Traffic Signal Systems in Oversaturated Conditions

When - Where

May 20, 2022

(8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time)

PDHs AVAILABLE

4 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 4 PDHs.

ORNL Hardin Valley Campus Traffic Signal Laboratory
(formerly NTRC)
2360 Cherahala Blvd.
Knoxville, TN  37932
Tel: 865-946-1500 for directions

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OR:

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WHAT THIS IS ABOUT

Agencies are frequently challenged with moving traffic in congested conditions and situations where the traffic demand exceeds the capacity of the system. The focus of this workshop is to diagnose types and causes of oversaturated conditions at signalized intersections, identify appropriate operational objectives based on observed conditions and discuss available mitigating strategies that can have an appreciable effect on overall system performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Since 2010, the Traffic Signal Academy has provided services to over 1,000 participants in 6 different courses. Federal, state, county and city agencies plus consultant firms have attended our classes.

INSTRUCTOR

Airton G. Kohls, Ph.D.
Dr. Kohls is a Research Associate at the University of Tennessee's Center for Transportation Research. He holds a B.S., M.S. and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He has twelve years of practical experience in Traffic Engineering with both public and private agencies. Dr. Kohls serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee, Department of Civil Engineering, teaching Traffic Engineering Operations.

AGENDA

Opening Remarks, References
Automated Traffic Signals Performance Measures (ATSPM)
An Objective-Based Approach to Signal Operation and Measurement
Symptoms of Oversaturation
Operational System Dynamics
Operational Objectives

• Intersection
• Arterial
• Network

Plan for Equipment Upgrades, Field Deployment and Operations

REGISTRATION

Fee ($150 per day) The workshop registration includes course materials and refreshments for onsite workshops only. Attendees are responsible for meals and lodging. See additional information on the website under Location and Facilities.

Register ONLINE here.

OR:

Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.