Traffic Engineering and Control

  1. Advanced Traffic Engineering Topics
    1. Intelligent Transportation Systems
      1. ITS Architecture
        1. National ITS Architecture
          1. Regional ITS Architecture
            1. Systems Engineering Process
            2. ITS Standards
              1. Communication Standards
                1. Data Standards
                  1. Interoperability Requirements
                  2. Advanced Traffic Management Systems
                    1. Traffic Management Centers
                      1. Center Operations
                        1. System Integration
                          1. Data Management
                          2. Field Devices
                            1. Detection Systems
                              1. Communication Systems
                                1. Control Systems
                                2. Traffic Control Strategies
                                  1. Adaptive Signal Control
                                    1. Ramp Metering Control
                                      1. Variable Speed Limits
                                    2. Advanced Traveler Information Systems
                                      1. Information Collection
                                        1. Information Processing
                                          1. Information Dissemination
                                            1. Dynamic Message Signs
                                              1. Highway Advisory Radio
                                                1. Internet and Mobile Applications
                                              2. Commercial Vehicle Operations
                                                1. Electronic Screening
                                                  1. Fleet Management
                                                    1. Freight Information Systems
                                                    2. Advanced Public Transportation Systems
                                                      1. Automatic Vehicle Location
                                                        1. Transit Signal Priority
                                                          1. Electronic Fare Payment
                                                        2. Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
                                                          1. Vehicle Automation Levels
                                                            1. SAE Automation Levels
                                                              1. Level 0 - No Automation
                                                                1. Level 1 - Driver Assistance
                                                                  1. Level 2 - Partial Automation
                                                                    1. Level 3 - Conditional Automation
                                                                      1. Level 4 - High Automation
                                                                        1. Level 5 - Full Automation
                                                                      2. Vehicle Connectivity
                                                                        1. Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
                                                                          1. Safety Applications
                                                                            1. Mobility Applications
                                                                              1. Communication Protocols
                                                                              2. Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication
                                                                                1. Infrastructure Requirements
                                                                                  1. Data Exchange
                                                                                    1. System Integration
                                                                                    2. Vehicle-to-Everything Communication
                                                                                      1. Pedestrian Communication
                                                                                        1. Cloud Connectivity
                                                                                          1. Network Integration
                                                                                        2. Traffic Flow Impacts
                                                                                          1. Mixed Traffic Operations
                                                                                            1. Human-Automated Vehicle Interaction
                                                                                              1. Capacity Implications
                                                                                                1. Safety Considerations
                                                                                                2. Fully Automated Traffic
                                                                                                  1. Capacity Increases
                                                                                                    1. Following Distance Reduction
                                                                                                      1. Intersection Operations
                                                                                                    2. Infrastructure Implications
                                                                                                      1. Roadway Design Changes
                                                                                                        1. Traffic Control Device Evolution
                                                                                                          1. Communication Infrastructure
                                                                                                          2. Implementation Challenges
                                                                                                            1. Technology Deployment
                                                                                                              1. Regulatory Framework
                                                                                                                1. Public Acceptance
                                                                                                              2. Traffic Simulation and Modeling
                                                                                                                1. Simulation Model Types
                                                                                                                  1. Macroscopic Models
                                                                                                                    1. Aggregate Flow Models
                                                                                                                      1. Network Assignment Models
                                                                                                                        1. Planning Applications
                                                                                                                        2. Mesoscopic Models
                                                                                                                          1. Individual Vehicle Tracking
                                                                                                                            1. Simplified Behavior Models
                                                                                                                              1. Large Network Applications
                                                                                                                              2. Microscopic Models
                                                                                                                                1. Detailed Vehicle Behavior
                                                                                                                                  1. Car-Following Models
                                                                                                                                    1. Lane-Changing Models
                                                                                                                                  2. Model Development Process
                                                                                                                                    1. Problem Definition
                                                                                                                                      1. Model Selection
                                                                                                                                        1. Network Coding
                                                                                                                                          1. Demand Estimation
                                                                                                                                          2. Model Calibration
                                                                                                                                            1. Parameter Adjustment
                                                                                                                                              1. Field Data Comparison
                                                                                                                                                1. Iterative Process
                                                                                                                                                2. Model Validation
                                                                                                                                                  1. Independent Data Testing
                                                                                                                                                    1. Statistical Validation
                                                                                                                                                      1. Sensitivity Analysis
                                                                                                                                                      2. Simulation Applications
                                                                                                                                                        1. Operational Analysis
                                                                                                                                                          1. Design Evaluation
                                                                                                                                                            1. Policy Assessment
                                                                                                                                                              1. Training and Education
                                                                                                                                                              2. Common Simulation Software
                                                                                                                                                                1. SUMO
                                                                                                                                                                  1. VISSIM
                                                                                                                                                                    1. AIMSUN
                                                                                                                                                                      1. CORSIM
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Sustainable Transportation
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Complete Streets Design
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Multimodal Integration
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Context Sensitive Design
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Accessibility for All Users
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Traffic Calming
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Speed Management
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Speed Humps and Bumps
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Speed Tables
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Raised Crosswalks
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Volume Management
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Diverters
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Closures
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. One-Way Conversions
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Geometric Modifications
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Chicanes
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Chokers
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Roundabouts
                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Non-Motorized Transportation
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Pedestrian Facility Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Sidewalk Design Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Crosswalk Treatments
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Pedestrian Signals
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Bicycle Facility Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Bicycle Lane Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Separated Bike Lanes
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Bicycle Intersection Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Shared-Use Path Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Design Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Conflict Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Maintenance Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Transit-Oriented Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Land Use Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Transit Accessibility
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Multimodal Connections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Environmental Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Air Quality Impacts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Noise Pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Stormwater Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Energy Consumption

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