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Course:

Highway Safety Manual Practitioners Guide for Two-Lane Rural Rds and Rural Multilane Hwy

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Highway Design
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Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
This course presents the HSM (Highway Safety Manual) Crash Prediction Methodology for the safety performance of geometric design and traffic control decisions in a like manner to that of predicting capacity and level of service. The crash prediction models using research-based Safety Performance Functions and Crash Modification Factors for total crashes are presented for cross-section related crashes based upon lane width, shoulder width, roadside hazard, traffic volume (exposure) and other characteristics. Examples of crash frequency prediction are presented for highway segments and intersections.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
* Apply the Crash Prediction Methodology in the HSM
* Recognize the safety effects of geometric design and traffic control decisions
* Predict the safety performance of geometric design feature for roadway segments and intersections
* Compare the safety assessment of existing roadways and alternative designs to predicted safety performance for improved decision making

Target Audience:
State and local highway engineers and consultants involved in the design of rural two-lane roads, rural multilane highways, and urban/suburban streets.

Special Materials:
Participants should bring a scientific notation calculator as the course involves calculating predicted crash frequency using exponential and logarithmic functions.

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
FHWA:
14.00
04/28/11
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Virginia Lawson
Phone:
(717) 346-1375
Email:
vilawson@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
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By Judy Bortz/PennDOT
On 08/10/10 At 04:43 PM
By Julie A Bradley/PennDOT
On 05/02/12 At 03:20 PM