2013 Louisiana Transportation Conference February 28, 2013 3:15p.m.

Overview of Project
Challenges:

ADT = 85,000+ VPD

Two lanes open in each direction (at all times) Availability for hurricane evacuation Length of Workzone ~ 3.75 miles

Pre-project: 85th % speeds = 70 +

End of Work Area

Beginning of Work Area

What Should We Expect?

Approximately 94 crashes per year* or
Approximately 8 crashes per month. Approximately 1.5 fatalities per year.*
*FHWA, Workzone Mobility and Safety Program,
Work Zone Road User Costs - Concepts and Applications, Chapter 2

Lessons Learned
Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

Shoulders are Important

Narrow Lanes Trucks Single File Automated Enforcement should be a consideration State Police must be empowered to clear non-hazmat incidents immediately Use the Highway Safety Manual*
*Not published when this project began

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

Road Safety Audits consist of a multidisciplinary team that reviews engineering, operational and enforcement aspects of the workzone.

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

The Audit Team consisted of:

Contractor
DOTD

FHWA
Louisiana State Police Representatives of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

The Audit Team was formed when the following accident trends were noted: Large Trucks departing I-12 EB near Amite River Bridge Typically single-vehicle crashes Typically between 2AM & 5AM

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

The Audit Team reviewed videos of the workzone.

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

Using Road Safety Audits to fine tune TTC

Automated Enforcement

State Police Must Be Empowered!

Thank you!
TL James Construction Group Aaron Dupont and others. Department of Transportation & Development Federal Highway Administration Louisiana Motor Transport Association

Volkert Engineering