Traffic Signal Academy - MUTCD and Signalized Intersections - Online Workshop

July 20-22, 2020

(2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

PDHs AVAILABLE

7 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 7 PDHs.

Register ONLINE here.

OR:

Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.

WHAT THIS IS ABOUT

A brief introduction to the history of traffic signals will illustrate the evolution of intersection traffic control through the years. The process of justifying the installation of a traffic signal will be discussed, exemplified and supported by a thorough explanation of the current MUTCD Warrants. Additional information on Part 4 of the MUTCD will be presented, focusing on the design and positioning of signal indications and illustrated with examples and tables. New MUTCD provisions, such as the optional use of "flashing yellow arrow" for permissive only or protected-permissive modes will be discussed. Guidance to design of pedestrian control features will also be provided. A description of commonly used terms in the traffic signal industry will include the definition of phase, a detailed explanation of the standard NEMA ring-and-barrier diagrams, the treatment of left-turn phases being followed by a presentation on operational characteristics of traffic signals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Details coming soon.

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.

REGISTRATION

The registration fee is $150 per person. TDOT employees must register through their local TDOT Training Office. 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 ONLINE here.

OR:

Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.