Roadside Safety Hardware, Energy Attenuator, Narrow, High Exposure, TAU-XR

TCP number
000-0209
Notice type
Standard
Applies to
MTOD - Ministry of Transportation Drawing
No. specification
MTOD 923.490 Revision 0, MTOD 923.491 Revision 0, Standard S
Posted by
Highway Design Office
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Comment period
June 27, 2024 - July 25, 2024 (28 days) Closed
Last updated

This consultation was open from:
June 27, 2024
to July 25, 2024

Decision summary

One comment was received. The comment was appropriate and will have a response posted.

Decision details

The comment was related to suitability of the TAU-XR to protect hazards wider than 630 mm. It was clarified
that hazards wider than 630 mm, including Type M concrete barrier, may not be protected with this crash
cushion.

Comments received

Effects of consultation

Public comments were received and responded to. No drawing modifications were required as a result of
comments received.

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Original proposal

TCP number
000-0209
Type notice
Standard
Posted by
Highway Design Office
Proposal posted

Comment period

June 27, 2024 - July 25, 2024 (28 days)

Proposal details

A new crash cushion, the TAU-XR made by Linsday Transportation was successfully crash tested to MASH TL-3 and will be added as an option for use on MTO contracts. Permanent, temporary, unidirectional and bidirectional options are included. The TAU-XR is easily repairable in the field and will be added to both the Narrow and High Exposure categories.

Comment

Commenting is now closed.

This consultation was open from June 27, 2024
to July 25, 2024

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