Developing the Program

The steps to developing an ITCP program are as follows:

• Design
• Owner planning
• Contractor planning
• Construction

Design

Design is the first step of developing an ITCP, because creating a safe traffic flow requires adequate space. Construction site owners must select a properly sized space to accommodate an ITCP and ensure worker safety.

Owner Planning

Site owners help establish entry and exit points on a work site, which greatly impacts the traffic flow in an ITCP. Owners should choose entry and exit points that enhance safety by considering elements, such as the following:

• Roadway geometry
• Access points that are not hindered by structures, such as bridges
• The amount of right-of-way space needed for acceleration and deceleration lanes
• Space for parking
• Space for staging vehicles

Contractor Planning

A contractor should assign a specific individual on the project to serve as a coordinator of the ITCP. The contractor should specify the person's role and authority for duties, as follows:

• Implementation
• Incident response
• Reporting

Contractor planning should also define a specific process for reviewing unsafe incidents and potential hazards. Crew-member training is an integral part of any ITCP implementation.

Construction

During the construction phase of an ITCP, a site supervisor oversees the implementation of the plan. Many workers contribute to site safety, including the following:

• Foremen
• Supervisors
• Lead persons

These workers should be aware of safety elements, such as the following:

• Principles of safe construction traffic control
• Daily setup of the ITCP
• Daily monitoring of the ITCP

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