An introductory course to temporary traffic control (TTC) in highway work zones. This one-day course instructed by Juan M. Morales is designed to give participants a complete overview of TTC in work zones, including applicable standards, guidelines, traffic control devices, component parts and their requirements, installation/removal considerations, and pedestrian accessibility. This course will prepare participants to take the Maryland SHA Traffic Manager’s course.
Topics Covered/Agenda:
* Introduction to temporary traffic control (TTC)
* Quantification of the work zone safety problem
* Standards and guidelines applicable in the State of Maryland (MD SHA)
* Fundamental principles of TTC
* Component parts of the TTC zone
* Temporary traffic control devices
* Tapers and other transitions
* Installation and removal considerations
* Pedestrian accessibility
The course is intended for anyone whose actions affect safety on temporary traffic control work zones, including traffic managers, traffic technicians, inspectors and designers.
Professional Development Hours:6.0.
Registration Fees: The following registration fees will be charged: $100 for Maryland local government participants and $125 for all other participants.
