http://www.ntoctalks.com/ The NTOC Talks site is intended to provide information and resources to transportation practitioners, coalition members, and the general public on current news, upcoming meetings, and available products and documents. en-usMon, 05 May 2008 15:08:08 EDTimages/NTOC_logo.gif This web briefing is intended to provide an overview of a new ITE/Texas DOT report on signing and marking practices near schools. At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to: 1) Identify current trends and practices with respect to traffic control devices near schools 2) Provide state-of-the-practice information on signing and marking in school zones 3) Provide information and guidance on when to install a school speed zone 4) Provide information on the proper placement and location of school zones http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=307 2008-05-05 15:08:08 At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to: 1) Identify social and institutional issues (equity, environmental justice, prioritization) 2) Interpret analysis of impact of public policy on transportation systems (local codes, regional law, federal law) 3) Calculate financing (sources, limitations) 4) Determine project prioritization and program development techniques 5) Apply appropriate strategies (management, operations, safety, security, policy, TDM) 6) Complete performance monitoring http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=305 2008-05-01 11:07:42 At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to: 1) Identify impact analysis (scale, plan, project, regulatory) 2) Understand types of impacts (air quality, wetlands, noise) 3) List process for environmental review http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=304 2008-05-01 11:07:35 At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to: 1) Describe performance measurement (reliability) 2) Recognize alternatives analysis (scale) 3) Identify evaluation methodology (economic, cost-benefit) 4) Use capacity analysis (micro, macro) 5) Use impact analysis (nexus) 6) Apply mitigation strategies (such as TDM, street improvement, TSM) http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=303 2008-05-01 11:07:29 At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to: 1) Know plan development steps (goals, objectives, alternatives development) 2) Analyze planning considerations (safety, mobility, freight, security, management, operations, ITS) 3) Apply public involvement and outreach 4) Demonstrate transportation engineering concepts and principles 5) Define characteristics and relationships among transportation modes http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=302 2008-05-01 11:07:21 At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to: 1) Understand data collection methodologies (counts, surveys, census) 2) Identify planning considerations (safety, mobility, freight, security, management, operations, ITS) 3) Compare analysis of transportation data (peak spreading, origin-destination, transit ridership, collisions) 4) Apply travel forecasting (generation, distribution, mode split, assignment, limitations) 5) Understand transportation facility and service needs http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=301 2008-05-01 11:07:14 The suite of courses includes six (6) learning modules on land use and transportation relationships, needs assessment for short- and long-range planning, planning analysis, transportation system evaluation, environmental analysis, policy and plan implementation. See individual modules for complete course descriptions.At the conclusion of the module, participants should be able to: 1) Comprehend basic relationships (interaction between land use and transportation, modes, parking, functional classification) 2) Identify levels of scale (statewide, region, corridor, neighborhood, site) 3) Recognize role of transportation in comprehensive planning 4) Integrate Context sensitive solutions http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=300 2008-05-01 11:07:05 This web seminar will enable the participant to understand, compare and contrast the differences between the safety impacts and the effectiveness of crash reduction factors (from a research standpoint) for various turn treatments at signalized intersections. The course will also introduce participants to the design guidance available for determining the needs for left turn lanes. Finally, this course will present the benefits and limitation of various types of off-set turn lanes through a wide range of photographs and graphics. http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=306 2008-05-01 11:02:15 This Web seminar will introduce the participants to the basic principles of access management, answering the question, 'Why should we implement access management techniques?' Instructors will explain the safety benefits and economic impact research findings associated with raised medians and access point density. The seminar will also introduce various access management techniques, such as acceleration/deceleration lanes, raised medians, right-turn lanes, and driveway consolidation, and suggest when they may be appropriate. Photographic examples of treatments in various locations will be provided. http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=299 2008-04-10 10:41:57 The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), defines the standards used nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all streets and highways. The MUTCD sets minimum standards and provides guidance to ensure uniformity of traffic control devices across the nation. In order to keep current, MUTCD goes through a periodic update process. The Web briefing will provide an overview of the significant changes proposed for the 2009 edition of MUTCD. http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=298 2008-04-10 10:40:53 The module includes a review of the following topic areas: Signal operations Parking, Traffic calming and speed management, Multimodal systems, Accessibility guidelines, Managed lanes and transportation demand management. http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=297 2008-03-13 13:36:17 The module includes a review of the following topic areas: Functional classification of roads Vehicle operating characteristics Horizontal alignment Sight distance Cross section elements Intersection design Freeway and grade-separation intersection design http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=291 2008-03-13 13:29:56 The module includes a review of the following topic areas: • Principles of coordinated signal system operation • Timing of signal systems • Micro-signal systems (queue backup issues) • System performance measures • Systems control • Implementation and performance review • Available software  http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=290 2008-03-13 13:29:09 The module includes a review of the following topic areas: Signal phasing  Phase change intervals Detector design and placement Isolated signal timing: pre-times and actuated operation Dilemma zone treatments  Preemption and priority control Available software  http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=289 2008-03-13 13:28:25 The module includes a review of the following topic areas: Design standards Signal controller units Detector types and installation practices Signal head, cabinet and pole placement Intersection geometrics  Signing and pavement marking Temporary traffic controls and ; Equipment switch over and initial turn-on.  http://www.ntoctalks.com/training_calendar/eventdisplay.php?id=288 2008-03-13 13:27:38