WZSC Glossary


WZSC Glossary composed of MUTCD, NIOSH, OSHA, AASHTO
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FHWA

Federal Highway Administration MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Flagger

A person who actively controls the flow of vehicular traffic into and/or through a temporary traffic control zone using hand-signaling devices or an Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD). MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


FLAGGER TAPER

A series of channelization devices (i.e. cones, tubular markers) placed at an angle to the highway at the flagger station to make the flagger station more visible. Taper is 50 – 100 ft and consists of 4 – 6 devices.

Flasher

A device used to turn highway traffic signal indications on and off at a repetitive rate of approximately once per second. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Flashing

an operation in which a light source, such as a traffic signal indication, is turned on and off repetitively. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Flashing Mode

A mode of operation in which at least one traffic signal indication in each vehicular signal face of a highway traffic signal is turned on and off repetitively. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Flashing-Light Signals

A warning device consisting of two red signal indications arranged horizontally that are activated to flash alternately when rail traffic is approaching or present at a grade crossing. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

FOG LINE

A pavement marking line that delineates the edge of the traveled way. Also referred to as the “edge line.”

Foot-candle

One lumen per square foot.

FRA

Federal Railroad Administration MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


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