Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD)
The current version of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) is Revision 2 of the 2011 TMUTCD. TMUTCD 2011, Revision 2, became effective on October 9, 2014, and remains effective until a new TMUTCD is adopted into Texas law by the Texas Transportation Commission.
If located within a clear zone, post-mounted sign supports shall be yielding, breakaway, or shielded with a longitudinal barrier or crash cushion as required in Section 2A.19. CHAPTER 5B.
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However, these devices should be located as far from the travel lanes as practical. Other non-breakaway devices should be located outside the prescribed clear zone or these devices should be protected with barrier.
Clear Zone—The unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through traveled way for the recovery of errant vehicles. The clear zone includes shoulders, bike lanes, and auxiliary lanes, except those auxiliary lanes that function like through lanes.
Appendix B: THREE TYPICAL WORK ZONE LAYOUTS FROM MUTCD
Typical Traffic Control Layout for Mobile Operations on Two-Lane Road. 1. Typical Traffic Control Layout for Work Beyond the Shoulder.
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The document provides the revised 2011 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians should be guided in a clear and positive manner while approaching and traversing TTC zones and incident sites. The following principles should be applied:
size, shape, color, and simplicity of message combine to produce a clear meaning; that legibility and size combine with placement to permit adequate time for response; and that uniformity, size, legibility, and reasonableness of the message combine to command respect. Standard: All adopted symbol signs are shown in the "Standard Highway Signs ...
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PART 1. GENERAL
Support: This Manual contains the basic principles that govern the design and use of traffic control devices for all streets and highways open to public travel regardless of type or class or the public agency having jurisdiction.
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