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These presentations were given at various conferences and meetings and provide an overview of the rule, as well as what FHWA is doing to support rule implementation and what some states are doing that fits in with the rule. Please contact the presentation authors directly if you have questions or comments regarding these presentations.

• Implementation of Transportation Management Plans (HTML, PPT 4.6MB) - This presentation was given at the AASHTO Design Meeting on July 15, 2008. It is oriented toward the role that designers play in developing TMPs, but also covers the basics of TMP development, a summary of the state of the practice of TMP development and implementation across the country, and a list of TMP development resources.

• Work Zone Rule Implementation: What are States Doing to Implement the Rule? - Presentations from the Talking Operations Web Cast, March 19, 2007
  
  
  • Web Cast Recording (18.2MB) - Viewing this file requires the WebEx plug-in.
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  • Chat Transcript from Web Cast (DOC 29KB)
  • Update on the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule: Tools, Resources, and Progress, by Tracy Scriba, Office of Operations, FHWA (PPT 2.4MB)
  • Washington State DOT's Rule Implementation Process and Policy, by Frank Newboles, State Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manager, Washington State DOT & Cathy Nicholas, P.E., Construction & Materials Engineer, FHWA Washington Division (PPT 39KB)
  • Maryland State Highway Administration's Rule Implementation Process, by Jawad Paracha, P.E., P.T.O.E., Assistant Division Chief of Traffic Development and Support Division, Maryland State Highway Administration (PPT 77 KB)
  • Virginia DOT's Rule Implementation Process and TMP Development Guidelines, by Paul Kelley, Assistant State Work Zone Safety Coordinator, Virginia Department of Transportation (PPT 514KB)

• WASHTO-X Work Zone Rule Web Conference - This web conference, organized by the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO), discussed the status of implementation among State DOT's and provided a forum of information exchange as to practices and policies that the States have developed and implemented. The web page provides a link to the recording of the web conference, as well as the presentations that were given during the conference.

• Regional Workshops Detailed Presentation: Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule (HTML, PPT 3.1MB) - This presentation was given at the Regional Workshops on the WZ Rule that were held around the country in 2006. It covers all the components of the Rule and includes information on implementation guidance. Much of the material presented comes from the WZ Rule guides.

• Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility - This presentation gives a brief overview of the Rule, as well as a high level summary of the Rule Implementation Guide. It also covers a number of topics related to implementing the Rule.
  
  
  • PowerPoint presentation given at web casts held on October 26 and November 1, 2005 (HTML, PPT 3.1MB)
    
  • Web Cast Recording (12.4MB) - Viewing this file requires the WebEx plug-in.

• Reducing Congestion: Good Work Zone Management Strategies that Can Help - Presentations from the Talking Operations Web Cast, February 17, 2005.
  
  
  • Web Cast Recording (18.9MB) - Viewing this file requires the WebEx plug-in.
    
  • Transportation Management Plans - Managing Congestion in Work Zones (PPT 4.72MB), by Jacqueline Ghezzi, P.E., Chief, Traffic Management Branch, Division of Traffic Operations, California Department of Transportation
    
    • Caltrans Transportation Management Plan Resources and Examples
      
      
  • Work Zone Crash Analysis and Traffic Management in Work Zones - the ODOT MOT Process (PPT 2.27MB), by David Holstein, P.E., State Traffic Engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation
  • The Final Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility (PPT 2.0MB), by Tracy Scriba, Transportation Specialist, FHWA Office of Operations

• Work Zone Safety and Mobility Final Rule (PDF 523KB) - Presentation from American Road and Transportation Builders Association 2004 National Work Zone Conference.

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