907.3 Travel Safe Zones - Revision history

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	The [~~http~~://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#903.6.58_TRAVEL_SAFE_ZONE_.E2.80.93_FINES_DOUBLED_Sign_.28W26-1.29 TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED sign] (W26-1) grabs the attention of travelers and designates the beginning of a TSZ. Refer to [~~http~~://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#Table_903.6.3_Warning_Sign_and_Plaque_Sizes Table 903.6.3 Warning Sign and Plaque Sizes] to determine the proper dimensions of the TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED sign.		The [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#903.6.58_TRAVEL_SAFE_ZONE_.E2.80.93_FINES_DOUBLED_Sign_.28W26-1.29 TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED sign] (W26-1) grabs the attention of travelers and designates the beginning of a TSZ. Refer to [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.6_Warning_Signs#Table_903.6.3_Warning_Sign_and_Plaque_Sizes Table 903.6.3 Warning Sign and Plaque Sizes] to determine the proper dimensions of the TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED sign.

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	The [~~http~~://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.5_Regulatory_Signs#903.5.52_FINES_DOUBLED_ENDS_Sign_.28R2-20.29 FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign] (R2-20) marks the end of a TSZ. The FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign are 36 in. (wide) x 30 in. (tall).		The [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.5_Regulatory_Signs#903.5.52_FINES_DOUBLED_ENDS_Sign_.28R2-20.29 FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign] (R2-20) marks the end of a TSZ. The FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign are 36 in. (wide) x 30 in. (tall).

	==907.3.3 Procedure==		==907.3.3 Procedure==

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	'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:		'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:
	:* '''The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office ~~Traffic and~~ Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). '''		:* '''The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic (Traffic Safety section). '''
	:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.		:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.

Smithk: /* 907.3.3 Procedure */

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907.3.3 Procedure

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	::* Note: Crash data is lagged and may not be available for the TSZ site. It may be possible to contact the Traffic Records section of the Highway Patrol to determine the crash history of this area during the TSZ timeframe.		::* Note: Crash data is lagged and may not be available for the TSZ site. It may be possible to contact the Traffic Records section of the Highway Patrol to determine the crash history of this area during the TSZ timeframe.
	:* Present the post TSZ evaluation to the regional Blueprint Coalition and recommend the TSZ be continued or disbanded.		:* Present the post TSZ evaluation to the regional Blueprint Coalition and recommend the TSZ be continued or disbanded.
	::* If no action is taken to continue the TSZ, it should be considered ~~‘disbanded’~~ as of the ~~‘end date’~~.		::* If no action is taken to continue the TSZ, it should be considered "disbanded" as of the "end date".
	:* The TSZ should be disbanded if the safety analysis shows that the intended purpose was met by the TSZ countermeasure.		:* The TSZ should be disbanded if the safety analysis shows that the intended purpose was met by the TSZ countermeasure.
	::* If the TSZ is to be disbanded, all signs should be removed immediately after the TSZ termination has been confirmed.		::* If the TSZ is to be disbanded, all signs should be removed immediately after the TSZ termination has been confirmed.

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907.3.3 Procedure

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	'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:		'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:
	:'''* The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office Traffic and Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). '''		:* '''The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office Traffic and Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). '''
	:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.		:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.

Smithk: /* 907.3.3 Procedure */

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907.3.3 Procedure

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	'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:		'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:
	:* The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office Traffic and Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). '''		:'''* The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office Traffic and Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). '''
	:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.		:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.

Smithk: /* 907.3.3 Procedure */ Per TS, the Travel Safe Zone procedure was clarified

2015-10-15T15:43:16Z

907.3.3 Procedure: Per TS, the Travel Safe Zone procedure was clarified

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	'''1.''' ~~Determine~~ study/project limits. Establish a clear begin point and end point for the proposed TSZ. It is recommended to work closely with the regional [[132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Save More Lives\|Blueprint Coalition]] in developing the TSZ and its limits.		'''1.''' Identify study/project limits:

	'''2.''' ~~Perform a safety analysis to determine if fatal or disabling motor vehicle crashes exceed a predicted safety performance level for comparable roadways~~.		:* Establish a clear begin point and end point for the proposed TSZ.
			::* TSZ length should be minimized to maximize effectiveness.
			:::• A maximum TSZ length of 5 miles is suggested but may be exceeded if engineering judgment deems necessary.
			:::• A minimum of 1 mile is required.
			:* Establish a clear begin date and end date for the proposed TSZ.
			::* The TSZ timeframe should be minimized to maximize effectiveness.
			:::• A maximum TSZ timeframe of 2 years is suggested but may be exceeded if engineering judgment deems necessary.
			:* It is recommended to work closely with the regional [[132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Save More Lives\|Blueprint Coalition]] '''and''' local jurisdictions (police departments, highway patrol, and city/county entities) in developing the TSZ plan.

	'''3.''' ~~Develop~~ a ~~proposal to utilize~~ the ~~TSZ countermeasure. It is recommended~~ to ~~review possible engineering solutions as well as public information plans~~ and ~~incorporate these along with~~ a ~~law enforcement plan~~.		'''2.''' Complete a safety analysis for the project limits:
			:* A safety analysis should be performed to determine if fatal and/or disabling motor vehicle crashes exceed a predicted safety performance level for comparable roadways.
			::* This analysis should utilize Highway Safety Manual (HSM) methodologies, if adequately addressed in the HSM.

	'''4.''' ~~Present the completed~~ proposal to ~~the regional Blueprint Coalition for~~ review. ~~The review~~ is recommended ~~in order~~ to ~~facilitate coordination between the~~ law enforcement ~~plan,~~ public ~~information plan, and any engineering solutions (if necessary)~~.		'''3.''' Develop full TSZ proposal:
			:* It is recommended to review possible engineering solutions as well as public information plans and incorporate these along with a law enforcement plan.
			:* It is recommended to utilize both law enforcement and public outreach in an effort to decrease crashes at the TSZ location.

	'''5.''' ~~Establish a clear begin date and end date~~ in coordination ~~with local~~ law enforcement ~~and~~ public information ~~partners~~. ~~It is recommended to utilize both law enforcement~~ and ~~public outreach in an effort~~ to ~~decrease crashes at the TSZ location~~.		'''4.''' Present proposal:
			:* A completed TSZ plan should be presented to the regional Blueprint Coalition for review.
			:* The review is recommended in order to facilitate coordination between the law enforcement plan, public information plan, and any engineering solutions (if necessary).
			::* A clear begin date and end date should be conveyed to all involved parties.

	'''6.~~'''~~ Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]] and ~~submit~~ the finalized plan to Central Office Traffic and Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). This ~~is done for tracking purposes~~.		'''5. Fill out the [[media:Travel Safe Zone.doc\|Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet]]:
			:* The Travel Safe Zone Plan Worksheet should be filled out and the finalized plan should be sent to Central Office Traffic and Highway Safety (Traffic Safety section). '''
			:* This should be input into TMS by the Traffic Safety Section.

	'''7.''' Order all relevant ~~signs in preparation for~~ the begin date of the TSZ.		'''6.''' Order all relevant signing:
			:* All relevant signing should be ordered and installed prior to the begin date of the TSZ.

	'''8.''' After the TSZ has ended, ~~conduct~~ a ~~review~~ to determine the ~~benefit~~ of the TSZ and ~~whether~~ to ~~continue using~~ this ~~countermeasure~~. ~~Should~~ the TSZ be continued, ~~another plan~~ should be ~~developed~~. ~~All relevant~~ signs should be removed ~~once~~ the TSZ is ~~determined~~ to ~~no longer~~ be ~~needed~~.		'''7.''' Monitor TSZ:
			:* District staff should periodically monitor the crash history of the TSZ to evaluate effectiveness.
			:* Monitoring should be done on a quarterly or biannual cycle.
			:* Any updates should be passed along to the regional Blueprint Coalition at the following meeting.

			'''8.''' Post-TSZ Evaluation:
			:*After the TSZ has ended, a safety analysis should be done to determine the effectiveness of the TSZ countermeasure.
			::* Note: Crash data is lagged and may not be available for the TSZ site. It may be possible to contact the Traffic Records section of the Highway Patrol to determine the crash history of this area during the TSZ timeframe.
			:* Present the post TSZ evaluation to the regional Blueprint Coalition and recommend the TSZ be continued or disbanded.
			::* If no action is taken to continue the TSZ, it should be considered ‘disbanded’ as of the ‘end date’.
			:* The TSZ should be disbanded if the safety analysis shows that the intended purpose was met by the TSZ countermeasure.
			::* If the TSZ is to be disbanded, all signs should be removed immediately after the TSZ termination has been confirmed.
			:* The TSZ may be continued if the safety analysis shows that the intended purpose was not met by the TSZ countermeasure.
			::* If the TSZ is to be continued, a new plan should be developed and all steps of this procedure should be repeated.
			::* After two consecutive TSZ continuations, other engineering, enforcement, or educational countermeasures should be pursued.

	==907.3.4 Recommendations==		==907.3.4 Recommendations==

Smithk: Per Traffic, clarified and expanded guidance to better explain where and why TSZs are needed

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Per Traffic, clarified and expanded guidance to better explain where and why TSZs are needed

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-A Travel Safe Zone (TSZ) is any area upon or around any highway where a highway safety analysis shows the number of fatal or disabling injury crashes exceeds a "predicted safety performance level for comparable roadways", as stated in [http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C300-399/3040000590.HTM Missouri Revised Statute 304.590].  MoDOT uses TSZs to improve safety of a clearly defined roadway segment. This statute establishes that fines shall be doubled for moving violations (as defined in section 302.010, RSMo, or any offense listed in section 302.302, RSMo) within designated TSZs.
+A Travel Safe Zone (TSZ) is a highway safety countermeasure used to decrease crashes through increased law enforcement efforts.  A TSZ allows law enforcement to issue double the normal fines for traffic violations on a segment of roadway that is designated as a TSZ.  To be designated a TSZ, a highway safety analysis must demonstrate that fatal or disabling motor vehicle crashes exceed a predicted safety performance level for comparable roadways. TSZs must be clearly signed and have a specified begin date and end date to be enforced.  Please see [http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C300-399/3040000590.HTM Missouri Revised Statute Section 304.590] for more information related to TSZs.
-In order to designate a TSZ, MoDOT installs TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED signs that are clearly visible from the highway.  The end of the TSZ shall be designated with a FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign.  Although local ordinances are not required to install a TSZ on the state highway system when the speed limit for that portion of the highway is established by state statute, MoDOT should not discourage the use of ordinances.  Each municipality shall determine whether the municipality requires a local ordinance.  An ordinance may be required if the speed limit within the TSZ is already established by ordinance.
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-==Recommendations==
+The [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.5_Regulatory_Signs#903.5.52_FINES_DOUBLED_ENDS_Sign_.28R2-20.29 FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign] (R2-20) marks the end of a TSZ.  The FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign are 36 in. (wide) x 30 in. (tall).
-Travel Safe Zones should have a minimum length of 1 mile. When considering the establishment of a Travel Safe Zone, it is recommended to gather the support of the regional [[132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Arrive Alive|Blueprint Coalition]].  A plan should be developed to increase law enforcement, a public information campaign and consideration of improved engineering strategies.  Support from law enforcement is an integral part of making a TSZ effective and the traveling public needs to know this has been designated an area of concern.  The TSZ plan should have an established start and end date.  Depending upon the predetermined timeframe of the TSZ, the regional TSZ team (comprised of engineering, law enforcement and public information individuals committed to the TSZ plan) should conduct periodic monitoring of the safety performance.  Once the end date has arrived, an analysis should be performed to determine the benefit of the TSZ and whether to continue using the TSZ.  Should the TSZ be continued, another plan should be developed.  The signs should be removed once a TSZ is determined to no longer be needed.
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	[[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.63 TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED Sign (W26-1)\| TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED]] grabs the attention of travelers and designates the beginning of a TSZ while [[903.5 Regulatory Signs#903.5.67 FINES DOUBLED ENDS Sign (R2-20)\| FINES DOUBLED ENDS]] marks the end of a TSZ. The dimensions of the FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign are 36 in. (wide) x 30 in. (tall). Refer to [[903.6 Warning Signs#Table 903.6.3 Warning Sign Sizes\|Table 903.6.3 Warning Sign Sizes]] to determine the proper dimensions of the TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED sign since its size depends on the type of facility on which it is located.		[[903.6 Warning Signs#903.6.58 TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED Sign (W26-1)\|TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED]] grabs the attention of travelers and designates the beginning of a TSZ while [[903.5 Regulatory Signs#903.5.52 FINES DOUBLED ENDS Sign (R2-20)\| FINES DOUBLED ENDS]] marks the end of a TSZ. The dimensions of the FINES DOUBLED ENDS sign are 36 in. (wide) x 30 in. (tall). Refer to [[903.6 Warning Signs#Table 903.6.3 Warning Sign and Plaque Sizes\|Table 903.6.3 Warning Sign and Plaque Sizes]] to determine the proper dimensions of the TRAVEL SAFE ZONE – FINES DOUBLED sign since its size depends on the type of facility on which it is located.

	==Recommendations==		==Recommendations==

Smithk: /* Recommendations */ Traffic Safety Quality Circle recommends a min. length of 1 mile for the Travel Safe Zones.

2011-06-07T14:07:10Z

Recommendations: Traffic Safety Quality Circle recommends a min. length of 1 mile for the Travel Safe Zones.

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	==Recommendations==		==Recommendations==
	When considering the establishment of a Travel Safe Zone, it is recommended to gather the support of the regional [[132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Arrive Alive\|Blueprint Coalition]]. A plan should be developed to increase law enforcement, a public information campaign and consideration of improved engineering strategies. Support from law enforcement is an integral part of making a TSZ effective and the traveling public needs to know this has been designated an area of concern. The TSZ plan should have an established start and end date. Depending upon the predetermined timeframe of the TSZ, the regional TSZ team (comprised of engineering, law enforcement and public information individuals committed to the TSZ plan) should conduct periodic monitoring of the safety performance. Once the end date has arrived, an analysis should be performed to determine the benefit of the TSZ and whether to continue using the TSZ. Should the TSZ be continued, another plan should be developed. The signs should be removed once a TSZ is determined to no longer be needed.		Travel Safe Zones should have a minimum length of 1 mile. When considering the establishment of a Travel Safe Zone, it is recommended to gather the support of the regional [[132.2 Missouri's Blueprint to Arrive Alive\|Blueprint Coalition]]. A plan should be developed to increase law enforcement, a public information campaign and consideration of improved engineering strategies. Support from law enforcement is an integral part of making a TSZ effective and the traveling public needs to know this has been designated an area of concern. The TSZ plan should have an established start and end date. Depending upon the predetermined timeframe of the TSZ, the regional TSZ team (comprised of engineering, law enforcement and public information individuals committed to the TSZ plan) should conduct periodic monitoring of the safety performance. Once the end date has arrived, an analysis should be performed to determine the benefit of the TSZ and whether to continue using the TSZ. Should the TSZ be continued, another plan should be developed. The signs should be removed once a TSZ is determined to no longer be needed.

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