NHI-133121V Traffic Signal Design and Operation - Virtual Classroom
Date: 8/2/2021 9:00 AM - 8/5/2021 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
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Capacity:
Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
There is a need to understand that the congestion and delays that exist on our streets and roadways can be better managed with a thorough understanding of effective traffic signal timing and optimization. Well-developed, designed, implemented, maintained, and operated traffic signal control projects are essential to this process. Engineering tools are available to design, optimize, analyze, and simulate traffic flow. This course addresses the application of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD) to intersection displays, as well as signal timing, computerized traffic signal systems, control strategies, integrated systems, traffic control simulation, and optimization software. The course is divided into two primary parts: Traffic Signal Timing and Design, and Traffic Signal Systems.
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• List the steps required to plan, design, and implement a signalized intersection
• Devise an appropriate data collection plan for planning, designing, and operating a signalized intersection
• Perform a warrant analysis using the MUTCD warrants, including local policies
• Design basic phasing of the intersection - which movements will get a separate phase, and how they are numbered
• Calculate signal timing at the design stage for both actuated and coordinated operational strategies, including pedestrian clearance intervals
• Determine location of signal displays
• Select signal-related signs and pavement markings, including turning-movement signs and advance warning signs
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Traffic engineering personnel from State, Federal, and local agencies involved in planning, design, operation or maintenance of traffic signals or traffic signal systems. The course will not assume any prior knowledge of computers and thus will describe the theory of operation and the manner in which it can be applied to traffic signal controls.
Class Dates are: 8/2, 8/3, 8/4, and 8/5 from 9:00am - Noon.
ALSO: Tuesday 8/3, 1 hour of class time is expected in the afternoon for small group activities with the instructors. (groups and times will be determined in class on Monday)
Adobe Connect will be the virtual platform used. Link and details on this platform will be sent closer to the course date.
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Eric | Pare Corporation (RI) |
| Danah | Jacobs |
| Jacob | Benesch (MA) |
| William | Jacobs |
| William | VHB (Watertown MA) |
| Christina | Howard Stein Hudson (HSH) |
| Kate | VHB (Watertown MA) |
| Molly | VHB (Watertown MA) |
| Kyle | Pare Corporation (RI) |
| Arlene | VAG Transportation Engineering Consultants, PSC (PR) |
| Sasha | MassDOT |
| Tom | Town of Dennis |
| James | Town of Plymouth |
| Kevin | Town of Brookline |
| Guoqiang | Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) |
| Glen | Town of Andover Police Department |
| Chris | Town of Dennis |
Instructors
- Rick Denney
Traffic Engineer at FHWA DC
Rick Denney started his career designing and operating traffic signal systems at TxDOT. He then managed the traffic signal program at the City of Austin, and was the Traffic Management Engineer for a number of years at the City of San Antonio. As a consultant, Rick designed signal systems and ITS, developed standards for traffic signal communications, led systems engineering and architecture developments for a range of clients, and served extensively as a federal contractor for research and training, including the initial development of this course. He joined FHWA’s Resource Center in 2010. He is a long-standing member of the TRB Traffic Signal Systems Committee, a member of IEEE, and Fellow of ITE. Rick holds engineering degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he specialized in traffic operations and traffic flow theory.
- Paul Olson
Independent Consultant at FHWA DC
Paul R. Olson., P.E. (an independent consultant) has experience as an educator, subject matter expert and practicing engineer. As an educator, Mr. Olson has developed and taught courses and public and private sector training events. He was one of the key reviewers for the materials in the Traffic Signal Timing Manual both editions.. He was one of the key FHWA subject matter experts in the development of NHI/FHWA Course 133122, Traffic Signal Timing Concepts. He has also instructed the course many times. As a practicing engineer, his expertise includes traffic signal and signal system design and operations, non-traditional design options, traffic signal controller and master controller, and central system operations. He is also an expert in telecommunications and teaches the University of Maryland CITE courses on this topic. This includes experience in both the public and private sector.
- Eric Tripi
Transportation Engineer at GHD
Eric Tripi works for GHD and has a diverse background in transportation engineering, planning, design, safety, ITS and traffic operations. He has 27 years of professional engineering experience which includes traffic signal operation studies (design, timing, warrants, and optimization), intersection and interchange analysis/design, freeway analyses, traffic impact studies, traffic safety, and traffic estimation. He has extensive experience in managing and conducting major signal optimization projects, corridor studies, safety studies, and training. Eric is a certified National Highway Institute (NHI) instructor and has served as an adjunct professor at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.