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    • Did you know research shows crash rates more than 24 percent greater in work zones than in non-work zones? Estimating the Impact of Work Zones on Highway Safety, TRB 2014. The WZSC can reduce your work zone risks with training.

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    Buffer-Separated Lane

    A preferential lane or other special purpose lane that is separated from the adjacent general-purpose lane(s) by a pattern of standard longitudinal pavement markings that is wider than a normal or wide lane line marking. The buffer area might include rumble strips, textured pavement, or channelizing devices such as tubular markers or traversable curbs, but does not include a physical barrier. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2
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