Traffic Control
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.
Registration
- Workshop offered:
- February 11, 2009—Continuing Education and Conference Center, Room 42
Saint Paul, MN 55108-6092
- February 11, 2009—Continuing Education and Conference Center, Room 42
- Download workshop/event brochure and registration form (105 KB PDF).
The registration form (or a photocopy) and a check (payable to NCITE) for the fee must be received by February 4, 2009. 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.
For More Information
Contact Sonja Piper, 651-604-4876 or Jim Grothaus, 612-625-8373.
Topics Covered
- In-pavement lighting
- I-35W bridge traffic issues
- Traffic impact studies
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Additional topics to be added
Workshop Schedule
Registration: 8:15
Class hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
| 9:00 a.m. | Intelligent Transportation Systems Ray Starr, MnDOT |
| 9:00 a.m. | In-Pavement Lighting Scott Petersen, SRF Consulting |
| 9:00 a.m. | Traffic Impct Studies Mike Spack, Traffic Data Inc |
| Lunch | |
| 12:45 p.m. | I-35W Bridge Traffic Impacts Bryant Ficek, TKDA |
| 1:35 p.m. | Highway Safety Fundamentals Handbook Howard Preston, CH2M Hill |
| 2:45 p.m. | Local Safety Initiatives Howard Preston, CH2M Hill |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Who Should Attend
This workshop will focus on traffic engineering fundamentals. It 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.
Credit
This workshop is a Roads Scholar Program elective (1.0 credit). More information about the Roads Scholar Program is online at http://www.mnltap.umn.edu/About/Programs/RoadsScholar/index.html.
Instructors
- Scott Petersen, SRF Consulting
- Bryant Ficek, TKDA
- Mike Spack, Traffic Data Inc.
- Ray Starr, Mn/DOT
Fee
The registration fee of $50 (NCITE members) or $75 (non-members) includes a continental breakfast, refreshments, buffet lunch, and program materials.