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Course:

NHI - Traffic Signal Timing Concepts

NHI Course Number:

133122

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400783

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Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
Traffic Signal Timing concepts is a two-day course to assist in building technical expertise in signal timing by focusing on the relationship between network context and operational objectives to inform the design of signal timing parameters. The course will expand on the traditional signal timing process by incorporating an objectives and performance driven approach that leads to selection of appropriate computational methods for design and operation of traffic signal timing.
For many agencies, the design of signal timing parameters is an exercise in data collection and software driven optimization in response to citizen complaints. An ad-hoc complaint-driven processes with little documentation and infrequent attempts to quantify performance or improvements is not likely to lead to a well-managed, objective driven process for the timing and retiming of traffic signals, nor does it typically provide agencies with a good feel for the overall performance of their system. What is needed is an objective-driven, performance-oriented approach to traffic signal timing.
This course is very interactive and includes many exercises. Participants calculate various timing parameters by hand so they should bring a calculator to the course.
Completion of NHI # 133121 is recommended but not required.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
•Discuss an objectives-based signal timing process
•Describe operations objectives in the context of network configuration and traffic conditions
•Review phasing and timing
•Design cycle lengths
•Design green time and fixed intervals
•Design phase sequence and offsets
•Develop operational mode parameters
•Evaluate signal timing outcomes

Prerequisites:
Completion of NHI #133121 is recommended but not required.

Target Audience:
Traffic Signal Timing Concepts is a two-day course for practitioners involved in or responsible for design, operations, or management of traffic signals including State/MPOS/Local Government personnel, consultants, and contractors.

Special Materials:
Please bring a calculator.

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


National Highway Institute
CEHs
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NHI:
1.20
12/31/14
 

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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On 12/31/14 At 08:51 AM
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On 05/05/15 At 11:25 AM