Office of Traffic Safety Program

California Department of Transportation

Office of Traffic Safety Program - Traffic Safety Devices Branch

Branch Chief: Randy Hiatt
916-654-2465

TRAFFIC MANUAL
CHAPTER 7
TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEMS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Standards


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CLEAR ZONE CONCEPT
Introduction
Remove/Relocate the Obstacle
Make the Obstacle Breakaway
Shield the Obstacle


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GUARDRAIL
Introduction
Guardrail Types
Embankment Guardrail
Guardrail at Fixed Objects
Design Considerations


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MEDIAN BARRIER
Purpose
Barrier Types
Study Warrants
Criteria for Choice of Type
Barrier Design Details
Median Design Considerations
Emergency Passageways/CHP Enforcement Area
Glare Screens
Delineation


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CRASH CUSHIONS
Purpose
Available Crash Cushion Types
Placement


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MOVEABLE CONCRETE BARRIER
Introduction
Warrants
Applications
Safety and Cost Considerations


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LIST OF FIGURES

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Equal Severity Curve

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Guardrail at Structure Approaches

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Clear Recovery Zone

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Position of Guardrail at Fixed Objects

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Guardrail on Narrow Embankments

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Long Span Nested Guardrail

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Adjustable Height Guardrail (2-Hole Post)

Adjustable Height Guardrail (3-Hole Post)

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Freeway Median Barrier Study Warrants

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