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A Guide to Traffic Control of Rural Roads in an Agricultural Emergency (2008) / Chapter Skim
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... Thus, more innovative methods are needed that can be implemented in partnership with law enforcement, military (Active, Reserve, and Guard) , the private sector, transportation agencies, and other organizations at the local and state levels.
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... This guide should fill this gap and supplement existing local emergency response plans. In addition, this guide identifies the role of local and state highway agencies in emergency traffic control planning and implementation.
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... It describes the process for prioritizing road closures and traffic checkpoints and determining the appropriate levels of traffic control at each point. This chapter also contains illustrations of traffic control layouts for different levels of control.
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