Highway Capacity Analysis Virtual Series

Virtual, Self-Paced, or In-Person | Applicable for 12 PDHs

This course is for engineering and planning professionals who wish to understand HCM methods and their applications. It is also designed to provide a solid foundation for studying for exams such as PE or PTOE.

Experienced instructors will provide an overview of the methodology steps, highlighting key concepts, best practices, common mistakes and limitations of the methods. The instructor will also highlight major methodological changes in the 7th Edition of HCM (2022). Several example problems will be discussed in class and students will have the opportunity to practice the use of the Highway Capacity Software (HCS) to perform HCM-based capacity analyses.

Course Format Options

Virtual Training

Learn directly from an expert in the field in a live online format.

Self-Paced

Experience the same quality content with the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

In-Person Training

Customized training formatted to meet your team’s needs, at a location of your choice.

Virtual Format Overview

Content

A brief overview of HCM key concepts, principles, and an introduction to the methodological changes in the HCM 7th Edition (2022)

HCM methods to analyze individual freeway segments (basic, merge, diverge, and weaving), freeway facilities, oversaturated conditions, work zones, and travel time reliability

HCM methods to analyze multilane highways and two-lane highways

HCM methods to analyze stop-controlled intersections (Two-Way Stop Control and All-Way Stop Control) and roundabouts

HCM methods to analyze signalized intersections, including: single and multi-period analyses; pre-timed, actuated and coordinated control; signal timing optimization

HCM methods to analyze urban streets segments and facilities:

HCM methods to analyze interchanges (Diamond, Parclo, SPUI and DDI) and alternative intersections (Restricted Crossing U-Turn, Median U-Turn and Displaced Left-Turn)

The series is organized as follows, with all presentations from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ET.

Highway Capacity Analysis Webinar Series Schedule (All Times are ET)
Day 01
1:00 – 2:00 pm		 Overview
HCM and HCS Overview
2:00 – 5:00 pm Freeways
Freeway Segments (Basic, Weaving, Merge & Diverge, Managed Lanes, Work Zone)
Freeway Facilities (Travel Time Reliability, ATDM)
Day 02
1:00 – 2:30 pm		 Highways
Multilane Highways and Two-Lane Highways
2:30 – 4:00 pm Unsignalized Intersections
Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersections (TWSC)
All-Way Stop Controlled Intersections (AWSC)
Roundabouts and Roundabout Segments
4:00 – 5:00 pm Signalized Arterials
Signalized Intersections (NEMA, Phase Duration, Multiple-Period Analysis)
Day 03
1:00 – 5:00 pm		 Signalized Arterials
Urban Streets (Flow Profile, Access Points, Travel Time Reliability, ATDM)
Ramp Terminals and Alternative Intersections (DDI, DLT, RCUT, MUT)

Course fees are $550 per person

ITE Member Discount*
For members of ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) the fee is discounted 20% at $440 per person (register here)

Group Discount*
For multiple registrations from the same agency or company on a single transaction, the fee is discounted 10% at $495 per person.

(*) Discounts are not cumulative and only one category of the above may be used

PDHs
Upon completing the course, attendees are provided a certificate of completion and 12 PDHs.
Those who attend in-person courses are provided PDHs consistent with the course workload.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this course attendees will be able to:

  • Understand key concepts for capacity analyses, including level of service, service measures, free-flow speed, peak hour factor, undersaturated x oversaturated conditions, etc.
  • List strengths and limitations of the HCM methods
  • Apply the HCM methods for planning level and operational analyses
  • Determine the Level of Service of different road elements
  • Use the Highway Capacity Software to analyze different road elements (freeways, highways, intersections, urban streets, interchanges, and alternative intersections)
  • Understand the required inputs for HCS analyses and learn about common modeling mistakes
  • Extract HCS reports and interpret performance measures

Self-Paced Format Overview

Why a self-paced course?

Learn on your own time and schedule, as the course material is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. You can revisit modules as many times as desired to review any topics.

The course is designed with modern, science-based principles to maximize the learning experience. The use of audiovisual resources, interactive elements, and learning assessment activities are key elements in delivering an engaging learning environment.

Companies and agencies can provide training for as many of their employees as needed at a reduced cost.

In a regular classroom, people have different learning styles. In this self-paced course, you are free to explore the topics at your own pace and in the sequence that you desire

Although this course format does not use a live instructor, attendees will have access to continuous support from our experts anytime during the course enrollment.

Course Structure

Overview HCM and HCS Overview
Freeways Freeway Segments (Basic, Weaving, Merge & Diverge, Managed Lanes, Work Zone)
Freeway Facilities (Travel Time Reliability, ATDM)
Highways Multilane Highways and Two-Lane Highways
Unsignalized Intersections Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersections (TWSC)
All-Way Stop Controlled Intersections (AWSC)
Roundabouts and Roundabout Segments
Signalized Intersections Signalized Intersections (NEMA, Phase Duration, Multiple-Period Analysis)
Urban Streets (Flow Profile, Access Points, ATDM)
Ramp Terminals and Alternative Intersections (DDI, DLT, RCUT, MUT)

Course fees are $395 per person.

Group Discount
For multiple registrations from the same agency or company on a single transaction, the fee is discounted 10% at $355 per person.

Are you interested in training larger teams (20+ employees)? Contact us at mctrans@ce.ufl.edu for a personalized quote at reduced per-person rates.

PDHs
Upon completing the course, attendees are provided a certificate of completion and 12 PDHs.

Completion of the course requires navigating through all online modules and taking a quiz at the end while reaching the minimum pass mark of 70%.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this course attendees will be able to:

  • Understand key concepts for capacity analyses, including level of service, service measures, free-flow speed, peak hour factor, undersaturated x oversaturated conditions, etc.
  • List strengths and limitations of the HCM methods
  • Apply the HCM methods for planning level and operational analyses
  • Determine the Level of Service of different road elements
  • Use the Highway Capacity Software to analyze different road elements (freeways, highways, intersections, urban streets, interchanges, and alternative intersections)
  • Understand the required inputs for HCS analyses and learn about common modeling mistakes
  • Extract HCS reports and interpret performance measures

Course access and duration
Upon registration, attendees will receive credentials (username and password) to access the course via Moodle. Once registered, attendees will have access to the course for a period of 45 days. You will be provided access to the course material immediately after your order is processed. If you wish to start your access period at a later date, please indicate the desired date under “Special Instructions” during checkout . You can also send an email to mctrans@ce.ufl.edu with your selected date.

While the time needed to complete all modules may vary for every person, it is expected that an average of 12 hours will be needed to complete all training modules.

FAQ

Please visit the training calendar to view the upcoming dates for the virtual training format.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Attendees must meet minimum technology requirements, such as having a computer with a steady internet connection and audio output.

The virtual format will be delivered through applications such as Zoom.

The self-paced format will be delivered through Moodle, an online Learning Management System (LMS).

This course is designed for engineers, planners, designers, managers, and analysts who perform transportation studies and desire to obtain a solid understanding of the required tools and methods;
Public agency employees who either perform transportation studies or review studies submitted by contractors;
Professionals who want to build a solid foundation for exams such as PE or PTOE.

All materials will be provided. The Highway Capacity Software (HCS) is not required but highly recommended.

For the Virtual format, a comprehensive workbook is provided for the lectures.

For the Self-Paced format, course material will be available through Moodle.

The Highway Capacity Software (HCS) is not required however it is strongly recommended to practice the concepts discussed in the course.

For the Virtual format, a time-limited version of HCS can be provided to students upon request.

For the Self-paced format, a time-limited version can be provided for a fee.

For the virtual format, the course certificate is provided via email a few days after the course, with PDHs issued accordingly to tracked attendance on Zoom. For the self-paced format, the certificate will be available for download from Moodle immediately after the course completion (upon reaching the passing mark in the final quiz)

For the virtual format, video recordings are not available to class participants. For the self-paced format, the course material and videos can be reviewed as many times as desired during the 45-day access period to the course.

Each course registration is intended for a single person, and sharing the course access with others is not authorized. Organizations that wish to register multiple participants can do so for a discounted fee.