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-Summary:
The webinar will present an overview of Part 9, Traffic Control for Bicycle Facilities, of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). There will be discussion of the various applications and placement of signs, markings, and other traffic control devices. Examples of the various devices will be provided along with research on the effectiveness of devices that are being considered for the next edition of the MUTCD.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify treatments for bicycles and how they are applied.
- Understand the relationship between Part 9 and other Parts of the MUTCD.
- Determine appropriate traffic control devices for bicycles at signalized intersections, including the Interim Approval of Bicycle Signals that will be modified in the next edition of the MUTCD.
- Identify emerging research on topics such as Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB), sharrows, buffered bike lanes, and cycletracks.
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Course Credit Requirements:
This course is eligible for the following certification renewal(s): PTOE
Earning Course Credit: A course evaluation must be completed. This enrollment and the evaluation is name specific and non-transferable. Site attendees may earn course credits upon verification by ITE staff. Instructions regarding the process will be provided to the site registrant.
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Instructors:
Peter Koonce, Portland, OR, USA
Target Audience:
Entry-level professionals and individuals who wish to get familiar with the MUTCD.