National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada

Based on contents from TAC’s National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016)

This webinar will provide participants with an important understanding of TAC’s National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016). Topics will include standard definition of common work zone design elements and understanding of safety concepts associated with work zones; transportation management planning; work zone road safety audits; modifications to typical temporary traffic control (TTC) plans and TTC plans for urban areas (specifically pedestrian and cycling facilities).

Originally presented on January 26, 2017.

Agenda

  • Overview of the new guide
  • Safety concepts associated with work zones and standard definition of common work zone design elements
  • Transportation management planning
  • Work zone road safety audits

​Learning Objectives

  • Learn about common work zone design elements
  • Understand safety concepts associated with work zones and standard definition of common work zone design elements
  • Understand purpose of transportation management planning
  • Understand work zone road safety audits

Target Audience

Road safety engineers and public works professionals responsible for developing TTC plans and updating jurisdictional policy.

Presenters

Keenan Patmore, Transportation Engineer, MORR Transportation Consulting
Mr. Patmore has five years of experience in a wide variety of transportation planning and engineering projects. He has completed numerous projects addressing rural and urban traffic flow analysis, active transportation, road safety, and temporary traffic management planning.


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