CE 3324 - Traffic Engineering I

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

A basic overview of the traffic engineering profession. Traffic stream parameters and characteristics are presented, along with study techniques for their measurement, analysis, and interpretation. Characteristics of road users, vehicles, roadways, and traffic control devices are treated in detail, as is their impact on traffic stream behavior. Functional characteristics of roadways are introduced. Traffic operations and control techniques are treated. Detailed coverage of isolated signal design and timing, both pre-timed and actuated, is included. Signal coordination on arterials and in networks is introduced. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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