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California MUTCD Page 6G-8 (FHWA's MUTCD 2003 Revision 1,as amended for use in California) In urban TTC zones,decisions are needed on how to control vehicular traffic,such as how many lanes are required,whether any turns need to be prohibited at intersections, and how to maintain access to business, industrial, and residential areas. Pedestrian traffic needs separate attention. Chapter 6D contains information regarding pedestrian movements near TTC zones. Standard: If the TTC zone affects the movement of pedestrians,adequate pedestrian access and walkways shall be provided.If the TTC zone affects an accessible and detectable pedestrian facility,the accessibility and detectability shall be maintained along the alternate pedestrian route. If the TTC zone affects the movement of bicyclists,adequate access to the roadway or shared-use paths shall be provided(see Part 9). Where transit stops are affected or relocated because of work activity,access to temporary transit stops shall be provided. Guidance: If a designated bicycle route is closed because of the work being done,a signed alternate route should be provided. Bicyclists should not be directed onto the path used by pedestrians. Work sites within the intersection should be protected against inadvertent pedestrian incursion by providing detectable channelizing devices. Support: Utility work takes place both within and outside the roadway to construct and maintain services such as power,gas, light, water,or telecommunications. Operations often involve intersections,since that is where many of the network junctions occur. The work force is usually small,only a few vehicles are involved, and the number and types of TTC devices placed in the TTC zone is usually minimal. Standard: All TTC devices shall be retroreflective or illuminated if utility work is performed during nighttime hours. Guidance: As discussed under short-duration projects, however,the reduced number of devices in utility work zones should be offset by the use of high-visibility devices, such as high-intensity rotating,flashing, oscillating, or strobe lights on work vehicles or high-level warning devices. Support: Figures 6H-6, 614 10 6H-10(CA), 6H-15,6H-18,6H-21,6H-22,6H-23, 6H-26,and 6H-33 are examples of I typical applications for utility operations. Other typical applications might apply as well. Section 6G.12 Work Within the Traveled Way of Multi-lane,Nonaccess Controlled Highways Support: Chapter 6D and Sections 6F.68 and 6G.05 contain additional information regarding the steps to follow when pedestrian or bicycle facilities are affected by the worksite. Work on multi-lane(two or more lanes of moving motor vehicle traffic in one direction)highways is divided into right-lane closures,left-lane closures, interior-lane closures, multiple-lane closures,and closures on five-lane roadways. Standard: When a lane is closed on a multi-lane road for other than a mobile operation,a transition area containing a merging taper shall be used. Guidance: When justified by an engineering study,temporary traffic barriers should be used to prevent incursions of errant vehicles into hazardous areas or work space. Standard: When temporary traffic barriers are placed immediately adjacent to the traveled way,they shall be equipped with appropriate channelizing devices,delineation,and/or other TTC devices. For lane closures,the merging taper shall use channelizing devices and the temporary traffic barrier shall be placed beyond the transition area. Chapter 6G—Type of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities September 26,2006 Part 6—Temporary Traffic Control