2016 Advanced Signal Timing Course Agenda
ADVANCED SIGNAL TIMING COURSE ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL
Park Inn Radisson—Markham
• September 23, 2016 - 8:00am—4:00pm • 555 Cochrane Drive, Markham (off Hwy. 7, east of 404/407)
Introduction This advanced signal timing course has been revised for 2015 and is designed to provide the traffic engineering practitioner with concepts and techniques used to define, calculate and implement signal timing plans for various operating conditions and characteristics. During the 1-day course signal timing professionals will be guided through the steps of conducting a thorough signal timing study including: a) How to perform a site visit, b) Collecting pertinent data, c) Choosing the correct timing plans, d) Using Synchro as a tool, e) How to set up a Time-Space Diagram to affect on-street performance, f) How to take advantage of Semi-actuated intersections, g) How to overcome over-capacity intersections, h) How to fine tune an intersections timing, i) Quantifying improved signal timing. We will also look at the industries best practices in regard to pedestrian timing, clearance intervals, minimum timing, and local timing. Real intersections will be used as examples throughout the course.
About the Instructor The course is being conducted by David Booker, CET, TSOS of Coordinated Traffic Solutions. David has been in the traffic industry for twenty years with a focus on providing improvements to signal timing, central and closed loop traffic systems, and traffic operations. David has been responsible for signal timing updates to over 1000 intersections across Canada, the US and Caribbean.
Who Should Attend and Why? Transportation professionals involved with decisions, process or implementation of new signal timing. This advance signal timing course will not be focused on text book material, nor will it be focused on using software to calculate signal timing. This course will provide practical techniques and theory that have been proven successful under the most difficult of traffic conditions.
AGENDA 8:00 a.m. Con nental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Introduc on and Course Overview In this segment we will: Introduce the curriculum Iden fy the scope of the training material 8:45 a.m. Why Op mize Signal Timing In this segment we will: Provide an overview of the benefits of performing an updated signal ming study including financial and environmental benefits 9:00 a.m. The Signal Timing Process In this segment we will: Introduce the process of performing a signal ming study from incep on to comple on including what ques ons need to be asked prior to start up 9:30 a.m. Site Visit and Data Gathering In this segment we will: Examine how to effec vely take manual ming measurements Discuss what to look for in traffic pa erns and road condi ons Review how vehicular classifica on impacts intersec on opera on Look at how volume data can impact our results Review how to take accurate distance measurements Consider what to look for in poten al opera ng changes 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Advanced Capacity Analysis In this segment we will: Look at how to use Synchro as an analysis tool, not as our final results Discuss what is an acceptable LOS Review the impact of satura on flow and peak hour factors on our analysis Perform a comparison of Synchro results with our on‐street measurements Look at how to choose the correct cycle length and the mi ga ng factors that affect our cycle length choice Evaluate how to segment a network for coordina on Examine the impact of side street and le turn Level of Service on intersec on performance Examine how to effec vely me over capacity intersec ons Discuss how to effec vely use double cycling
AGENDA (continued) 11:45 a.m. Temporary Condi ons In this segment we will: Examine our op ons for providing effec ve signal ming for temporary long term construc on condi ons Review how highway detour routes are implemented and the impact they have on our signal ming and our residents 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Advanced Network Coordina on In this segment we will: Review the func onality of a Time‐Space Diagram Look at the different types of coordina on pa erns including beginning of green coordina on, end of green coordina on, and staggered coordina on and the impacts and benefits of each type Introduce the concept of probability of early return Discuss what is an acceptable green band Examine how to effec vely perform cross coordina on Learn how to coordinate irregular routes Coordina ng Advance Le Turns – with no le turn lane Learn how to use offsets to dictate load distribu on 2:00 p.m. Break 2:15p.m. Controller Func onality In this segment we will: Introduce advanced controller func onality Review the controller menu system and the parameters necessary for signal coordina on Discuss how a controller can influence your op mal signal ming 3:00 p.m. Defaults, Minimums and Policies In this segment we will: Review the impact default and minimum mings can have on our traffic networks Compare pedestrian ming standards used by various agencies and their impact
Address the impact of the Accessibili es Act Guidelines for pedestrians
3:15 p.m. Review of the Signal Timing Process In this segment we will:
Review the steps necessary for a successful and effec ve signal ming project
Avoiding bad assump ons
3:30 p.m. Ques on and Discussion Period 3:45 p.m. Adjournment
Workshop Location The Park Inn Radisson Hotel—Markham is conveniently located near Highways 7, 401, 407 and 407. The hotel is a 35‐minute drive from both Toronto’s Pearson Airport and Union Sta on. Please call 905‐479‐5000 to make a reserva on. A con nental breakfast, 2 breaks and lunch are provided during the workshop for all par cipants.
OTC Advanced Signal Timing Course PRICING: Staff of OTC Member Organizations $375 + 13% HST = $423.75 Non-members: $450 + 13% HST= $508.50
R Register me for:
Park Inn Radisson—Markham • September 23 2016 - 8:00am—4:00pm • 555 Cocharane Drive, Markham (off Highway 7, just east of 404/407)
F _______$375+HST (OTC member)
_______ $450+HST (non-OTC member)
_______________________________________________________________________________ Name Title
_______________________________________________________________________________ Organization
_______________________________________________________________________________ Address City Postal Code
_______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Fax E-mail
Method of payment:
_______Please invoice me
:
_______Please charge my Visa/MC
_______________________________________________________________________________ Card number Expiry date Name on card You can fax your registration form to 647-346-4060 or e-mail a PDF to: [email protected] Online registrations accepted at http://www.otc.org /events Have a question? Call the OTC office at 647-346-4050.
Park Inn Radisson—Markham
• September 23, 2016 - 8:00am—4:00pm • 555 Cochrane Drive, Markham (off Hwy. 7, east of 404/407)
Introduction This advanced signal timing course has been revised for 2015 and is designed to provide the traffic engineering practitioner with concepts and techniques used to define, calculate and implement signal timing plans for various operating conditions and characteristics. During the 1-day course signal timing professionals will be guided through the steps of conducting a thorough signal timing study including: a) How to perform a site visit, b) Collecting pertinent data, c) Choosing the correct timing plans, d) Using Synchro as a tool, e) How to set up a Time-Space Diagram to affect on-street performance, f) How to take advantage of Semi-actuated intersections, g) How to overcome over-capacity intersections, h) How to fine tune an intersections timing, i) Quantifying improved signal timing. We will also look at the industries best practices in regard to pedestrian timing, clearance intervals, minimum timing, and local timing. Real intersections will be used as examples throughout the course.
About the Instructor The course is being conducted by David Booker, CET, TSOS of Coordinated Traffic Solutions. David has been in the traffic industry for twenty years with a focus on providing improvements to signal timing, central and closed loop traffic systems, and traffic operations. David has been responsible for signal timing updates to over 1000 intersections across Canada, the US and Caribbean.
Who Should Attend and Why? Transportation professionals involved with decisions, process or implementation of new signal timing. This advance signal timing course will not be focused on text book material, nor will it be focused on using software to calculate signal timing. This course will provide practical techniques and theory that have been proven successful under the most difficult of traffic conditions.
AGENDA 8:00 a.m. Con nental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Introduc on and Course Overview In this segment we will: Introduce the curriculum Iden fy the scope of the training material 8:45 a.m. Why Op mize Signal Timing In this segment we will: Provide an overview of the benefits of performing an updated signal ming study including financial and environmental benefits 9:00 a.m. The Signal Timing Process In this segment we will: Introduce the process of performing a signal ming study from incep on to comple on including what ques ons need to be asked prior to start up 9:30 a.m. Site Visit and Data Gathering In this segment we will: Examine how to effec vely take manual ming measurements Discuss what to look for in traffic pa erns and road condi ons Review how vehicular classifica on impacts intersec on opera on Look at how volume data can impact our results Review how to take accurate distance measurements Consider what to look for in poten al opera ng changes 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Advanced Capacity Analysis In this segment we will: Look at how to use Synchro as an analysis tool, not as our final results Discuss what is an acceptable LOS Review the impact of satura on flow and peak hour factors on our analysis Perform a comparison of Synchro results with our on‐street measurements Look at how to choose the correct cycle length and the mi ga ng factors that affect our cycle length choice Evaluate how to segment a network for coordina on Examine the impact of side street and le turn Level of Service on intersec on performance Examine how to effec vely me over capacity intersec ons Discuss how to effec vely use double cycling
AGENDA (continued) 11:45 a.m. Temporary Condi ons In this segment we will: Examine our op ons for providing effec ve signal ming for temporary long term construc on condi ons Review how highway detour routes are implemented and the impact they have on our signal ming and our residents 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Advanced Network Coordina on In this segment we will: Review the func onality of a Time‐Space Diagram Look at the different types of coordina on pa erns including beginning of green coordina on, end of green coordina on, and staggered coordina on and the impacts and benefits of each type Introduce the concept of probability of early return Discuss what is an acceptable green band Examine how to effec vely perform cross coordina on Learn how to coordinate irregular routes Coordina ng Advance Le Turns – with no le turn lane Learn how to use offsets to dictate load distribu on 2:00 p.m. Break 2:15p.m. Controller Func onality In this segment we will: Introduce advanced controller func onality Review the controller menu system and the parameters necessary for signal coordina on Discuss how a controller can influence your op mal signal ming 3:00 p.m. Defaults, Minimums and Policies In this segment we will: Review the impact default and minimum mings can have on our traffic networks Compare pedestrian ming standards used by various agencies and their impact
Address the impact of the Accessibili es Act Guidelines for pedestrians
3:15 p.m. Review of the Signal Timing Process In this segment we will:
Review the steps necessary for a successful and effec ve signal ming project
Avoiding bad assump ons
3:30 p.m. Ques on and Discussion Period 3:45 p.m. Adjournment
Workshop Location The Park Inn Radisson Hotel—Markham is conveniently located near Highways 7, 401, 407 and 407. The hotel is a 35‐minute drive from both Toronto’s Pearson Airport and Union Sta on. Please call 905‐479‐5000 to make a reserva on. A con nental breakfast, 2 breaks and lunch are provided during the workshop for all par cipants.
OTC Advanced Signal Timing Course PRICING: Staff of OTC Member Organizations $375 + 13% HST = $423.75 Non-members: $450 + 13% HST= $508.50
R Register me for:
Park Inn Radisson—Markham • September 23 2016 - 8:00am—4:00pm • 555 Cocharane Drive, Markham (off Highway 7, just east of 404/407)
F _______$375+HST (OTC member)
_______ $450+HST (non-OTC member)
_______________________________________________________________________________ Name Title
_______________________________________________________________________________ Organization
_______________________________________________________________________________ Address City Postal Code
_______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Fax E-mail
Method of payment:
_______Please invoice me
:
_______Please charge my Visa/MC
_______________________________________________________________________________ Card number Expiry date Name on card You can fax your registration form to 647-346-4060 or e-mail a PDF to: [email protected] Online registrations accepted at http://www.otc.org /events Have a question? Call the OTC office at 647-346-4050.
