WZSC Glossary


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

Automated Flagger Assistance Device MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


Alley

A street or highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban areas and not intended for the purpose of through vehicular traffic. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


Altered Speed Zone

A speed limit, other than a statutory speed limit, that is based upon an engineering study. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


ANSI

American National Standards Institute MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


Approach

All lanes of traffic moving toward an intersection or a midblock location from one direction, including any adjacent parking lane(s). MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


ARROW BOARDS

Lighted sign panels conforming to the requirements of the MUTCD with a matrix of lights capable of either flashing or sequential display of directional mode arrows or chevrons or non-directional (caution) mode. These devices are also referred to as (sequential) arrow panels.

Arterial Highway (Street)

A general term denoting a highway primarily used by through traffic, usually on a continuous route or a highway designated as part of an arterial system. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

AT GRADE CROSSING (CROSS TRAFFIC ONLY)

Railway right-of-way (ROW) over which no other traffic may pass, except to cross at grade level crossings. A median strip right-of-way with grade-level crossing at intersection streets is included.

AT GRADE CROSSING (MIXED AND CROSS TRAFFIC)

Railway right of- way (ROW) over which other traffic moving in the same direction or the cross directions may pass.

Attended Lane (Manual Lane)

A toll lane adjacent to a toll booth occupied by a human toll collector who makes change, issues receipts, and perform other toll-related functions. Attended lanes at toll plazas typically require vehicles to stop to pay the toll. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


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