Fundamentals of Signalized Intersections
This online engineering PDH course provides key background information on three aspects of signalized intersections: user needs, geometric design, and traffic design and illumination. The intersection forms considered include signalized at-grade intersections and intersections with the potential for grade separation. The course provides a foundation of knowledge of signalized intersections that is useful as a learning tool for entry-level engineers and as a refresher for more experienced engineers.
The basic function of signalized intersections is to sequence right-of-way between intersecting streams of users. These intersections thus serve multiple functions: they allow motorists to access new streets and change directions in travel; they are junctions for bike routes; and they provide a primary connection to and from activity centers for pedestrians. Intersections also serve as public right-of-way and include space for public utilities such as power and communication lines; water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage pipes; and traffic signs and signal equipment.
This 5 PDH online course is intended for highway engineers, planners, and decision-makers involved with the planning, design, and operation of high-volume, signalized intersections.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Human factors
- Intersection users
- Channelization
- Horizontal and vertical alignment
- Sight distance
- Pedestrian facilities
- Bicycle facilities
- Traffic signal control type and phasing
- Vehicle and pedestrian displays
- Traffic signal pole layout
- Traffic signal controller
- Detection devices
- Basic signal timing parameters
- Signing and pavement marking design
- Illumination design
- Emergency action plan
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled “Fundamentals of Signalized Intersections” which Is based on Chapters 2-4 of Report No. FHWA-HRT-04-091 “Signalized Intersections: Informational Guide,” written by Lee A. Rodegerdts, et al, August, 2004, and sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration under Contract No. DTFH61-98-C-00075, Task Order No. B98C75-009.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on this DOT publication.
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