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traffic barricade - A request for materials was sent out and more than 80 cities and towns applied for a package of the necessary equi_pment. This equi_pment consisted of proper signage, barricades, sign stands, st_op/slow paddles, traf_fic con_es, and saf_ety ve_sts. Additionally, cities and towns accepting the package were required to attend a Work Zone traf_fic Control Workshop on proper usage. The workshop was sponsored by the Department's Local ro_ads Center. This project has witnessed a record number of applications which were filled through Section 402 funds and in-kind matches from cities and town receiving the sign packages. To date, 202 towns have been outfitted with the work zone sign package. As part of the requirement for receiving the sign package, a responsible municipal employee or official attends a full-day training workshop offered by the Maine Local ro_ads Center (Technology Transfer Center). This course covers aspects of
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high_way work zones, including tort liability and proper flagging procedures. Total classes to date are 37; total attendees to date are 1,400. There has been a definite and noticeable improvement in Municipal work zone set-ups and saf_ety. Town crews now are more aware of and concerned with the saf_ety of themselves and motorists. Some towns have combined resources to purchase and use sign packages. As a result of the project, Maine is now working cooperatively with both New Hampshire and Vermont and is printing a pocket work zone saf_ety guide for all three states. The pocket guide contains information on design standards, definitions, formulas, typical application diagrams, and much more. Warning sig_ns are the second most important group of sig_ns because they are essential to the driver in making important decisions on how to operate the vehicle. Warning sig_ns provide drivers with information that is necessary for controlling their vehicle.
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