Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Transportation and Civil Engineers
• Traffic Planners and Highway Engineers
• Urban Planners and Infrastructure Development Staff
• Road Safety Professionals
• Government and Municipal Transportation Personnel
• Anyone involved in transportation systems, traffic operations, or mobility planning

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of transportation systems and traffic engineering
• Analyze traffic flow, capacity, and roadway performance
• Evaluate road design elements and geometric requirements
• Apply traffic control and signalization techniques
• Conduct traffic safety assessments and identify risk factors
• Plan and manage transportation systems for improved mobility

DAY 1

Introduction to Transportation Systems and Engineering Concepts

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Transportation Modes: Road, Rail, Air, Maritime
• Transportation System Components and Functions
• Engineering Principles in Transport Planning
• Role of Transportation in Economic and Urban Development
• Exercise

DAY 2

Traffic Flow Theory and Roadway Capacity

• Fundamentals of Traffic Flow: Speed, Volume, Density
• Traffic Stream Models and Flow Relationships
• Level of Service (LOS) and Highway Capacity Concepts
• Factors Affecting Traffic Performance
• Tools for Traffic Data Collection and Analysis
• Exercise

DAY 3

Geometric Design of Roads and Intersections

• Roadway Design Elements: Alignment, Cross-Sections, Sight Distance
• Intersection Design Principles (At-Grade and Grade-Separated)
• Roundabout Design Considerations
• Roadside Safety and Clear Zones
• Design Standards and Engineering Guidelines
• Exercise

DAY 4

Traffic Control Devices, Signalization and Operations

• Signs, Markings, and Traffic Control Devices
• Traffic Signal Components and Timing Parameters
• Signal Coordination and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Pedestrian and Cyclist Infrastructure Considerations
• Managing Congestion and Traffic Operations Strategies
• Exercise

DAY 5

Traffic Safety and Evaluation

• Traffic Accident Analysis and Safety Diagnostics
• Hazard Identification and Countermeasure Development
• Road Safety Audits and Assessments
• Sustainable Mobility and Future Transport Trends
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony