DESCRIPTION:
The modern roundabout is a proven strategy for improving the safety and operations of intersections. The physical characteristics of a well-designed modern roundabout reduce the frequency and severity of intersection crashes for all users including pedestrians
and bicyclists. This course highlights the benefits of modern roundabouts and gives participants the fundamental knowledge needed to plan and consider applying roundabout intersection projects in their area. This course is an introductory level course with
a blend of technical and non-technical planning, design and operations considerations.
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish a modern roundabout from other types of circular intersections
- Describe the safety advantages of roundabouts
- Describe the operational advantages roundabouts provide
- Identify what type of locations roundabouts may be appropriate
- Describe strategies to overcome common barriers to implementation of roundabouts, such as negative public perceptions
- Describe the key considerations when planning an area's first roundabout
- Apply basic traffic operational models and capacity calculations for roundabouts
- Describe key geometric design principles of a modern roundabout
- Apply signing and marking suggested practices
- Apply design strategies for pedestrians and bicyclists
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Transportation professionals with at least one year of working experience
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The National Highway Institute (NHI) has been approved as an Authorized Provider
by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET),
1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, NHI
has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely
recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized
Provider membership status, NHI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs
that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standards.
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