CE 45100 - Traffic Engineering

Introduction to traffic engineering analysis, operation and control including traffic capacity analysis, introduction to traffic studies, basics of traffic signal design and phase timing, analysis and design of pre-timed and actuated signalized intersections, signal coordination for arterials, and traffic modeling, including computer applications.

Preparation for Course
P: CE 34500 or consent of instructor.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Use statistical concepts and applications in traffic engineering.
2. Identify traffic stream characteristics.
3. Understand elements of highway safety and approaches to accident studies.
4. Design a pre-timed signalized intersection, and determine the signal splits.
5. Design an actuated signalized intersection.
6. Identify level of services for arterials.
7. Utilize modern software tools (HCS and Syncro) for network representation and traffic simulation.
8. Utilize modern software tools to estimate traffic measures such as delay and LOS for signalized and unsignalized intersections.
9. Understand, conduct and interpret data for traffic simulation experiments.
10. Understand the contemporary issues related to the use of advanced technology in traffic modeling and control.
11. Design transportation related project in a team of two or three students and submits a final report.
12. Understand warrants and ability to use them to evaluate intersections.