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Traffic Control & Work Zone Protection
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How can you ensure the safety of both workers and drivers as they travel through the work zone?
Whether on a construction project or a permanent job, traffic control is a very important responsibility. The safety of workers, motorists and pedestrians continues to be a concern for cities and municipalities in Minnesota … and the nation.
Recent studies showed that 2-3% of all reported accidents were work zone related. There are many different ways to improve worker protection, including reducing speeds, increasing visibility, changing traffic flows and creating safe barriers.
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Safety is the main issue (Choose ATSSA Certified Technicians)
Because safety is a concern for all of us, it is important that the company you choose employees ATSSA certified traffic technicians and supervisors. Since 1969, ATSSA has represented companies and individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industry.
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
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The MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices and signs on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic.
The MUTCD, which has been administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) since 1971, is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices, including road markings, highway signs, and traffic signals. It is updated periodically to accommodate the nation’s changing transportation needs and to address new safety technologies, traffic control tools and traffic management techniques.
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It is critical that all of your technicians and supervisors
are knowledgeable and can implement MUTCD procedures.
Work Zone Set Up and Services
Safety Signs employs ATSSA certified traffic control technicians and supervisors. These technicians are all knowledgeable and experts with MUTCD traffic control procedures and equipment placement.
We offer the following work zone services:
- Traffic Control Consulting
- Traffic Control Design and Planning
- ATSSA Certified Traffic Control Supervisors
- Work-Site Traffic Control Set-up
- Road and Lane Closure Set-up
- Intelligent Work Zone Set-up
Rental Equipment
The flow of traffic within the construction work zone depends greatly on proper equipment. Safety Signs provides a wide range of traffic control rental equipment that meets or exceeds current MN/DOT specifications.
There are many different kinds of construction projects that require both standard and special equipment/signage. Safety Signs has well-maintained rental traffic control equipment and construction signs to meet the needs of your temporary projects.
We have additional equipment options available. Call us for a quote on your next project:
Electronic Equipment
One of the most effective ways to capture the attention of drivers is through portable electronic message equipment.
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Construction Signs & Devices
An important aspect of traffic control is keeping the drivers on the road informed. All of the construction zone signs we offer are available with different levels of reflectivity and are engineer grade, high intensity prismatic (HIP) or diamond grade (DG3).
Crash Attenuators
Type 1 and 11 Barricades
Warning Signs
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Channelizers
Construction zones commonly require lane shifts. Channelizers such as cones and drums help to keep drivers knowledgeable of where to go.
Crowd Control and Special Events
To ensure your event is successful, it is vital to properly manage the flow of traffic to and from the event, as well as managing crowd control. Safety Signs offers the equipment necessary for your event to run safely and efficiently.
