The Maryland Transportation Technology Transfer Center (T2 Center) is offering an introduction to temporary traffic control (TTC) in highway work zones. This one-day course 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. The course will prepare participants to take the Maryland SHA Traffic Manager’s course.
Location: MD T2 Center at College Park, Maryland
Date: April 15, 2020
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
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 instructor will briefly cover the use of temporary portable rumble strips in work zone areas.
This 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 for this course, $110 for Maryland Local agency participants and $125 for all other participants. Register Now!