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Traffic Engineering Fundamentals

Officials in counties, cities, and townships of all sizes must respond to concerns and questions regarding traffic operations and safety. This workshop will help those who are responsible for addressing traffic issues in their jurisdictions by providing information on basic traffic engineering practices. Attendees will be given an opportunity to bring up for discussion specific traffic engineering situations or problems they face or have faced in their community.

Date & Location

This workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (registration begins at 8:15 a.m.) at the specified location on the date listed below:

• February 10, 2010—Continuing Education and Conference Center, Room 42, Saint Paul, MN 55108-6092

Registration

Register by mail: Download registration form (239 KB PDF)

Registration information: Dave Hirsch, Stonebrooke Engineering, 12467 Boone Ave., Suite 1, Savage, MN 55378, 952-402-9202 (phone).

Cost: $50 (NCITE members) or $75 (non-members), includes a continental breakfast, refreshments, buffet lunch, and program materials.

The registration form (or a photocopy) and a check (payable to NCITE) for the fee must be received by February 3, 2010. Payment must be submitted with the registration form. Check or money orders will be accepted, payable to “NCITE.” Disability accommodations will be provided upon request.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is intended for staff personnel and administrators responsible for traffic safety and operations. This includes city, county, and township engineers and staff, public works and public safety administrators, city council and county/town board members, and other local elected officials.

Topics Covered

• Traffic Engineering: Tips of the Trade
• Traffic Signal Operation Basics
• Encouraging and Measuring Pedestrian Traffic
• Travel Demand Management
• Highway Safety Update

Course Instructors

Bryant Ficek, TKDA
Jerry Kotzenmacher, Mn/DOT
Peter Bruce, Pedestrian Studies
Mike Spack, TDI
Howard Preston, CH2M Hill

For further information about the workshop, please contact Dave Hirsch at 952-402-9202 or Jim Grothaus at 612-625-8373.

Credit

• 1.0 Roads Scholar Program elective credit
• To the best of our knowledge, this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us.

Sponsors

This workshop is presented by the North Central Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (NCITE) and the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minnesota LTAP is sponsored by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).