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In Principles of Signal Design, you'll learn ...
- Traffic signal planning and early design considerations
- The three types of signal control
- Steps required to develop an accurate base plan for a traffic signal
- MUTCD location restrictions for traffic signal heads
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 32 pages
The normal function of traffic lights requires sophisticated control and coordination to ensure that traffic moves as smoothly and safely as possible and that pedestrians are protected when they cross the roads. This Traffic Signal Design course describes principals used in the design of traffic signals. A step-by-step procedure is presented for preparing a set of traffic signal design plans.
Included in the course is a discussion of traffic signal support selection, signal head placement, vehicle detection design, pedestrian system design, and the selection of signal phasing and timings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the three basic types of signal control.
- Explain traffic signal plan preparation issues using a sample intersection.
- Describe the various types of intersections where signal control is used.
- Explain how signal heads are located using a sample intersection.
- Identify signal-head sight-distance requirements.
- Describe the layout of the vehicle detection system.
- Explain the design of the pedestrian system at a signalized intersection.
- Describe design issues related to the provision of electric power.
- Explain the required timing intervals and how they are determined.
- Identify design features used to accommodate individuals with special needs.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 32 pages
