(Signal Warrant and Intersection Control Analysis)
This one-day course instructed by Dane Ismart will cover the eight MUTCD signal warrants:
Warrant 1: Eight-Hour Vehicle Volume Warrant 2: Four-Hour Vehicle Volume Warrant 3: Peak Hour Warrant 4: Pedestrian Volume Warrant 5: School Crossing Warrant 6: Coordinated Signal System Warrant 7: Crash Experience Warrant 8: Roadway Network The course will also cover warrants for four-way stops as well as alternatives to traffic control signals. A detailed discussion of the advantages and disadvantages both in the terms of capacity and safety of various types of traffic controls will be presented. The basis for both the installation and the removal of traffic control devices will be covered.
As part of the course, workshop problems will be given to the class participants. The class will be provided intersection field data and will determine if signals are warranted for the sample intersections. After completing the workshops, MUTCD signal warrant analysis software will be demonstrated and the workshop problems will be evaluated based on microcomputer analysis. This course is designed for traffic engineers and transportation planners involved in the design and planning of corridors and intersections.
Professional Development Hours: 6.0
Registration Fees: The following registration fees will be charged for this course, $110 for Maryland local government participants and $125 for all other participants.
