Policy Combinations Jan 2014 (2)
Combined Policy Document – Feb. 3, 2014 Old policy: Public Policies National Work Zone Safety Program November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by TTC Committee) Revised: 10/31/2013
ATSSA recommends that State Highway Agencies require that for each “Significant” Project, a certified Work Zone Supervisor is assigned and available for assuring the Temporary Traffic Control Plan and installation of devices are correctly and effectively implemented. This person is responsible for the coordination between the Department and the Contractor that helps ensure that safety and mobility are well maintained. For non-Significant Projects, ATSSA also recommends that State Highway Agencies require all personnel involved with the flagging of traffic to be trained and certified in proper procedures for alternating traffic flow through work zones, In addition, ATSSA also supports technologies that allow flaggers to be safely removed from the roadway while alternating/controlling traffic in lane closures.
Old Policy: Public Policies Pavement Marking Technician Training and Certification November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by PM Committee) Updated: August 15, 2013
ATSSA strongly urges road owners to adopt a policy requiring the presence and supervision of a certified Pavement Marking Technician on all pavement marking projects.
Justification: ATSSA is developing a training course to increase the quality of pavement markings, safety, and knowledge of state specific requirements. Also, provide differentiation for ATSSA certified businesses.
New Combined Policy: Policy 2005-1 National Work Zone Safety Program
ATSSA recommends that state and local roadway owners required that a certified Work Zone Supervisor be assigned for each “Significant Project.” The Supervisor should be responsible for assuring that the Temporary Traffic Control Plan is effectively implemented, including the correct installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. The Supervisor is responsible for coordination between the roadway owner and the contractor.
For projects not deemed to be of Significance by the roadway owner, ATSSA recommends that all persons responsible for “flagging” traffic through work zones be trained and certified in proper procedures for alternating traffic through work zones. ATSSA supports the use of technologies that allow flaggers to be safely removed from the roadway will alternating and controlling traffic during lane closures.
Furthermore, ATSSA strongly urges roadway owners to adopt a policy that requires the presence of a Certified Pavement Marking Technician for all pavement marking projects, including both stationary and mobile work zones.
Old Policy: Public Policies Government Competition with Private Industry November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by GR Committee) Updated June 6, 2013
ATSSA strongly supports Utilizing private businesses for production of goods and services for the Federal-Aid Highway Program. ATSSA opposes any expansion of government that creates competition with private business. Further, ATSSA encourages government agencies to phase out the use of in-house services that are readily available through the private sector and to pursue partnerships, wherever possible, with private enterprise in the traffic safety industry.
Note: Keep with change noted above
Old Policy: Public Policies Prison Industry Competition with Private Industry November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by GR Committee) Updated: June 6, 2013 ATSSA encourages utilizing private businesses to provide public products and services. ATSSA supports the current limitations on the use of convict-produced materials on Federal-Aid Highways. ATSSA supports the following:
That prison industries seek for labor intensive products and services markets that do not compete with the private sector; In those markets where products and services are currently being produced by the private sector, an independent entity should be commissioned to determine the impact of prison industries entering the market. Before state prison industries enter into new or expand existing markets, the governor of the state should be required to approve that expansion. Prison industries should maintain the same OSHA and quality standards and requirements as found in the private sector.
All federal and state prison industry preference laws should be abolished – prison industries should have to compete with the private sector through the competitive bidding process, using comparable materials and labor costs as those of the private sector, and be required to provide documentation. Timely delivery, workmanship, warranties and certifications should also be required of the prison industries just as they are of the private sector.
New combined policy Public Policies Government/Prison Industry Competition with Private Industry January 31, 2014 ATSSA strongly supports utilizing private businesses for production of goods and services for the Federal-Aid Highway Program. ATSSA opposes any expansion of government that creates competition with private business. Further, ATSSA encourages government agencies to phase
out the use of in-house services that are readily available through the private sector and to pursue partnerships, wherever possible, with private enterprise in the traffic safety industry. ATSSA supports the current limitations on the use of convict-produced materials on Federal-Aid Highways. ATSSA also supports the following:
Government/Prison industries should avoid utilizing labor for products and services that compete with the private sector.
In those markets where products and services are currently being produced by the private sector, independent entities should be commissioned to determine the impact of the prison industries/government entering the market.
Before state prison industries enter into new or expand existing markets, the governor of the state should be required to approve that expansion.
Prison/government industries should maintain the same OSHA and quality standards and requirements as found in the private sector.
All federal and state prison industry and preference laws should be abolished – prison industries should have to compete with the private sector through the competitive bidding process, using comparable materials and labor costs as those of the private sector, and be required to provide documentation. Timely delivery, workmanship, warranties and certifications should also be required of the prison industries just as they are of the private sector.
Old Policy: Public Policies Full Compliance Pavement Markings November 12, 2005 Reviewed by Pavement Marking Committee November 2013
In work zones full compliance pavement markings should be applied by the end of each working day.
Old Policy: Public Policies Work Zone Pavement Markings November 12, 2005 Reviewed by Pavement Marking Committee and TTC Committee: August 15, 2013
During construction, all roadways should be marked and delineated to provide the safest possible guidance and information for the safety of all roadway users.
Justification: Full compliance markings improve safety on the roadway.
New Combined Policy Public Policies Work Zone Pavement Markings November 12, 2005 Reviewed by Pavement Marking Committee and TTC Committee: August 15, 2013
During construction, all roadways should be marked and delineated with full compliance pavement markings, which should be applied by the end of each working day, to provide the safest possible guidance and information for the safety of all roadway users.
ATSSA recommends that State Highway Agencies require that for each “Significant” Project, a certified Work Zone Supervisor is assigned and available for assuring the Temporary Traffic Control Plan and installation of devices are correctly and effectively implemented. This person is responsible for the coordination between the Department and the Contractor that helps ensure that safety and mobility are well maintained. For non-Significant Projects, ATSSA also recommends that State Highway Agencies require all personnel involved with the flagging of traffic to be trained and certified in proper procedures for alternating traffic flow through work zones, In addition, ATSSA also supports technologies that allow flaggers to be safely removed from the roadway while alternating/controlling traffic in lane closures.
Old Policy: Public Policies Pavement Marking Technician Training and Certification November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by PM Committee) Updated: August 15, 2013
ATSSA strongly urges road owners to adopt a policy requiring the presence and supervision of a certified Pavement Marking Technician on all pavement marking projects.
Justification: ATSSA is developing a training course to increase the quality of pavement markings, safety, and knowledge of state specific requirements. Also, provide differentiation for ATSSA certified businesses.
New Combined Policy: Policy 2005-1 National Work Zone Safety Program
ATSSA recommends that state and local roadway owners required that a certified Work Zone Supervisor be assigned for each “Significant Project.” The Supervisor should be responsible for assuring that the Temporary Traffic Control Plan is effectively implemented, including the correct installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. The Supervisor is responsible for coordination between the roadway owner and the contractor.
For projects not deemed to be of Significance by the roadway owner, ATSSA recommends that all persons responsible for “flagging” traffic through work zones be trained and certified in proper procedures for alternating traffic through work zones. ATSSA supports the use of technologies that allow flaggers to be safely removed from the roadway will alternating and controlling traffic during lane closures.
Furthermore, ATSSA strongly urges roadway owners to adopt a policy that requires the presence of a Certified Pavement Marking Technician for all pavement marking projects, including both stationary and mobile work zones.
Old Policy: Public Policies Government Competition with Private Industry November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by GR Committee) Updated June 6, 2013
ATSSA strongly supports Utilizing private businesses for production of goods and services for the Federal-Aid Highway Program. ATSSA opposes any expansion of government that creates competition with private business. Further, ATSSA encourages government agencies to phase out the use of in-house services that are readily available through the private sector and to pursue partnerships, wherever possible, with private enterprise in the traffic safety industry.
Note: Keep with change noted above
Old Policy: Public Policies Prison Industry Competition with Private Industry November 12, 2005 (Reviewed by GR Committee) Updated: June 6, 2013 ATSSA encourages utilizing private businesses to provide public products and services. ATSSA supports the current limitations on the use of convict-produced materials on Federal-Aid Highways. ATSSA supports the following:
That prison industries seek for labor intensive products and services markets that do not compete with the private sector; In those markets where products and services are currently being produced by the private sector, an independent entity should be commissioned to determine the impact of prison industries entering the market. Before state prison industries enter into new or expand existing markets, the governor of the state should be required to approve that expansion. Prison industries should maintain the same OSHA and quality standards and requirements as found in the private sector.
All federal and state prison industry preference laws should be abolished – prison industries should have to compete with the private sector through the competitive bidding process, using comparable materials and labor costs as those of the private sector, and be required to provide documentation. Timely delivery, workmanship, warranties and certifications should also be required of the prison industries just as they are of the private sector.
New combined policy Public Policies Government/Prison Industry Competition with Private Industry January 31, 2014 ATSSA strongly supports utilizing private businesses for production of goods and services for the Federal-Aid Highway Program. ATSSA opposes any expansion of government that creates competition with private business. Further, ATSSA encourages government agencies to phase
out the use of in-house services that are readily available through the private sector and to pursue partnerships, wherever possible, with private enterprise in the traffic safety industry. ATSSA supports the current limitations on the use of convict-produced materials on Federal-Aid Highways. ATSSA also supports the following:
Government/Prison industries should avoid utilizing labor for products and services that compete with the private sector.
In those markets where products and services are currently being produced by the private sector, independent entities should be commissioned to determine the impact of the prison industries/government entering the market.
Before state prison industries enter into new or expand existing markets, the governor of the state should be required to approve that expansion.
Prison/government industries should maintain the same OSHA and quality standards and requirements as found in the private sector.
All federal and state prison industry and preference laws should be abolished – prison industries should have to compete with the private sector through the competitive bidding process, using comparable materials and labor costs as those of the private sector, and be required to provide documentation. Timely delivery, workmanship, warranties and certifications should also be required of the prison industries just as they are of the private sector.
Old Policy: Public Policies Full Compliance Pavement Markings November 12, 2005 Reviewed by Pavement Marking Committee November 2013
In work zones full compliance pavement markings should be applied by the end of each working day.
Old Policy: Public Policies Work Zone Pavement Markings November 12, 2005 Reviewed by Pavement Marking Committee and TTC Committee: August 15, 2013
During construction, all roadways should be marked and delineated to provide the safest possible guidance and information for the safety of all roadway users.
Justification: Full compliance markings improve safety on the roadway.
New Combined Policy Public Policies Work Zone Pavement Markings November 12, 2005 Reviewed by Pavement Marking Committee and TTC Committee: August 15, 2013
During construction, all roadways should be marked and delineated with full compliance pavement markings, which should be applied by the end of each working day, to provide the safest possible guidance and information for the safety of all roadway users.
