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Intersection & Arterial Capacity Analysis

October 27-29, 2008

VDOT Northern Virginia District Training Center
14685 Avion Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151

This course will cover analysis procedures for signalized and unsignalized intersections as well as urban arterials. Methodologies from the Highway Capacity Manual will form the central theme of the course. Both strengths and weaknesses of the HCM will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on discussing the basic principles of capacity analysis in order for the students to learn how to modify and apply the procedures to unique design issues. As part of the course, if weather permits, class participants will collect field data to be used as part of their class exercises for analyzing traffic conditions and determining levels of service. The advantages and disadvantages of software packages such as HCS, Synchro, Sidra, and Rodel will be discussed and demonstrated.

Dane Ismart has worked with the Federal Highway Administration for 30 years in a variety of policy, planning, and engineering positions. He has authored manuals and taught NHI courses on capacity analysis, access management, travel demand forecasting, intermodal planning, and financial management. He is also a member of the TRB Access Management Committee and the TRB Subcommittee on Unsignalized Intersections through which he worked on the new TRB Access Management Guide. Mr. Ismart is currently a Senior Associate with Louis Berger & Associates. He is a graduate of Georgia Tech (Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering) and the University of Minnesota (Master of Science in Civil Engineering).

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for traffic engineers, public works employees, roadway designers, transportation planners, and consultants involved in the analysis and assessment of roadway capacity and roadway design.

Registration/Payment

The public-sector fee (for government, local, and state employees) is $150 and the private-sector fee (for company employees and private consultants) is $295. The registration fee covers the session, all course materials, and meals.

You can complete the registration form and mail it along with a check - made payable to Center for Transportation Studies (Virginia LTAP). Credit cards and online payments are not accepted.

Please note that faxed-in registration forms will be considered as a “provisional booking” only. Registration is confirmed once the payment is received.

For more information, call Jane Carlson at (434) 982-2897, fax at (434) 982-2856 or email
ltap@virginia.edu

Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation

VA LTAP workshop registration fees and related expenses for all employees of VDOT will be paid from the VDOT Learning Center budget. VA LTAP will direct bill the VDOT Learning Center for workshop registration fees. However, registrants need to contact their District Training Office or the VDOT Learning Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses. Please also note it is not sufficient to enroll in a VA LTAP workshop through the VDOT Virtual University. VDOT registrants must also complete and submit a VA LTAP registration form to the VA LTAP office.

Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend VA LTAP workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a VA LTAP workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Manager, or VDOT Learning Center on travel approval procedures.