tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post583736735480760024..comments2024-03-29T03:12:16.521-05:00Comments on Kansas Transportation: My look on traffic control Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-65185579415293621472017-05-14T21:39:44.641-05:002017-05-14T21:39:44.641-05:00Very true Derrick and thank you for sharing. Traff...Very true Derrick and thank you for sharing. Traffic control and flagging has sure come a long way! It's super important to follow the specs to make sure everyone gets home safely. Thanks again Derrick and stay safe!City Rise Traffic Controlhttp://www.cityrisesafety.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-14124670350552784202017-04-04T18:14:36.868-05:002017-04-04T18:14:36.868-05:00Thank you for the work you do to keep the public a...Thank you for the work you do to keep the public and your co-workers safe. I agree many improvements have been made in setting up temporary traffic control. The clearer what the expectations of the drivers are the safer everyone is. Keep up the good work and stay safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-29373029523364418422017-04-04T08:13:30.324-05:002017-04-04T08:13:30.324-05:00Thanks so much for sharing John and for your servi...Thanks so much for sharing John and for your service to KDOT and the state.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13538951007473359412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-89705643507210749672017-04-03T23:33:08.474-05:002017-04-03T23:33:08.474-05:00Having started at K.D.O.T. in 1981, have seen traf...Having started at K.D.O.T. in 1981, have seen traffic control grow to the very well though out system of today. Between PSA'S informing people of work zones, consistent setting of work zones across the state help all crews be safe. Using channeling cones, rumble strips, all with high reflective coverings and or coatings make this whole process safer. Keep being consistent, set similar zones for each project across the sub-areas, areas, districts. As soon as one sub-areas starts getting lazy setting out safety devices soon will have all highway workers in jeopardy. Keep up the good work. Stay safe. Everyone goes home!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669785975438434168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-317457108877802282017-04-03T15:32:08.504-05:002017-04-03T15:32:08.504-05:00Thank you for sharing your story! Thank you for sharing your story! Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13538951007473359412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-41089698415060318262017-04-03T14:08:36.164-05:002017-04-03T14:08:36.164-05:00I flagged for a summer after graduating high schoo...I flagged for a summer after graduating high school in 1998 near Eskridge/Allen/Alta Vista/Alma areas. We had a fairly minimalist setup then with a sign for Road Work Ahead and a Flagger. Luckily those were highways that saw very little traffic and regular commuters who took notice of road signs. Furthermore, cellphones were a luxury that most didn't have (and cell reception, haha).<br /><br />I couldn't imagine what its like to work in high traffic zones with so many distracted drivers on the roads today. Luckily for me, I saw a summer of my life go by without incident and only recall some interesting conversations I had with patient motorists as we waited for a pilot car to make its rounds. Stay safe KDOT. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-69956394568416819282017-04-03T14:05:11.410-05:002017-04-03T14:05:11.410-05:00Gosh, all those close calls, so scary. Wish driver...Gosh, all those close calls, so scary. Wish drivers would pay more attention. Very glad you are alright.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228755375288277410.post-38124059900532560332017-04-03T13:52:19.107-05:002017-04-03T13:52:19.107-05:00I agree with you Derrick, the time spent setting u...I agree with you Derrick, the time spent setting up Temporary Traffic Control is important. The TTC set-ups are not only intended to provide clear and accurate information to the driver, but to also provide some level of protection for the worker.<br /><br />Like you, I have had several close calls while working on/around our highways. As a highway worker, you must always be aware of your working environment and be prepared for the unexpected.<br /><br />When it comes to the unexpected, distracted driving is major concern for all highway workers. In an effort to counteract distracted driving, KDOT is constantly reviewing available Temporary Traffic Control devices and their uses. As highway maintenance and construction progresses into the future, we hope to be able to provide workers with more tools to deploy in an effort to promote safer temporary work zones.<br /><br />When driving: ditch the distractions, buckle-up, and remember “Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands.”<br /><br />Eric Nichol, P.E.<br />Kansas State Signing Engineer<br />Kansas Department of Transportation<br />Eric Nicholnoreply@blogger.com