Geometric Design for 2-Lane Roads and Streets - Online Workshop
February 7 & 8, 2023
(9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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.
Register ONLINE here.
OR:
Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.
WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
This course provides a basic overview of the design of two-lane roads. These facilities account for the vast majority of mileage in both urban and rural areas nationwide. The course presents basic design controls, covers basic geometric design principles, and addresses drainage, earthwork, and pavements.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, the participants will possess a basic knowledge of:
- design controls for 2-lane roads
- location principles
- horizontal and vertical alignment design
- cross-section elements
- basic concepts for drainage, earthwork, and pavements.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is for city and county public works employees, consulting personnel, and others involved in traffic engineering or the design of local and collector 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)
This course is one of six courses that form the core requirement for the Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering (TATE) certificate. TATE provides 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.
REGISTRATION
This is a free workshop for all city or county employees. Pre-registration is required. The registration fee for other attendees 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. 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!
Register ONLINE here.
OR:
Register by mail. Click here to download the brochure.