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NEW Course! MUTCD in Action: In-Depth Understanding and Implementation of the Manual - Fall 2024

Registration for this course now open.

When: November 18, 2024 -- February 3, 2025

Course Description

This blended learning, comprehensive course is designed to provide a deep dive into the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) the 11th Edition, focusing on its practical application for those with limited experience or new exposure to traffic control systems. Whether you are a young entry-level engineer, a mid-career professional, a public agency staff member, or a college student interested in transportation engineering, this course is designed to equip the learner with essential skills and knowledge for effective traffic control device management and implementation through the guidance of the Manual. 

By the end of this course, learners will have a solid foundation in the MUTCD, enabling them to confidently implement and manage traffic control devices. Including this course in your educational background will prepare you to handle real-world traffic control challenges and contribute effectively totransportation safety and efficiency. 

Four live instructor-led discussion sessions with guest experts will also provide real-world case studies, addressing emerging issues such as bicycle signals, cybersecurity, and sustainability among other topics.  These live discussions are designed and intended to reinforce the content learned from the modules completed prior to the live session.  Individuals who successfully complete this course will receive an ITE MUTCD in Action: In-Depth Understanding and Implementation of the Manual certificate. 

 

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a widespread understanding of the structure, purpose, and key principles of the MUTCD, including its history, development, and role in standardizing traffic control devices. 
  • Develop the ability to efficiently locate and interpret critical sections of the MUTCD, including many recent changes in the new edition. 
  • Recognize how to apply MUTCD standards, guidelines and options for the broad range of traffic control devices in real-world scenarios, from planning and designing to installation and maintenance. 
  • Explore practical solutions for common challenges faced by public agencies and transportation practitioners with limited traffic engineering expertise. 
  • Explain how to integrate MUTCD knowledge into daily practices and decision-making processes. 

 

Live Session Instructor Information

  • Steven Jewell, P.E, PTOE – Lead Course Designer , LinkedIn Bio
  • Douglas E. Noble, P.E., PTOE | Senior Director, Management and Operations | ITE 
  • Guest instructors: Subject matter experts with extensive experience in signalized intersection planning, design, timing, and delivery processes will also provide instruction on several modules. These guest instructors’ information and full bios are provided on the module pages they developed.

 

Pricing 

ITE Member: $600.00
Non-Member: $850.00

This course is designed for quality instructor and student interaction during live sessions and therefore there are limited seats available. Registration is for the entire course. Individual module registration is not available. 

 

Course Schedule

This course will take place on the ITE Learning Hub and will consist of ten modules ranging from 1-to-1.5-hour pre-recorded instructional videos. There will be four virtual interactive sessions with staff and instructors. The student is expected to view the required pre-recorded modules as they are unlocked throughout the course delivery.

Please note, there are no in-person components to this course.

 

The virtual live sessions have assigned dates:

1st Live Session: November 18, 2024

2nd Live Session: December 16, 2024

3rd Live Session: January 13, 2025

4th Live Session: February 3, 2025

Session times are 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

*Session times are subject to change. Students will be made aware of any changes at least one week prior to the session.*

 

Course Materials

Course material will be in each module. This includes PDFs of the Power Point presentations for each module, any references, handouts, and links if applicable.

 

How to Earn PDH Credit: 

Minimum of 12 PDH Credits Available. Final credit total to be determined at class start.

The course in its entirety will provide minimum 12 PDH credits. Final credit total to be determined at class start. Each participant will be awarded an ITE MUTCD in Action: In-Depth Understanding and Implementation of the Manual Course Certificate upon completion of all the live sessions, pre-recorded modules, confirmation of knowledge quizzes, working example assignments if applicable and an evaluation of the overall course.

 

ITE's Certificate Program

ITE is committed to the education of the transportation industry therefore we have begun the ITE Certificate Program. The ITE Certificate Program will consist of training courses that provide certificates of achievement in a specific area and level of knowledge.

 

Policies: This MUTCD in Action: In-Depth Understanding and Implementation of the Manual Program is non-refundable within 5 days prior to the event. 

 

Additional attendees: This course is for individual participation only. Group sessions are not supported. Credit is applied to registrants only.

 

For administrative questions, please contact ITE Professional Development Senior Director.

Important Note for Confirmed Registrants: If you have registered for this program, please add the live event dates/times above to your calendar. You will receive further instruction minimum 3 days prior to the first live event that will include access to the course and live event login information. Please note, this course will not appear in your ITE Learning Hub account until the minimum 3 days prior communication.