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plan must comply with Department of
Transportation regulations, and include a
detailed description and map of the following:
Name and date of event
Street closures
Start/finish lines, if applicable
Event route(s), if applicable
Detour route(s)
Parking areas (See Parking for more
information)
Traffic control devices (i.e. Road Closed
barricades, directional signage, etc.)
Police posts
Monitor posts
A preliminary Traffic Control Plan must be
submitted with the initial Special Event
application. During the application review
process, City staff will provide guidance to help
develop the final Traffic Control Plan, which
must be approved prior to permit issuance.
Pre-approved routes (which include lists of
necessary materials and staffing) are also
available, which may expedite the review of
your application.
For additional guidance on Traffic Control Plans,
see the template attached to the end of this
guide.
Volunteers
In order to ensure a successful event,
volunteers must have general knowledge of the
schedule, event layout, what is expected of
them, and how to handle emergencies.
Communicating this information to your
volunteers will make the event and their
experience more enjoyable.
When using minors as volunteers, event
sponsors should be familiar with the following:
www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/Teen
workers/Prohibited/
WAC 296-125-030 Prohibited and
Hazardous Employment - All Minors
WAC 296-125-033 Prohibited and
Hazardous Employment - Special
Restriction for Minors Under the Age of
16
All volunteers
Should remain sober throughout their
shift.
Should understand emergency
protocol.
Should dress appropriately for
assigned duties.
Road Closures/Route Monitors/Parking
Attendants
Volunteers working in the public right-of-way
must be 16 or older and are required to wear
safety reflective vests while on duty.
