CE 706 Advanced Traffic Control

3 Credit Hours

Advanced signalized traffic control methods at intersections, arterials and networks. Applications of mathematical optimization techniques to signal timing and coordination. Use of traffic simulation and optimization models for signal evaluation and design. Roundabout analysis and design.

Prerequisite

CE 502 Traffic Engineering (or permission of instructor)

Course Objectives

This course is intended at providing the students with a detailed background on methods for traffic systems optimization and evaluation. The course will focus primarily on signalized systems and to a lesser extent on unsignalized intersections and freeway management systems. At the conclusion of the course, students will:

1. Understand basic concepts of traffic signal control at the intersection and system level
2. Be familiar with methods for estimating traffic system performance measures
3. Acquire hands-on experience with commonly used computer simulation and optimization models
4. Be capable of performing traffic analyses for highly congested traffic conditions
5. Become acquainted with advances in traffic control systems for freeways and arterials

Course Requirements

The graded course requirements will consist of three traffic control projects, a series of homework assignments, one mid-term exam, and a comprehensive final examination. The exams are planned to be administered as take-home, un-proctored exams.

Textbook

No required textbook. Readings will generally be provided in electronic format.

                                           Approved: 10/06/2021