MOT Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Measures 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A work zone is set up on a road with a shared-use path. The path must be closed temporarily. Which action satisfies PROWAG requirements?
- Post a 'Path Closed' sign and allow cyclists to use the shoulder
- Provide a compliant detour route that meets accessibility standards (Correct answer)
- Issue a press release informing users of the closure
- Install orange cones across the path entrance only
Correct answer: Provide a compliant detour route that meets accessibility standards
PROWAG requires that when an accessible route is closed, a compliant alternate accessible route meeting the same accessibility standards must be provided.
Question 2: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of detectable warning surfaces at temporary curb ramps in work zones?
- They are optional in temporary applications
- They are required whenever a new curb ramp is installed, even temporarily (Correct answer)
- They are only required on permanent installations
- They must be yellow in color only
Correct answer: They are required whenever a new curb ramp is installed, even temporarily
Detectable warning surfaces (truncated domes) are required at curb ramps even in temporary work zone configurations to alert visually impaired pedestrians of the transition to the street.
Question 3: When a work zone flagger is controlling traffic at a pedestrian crossing point, what signal must be given before allowing pedestrians to cross?
- Verbal 'go' command only
- Stop paddle raised toward approaching traffic, then gesture pedestrians to cross (Correct answer)
- Wave both arms overhead
- Flash a handheld light at pedestrians
Correct answer: Stop paddle raised toward approaching traffic, then gesture pedestrians to cross
The flagger must first stop vehicular traffic with the STOP paddle and confirm vehicles have stopped before gesturing pedestrians to safely cross.
Question 4: On a road where cyclists are legally permitted, a lane closure work zone with no alternate bike route must include:
- A sign prohibiting cyclists from entering the work zone
- Accommodation of cyclists within the traffic control plan or a signed detour (Correct answer)
- Permanent removal of bike lane markings
- A dedicated bicycle flagger separate from the traffic flagger
Correct answer: Accommodation of cyclists within the traffic control plan or a signed detour
Work zones on roads with legal cyclist access must either accommodate cyclists within the TTC plan or provide a clearly signed detour route for them.
Question 5: What is the correct placement of advance warning signs when a work zone blocks a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk?
- At the nearest intersection only
- On both approaches to the blocked crosswalk (Correct answer)
- Only on the downhill approach
- At the project limits, not near the crosswalk
Correct answer: On both approaches to the blocked crosswalk
Warning signs must be placed on both approaches to a blocked crosswalk so pedestrians approaching from either direction receive advance notice of the closure.
Question 6: Which factor most directly determines whether a temporary pedestrian route needs overhead protection in a work zone?
- The length of the sidewalk closure
- The presence of overhead construction activity or falling hazard risk (Correct answer)
- The time of year the work is performed
- The number of pedestrians per day
Correct answer: The presence of overhead construction activity or falling hazard risk
Overhead protection is required when there is an active risk of falling objects from construction above the pedestrian route, regardless of route length or pedestrian volume.
Question 7: Under MUTCD guidelines, temporary pedestrian channelizing devices must be what color?
- Yellow
- White
- Orange (Correct answer)
- Red
Correct answer: Orange
Temporary traffic control devices, including those channelizing pedestrians in work zones, must be orange to conform to MUTCD color standards for temporary conditions.
MOT Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Measures 5
A work zone is set up on a road with a shared-use path.
The path must be closed temporarily.
Which action satisfies PROWAG requirements?