Introduction to Traffic Engineering
A comprehensive introduction to traffic engineering principles, data analysis, and design techniques for optimizing traffic flow and safety.
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Fundamentals of Traffic Engineering
Unit 1: Introduction to Traffic Engineering
What is Traffic Eng?
Traffic Eng. Components
Traffic Engineering Role
Traffic Engineering Goals
Impact of Traffic Eng.
Unit 2: Traffic Stream Characteristics
Traffic Volume Basics
Traffic Speed Basics
Traffic Density Basics
Volume, Speed, Density
Fundamental Diagram
Unit 3: Intersection Control Types
Uncontrolled Intersections
Yield Controlled Intersec.
Stop Controlled Intersec.
Signalized Intersections
Roundabouts
Traffic Data Collection and Analysis
Unit 1: Introduction to Traffic Data
Intro to Traffic Data
Types of Traffic Data
Data Collection Methods
Accuracy & Limitations
Data Management
Unit 2: Traffic Volume Studies
Volume Study Basics
Manual Count Methods
Automated Count Methods
Presenting Volume Data
Volume Study Applications
Unit 3: Speed and Delay Studies
Intro to Speed Studies
Methods for Speed Studies
Delay Study Fundamentals
Methods for Delay Studies
Speed/Delay Applications
Intersection Design and Analysis
Unit 1: Unsignalized Intersection Analysis
Intro to Unsignalized
Gap Acceptance Theory
Capacity Analysis TWSC
Capacity Analysis AWSC
Level of Service
Unit 2: Signalized Intersection Analysis and Timing
Signal Timing Basics
Phasing Strategies
Webster's Method
Green Time Allocation
Performance Measures
Unit 3: Pedestrian and Bicycle Considerations
Pedestrian Needs
Bike Accommodations
Pedestrian Signal Timing
Accessibility Design
Safety Measures
Traffic Safety and Management
Unit 1: Understanding Traffic Safety
Intro to Traffic Safety
Crash Data Basics
Common Crash Types
Risk Factors: Roadway
Risk Factors: Human
Unit 2: Traffic Safety Countermeasures
Intro to Countermeasures
Roadway Improvements
Traffic Control Devices
Speed Management
Pedestrian & Bike Safety
Unit 3: Traffic Management Strategies
Traffic Management Intro
Ramp Metering
Incident Management
Work Zone Management
Traffic Signal Optimization
Emerging Trends and Technologies
Unit 1: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Overview
Intro to ITS
ITS: Data Collection
ITS: Traffic Management
ITS & Traveler Info
ITS Challenges & Future
Unit 2: Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning
Planning Basics
Demand Forecasting
Planning & Modeling
Project Evaluation
Integration Strategies
Unit 3: Sustainable Transportation and Future Technologies
Sustain. Practices
Electric Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles
AV Traffic Control
Future Trends in TE