_Zone_Devices _(MUTCD_6F) Follows national MUTCD Section 6F. Montana Road Design Manual Chapter 10 Work Zone Traffic Control Montana DOT 2016 https://www.mdt.mt.gov/othe r/webdata/external/cadd/RD M/50-RDM-COMPLETE.pdf Adopted national MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Nebraska Nebraska Supplement of the MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Nebraska DOT 2011 https://dot.nebraska.gov/me dia/3455/ne-mutcd-2011.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. Nevada Road Design Guide 3.36 Traffic Control Nevada DOT 2010 https://www.nevadadot.com/ home/showdocument?id=15 35 Follows national MUTCD for temporary pavement markings. New Hampshire Standard Plans for Roadway Construction Drawing TC-1 Amendments to Part VI MUTCD New Hampshire DOT 2019 https://www.nh.gov/dot/org/p rojectdevelopment/highwayd esign/standardplans All temporary markings on divided highways shall be 4-inch removable tape or paint. All temporary markings should be offset 1 foot from final striping location. All temporary white broken-line markings shall be retroreflectorized paint or tape with a cycle length of 40 feet with minimum 4-foot skip and 36-foot gap. Temporary tape shall be removed prior to any overlays and after permanent markings have been applied. Stop lines (retroreflectorized paint or tape) shall be installed during temporary conditions. New Jersey Roadway Design Manual Section 14 Traffic Control Plans and Details New Jersey DOT 2015 https://www.state.nj.us/trans portation/eng/documents/RD M/documents/2015Roadway DesignManual20191010.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. New Mexico Design Manual na New Mexico DOT2020 https://dot.state.nm.us/conte nt/dam/nmdot/Infrastructure/ DesignManual/NMDOT_Des ign_Manual.pdf Adopted national MUTCD; not mentioned in design manual.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes New York State Highway Design Manual Chapter 16 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in Highway Work Zones New York State DOT 2017 https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisi ons/engineering/design/dqab /hdm Follows New York State MUTCD (NYSMUTCD). New York State New York State Supplement to the MUTCD (NYSMUTCD) Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control New York State DOT 2009 https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisi ons/operating/oom/transport ation-systems/repository/B- 2011Supplement- adopted.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. North Carolina North Carolina Supplement to the MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control North Carolina DOT 2009 https://connect.ncdot.gov/res ources/safety/TrafficSafetyR esources/2009%20NC%20S upplement%20to%20MUTC D.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. North Dakota Design Manual Chapter III: Roadway Design, Section 18 Work Zone Traffic Control North Dakota DOT 2020a https://www.dot.nd.gov/man uals/design/designmanual/d esignmanual.htm Follows national MUTCD; state supplement to MUTCD not available online. Ohio Temporary Traffic Control Manual Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Ohio DOT 2012b http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Di visions/Engineering/Roadwa y/DesignStandards/traffic/TT CM/Documents/2012_TTCM _Complete_draft_013112_fix ed%20bookmarks%20and% 20Part%205%20title%20she et%20020112.pdf Follows national MUTCD and state supplement.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Ohio Ohio MUTCD 2012 Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Ohio DOT 2012a http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Di visions/Engineering/Roadwa y/DesignStandards/traffic/Oh ioMUTCD/Pages/OMUTCD2 012_current_default.aspx No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. Oklahoma Oklahoma Supplement to the MUTCD na Oklahoma DOT 2009a https://www.odot.org/traffic/ Oklahoma_2009_MUTCD_S upplement.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. Oregon Oregon Supplement to the MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Oregon DOT 2011 https://www.oregon.gov/OD OT/Engineering/Documents _TrafficStandards/MUTCD- OR-Supplement.pdf Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook functions as Part 6 of the MUTCD supplement for work zones with a duration less than 72 hours. Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook 1.9 Pavement Markings Oregon DOT 2016 https://www.oregon.gov/OD OT/Engineering/Docs_Traffi cEng/OTTCH-v2011.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. Pennsylvania Official Traffic Control Devices (Publication 212) 212.407 Markings Pennsylvania DOT 2004 http://www.dot.state.pa.us/p ublic/PubsForms/Publication s/PUB%20212.pdf Document created as supplement to MUTCD. If more than 250 feet of lane lines or centerline are covered or destroyed due to construction, replace before the end of the workday.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Rhode Island Traffic Design Manual Section 4 Work Zone Traffic Control Rhode Island DOT 2004 http://www.dot.ri.gov/docum ents/doingbusiness/trafdesig nmanual.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. South Carolina Supplemental MUTCD Chapter 6 Temporary Traffic Control South Carolina DOT 2011 https://www.scdot.org/busine ss/pdf/permits- supplement_mutcd.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. South Dakota Traffic Operations Manual na South Dakota DOT 2020b https://dot.sd.gov/media/doc uments/TrafficOperationsMa nual.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. Traffic Operations Manual describes compliance to MUTCD but not specifically for temporary traffic control or temporary pavement markings. Explicit compliance with MUTCD stated in standard specs. Tennessee Rules of the Tennessee DOT Chapter 1680- 03-01 Adoption of the MUTCD for Streets and Highways Tennessee DOT 2012 https://publications.tnsosfiles .com/rules/1680/1680- 03/1680-03- 01.20120729.pdf No changes to national MUTCD requirements for temporary pavement markings. Texas Texas MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Texas DOT 2014a https://www.txdot.gov/busine ss/resources/signage/tmutcd .html Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD. Utah Utah MUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control Utah DOT 2011 https://www.udot.utah.gov/m ain/uconowner.gf?n=122815 04735606387 Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Vermont Road Design Manual Chapter Four Basic Design Controls Vermont Agency of Transportation 1998 https://vtrans.vermont.gov/sit es/aot/files/highway/docume nts/publications/VTrans%20 Roadway%20Design%20Ma nual.zip Adopted national MUTCD. Virginia Virginia Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD na Virginia DOT 2013 http://www.virginiadot.org/bu siness/resources/TED/final_ MUTCD/2013_sup/Revision _1_Entire_Supplement.pdf Part 6 of Virginia Supplement to MUTCD replaced by Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. Virginia Virginia Work Area Protection Manual Section 6F.89 Temporary Markings Virginia DOT 2019 http://www.virginiadot.org/bu siness/resources/traffic_engi neering/workzone/2011_WA PM_Rev_2.pdf Option: temporary delineation using flexible temporary pavement markings on final surfaces is allowed for up to 5 days. Standard: pavement marking removal must be done to minimize roadway damage for all users. Damages to be repaired at engineer’s direction. Transverse crosswalk lines to be minimum of 6 inches wide and used on long-term projects. Yield lines to be 24 inches x 36 inches and supported by "YIELD HERE TO PEDESTRIANS" sign. Transverse crosswalk lines may be supplemented with yellow 6-inch- wide temporary detectable warning stripe. For temporary situations of 3 days or less, no-passing zones can be identified using applicable signs instead of markings for two- and three-lane roads.

DOT Resource Description Chapter/ Section (if applicable) Reference URL Notes Washington Washington Administrative Code 468-95-310 Temporary Pavement Markings Washington State Legislature 2019 https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/ Temporary markings shall be in accordance with Chapters 3A and 3B of national MUTCD. Cycle length for temporary broken-line markings shall be the same as the cycle length for permanent markings and at least 2 feet in length. West Virginia Temporary Traffic Control Manual Section F.72 Temporary Pavement Markers West Virginia DOT 2006 http://transportation.wv.gov/h ighways/traffic/Documents/ TemporaryTrafficControlManu al2006.pdf No-passing zones may be identified using signs instead of markings on two- or three-lane roads for periods of 3 or fewer calendar days (differs from MUTCD 6F.78.08); Otherwise complies with national MUTCD. Wisconsin Wisconsin MUTCD Section 6F.78 Temporary Markings Wisconsin DOT 2017 https://wisconsindot.gov/dtsd Manuals/traffic-ops/manuals- and- standards/wmutcd/wismutcd. pdf Requirements for temporary pavement markings are the same as those found in the national MUTCD. Wyoming Pavement Marking Manual na Wyoming DOT 2012 http://www.dot.state.wy.us/fil es/live/sites/wydot/files/shar ed/Traffic%20data/Pavemen t%20Marking%20Manual.pdf Adopted national MUTCD. NOTE: na = not applicable.