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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for developing effective Transportation Management Plans, aiding project design teams in creating Traffic Control Plans, estimating project costs, and fostering public involvement. It follows MDT guidelines and includes custom text for clarity.
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Montana Department of Transportation Transportation Management Plans
MDT Work Zone Safety and Mobility • Policy and Guidance – September 2007 • Training for Design Staff – early 2008 • Presentations to Construction Staff – early 2008 • Transportation Management Plan Development Team – started March 2008
TMP Development Team • MDT Highways Bureau & Road Design • MDT Traffic and Safety • MDT Consultant Design • MDT Construction Traffic Control Engineer • MDT District Traffic Engineer • MDT District Construction Reviewer • FHWA Safety/Traffic Design Engineer
TMP Data Sheet • Similar to Caltrans’ process • Customized to MDT operations • Follows MDT WZSM guidance
TMP Data Sheet • Intended for project design team • Guide discussion among preconstruction and construction staff • Help develop Traffic Control Plan and Special Provisions (TCP and TO) • Help develop Public Involvement for preconstruction and construction • Help estimate project costs
TMP Help Guide • Step by step instructions and definitions • Took text from FHWA guidance • Developed additional text to clarify • Assigned sections to team members for editing and clarifying • Will be a stand-alone document
TMP Implementation • Test projects recently constructed • Pilot projects for future construction • Training for design staff • Encourage documentation
Other Considerations • District TMP Coordinator • Road Closure Charts • Cost information and database
Contact Information • Lesly Tribelhorn, Highways Design Engineer ltribelhorn@mt.gov 406.444.6242 • Jim Wingerter, Construction Traffic Control Engineer jwingerter@mt.gov 406.444.7628 • http://www.mdt.mt.gov/other/const/external/manuals_guidelines/workzone_safety_mobility.pdf