2016 Advanced Signal Timing Course Agenda3
ADVANCED SIGNAL TIMING COURSE ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL
Park Inn Radisson—Markham • December 7, 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 2016 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 intersection’s 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. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Introduction and Course Overview In this segment we will: Introduce the curriculum Identify the scope of the training material 8:45 a.m. Why Optimize Signal Timing In this segment we will: Provide an overview of the benefits of performing an updated signal timing 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 timing study from inception to completion including what questions 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 effectively take manual timing measurements Discuss what to look for in traffic patterns and road conditions Review how vehicular classification impacts intersection operation Look at how volume data can impact our results Review how to take accurate distance measurements Consider what to look for in potential operating 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 saturation 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 mitigating factors that affect our cycle length choice Evaluate how to segment a network for coordination Examine the impact of side street and left turn Level of Service on intersection performance Examine how to effectively time over capacity intersections Discuss how to effectively use double cycling
AGENDA (continued) 11:45 a.m. Temporary Conditions In this segment we will: Examine our options for providing effective signal timing for temporary long term construction conditions Review how highway detour routes are implemented and the impact they have on our signal timing and our residents 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Advanced Network Coordination In this segment we will: Review the functionality of a Time-Space Diagram Look at the different types of coordination patterns including beginning of green coordination, end of green coordination, and staggered coordination 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 effectively perform cross coordination Learn how to coordinate irregular routes Coordinating Advance Left Turns – with no left turn lane Learn how to use offsets to dictate load distribution
2:00 p.m. Break 2:15p.m. Controller Functionality In this segment we will:
Introduce advanced controller functionality Review the controller menu system and the parameters necessary for signal coordination Discuss how a controller can influence your optimal signal timing
3:00 p.m. Defaults, Minimums and Policies In this segment we will:
Review the impact default and minimum timings can have on our traffic networks Compare pedestrian timing standards used by various agencies and their impact Address the impact of the Accessibilities 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 effective signal timing project
Avoiding bad assumptions
3:30 p.m. Question 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 Station. Please call 905-479-5000 to make a reservation. A continental breakfast, 2 breaks and lunch are provided during the workshop for all participants.
OTC Advanced Signal Timing Course PRICING: Staff of OTC Member Organizations $375 + 13% HST = $423.75 Non-members: $450 + 13% HST= $508.50
Park Inn Radisson—Markham • December 7, 2016 - 8:00am—4:00pm • 555 Cochrane Drive, Markham (off Highway 7, just east of 404/407)
REGISTRATION FORM: Register me for:
_______$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 • December 7, 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 2016 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 intersection’s 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. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Introduction and Course Overview In this segment we will: Introduce the curriculum Identify the scope of the training material 8:45 a.m. Why Optimize Signal Timing In this segment we will: Provide an overview of the benefits of performing an updated signal timing 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 timing study from inception to completion including what questions 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 effectively take manual timing measurements Discuss what to look for in traffic patterns and road conditions Review how vehicular classification impacts intersection operation Look at how volume data can impact our results Review how to take accurate distance measurements Consider what to look for in potential operating 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 saturation 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 mitigating factors that affect our cycle length choice Evaluate how to segment a network for coordination Examine the impact of side street and left turn Level of Service on intersection performance Examine how to effectively time over capacity intersections Discuss how to effectively use double cycling
AGENDA (continued) 11:45 a.m. Temporary Conditions In this segment we will: Examine our options for providing effective signal timing for temporary long term construction conditions Review how highway detour routes are implemented and the impact they have on our signal timing and our residents 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Advanced Network Coordination In this segment we will: Review the functionality of a Time-Space Diagram Look at the different types of coordination patterns including beginning of green coordination, end of green coordination, and staggered coordination 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 effectively perform cross coordination Learn how to coordinate irregular routes Coordinating Advance Left Turns – with no left turn lane Learn how to use offsets to dictate load distribution
2:00 p.m. Break 2:15p.m. Controller Functionality In this segment we will:
Introduce advanced controller functionality Review the controller menu system and the parameters necessary for signal coordination Discuss how a controller can influence your optimal signal timing
3:00 p.m. Defaults, Minimums and Policies In this segment we will:
Review the impact default and minimum timings can have on our traffic networks Compare pedestrian timing standards used by various agencies and their impact Address the impact of the Accessibilities 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 effective signal timing project
Avoiding bad assumptions
3:30 p.m. Question 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 Station. Please call 905-479-5000 to make a reservation. A continental breakfast, 2 breaks and lunch are provided during the workshop for all participants.
OTC Advanced Signal Timing Course PRICING: Staff of OTC Member Organizations $375 + 13% HST = $423.75 Non-members: $450 + 13% HST= $508.50
Park Inn Radisson—Markham • December 7, 2016 - 8:00am—4:00pm • 555 Cochrane Drive, Markham (off Highway 7, just east of 404/407)
REGISTRATION FORM: Register me for:
_______$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.
