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Section 7: Transit OperationsContractor shall not delay the operation of any mass transit vehicle at any time, including all Municipal Railway (Muni) vehicles, Golden Gate Transit buses, SamTrans buses, etc. In particular, the Contractor must familiarize himself/herself with the routes of Muni transit lines that operate within the limits of the construction. Contractor must obtain a clearance permit from MTA Central Control at 415-759-4396 before performing any work within 48 inches of the outside edge ofMTA track (the “Safety Envelope”). If workers will be within the Safety Envelope, the Contractor shall comply with and train its workers per the MTA On Track Safety Program, in addition to obtaining a clearance permit. Contact the MTA Health and Safety Manager at 415-701-4500 for training requirements. 7.1 Bus Stops A. The Contractor shall not block or impede bus movements into and out of any bus stop, including any bus zone, boarding island, bus bulb, and flag stop. B. The Contractor shall request authorization from the Superintendent of Special Operations at 415-923-6058 for any work that may interfere with any existing passenger loading and unloading operation at least TEN (10) days in advance of said work. C. In certain cases, Muni may authorize the temporary relocation of bus zones if requested at least TEN (10) days in advance. Fees may apply. If tow-away is required to reserve space for a relocated bus zone, a Special Traffic Permit will be required. If a bus stop is required to be relocated, Contractor shall temporarily (if adequate space is available) install a bench for the convenience of elderly and disabled passengers. D. The Contractor shall provide and continuously maintain at least one sign at any bus stop that Muni has authorized to be closed or relocated, and at the new bus stop location. The signs are as shown in the Appendix D. The Muni Inspector will supply the exact wording and location of these signs. Muni Temporary Bus Stop Signs (UC=Upper Case / LC=Lower Case) Properly filled in examples (below) as required by the inspector with with Lines, Locations & Dates: E. Unauthorized bus zone relocations or any other unauthorized use of the temporary bus stop signs will result in fines of up to $5,000 per incident. F. Contractor shall obtain pre-approval of a site plan by Muni’s Bus Stop Coordinator & Accessibility Section (415-701-4378) for any permanent change that will impact Muni passenger loading/unloading operations, especially the deployment of the wheelchair lift. 7.2 Overhead Wires Contractor is responsible for ensuring that trolley buses reach the overhead trolley wires when going around the work area. A. Muni overhead electric wires carry a minimum of 600 volts DC and have 18 feet +/- vertical clearance from the roadway. B. CAL OSHA regulations require that any boom type equipment that moves vertically must maintain a 10 feet radial clearance and any other equipment must maintain a 6 feet clearance from Muni overhead wires. C. The Contractor must adapt his/her method and equipment to this condition, and must take precautions against accidents and damage to the overhead wires and feeder cables when performing paving, base repair, sewer installation works with lines and feeder energized. D. The lanes made available for traffic shall be located so as to include an adequate and allowable travel path for the coach lines. The extreme touring range of the centerline of a trolley coach is 10 feet from the centerline of the trolley wires. The Contractor shall provide a 45-foot turning radius for Municipal Railway vehicles. 7.3 Passenger Facilities A. Passenger Shelters – Contractor shall contact Muni’s Passenger Shelter provider (Viacom Outdoor at 415-882-4949) to coordinate the removal and reinstallation of any passenger shelter that is impacted by construction activities. Contractor shall be responsible for restoration of electrical power, telephone service and the sidewalk to pre-construction condition. B. Bus Stop Signage – Contractor shall contact the DPT Sign Shop at 415-554-9780 to coordinate the removal and reinstallation of any Muni bus stop signs impacted by construction activities. |
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