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INSTRUCTOR:  Nazir Lalani, P.E., M.ASCE

Sponsored by ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute and ASCE Continuing Education.

Purpose and Background

Traffic control devices include signs, markings, traffic signals, and other crucial elements. The various types of signs typically used on public streets are critical to the well-being of a town's citizens. This webinar focuses on what agencies are doing to improve the effectiveness of traffic control devices that are traditionally used on many streets and highways throughout the United States. The webinar also illustrates the use of non-standard signs and discuss why and where such non-standard designs may be necessary. The webinar includes many examples of more effective traffic control devices and in some cases compare them to less effective illustrations. This webinar is about improving the effectiveness of traffic control devices in Parts 2, 3, 4 and 8 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Primary Topics of Discussion

• What makes traffic control devices more effective
• Where such installations may be needed
• The benefits of using more effective installations
• Where non-standard traffic control devices may be warranted
• The benefits of using non-standard installations

Learning Outcomes

• Discover installation methods for more effective traffic control devices
• Learn about the possible advantages and disadvantages of installations
• Understand where non-standard installations have been used and why they may be necessary

Webinar Benefits

• Gain a better understanding of intersection and interchange design
• Learn about the impacts of types installations on traffic flow and safety
• Be exposed to examples illustrating good and bad designs
• Gain access to additional resources and references

Intended Audience

• Transportation engineers/planners
• Highway designers for all types of facilities
• Government officials