Overview
Traffic Control Design Specialist-Grant Course
This course is for individuals charged with the evaluation, development, and implementation of a traffic control plan (TCP). The intended audiences are engineers and/or anyone responsible for designing a TCP. Previous work zone experience is not required. Topics include introduction to work zone safety, applicable standards and guidelines, fundamental principles of temporary traffic control, human factors, the component parts of a traffic control zone, traffic control devices, constructability, and development of a transportation management plan (TMP). Students will breakout into small groups for hands-on exercises. A certification program is available for this course.
Operations Area of Practice
Work Zone Management
Roadway Safety Services / Roadway Safety Patrol
Organizational Capability Element
Work Zone Management
Content Type
Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Role in Organization
Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO
Emergency Manager
Publishing Organization
FHWA
Objective
Learning