913.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 8A) - Revision history

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	Temporary traffic control operations should minimize the inconvenience, delay, and crash potential to affected traffic. Prior notice should be given to affected public or private agencies, emergency services, businesses, railroad companies or transit agencies, and road users before the free movement of road users or rail traffic is infringed upon or blocked.		Temporary traffic control operations should minimize the inconvenience, delay, and crash potential to affected traffic. Prior notice should be given to affected public or private agencies, emergency services, businesses, railroad companies or transit agencies, and road users before the free movement of road users or rail traffic is infringed upon or blocked.

	'''Support. '''[[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]] contains additional information regarding temporary traffic control zones in the vicinity of grade crossings, and ~~Figure~~ 6P-46 ~~of the MUTCD~~ shows an example of a typical situation that might be encountered.		'''Support. '''[[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]] contains additional information regarding temporary traffic control zones in the vicinity of grade crossings, and [[616.16 Typical Applications (MUTCD Chapter 6P)#616.6\|TA-46]] shows an example of a typical situation that might be encountered.

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	'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD Part 6)\|EPG 616]].		'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD Part 6)\|EPG 616]].

	'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.7\|EPG 616.14.7]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.		'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.

	Where traffic is detoured over an existing passive grade crossing, a temporary traffic control plan (see [[616.2 Temporary Traffic Control Elements (MUTCD Chapter 6B) #616.2.1\|EPG 616.2.1]]) should be prepared.		Where traffic is detoured over an existing passive grade crossing, a temporary traffic control plan (see [[616.2 Temporary Traffic Control Elements (MUTCD Chapter 6B) #616.2.1\|EPG 616.2.1]]) should be prepared.

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	Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.		Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.

	If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[#fig3b5\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.		If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)#fig3b5\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.

	'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.		'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.

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	Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.		Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.

	If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[#~~figfig3b5~~\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.		If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[#fig3b5\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.

	'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.		'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.

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	Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.		Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.

	If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[#~~fig620.2.3.3~~\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.		If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[#figfig3b5\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.

	'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.		'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.

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	The combination of railroad or LRT active traffic control devices used to inform road users at a grade crossing of the approach or presence of rail traffic and the necessary control equipment for the devices are referred to as a “grade crossing warning system.” The “2023 AREMA Communications and Signals Manual” published by the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) contains further information about grade crossing warning systems.		The combination of railroad or LRT active traffic control devices used to inform road users at a grade crossing of the approach or presence of rail traffic and the necessary control equipment for the devices are referred to as a “grade crossing warning system.” The “2023 AREMA Communications and Signals Manual” published by the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) contains further information about grade crossing warning systems.

	'''Standard. '''~~Except at grade crossings of privately-owned roadways, pathways, and sidewalks, the~~ traffic control devices, systems, and practices described in The EPG shall be used at all grade crossings ~~open to public travel~~, consistent with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.		'''Standard. '''The traffic control devices, systems, and practices described in The EPG shall be used at all grade crossings on the state highway system, consistent with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

	'''Support. '''23 CFR 655.603 contains information on the applicability of the EPG at private grade crossings.		'''Support. '''23 CFR 655.603 contains information on the applicability of the EPG at private grade crossings.

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	Temporary traffic control operations should minimize the inconvenience, delay, and crash potential to affected traffic. Prior notice should be given to affected public or private agencies, emergency services, businesses, railroad companies or transit agencies, and road users before the free movement of road users or rail traffic is infringed upon or blocked.		Temporary traffic control operations should minimize the inconvenience, delay, and crash potential to affected traffic. Prior notice should be given to affected public or private agencies, emergency services, businesses, railroad companies or transit agencies, and road users before the free movement of road users or rail traffic is infringed upon or blocked.

	'''Support. '''[[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]] contains additional information regarding temporary traffic control zones in the vicinity of grade crossings, and ~~[[--\|~~Figure 6P-46]] of the MUTCD shows an example of a typical situation that might be encountered.		'''Support. '''[[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]] contains additional information regarding temporary traffic control zones in the vicinity of grade crossings, and Figure 6P-46 of the MUTCD shows an example of a typical situation that might be encountered.

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	'''Support. '''Temporary traffic control planning provides for continuity of operations (such as movement of motor vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists, transit operations, and access to property/utilities) when the normal function of a roadway at a grade crossing is suspended because of temporary traffic control operations. Temporary traffic control planning is also needed when traffic is detoured over an existing grade crossing.		'''Support. '''Temporary traffic control planning provides for continuity of operations (such as movement of motor vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists, transit operations, and access to property/utilities) when the normal function of a roadway at a grade crossing is suspended because of temporary traffic control operations. Temporary traffic control planning is also needed when traffic is detoured over an existing grade crossing.

	'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control\|EPG 616]].		'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD Part 6)\|EPG 616]].

	'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.7\|EPG 616.14.7]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.		'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.7\|EPG 616.14.7]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.

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	'''Support. '''Temporary traffic control planning provides for continuity of operations (such as movement of motor vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists, transit operations, and access to property/utilities) when the normal function of a roadway at a grade crossing is suspended because of temporary traffic control operations. Temporary traffic control planning is also needed when traffic is detoured over an existing grade crossing.		'''Support. '''Temporary traffic control planning provides for continuity of operations (such as movement of motor vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists, transit operations, and access to property/utilities) when the normal function of a roadway at a grade crossing is suspended because of temporary traffic control operations. Temporary traffic control planning is also needed when traffic is detoured over an existing grade crossing.

	'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[--\|~~Part 6~~]].		'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control\|EPG 616]].

	'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[--\|~~Section 6N~~.17]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.		'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.7\|EPG 616.14.7]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.

	Where traffic is detoured over an existing passive grade crossing, a temporary traffic control plan (see [[--\|~~Section 6B~~.01]]) should be prepared.		Where traffic is detoured over an existing passive grade crossing, a temporary traffic control plan (see [[616.2 Temporary Traffic Control Elements (MUTCD Chapter 6B) #616.2.1\|EPG 616.2.1]]) should be prepared.

	Public and private agencies, emergency services, businesses, and railroad companies or transit agencies should meet to plan appropriate traffic detours and the necessary signing, marking, signalization, and flagging requirements for operations during temporary traffic control zone activities or during the period when traffic is being detoured over an existing passive grade crossing. Consideration should be given to the length of time that the grade crossing is to be closed, the length of time that a detour is to be in place, the type of rail or LRT and highway traffic affected, the time of day, and the materials and techniques of repair.		Public and private agencies, emergency services, businesses, and railroad companies or transit agencies should meet to plan appropriate traffic detours and the necessary signing, marking, signalization, and flagging requirements for operations during temporary traffic control zone activities or during the period when traffic is being detoured over an existing passive grade crossing. Consideration should be given to the length of time that the grade crossing is to be closed, the length of time that a detour is to be in place, the type of rail or LRT and highway traffic affected, the time of day, and the materials and techniques of repair.
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	Temporary traffic control operations should minimize the inconvenience, delay, and crash potential to affected traffic. Prior notice should be given to affected public or private agencies, emergency services, businesses, railroad companies or transit agencies, and road users before the free movement of road users or rail traffic is infringed upon or blocked.		Temporary traffic control operations should minimize the inconvenience, delay, and crash potential to affected traffic. Prior notice should be given to affected public or private agencies, emergency services, businesses, railroad companies or transit agencies, and road users before the free movement of road users or rail traffic is infringed upon or blocked.

	'''Support. '''[[--\|~~Section 6N~~.17]] contains additional information regarding temporary traffic control zones in the vicinity of grade crossings, and [[--\|Figure 6P-46]] of the MUTCD shows an example of a typical situation that might be encountered.		'''Support. '''[[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]] contains additional information regarding temporary traffic control zones in the vicinity of grade crossings, and [[--\|Figure 6P-46]] of the MUTCD shows an example of a typical situation that might be encountered.

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	Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.		Where a raised median island is installed supplemental to an automatic gate to discourage road users from driving around a lowered gate, the Diagnostic Team should consider the length of the vehicle queues that typically form on the approach to the grade crossing when determining how far in advance of the grade crossing to extend the island.

	If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[--\|Figure ~~3B-5~~]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[--\|~~Section 3I~~.01]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.		If the roadway at a grade crossing includes a two-way left-turn lane (see [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B) #620.2.6\|EPG 620.2.6]]), the two-way left-turn lane should be discontinued in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing by installing median islands, by designating the lane for left turns in one direction only, or by installing yellow diagonal markings in the lane (see [[#fig620.2.3.3\|Figure 620.2.3.3]]). If yellow diagonal markings are used, the use of channelizing devices (see [[620.8 Channelizing Devices used for Emphasis of Pavement Marking Patterns (MUTCD Chapter 3I) #620.8.1\|EPG 620.8.1]]), such as supplemental tubular markers, should also be considered.

	'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.		'''Option. '''If yellow diagonal markings are used, extending the automatic gate across the lane may be considered.

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	'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD Part 6)\|EPG 616]].		'''Standard. '''Traffic controls for temporary traffic control zones that include grade crossings shall be as provided in [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control (MUTCD Part 6)\|EPG 616]].

	'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.7\|EPG 616.14.7]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.		'''Guidance. '''Where a temporary traffic control zone extends over an active grade crossing (see [[616.14 Types of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD Chapter 6N) #616.14.17\|EPG 616.14.17]]), and where the direction of traffic in any lane is reversed over the grade crossing, the railroad company or transit agency should be part of the temporary traffic control planning process. Where a grade crossing warning system is not modified to support the temporary traffic control operation, at least one uniformed law enforcement officer should be in place at all times that rail traffic might approach or occupy the grade crossing.

	Where traffic is detoured over an existing passive grade crossing, a temporary traffic control plan (see [[616.2 Temporary Traffic Control Elements (MUTCD Chapter 6B) #616.2.1\|EPG 616.2.1]]) should be prepared.		Where traffic is detoured over an existing passive grade crossing, a temporary traffic control plan (see [[616.2 Temporary Traffic Control Elements (MUTCD Chapter 6B) #616.2.1\|EPG 616.2.1]]) should be prepared.