Major transportation modes and their characteristics, traffic flow theory, probabilistic methods, queues and elements of design of intersections, simulation, computer applications. Topics include capacity analysis and design of freeways, highways, intersections, traffic control devices and traffic signal design, alignment design, curves and geometrical design, and basic pavement thickness design. Lectures are supplemented by extensive class exercises, homework problems, and field traffic data collection projects. Development of computer programs is included in homework and encouraged in projects.
Students use general word processing, spreadsheet analysis, and plotting software.
The use of CAD, GIS, planning, pavement design and maintenance management programs is demonstrated.