Strategies

16.2 A Treat specific utility poles in high-crash and high-risk spot locations.

16.2 A1 Remove poles in hazardous locations.

16.2 A2 Relocate poles in hazardous locations further from the roadway or to a less vulnerable location.(P)

16.2 A3 Use breakaway poles.(T)

16.2 A4 Shield drivers from poles in hazardous locations.(P)

16.2 A5 Improve the drivers' ability to see poles in hazardous locations.(E)

16.2 A6 Apply traffic calming measures to reduce speeds on high-risk sections.(T)

16.2 B Prevent placing utility poles in high-risk locations.

16.2 B1 Develop, revise, and implement policies to prevent placing or replacing poles within the recovery area.(T)

16.2 C Treat several utility poles along a corridor to minimize the likelihood of crashing into a utility pole if a vehicle runs off the road.

16.2 C1 Place utilities underground.(P)

16.2 C2 Relocate poles along the corridor farther from the roadway and/or to less vulnerable locations.(P)

16.2 C3 Decrease the number of poles along the corridor.(P)