Highway Capacity Analysis - Self-Paced Version

OVERVIEW

This course is designed for engineering and planning professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of HCM methods and their applications. It is also designed to provide a solid foundation for those who are studying for exams such as PE or PTOE.

An overview of the methodology steps, highlighting key concepts, best practices, common mistakes and limitations of the methods will be provided. The course will also highlight major methodological changes in the 7th Edition of the HCM (2022). Several example problems will be discussed in the course.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand key concepts for capacity analyses, including level of service, service measures, free-flow speed, peak hour factor, undersaturated x oversaturated conditions, etc.
• List strengths and limitations of the HCM methods
• Apply the HCM methods for planning level and operational analyses
• Determine the Level of Service of different road elements
• Use the Highway Capacity Software to analyze different road elements (freeways, highways, intersections, urban streets, interchanges, and alternative intersections)
• Understand the required inputs for HCS analyses and learn about common modeling mistakes
• Extract HCS reports and interpret performance measures

Notes:

The credentials to access the learning environment (Moodle) will be created for the person who purchases this training by default. If you are purchasing this training on behalf of the person who will take the course, please include under “Special Instructions” the appropriate information of the student: first name, last name, and email address.

You will be provided access to the course material immediately after your order is processed and will have access to the course material for a period of 45 calendar days. If you wish to start your access period at a later date, please indicate the desired date under “Special Instructions” during checkout. You can also send an email to mctrans@ce.ufl.edu with your selected date.

For multiple registrations from the same agency or company on a single transaction, the fee is discounted 10%.

If you cannot pay by credit card, click here for a printable registration form.

Cancellation Policy:

A full refund will be issued at any time before access to the self-paced course is granted. NO refund will be given after that date. Failure to take the course does not constitute cancellation.