This class is designed for individuals who want to review the Highway Capacity Manual in preparation for taking the PE Exam. The course will also serve as a refresher or introduction for participants that are interested in highway capacity. The course will also review the changes that have been made in the 2016 Version of the Manual. The two-day course will review traffic flow characteristics, interrupted, and interrupted flow. Sections covered will include the procedures for signalized and unsignalized (two-way, all-way, and roundabouts) intersections. Also covered are basic freeway sections, multilane highways, weaving, and ramp analysis. Emphasis will be placed on explaining the principles behind the HCM and making sure the participants are familiar with the Manual. The class will participate in a series of manual exercises and workshops to improve their familiarity with the capacity methodology.
Who Should Attend: Engineers who are planning to take the PE Exam as well as staff who wish to become familiar with the Highway Capacity Manual
Agenda: Day 1 8:15 AM Introduction 8:30 AM Traffic Flow Characteristics 9:15 AM Break 9:30 AM Signalized Intersections 12:00 Lunch 1:00 PM Unsignalized Intersections 4:30 PM Adjourn Day 2 8:15 AM Basic Freeway Sections 10:30 AM Multilane Highways 11:30 AM Weaving 12:00 Lunch 1:00 PM Weaving Continued 3:00 PM Ramps 4:30 PM Adjourn
Professional Development Hours: 12.0
Registration Fees: There will be a $199 registration fee charged for all participants.
