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Traffic Signal Brochure - Traffic Signals-Myth or Reality; What they can or can not do.
This brochure may help explain some of the facts about traffic signals. |
| Red Light Running (RLR) Camera Guidelines (Updated: May 2004) - Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Traffic Control Devices Committee,Traffic-Roadway Section. Contact the Traffic Engineering Services Unit, 503-986-3576. |
Standard Specification for Microcomputer Signal Controller (Updated: Sep 2001) - Includes specifications for 170E/HC-11 Controller and ITS Cabinets. Oregon Department of Transportation, Traffic-Roadway Section. Chapter 12 (Supplemental): Specifications For Battery Backup System Equipment (Updated: Feb 2007) - Includes specifications for battery backup systems. Oregon Department of Transportation, Traffic-Roadway Section.
Contact the Traffic Standards and Asset Management Unit, 503-986-3583. |
| Traffic Signal Policy and Guidelines (Updated: Sep 2006) - Oregon Department of Transportation, Traffic-Roadway Section. Contact the Traffic Engineering Services Unit, 503-986-3576. |
| Signal Request Form - Oregon Department of Transportation, Traffic-Roadway Section. Contact the Traffic Engineering Services Unit, 503-986-3576. |
| Certified Traffic Signal Inspector Memo (Updated: Oct 2004) - This memo outlines the requirements for becoming certified to inspect ODOT Traffic Signal Installations. Contact the Traffic Standards and Asset Management Unit, 503-986-3596. |
| Railroad Preemption Design and Operation - A guide for determining design and operation criteria related to railroad preemption at signalized intersections. |
Additional signal related information and publications may be found at the following discipline page:
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Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals and Information
Flashing Yellow Arrow Brochure - A Brochure Explaining the NEW Flashing Yellow Left-Turn Arrow Signals (Protected/ Permissive)
The Oregon Department of Transportation and several other jurisdictions are among some of the first in the United States to implement a new flashing yellow arrow left-turn signal light at intersections where, in the past, circular green signal lights were used. Both types of signal lights direct motorists to turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
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ODOT's Letter to Cities Regarding Interim Approval - Interim Approval for the optional use of a flashing yellow arrow (FYA) signal indication as the signal display for left-turn movements during permissive turn intervals at signalized locations. Interim Approval allows interim use, pending official rulemaking, of a new traffic control device, a revision to the application or manner of use of an existing traffic control device, or a provision not specifically described in the MUTCD.
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Interim Approval Notice From FHWA - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently issued an interim approval to all road authorities in the State of Oregon to utilize the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) display for protected/permissive left turns. This interim approval allows local, county, and state jurisdictions to install the FYA per operational and design guidelines detailed in a memorandum from FHWA dated March 20, 2006. The interim approval eliminates the requirement to request approval from FHWA for the operation of the FYA as an experimental device.
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List of Current Locations of Flashing Yellow Arrows - Location of Flashing Yellow Arrows Used for Protected/Permissive Left Turn Phasing All local, county, and state jurisdictions in the State of Oregon.
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Crosswalks: A Safety Tool for Everyone (Updated: Oct 2006) - This brochure explains how crosswalks are established on state highways and considerations for installing new marked crosswalks.
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Standards For Accessible Parking Places ( Jan 2008) - Oregon Department Of Transportation; Traffic-Roadway Section.
 Use this link to add your Company's Name to the Contractor/Supplier section of the "Standards For Accessible Parking Places."
Contact The Traffic Standards And Asset Management Unit, 503-986-3610.
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Parking Prohibition Request Form - Oregon Department Of Transportation, Traffic-Roadway Section.
Contact The Traffic-Roadway Section, 503-986-3610
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Traffic Line Manual (14MB) (Updated: Jan 2007) Oregon Department Of Transportation, Traffic-Roadway Section.
Contact The Traffic-Roadway Section, 503-986-3610
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Additional signing and striping related information and publications may be found at the following discipline pages:
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| Illumination Related |
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Lighting Policy and Guidelines (Updated: Jan 2003) - Oregon Department of Transportation; Traffic-Roadway Section.
Contact the Traffic Roadway Section, 503-986-3587.
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Traffic Lighting Design Manual (Updated: Jan 2003) - Oregon Department of Transportation; Traffic-Roadway Section.
Contact the Traffic-Roadway Section, 503-986-3587.
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Additional illumination related information and publications may be found at the following discipline page:
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| Work Zone Related |
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2006 Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook - The 2006OregonTemporary Traffic Control Handbook was approved at the May 24, 2006 meeting of the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC). This handbook is a supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2003 Edition. It applies to temporary traffic control zones of 3 days or less for any reason on any road open to the public in Oregon.
The handbook will be available in print July 2006 and may be ordered through Chemeketa TED Center 503-399-5181.
Questions please contact: Irene Toews, 503 986-3493 Or Doug Bish, 503 986-3594
Irene.Toews@odot.state.or.us Doug.W.Bish@odot.state.or.us
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A list of major changes for the "2006 Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook "can be downloaded HERE A list of frequently asked questions for the "2006 Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook "can be downloaded HERE
Questions please contact: Irene Toews, 503 986-3493 Or Doug Bish, 503 986-3594
Irene.Toews@odot.state.or.us | Doug.W.Bish@odot.state.or.us |
Worksheet For Determining The Need For A Reduced Speed Zone For Work Zones
Contact The Traffic Engineering Services, 503-986-3573. |
The Work Zone Traffic Analysis Manual can be found at the link below. The manual accompanies the Work Zone Traffic Analysis Class and is only to be used by folks who have completed the class. For additional information please contact ODOT's Traffic Control Plans unit at 503 986-3493 or Oregon Bridge Delivery Partners at 503 569-3032 or 503 587-2993.
Work Zone Traffic Analysis Manual
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Link to list of Regional Mobility Liaisons.
ODOT Regional Mobility Liaisons
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Link to helpful, frequently-used Work Zone Traffic Analysis-related websites.
Websites for WZTA Analysts
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Additional Traffic Control Plans information may be found at the following page:
This page includes:
Traffic Control Plans Publications
Transportation Management Plan
MicroStation Drawings
Standard Drawings
Specification Manual
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Speed Zone Manual - For questions about the manual, contact the Traffic-Roadway Section, 503-986-3609 or 503 986-3573.
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Setting Speeds - Downloadable brochure regarding speed zoning in Oregon. For a hard copy of this brochure, contact the Traffic-Roadway Section, 503-986-3571 or 503-986-3609
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| Speed Zone Request Form - Requests for speed zone investigations must be made by the government agency that has jurisdiction over the roadway. Contact the Traffic-Roadway Section, (503) 986-3609 or (503) 986-3571. |
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| General (Programs and Other) |
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Traffic Structures Design Manual - This manual will guide regional technical center and consultant personnel in the design of traffic structures. Specifically, the designer will learn how to produce contract documents and cost estimates for projects, provide construction support, and address nonstandard design issues. In addition, the manual outlines common issues that occur with traffic structures and solutions.
Contact the Traffic Structures Engineer, (503) 986-3069 |
ODOT Highway Safety Program Guide - The Traffic-Roadway Section administers the HSIP to encourage engineering improvements that address identified safety needs. This federally funded program requires each state to identify hazardous locations on all public roads, assign priorities for necessary corrections at these locations, and establish a schedule of improvement projects.
Contact the Traffic - Roadway Section, (503) 986-3572 |
Oregon Supplement to the MUTCD, 2003 Edition (Updated: July 2005) - Deviations to the MUTCD are published in the Oregon Supplement to the MUTCD and made for justifiable reasons such as instances where Oregon law deviates from the MUTCD. These deviations are adopted through the OAR process and by permission of the FHWA.
Contact the Traffic Investigations Engineer, 503-986-3580. |
Guide to School Area Safety, 2006 (Updated: Aug 2006) - The new school zone laws and the Oregon/federal Safety Routes to School Program are now included in the School Zone Guide. Please note the changes to the crossing guard/school patrol vests and flag requirements.
Contact the Traffic Engineering Services Unit, 503-986-3594 |
Traffic Manual (Updated: Jul 2009) - The primary purpose of this manual is to provide our customers and new employees with information regarding practices, procedures, and the ODOT organization. The manual will also clarify roles and responsibilities, as well as provide information that may be required when considering traffic control changes. This manual includes information on where to find policies, procedures, warrants. The manual should not be regarded as policy, rather it should be used for information and training.
Contact the Traffic Investigations Engineer, 503-986-3580. |
Guidelines for the Operation of Highway Advisory Radio and Traveler's Advisory Radio on State Highways (Updated: June 2007)
Contact the Traffic Engineering Services Unit, 503-986-3573. |
| 2002 Policy Statement for Cooperative Traffic Control Projects (Updated: June 2002) - A history of Oregon State cooperation with Oregon cities and counties to share installation, maintenance, and operating costs for traffic signals and roadway illumination at intersections or interchanges between state highways and city streets or county roads. Contact the Traffic Standards and Asset Management Unit, 503-986-3584. |
| Descriptions of US and Oregon Routes (Updated: July 2007) - A full description of all Oregon State and Federal Hwys. and Routes within Oregon. Contact the Traffic Engineering Services Unit, 503-986-3608. |
Additional general information and publications may be found at the following discipline pages:
Publications for Roadway Engineering may be viewed using this link.
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