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Learn about Georgia's MASH implementation schedule, updates on safety hardware assessments, and crashworthiness determinations. Find information on policy updates, manual changes, and implementation progress. Stay informed for compliance.
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Georgia ATSSAChapter Meeting:MASH Implementation March 20, 2018 Frank Flanders IV, PE GDOT Office of Design Policy and Support
MASH? Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware • Testing/evaluation Criteria for Roadside Safety Hardware • Replaces NCHRP350 • Updates Fleet • Updates Impact Angles and Speeds
MASH Implementation Schedule FHWA/AASHTO Joint Implementation Agreement and Clarifications • Available on FHWA and AASHTO Websites • Clarifications Issued by AASHTO TCRS and FHWA
MASH Implementation Schedule GDOT MASH Implementation Schedule and Amendments • Available under Policy Announcements on GDOT’s Design Manuals Page • Amended as: • Dates Approach • Products Become Available • FHWA/AASHTO Issue Clarifications
MASH Implementation Schedule Implementation Progress TANGENT ONLY ONLY Other W-Beam Terminals, Cable Barrier and Terminals
MASH Implementation Schedule Implementation Progress
MASH Implementation Where to Find Updated Information • Policy Updates • Design Policy Manual • QPL • Construction Standards and Details • Specifications/Special Provisions
Determination of Crashworthiness FHWA Eligibility Letters after 2019… • 3rd Party Being Sought to Replace FHWA • FHWA to Consider Continuing Role • GDOT Process for Determination of Crashworthiness • In Play, Regardless of FHWA Eligibility Letter • GDOT Will Not Consider Products Rejected by FHWA