Guidelines on Projects with Traffic Control Plans

Any construction, safety, replanking or railroad capital improvement projects where lane closures are involved or phased construction exists should include a proper traffic control plan for review and development of cost estimates.
  1. Phased construction shows how railroad right of way is impacted during all applicable phases.
  2. Any lane closures or
    lane
     shifts, over at-grade crossings which impact crossing surface, railroad signals/signs or preemption shown.
  3. Effects to adjacent at-grade crossings shown for any project detours.
    This includes narrowing lanes and/or lane drops prior to the railroad crossing to prevent traffic queuing over an at-grade crossing.
  4. Pedestrian elements properly detailed during all phases.
  5. Any temporary traffic signals and preemption details shown for applicable construction phases.
  6. All gates, signs, and cantilevers visible in each phase (driver view not obstructed). Any unnecessary gates deactivated by railroad company when not needed. Any unnecessary signal lights bagged or removed.
  7. Temporary traffic control for maintenance or construction jobs should also be submitted to the railroad for review and concurrence. Use of contraflow through a railroad crossing is discouraged. Railroad written approval of contraflow shall be required and may involve having a designated railroad flagger onsite at all times the contraflow is in progress.