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STANDARD TRAFFIC NOTES (201 1. All traffic signs and pavement markings shall conform to the latest amended editions of the "MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES", applicable sections of Part 5 of the "STANDARD DETAILS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION", dated September, 1984, and the "2005 HAWAII STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION", unless otherwise indicated on the plans, specifications, or STANDARD TRAFFIC NOTES. 2. The Contractor shall install permanent or temporary pavement markers, striping and markings as required by Section(s) 629 and 755.05 of the "2005 HAWAII STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION", and as amended. To ensure proper lane widths and the safe flow of traffic, temporary striping shall be installed as closely as possible to the final striping plan, but not in a manner that would obstruct permanent striping layout operations. The Contractor shall provide and install all traffic signs and markings for all project -related temporary traffic control plans. The Contractor shall coordinate and hire special duty police officer(s) as needed to provide traffic control while working within the County right of way. 3. The Contractor shall inform the Traffic Division at least six (6) working days prior to any work on pavement markings operations and/or sign installations to schedule a review and approval of the striping layout and/or signing plans. 4. The approved striping plan shall be laid out using marking paint or other approved methods. Field adjustments shall be made as directed by the Inspector before the final markings are applied. 5. All pavement markings that become inapplicable shall be removed by the Contractor at his own expense. Removal shall be by eradication or by other methods approved by the Inspector before the new pavement markings are applied. Excessive gouging of the pavement shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense. 6. All pavement striping shall be with alkyd based reflective Thermoplastic Compound Pavement Marking as specified in Section(s) 629 and 755.05 of the HAWAII STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, 2005 EDITION, and as amended, on all roadways. The Contractor shall submit Certificate of Compliance certifying that the thermoplastic materials to be used meet the current AASHTO M-247 (for glass beads) and AASHTO M-249 (for striping) specifications. For crosswalks and stop lines, the contractor shall apply high skid -resistant white corundum or approved equal. 7. On concrete pavements, pre -stripe application area with binder material, primer, or prime seal coat recommended by pavement marker manufacturer. 8. Heat applied pre -formed thermoplastic pavement marking tape with visible temperature indicators, or an equal pavement marking tape that is approved by the Traffic Division shall be used for all bike lane symbols and legends per Traffic Standard Detail TR -111, and may be used for crosswalks, stop lines, pavement arrows, alphabets, and symbols in lieu of Thermoplastic Compound. Heat applied pre -formed thermoplastic pavement marking tape for bike lane symbols and legends per Traffic Standard Detail TR -111, crosswalks and stop lines shall be made of a durable, high skid -resistant material. Page 1 of 2 REV 2/15/19 County of Hawai `i is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider