Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Virtual Classroom
For More Information:
Janette Prince
janette@umd.edu
http://www.mdt2center.umd.edu/training/registration

This 1-day course presents an overall framework for developing a coordinated program to provide a good multimodal transportation service to the community; thus alleviating the traffic congestion problem.

Course Objectives:

• To help participants understand the traffic congestion problem
• To discuss development of a coordinated program to alleviate traffic congestion
• To discuss strategies available to help alleviate the traffic congestion problem

Upon completion, participants will:

• Understand the traffic congestion problem
• Have the knowledge necessary to develop a coordinated program to alleviate traffic congestion (improve mobility & accessibility)
• Know strategies available to fight congestion:
  • Existing roadways
  • New roadways
  • Providing transit services
  • Managing transportation demand

Modules Covered:

• Module 1:  Understanding Traffic Congestion
• Module 2:  Development of a Coordinated Program
• Module 3:  Existing Highway Systems
• Module 4:  Building New Capacity
• Module 5: Providing Transit Services
• Module 6: Managing Transportation DemandModule 7: Closing

Professional Development Hours: 6.0.
Registration Fees: This 6-hour virtual classroom course has a $45 registration fee.

This Event is For: Public