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Introduction to Roundabouts

July 1, 2009

VDOT Lynchburg District Office

4219 Campbell Ave.

Lynchburg, VA 23666

This workshop introduces the topics of design principles, analysis, and operational characteristics of roundabouts.

Instruction will be provided on how to estimate capacities, queue lengths, delay, and levels of service associated with roundabouts. Roundabout design principles will also be illustrated using roundabout design software.

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 officials, roadway designers, transportation planners, and decision-makers who are considering employing roundabouts to manage traffic flow in their communities. Previous knowledge of roundabout design is not necessary to attend this workshop.

Contact Hours: 6.5

Registration/Payment

The public-sector fee (for government, local, and state employees) is $50 and the private-sector fee (for company employees and private consultants) is $95. 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.