This document was developed to assist small-sized agencies
without traffic engineering staff in meeting the new Federal
requirements for maintaining traffic sign retroreflectivity on roads
open to public travel. By considering the needs and capabilities
of small agencies, this document provides the necessary
information needed to be in compliance with the new traffic sign
retroreflectivity requirements.
This manual is designed to provide background information and offer an approach for reviewing safety conditions on local roads and streets. It also should help local officials with setting priorities and planning for both immediate action and future improvements. There are no federal or state requirements for the improvement of roadway safety hazards. This manual is not intended to be a standard. The specific examples and suggestions are given only as examples.
Copyright 1996
File: SAFER_96.pdfCopyright 1999
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Background
Philosophy
Authority
Required studies
Speed zone recommendation
Proper signage
Enforcement
Minimum speed limits and slow moving vehicles
Advisory speed signs
Copyright 2009
The Wisconsin situation
Liability of governments and their employees
Specific areas of liability related to roadway management
Legal limits of liability
Carrying insurance
Managing risk
Accident managementCommunicate with law enforcement personnel
What to do if you are sued
Summary of Wisconsin municipal liability case law
Copyright
Hazardous mailbox installations
Guidelines for safe installation
Copyright 1993
The clear roadside concept
Specific roadside hazards
Treating hazards within the clear zone
Barriers
Guardrail system components
Guardrail performance factors
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Principles
Sign sizes and types
General sign information
Copyright 2005
Your safety, the safety of your co-workers, and the safety of the public is critical and depends on your alertness and your ability to control traffic.
The information in this manual is intended to illustrate the principles of proper flagging, but it does not establish standards or warrants. Part 6 of the MUTCD and the Wisconsin MUTCD Supplement contain the standards for proper flagging. These standards are highlighted in yellow in the text of this handbook.
Copyright 2011
File: FlaggersHandbook.pdf