Design of At-Grade Intersections

When - Where

November 1, 2018

(8:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time)

PDHs AVAILABLE

6 Professional Development Hours can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of each day of the workshop to get 6 PDHs.

TDOT Region 2 (Building A/Auditorium)
7512 Volkswagen Drive (I-75 Exit 9)
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Tel: 423-510-1143 for directions

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WHAT THIS IS ABOUT

This workshop will introduce participants to the key concepts, procedures and standards involved in the Design of At-Grade Intersections. Topics covered will include the basics of intersection design: intersection capacity, design criteria and controls, sight distance and geometric design elements. Additional focus will be given to other important issues, including turn lane design, channelization, pavement marking, modern roundabouts, accommodating bicycles and accommodating pedestrians. All of these topics will be presented in relation to their direct application to the design of at-grade intersections. Participants will have opportunity to share opinions and personal experiences in order to broaden the classroom experience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Local and state government employees, consulting engineers, and others with an interest or involved in the design of streets and roadways.

INSTRUCTOR

Alan L. Childers, P.E.
Mr. Childers, P.E., is a Senior Transportation Engineer for the engineering firm of Cannon & Cannon, Inc., located in Knoxville, Tennessee. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and has over forty years experience in Traffic Engineering and Roadway Design, with both public and private agencies. Mr. Childers has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee Department of Civil Engineering, teaching Transportation Engineering and Geometric Design Courses.

TENNESSEE ACADEMY FOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (TATE)

The Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering (TATE) is an educational Program providing continuing education for engineers, planners, designers and technicians. The program focuses on the basic design of transportation facilities, the evaluation of traffic operations, and the collection of data to support various transportation studies. Successful completion of the required curricula of core and elective courses, confers TATE certification. For more information, contact Airton Kohls at 865-974-5255.

AGENDA

8:00 am Registration
8:30 am Introduction and Class Overview
8:45 am Intersection Capacity and Safety
9:15 am Design Criteria and Controls
10:00 am Break
10:15 am Intersection Sight Distance
10:45 am Geometric Design Elements
12:00 noon Lunch (On your own)
1:00 pm Turn Storage and Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes
1:45 pm Intersection Channelization
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm Modern Roundabouts
3:10 pm Accommodating Bicycles and Pedestrians
3:35 pm Emerging Innovations and Other Issues
4:00 pm Adjourn
4:05 pm *Written Exam

* For participants who want to receive credit for the course toward the Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering Certificate.

REGISTRATION

The registration fee is $120 per person. TDOT employees must register through their local TDOT Training Office at least 10 working days in advance. Please note your employment status on the registration form. The workshop fee includes ONLY materials and coffee breaks. NO LUNCH PROVIDED. Please let us know of any special dietary needs. A course may be canceled if there is low enrollment. Forty-eight hours notice will be given to registrants if a course is canceled. Register early! Limited enrollment!

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program