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Course

Contents

Traffic engineering studies; fundamentals of traffic flow; capacities and level of service analyses for highway facilities, highway operation systems; traffic control devices; traffic signal design; principles of planning for transportation systems; and basic steps of travel demand forecasting.

Course

Objectives

Acquiring the necessary knowledge and practical comprehension of traffic engineering and in transportation planning analysis and design. The principles and applications of traffic engineering studies and analysis, as well as traffic control systems are emphasized. In addition, the basic principles of planning for transportation systems are introduced.

The multimedia dimension of the course is designed to enable students to use advanced computer, multimedia, and networking capabilities to assist them in learning and understanding the material, through the inclusion of images, sound, animations, and maps as needed.

Learning

Outcomes and

Competences

1.    an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in traffic engineering studies, intersection geometry, traffic systems, and transportation planning

A

25%

2.    an ability to design and conduct traffic engineering experiments (studies) and to analyze and interpret the data

B, E, G, K

15%

3.    an ability to design traffic systems and components (intersections, traffic controls, roadway segments) to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, safety, and sustainability reflecting the professional and ethical responsibility

C, F, G, H

30%

4.    an ability to identify, formulate, and solve traffic engineering problems such as intersection controls, capacity and level of service, and transportation planning, and understand contemporary issues in traffic systems

E, J

30%

Textbook and References

1.       Traffic and Highway Engineering, 4^th edition. By: N. Garber, CI-Engineering Publisher, 2010.

2.       Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis. 4^th edition. By: F. Mannering, 2008.

3.       Highway Capacity Manual. Transportation Research Board, 2004.

4.       Manual of Transportation Engineering Studies. By: Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1994.

5.       Transportation Engineering, 2nd edition. By: C. Khisty and B. Lall, 2002

Assessment

Criteria

If any, mark

as (X)

Percent

(%)

Midterm Exams

X

40

Quizzes

5

Homework

X

5

Projects

Term Paper

Laboratory Work

Others

X

Final Exam

X

50

Instructor

Dr. Emad Dawwas

Week

Subject

0.5

1. Introduction to Traffic Eng.

Introduction

3

2. Traffic Engineering Studies

2.1 Spot Speed Studies

2.2 Volume Studies

2.3 Travel Time and Delay Studies

2.4 Parking Studies

2.5 Inventory Studies

1.5

3. Fundamental Principles of Traffic Flow

3.1 Traffic Flow Elements

3.2 Flow-Density Relationships

2

4. Intersection Design

4.1 Types and Design of At Grade Intersections

4.2 Geometric Design Principles of At-Grade Intersections

3

5. Intersection Control

5.1 Concepts of Traffic Control

5.2 Conflict Points at Intersections

5.3 Types of Intersection Control

5.4 Signal Timing

1.5

6. Capacity and Multi-Lane Highways and Freeway Sections

6.1 Multi-Lane Highways

6.2 Elements of Freeway Sections

6.3 Computer Applications

2.5

7. Capacity and Level of Service at Signalized Intersections

7.1 Capacity at Signalized Intersections

7.2 Level of Service at Signalized Intersections

7.3 Operation and Planning Analysis

7.4 Computer Applications

1.0

8. The Transportation Planning Process and Travel Demand Forecasting

8.1 Basic Elements of Transportation Planning

8.2 Urban Transportation Planning

8.3 Forecasting Travel (Trip Generation, Trip Distribution, Mode Choice, and Traffic Assignment)