2011 FHWA Modern Roundabout Training Class Information

The TexITE Greater Dallas Section, in coordination with FHWA and the North Central Texas Council of Governments is pleased to announce that FHWA will be offering a training course on Modern Roundabouts. The course is a single day course that will be offered at the TxDOT Fort Worth District Office on December 13, 2011 and at the TxDOT Dallas District Office on December 14, 2011.

There is no registration fee to attend this course. Attendees will be on their own for lunch. Seating will be limited to 40 people per class so please register early. If you register and can no longer attend, please cancel your registration so we can open your spot to someone else.

The two courses will be the same. There is no need to attend both days.

December 13, 2011 Course - Located at TxDOT Fort Worth

This course is full - please email dallas@texite.org to be added to the wait list.

December 13 / TxDOT Fort Worth - Registration Website

Location Info:
TxDOT Fort Worth District
RTC Facility - Room #1
2501 SW Loop 820
Ft Worth, TX
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December 14, 2011 Course - Located at TxDOT Dallas

This course is full - please email dallas@texite.org to be added to the wait list.

December 14 / TxDOT Dallas - Registration Website

Location Info:
TxDOT Dallas District
Dal Trans Building
Yielding/Oliver Conference Room
4625 US HWY 80 E
Mesquite, TX
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Course Description

The modern roundabout is a proven strategy for improving the safety and operations of intersections. The physical characteristics of a well-designed modern roundabout reduce the frequency and severity of intersection crashes for all users including pedestrians and bicyclists. This course highlights the benefits of modern roundabouts and gives participants the fundamental knowledge needed to plan and consider applying roundabout intersection projects in their area. This course is an introductory level course with a blend of technical and non-technical planning, design and operations considerations.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Distinguish a modern roundabout from other types of circular intersections
Describe the safety advantages of roundabouts
Describe the operational advantages roundabouts provide
Identify what type of locations roundabouts may be appropriate
Describe strategies to overcome common barriers to implementation of roundabouts, such as negative public perceptions
Describe the key considerations when planning an area's first roundabout
Apply basic traffic operational models and capacity calculations for roundabouts
Describe key geometric design principles of a modern roundabout
Apply signing and marking suggested practices
Apply design strategies for pedestrians and bicyclists

If you have any questions about the courses or need to change your registration, please contact John Denholm, 972-248-3006.