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Traffic Signals 15 PDH Discount Package

PACKAGE NO: DP15C-25
PACKAGE PDH: 15
PACKAGE PRICE: $216
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COURSE TITLE: Designing Traffic Signals
COURSE NO: C03-023
Designing Traffic Signals
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course describes principals used in the design of traffic signals.  Included in this course is a discussion of support selection, signal head placement, detection design, and the selection of signal control and timings.  A general step-by-step procedure is presented for preparing a set of traffic signal design plans.

 

This 3 PDH  online course is intended for traffic engineers and transportation design professionals who are involved in planning and designing traffic signals.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning about the various types of intersections where signal control is used
  • Familiarizing with traffic signal plans preparation issues using a sample intersection
  • Understanding the design of the pedestrian system at a signalized intersection
  • Learning how signal heads are located using a sample intersection
  • Understanding signal head sight distance requirements
  • Understanding the three basic types of signal control: fixed time, semi-actuated, and fully actuated
  • Familiarizing with the design issues relative to the provision of electric power
  • Understanding the layout of the vehicle detection system
  • Learning about required timing intervals and how they are determined
  • Understanding the design features used to accommodate individuals with special needs
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "Designing Traffic Signals".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Designing Traffic Signals (890 KB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Detection for Traffic Signals
COURSE NO: C02-057
Detection for Traffic Signals
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course presents information regarding vehicle and pedestrian detection systems used in modern traffic signal control.  The material is intended to provide a practical overview of detection types, components and operational characteristics.

 

Vehicle detection is used for a variety of traffic control purposes. Detectors are used to:

  • Count vehicles;
  • Operate gates at exits of parking garages and other restricted entrances;
  • Control vehicles entering a freeway ("ramp metering");
  • Provide incident detection on freeways by measuring speeds and other traffic characteristics;
  • Provide Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) for automatic toll collection;
  • Provide emergency vehicle detection for use in signal preemption; and
  • Control actuated traffic signals.

 

This 2 PDH online course is intended for traffic engineers and transportation design professionals who are involved in the planning and design of detection systems for traffic signals.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Recognizing the various components of a traffic signal detection system
  • Knowing the effect of detector length and location on signal operation
  • Understanding the advantages of non-locking operation
  • Recognizing the various types of underground and overhead detection
  • Understanding how to calculate the inductance of a loop assembly
  • Becoming familiar with the steps involved in loop installation and testing
  • Knowing how to provide dilemma zone protection through detection design
  • Understanding the basic of pedestrian detection
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "Detection for Traffic Signals".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Detection for Traffic Signals (5.4 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 2 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Signal Timing Optimization
COURSE NO: C05-005
COURSE PROVIDER: Gilbert Gedeon, P.E.
Signal Timing Optimization
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course examines various cost-effective techniques that can be used to generate good signal timing plans that can be employed when there are insufficient financial resources to generate the plans using conventional techniques. This course develops a "tool box" of procedures and provides examples of how the tool box can be used when there is a moderate signal timing budget, when there is a modest signal timing budget, and when there is a minimum signal timing budget.

 

The conventional approach to signal timing optimization and field deployment requires current traffic flow data, experience with optimization models, familiarity with the signal controller hardware, and knowledge of field operations including signal timing fine-tuning. Developing new signal timing parameters for efficient traffic flow is a time-consuming and expensive undertaking.

 

This 5 PDH online course is applicable to traffic engineers and planners, administrators, managers, and technicians who are trying to maintain the best possible signal timing settings and adjustments to meet the ever-increasing traffic demands with less than optimal budgets.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Identifying system intersections
  • Collecting and organizing existing data
  • Conducting a site survey
  • Obtaining turning movement data
  • Calculating local timing parameters
  • Identifying signal groupings
  • Calculating coordination parameters
  • Installing and evaluating new plans
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the Federal Highway Administration Publication FHWA-HOP-07-006, "Signal Timing on a Shoestring".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Signal Timing Optimization (2.1 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on thid FHWA publication.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Traffic Signal Controllers
COURSE NO: C02-056
Traffic Signal Controllers
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course presents information regarding traffic signal controllers along with information concerning the contents, arrangement, and function of items found inside a typical traffic signal controller cabinet.  The material is intended to provide a practical overview of controllers and controller cabinets.

 

A traffic signal is typically controlled by a controller inside a cabinet mounted on a concrete pad. Some electro-mechanical controllers are still in use. However, modern traffic controllers are solid state. The cabinet typically contains a power panel, to distribute electrical power in the cabinet; a detector interface panel, to connect to loop detectors and other detectors; detector amplifiers; the controller itself; a conflict monitor unit; flash transfer relays; a police panel, to allow the police to disable the signal; and other components.

 

This 2 PDH online course is intended for traffic engineers and transportation design professionals who are involved in planning and designing traffic signal controllers.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Explaining the characteristics of the various controller standards (NEMA, Type 170, ATC)
  • Understanding the advantages of the more advanced controller standards
  • Knowing the various types of controller cabinets
  • Knowing the types of settings programmed into a traffic signal controller
  • Explaining conflict monitor operation
  • Learning about the operation of detector units and load switches
  • Examining the types of electrical panels found inside a controller cabinet
  • Learning about the use of the various switches found inside the police panel
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "Traffic Signal Controllers".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Traffic Signal Controllers (7.7 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 2 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Traffic Signal Support, Indication and Signing
COURSE NO: C03-024
Traffic Signal Support, Indication and Signing
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course provides a description of the meaning and use of vehicular and pedestrian signal indications as well as a discussion of basic signal operations.  Also included in this course is a discussion of lane use control signals and signs commonly associated with traffic signal installations.  An understanding of these issues is imperative if an effective traffic signal design is to be developed.

 

This 3 PDH  online course is intended for traffic engineers and transportation design professionals who are involved in planning and designing traffic signal supports, indications and signing.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning the requirements of the MUTCD with respect to traffic signal indications
  • Understanding the MUTCD requirements for longitudinal, lateral and vertical signal head placement to ensure maximum visibility
  • Learning about the various types of traffic signal supports
  • Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each type of signal support
  • Learning about the various elements of a mast arm signal installation
  • Familiarizing with the different types of span wire signal installations
  • Learning about concrete strain pole signal installation
  • Understanding the concept of a clear recovery zone
  • Learning about commonly used signs within a traffic signal installation
  • Understanding the operation of lane use control signals
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "Traffic Signal Supports, Indications and Signing".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Traffic Signal Supports, Indication and Signing (3.5 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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