Article 1 — Description
Provide one- way traffic control using one of the methods shown on the plans.
Article 2 — Work Methods
2.1 Flagger Control Method. Furnish flaggers in accordance with Article 7.2., “Safety ,” on each approach to the
activity area to control traffic. Furnish additional flaggers at all intersections, public driveways, and commercial driveways as determined by the Engineer. Furnis h a S TOP/SLOW paddle in conformance with the TMUTCD for each flagger. If desired, use a utomated f lagger assistance d evices if approved.
2.2 Pilot Car Method . Furnish a licensed driver and pilot vehicle with required signs attached. Furnish flaggers
in accordance with Article 7.2. on each approach to the activity area to control traffic. Furnish additional flaggers at all intersections, public driveways, and commercial driveways as determined by the Engineer. Furnish STOP /SLOW paddles and signs in conformance wi th the TMUTCD. Instruct drivers to follow the pilot vehicle and to not pass the cars ahead.
2.3 Portable Traffic Signal Method . Furnish, operate, and maintain new or used portable traffic signal units.
Assure used units are in good working condition and are approved before use. A pproved units are o n the Department’s Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Device List . Units will remain the property of the Contractor.
Article 3 — Measurement
When shown on the plans as a bid item, this Item will be measured as follows .
3.1 Flagger Control Method. By the actual number of hours flaggers are engaged in flagging activities. Each flagger will be measured separately.
3.2 Pilot Car Method . By the actual number of hours of use for the combination of two flaggers and pilot vehicle.
Additional flaggers, when directed by the Engineer, will be measured by the flagger control method.
3.3 Portable Traffic Signal Method . By the month, including two units operated by a single controller set up and
operational on the worksite.
Article 4 — Payment
Unless otherwise shown on the plans, the work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item will not be paid for directly but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items. When shown on the plans as a bid item, the work performed and materials furnished in accordance wi th this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for the method specified. This price is full compensation for furnishing and operating equipment, pilot car, pilot vehicle driver, flaggers, signs, labor, tools, and incidentals. Payment for “ Portable Traffic Signal U nits” and “ Portable Traffic Signals ” is full compensation for the units, setup, relocating, removing, replacing parts, batteries, fuel, oil, and incidentals.