DESCRIPTION
This course introduces participants to the concept of work zone impact analysis as a tool to improve the safety and mobility of highway work zones. It discusses impact analysis fundamentals, approaches, methodologies and the various tools available to conduct these analyses. Emphasis is given to the Transportation Operation (TO) component of Transportation Management Plans (TMP) and how these tools could be used to satisfy this requirement. Although the use of tools (or any specific tool) is not required, this course will give a unique insight to those considering analytical tools to conduct work zone impact analysis, whether at a local or regional level.
COURSE GOAL
• To enable participants to understand how to use traffic impact analyses to assess and evaluate the safety and mobility of highway work zones.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To provide guidance to agencies and/or individuals considering work zone traffic impact analysis.
• To provide a broad, fundamental understanding of how analytical tools can be used to support work zone analysis.
• To list and discuss some available tools for work zone impact analysis.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
• Engineers and others responsible for deciding upon work zone strategies to implement.
• Decision-makers considering work zone analysis tools.
The following modules will be discussed:
• Background (Why work zone impact analysis, TMP considerations)
• Impact Analysis Fundamentals (How to incorporate work zone impact analysis into program delivery)
• Approaches and Methodologies (Types of analysis tool available, advantages and disadvantages, when to use which approach)
• Tool Selection Considerations (Specific available tools, strengths and weaknesses)
• Result Application (Interpretation of results, incorporating results in the decision-making process)
• Case Study Snapshots (Case studies of successful work zone impact analysis)
• Tool Selection Exercise (Exercise to guide participants through the process of choosing the right tool for the type of analysis needed)
• Exam (learning assessment tool)
Open Registration- Please register early
CLASS SIZE
40 students maximum
REGISTRATION FEE
Free- Federal Employees
$25.00 Public Officials
$50.00 Other
