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Students needs to bring a copy of Pub 212 to class.


 

Course:

Engineering and Traffic Studies

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400155

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Class Schedule


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General Information

Summary:
This course demonstrates how to conduct basic engineering and traffic studies for the purpose of ascertaining the need, or lack of need, of specific traffic restrictions and the application of traffic control devices on state-designated highways. It reviews applicable laws, regulations, and required study procedures for establishing, revising and removing traffic restrictions as presented in PennDOT Publication 212, Official Traffic Control Devices, and FHWA’s MUTCD.

Learning Outcomes:
Objectives for this course include:
• Understanding the basic ideas and guidelines for conducting engineering and traffic studies in Pennsylvania.
• Understanding how to use regulatory manuals to conduct basic engineering and traffic studies.
• Promoting consistent application of engineering and traffic studies in Pennsylvania through practice exercises and forms.

Prerequisites:
Currently performing engineering and traffic studies within the Districts. Each attendee is asked to bring a copy of Publication 212 and the MUTCD.

Target Audience:
Traffic personnel

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
7.00
03/25/14
 

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 05/16/08 At 09:00 AM
By Catherine T Shoemaker/PennDOT
On 09/02/14 At 07:54 AM