Invitation to a
TWO
SHORT COURSES ON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Transport Operations Research Group – University of Newcastle upon Tyne
1st part: 29-31 October 2001
2nd part: 26-28 November 2001
The Transport Engineering Group of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Newcastle, is offering two short courses on Traffic Management Techniques. These short courses can be taken singly as part of continuing professional development or may contribute to a part-time MSc degree (contact Alyson Green for further details). The first course, which runs from lunchtime on 29 October to lunchtime on 31 October and is presented by Professor Michael Bell, focuses on management and modelling issues. The second course, which runs from lunchtime on 26 November to lunchtime on 28 November and is presented by Roger Bird, focuses on design and assessment issues. The first course introduces traffic management and its objectives, defines traffic variables, looks at sensors for their measurement, covers the theory and practice of traffic signal control, looks at traffic management for motorways, goes into the theory and application of microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic traffic simulation, culminating with instruction in the use of the VISSIM microscopic traffic simulator. The second course concentrates on junction capacity assessment, junction design, road space reallocation, and traffic calming. Traffic impact assessment is reviewed, along with the principles of design for various types of road junction, and current UK design standards and practice. The needs of non-motorised road users are considered. There will be a demonstration of the application of the VISSIM microscopic traffic simulator to the design and assessment of traffic calming. Each short course consists of 24 hours of lecture and software demonstration. The cost for each course is £430 (reduced to £750 for both courses) to include three lunches, coffee and tea during breaks, two dinners, and course notes. To register, contact Lynda Morgan (Lynda.Morgan@ncl.ac.uk - tel: +44 191 222 7683, fax: +44 191 222 8352), who will also provide a list of hotels with which the University has preferential rates.