The course instructed by Juan M. Morales, P.E. will give participants knowledge of the entire temporary traffic control (TTC) process: planning, design, review, installation, maintenance, and inspection of temporary traffic control for highway work zones. Issues regarding planning, design, review, and operation of temporary traffic control are covered, including pedestrian accessibility, worker safety, human factors, and legal aspects.
The material is based on Part 6 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and are modified to address Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) TTC standards and guidelines.
Topics Covered:
Introduction to TTTC
TTC Standards and Guidelines (MUTCD and MD SHA)
Fundamental Principles of Traffic Control
Human Factors
Component Part of the TTC Zones
Traffic Control Devices
The Typical Project
Planning
Design
Installation
Inspection
Enhancements and Modifications
Constructability Reviews
Removal
Traffic Control Plan Strategies
MD SHA Standards, Guidelines and Practices
Legal Aspects of TTC
Workshops
The course is aimed at individuals who are responsible for the design, review, or modification of temporary traffic control for work zones adjacent to and within roads and highways. The course will also be of interest to those responsible for installation, operation, and inspection.
Professional Development Hours: 12.0. Registration Fees: There is a $60 registration fee charged for this course.
