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... 122 APPENDIX B: Work Zone Intrusion Technology Taxonomy The work zone intrusion technology taxonomy provides a system of classification of available WZITs according to specific characteristics of WZITs and their intended application and use. The taxonomy presents an organized list and mapping of WZIT, roadway, work operation, worksite condition, and technology adoption descriptors.
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... 123 Classification Levels Level I Level II Level III 1. Features (The physical characteristics of the technology)
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... 124 Classification Levels Level I Level II Level III 3. Application (When, where, why, and how the technology is applied)
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... 125 Classification Levels Level I Level II Level III 3.8 Time of day 3.8.1 Nighttime 3.8.2 Daytime 3.9 Type of work activity 3.9.1 Paving 3.9.2 Sweeping 3.9.3 Drainage cleaning 3.9.4 Lamp/signal maintenance/replacement 3.9.5 Bridge maintenance 3.9.6 Road widening 3.9.7 Barrier repair/installation 3.9.8 Striping 3.9.9 Utility installation/maintenance 3.9.10 Other 3.10 Location of work activity 3.10.1 Off road 3.10.2 On shoulder 3.10.3 On travel lane 3.10.4 Other 3.11 Vehicle speed in work zone 3.11.1 Less than 35 mph 3.11.2 36 – 45 mph 3.11.3 Above 45 mph 3.12 Roadway location 3.12.1 Urban 3.12.2 Suburban 3.12.3 Rural 3.13 Roadway type 3.13.1 Local street 3.13.2 Arterial roadway 3.13.3 Highway 3.13.4 Expressway/freeway 3.14 Number of lanes 3.14.1 Two lanes (one lane each direction) 3.14.2 Four lanes (two lanes each direction)
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... 126 Classification Levels Level I Level II Level III 3.14.3 More than four lanes (more than two lanes each direction) 3.15 Roadway separation 3.15.1 Undivided 3.15.2 Divided 4.
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