Design of At-Grade Intersections - (State/Federal/Private Agencies ONLY)
Workshop | Available
WHAT THIS IS ABOUT
This workshop will introduce participants to the key concepts, procedures and standards involved in the Design of At-Grade Intersections. Topics covered will include the basics of intersection design: intersection capacity, design criteria and controls, sight distance and geometric design elements. Additional focus will be given to other important issues, including turn lane design, channelization, pavement marking, modern roundabouts, accommodating bicycles and accommodating pedestrians. All of these topics will be presented in relation to their direct application to the design of at-grade intersections. Participants will have opportunity to share opinions and personal experiences in order to broaden the classroom experience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Local and state government employees, consulting engineers, and others with an interest or involved in the design of streets and roadways.
PDHs AVAILABLE
6 Professional Development Hours can be granted for this course. No partial credit available. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the workshop to get 6 PDHs.
TENNESSEE ACADEMY FOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING (TATE)
This course serves as an elective for the Tennessee Academy for Transportation Engineering (TATE) certificate. TATE provides continuing education for engineers, planners, designers and technicians. The program focuses on the basic design of transportation facilities, the evaluation of traffic operations, and the collection of data to support various transportation studies. Successful completion of the required curricula of core and elective courses confers TATE certification. For more information, contact Airton Kohls at 865-974-5255 or access https://ttap.utk.edu/training/tate-certificate-program/
REGISTRATION FEE
This workshop is free only for employees or elected officials of counties, cities, towns, and similar forms of local government. All other participants, including consultants, contractors, state government employees (including TDOT), etc, must pay a registration fee of $75. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Paying registrations must be received at least one business day before the workshop to ensure that you will receive your Zoom invitation before the event begins.
Alan Childers
Mr. Alan Childers, P.E., is a Senior Transportation Engineer with over forty-five years of experience in Traffic Engineering and Roadway Design. He has worked for both public and private agencies, and is currently employed on a part-time basis with the engineering firm of Cannon & Cannon, Inc. located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and also with the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Childers has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee Department of Civil Engineering, teaching Transportation Engineering and Geometric Design Courses.