10/17/24: Free TTAP Training Webinar – Road Safety Champions – Overview of the MUTCD
This module is an introduction and overview of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The MUTCD defines the standards by which traffic signs, road surface markings, and signals are designed, installed, and used on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic. This module will help participants become aware of the need for uniformity of traffic control devices. Emphasis will be given to an understanding of the MUTCD, Traffic Control Devices, and Temporary Traffic Control.
Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and the organization of the MUTCD.
- Understand the purpose of Traffic Control Devices (TCDs) and identify their five principles.
- Describe the fundamental principles of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) and list the four components of the TTC zones.
(10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
PDHs AVAILABLE
2 Professional Development Hours can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the webinar to get 2 PDHs.
Register ONLINE here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for all transportation practitioners determined to improve roadway safety.
INSTRUCTOR
Matthew A. Cate, P.E.
Mr. Cate is the Director of TTAP and a research staff member at the University of Tennessee’s Center for Transportation Research. He holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Cate has over twenty years of research and practical experience in the areas of highway safety and traffic operations.
Details coming soon.
REGISTRATION
This is a FREE TTAP webinar. All attendees must pre-register in order to receive the webinar invitation.
Register ONLINE here.