Traffic Engineering and Control

  1. Traffic Control Devices
    1. Principles and Standards
      1. Fundamental Principles
        1. Fulfill a Need
          1. Command Attention
            1. Convey Clear Meaning
              1. Command Respect
                1. Provide Adequate Response Time
                2. Uniformity and Consistency
                  1. National Standards
                    1. Regional Variations
                      1. International Practices
                      2. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
                        1. MUTCD Structure
                          1. Update Process
                            1. Compliance Requirements
                          2. Traffic Signs
                            1. Sign Classification System
                              1. Regulatory Signs
                                1. Stop Signs
                                  1. Placement Criteria
                                    1. Visibility Requirements
                                      1. Multi-Way Stop Applications
                                      2. Yield Signs
                                        1. Application Guidelines
                                          1. Placement Standards
                                          2. Speed Limit Signs
                                            1. Speed Zone Establishment
                                              1. Placement Requirements
                                                1. Variable Speed Limits
                                                2. Prohibition Signs
                                                  1. No Turn Signs
                                                    1. Parking Restriction Signs
                                                      1. Weight and Size Restrictions
                                                      2. One-Way Signs
                                                        1. Do Not Enter Signs
                                                        2. Warning Signs
                                                          1. Curve Warning Signs
                                                            1. Advisory Speed Determination
                                                              1. Placement Guidelines
                                                              2. Intersection Warning Signs
                                                                1. Cross Road Warning
                                                                  1. Side Road Warning
                                                                    1. T-Intersection Warning
                                                                    2. Pedestrian Warning Signs
                                                                      1. School Zone Signs
                                                                        1. Crosswalk Warning
                                                                          1. Playground Areas
                                                                          2. Construction Warning Signs
                                                                            1. Hazard Warning Signs
                                                                            2. Guide Signs
                                                                              1. Route Markers
                                                                                1. Interstate Shields
                                                                                  1. US Route Markers
                                                                                    1. State Route Markers
                                                                                    2. Destination Signs
                                                                                      1. Distance Information
                                                                                        1. Direction Information
                                                                                          1. Exit Information
                                                                                          2. Service Signs
                                                                                            1. Gas, Food, Lodging
                                                                                              1. Hospital Signs
                                                                                                1. Rest Area Signs
                                                                                                2. Recreational Signs
                                                                                                  1. Park and Recreation Areas
                                                                                                    1. Tourist Information
                                                                                                3. Sign Design Elements
                                                                                                  1. Size Standards
                                                                                                    1. Color Specifications
                                                                                                      1. Font and Lettering
                                                                                                        1. Symbol Design
                                                                                                          1. Border and Background
                                                                                                          2. Sign Placement and Installation
                                                                                                            1. Lateral Placement
                                                                                                              1. Height Requirements
                                                                                                                1. Longitudinal Placement
                                                                                                                  1. Multiple Sign Installations
                                                                                                                  2. Sign Visibility and Legibility
                                                                                                                    1. Retroreflectivity Requirements
                                                                                                                      1. Illumination Standards
                                                                                                                        1. Maintenance Requirements
                                                                                                                          1. Inspection Procedures
                                                                                                                        2. Pavement Markings
                                                                                                                          1. Longitudinal Markings
                                                                                                                            1. Centerlines
                                                                                                                              1. Yellow Centerline Applications
                                                                                                                                1. Broken Line Patterns
                                                                                                                                  1. Solid Line Applications
                                                                                                                                  2. Lane Lines
                                                                                                                                    1. White Lane Line Standards
                                                                                                                                      1. Broken Lane Lines
                                                                                                                                        1. Solid Lane Lines
                                                                                                                                        2. Edge Lines
                                                                                                                                          1. Right Edge Lines
                                                                                                                                            1. Left Edge Lines
                                                                                                                                              1. Barrier Lines
                                                                                                                                              2. No-Passing Zone Markings
                                                                                                                                                1. Sight Distance Criteria
                                                                                                                                                  1. Marking Procedures
                                                                                                                                                2. Transverse Markings
                                                                                                                                                  1. Stop Lines
                                                                                                                                                    1. Placement Standards
                                                                                                                                                      1. Width Requirements
                                                                                                                                                        1. Intersection Applications
                                                                                                                                                        2. Crosswalk Markings
                                                                                                                                                          1. Standard Crosswalk
                                                                                                                                                            1. High-Visibility Crosswalk
                                                                                                                                                              1. Placement Guidelines
                                                                                                                                                              2. Yield Lines
                                                                                                                                                                1. Placement Criteria
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Design Standards
                                                                                                                                                                  2. Speed Measurement Markings
                                                                                                                                                                  3. Special Markings
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Turn Arrow Markings
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Word and Symbol Markings
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Colored Pavement Applications
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Raised Pavement Markers
                                                                                                                                                                          2. Marking Materials and Application
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Paint Materials
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Thermoplastic Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Tape Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Application Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Durability Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Object Markers and Delineators
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Delineator Types
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Placement Guidelines
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Retroreflectivity Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Maintenance Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Traffic Signals
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Signal Hardware Components
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Signal Heads
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Head Configuration
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Lens Arrangements
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Mounting Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Signal Lenses
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Lens Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Color Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Visibility Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Signal Supports
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Mast Arm Structures
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Span Wire Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Pedestal Mounting
                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Signal Controllers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Pre-Timed Controllers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Fixed Time Operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Programming Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Traffic-Actuated Controllers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Vehicle Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Phase Extension Logic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Gap Reduction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Adaptive Signal Controllers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Real-Time Optimization
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Traffic Responsive Operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. System Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Detection Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Inductive Loop Detectors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Loop Configuration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Installation Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Detection Logic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Video Detection Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Camera Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Image Processing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Detection Zones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Radar Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Microwave Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Detection Capabilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Installation Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Other Detection Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Magnetic Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Acoustic Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Thermal Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Signal Timing Concepts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Phase Definition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Interval Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Green Interval
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Yellow Change Interval
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. All-Red Clearance Interval
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Cycle Length
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Split Allocation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Offset Timing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Warrants for Traffic Signals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Eight-Hour Vehicular Volume
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Four-Hour Vehicular Volume
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Peak Hour Volume
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Pedestrian Volume
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. School Crossing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Coordinated Signal System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Crash Experience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Roadway Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Signal Installation and Maintenance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Installation Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Testing and Commissioning
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Routine Maintenance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Emergency Procedures

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