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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Navigate and apply the TAC Canadian Roundabout Design Guide (CRDG) to real-world projects.
• Integrate the CRDG with the TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDGCR) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC).
• Evaluate and justify roundabouts in various traffic scenarios, considering safety, capacity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design modern roundabouts with a focus on geometry, safety, and efficiency.
• Implement roundabout designs that accommodate all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Description
Explore the essential principles of planning and designing modern roundabouts with the TAC Canadian Roundabout Design Guide. This course provides an in-depth understanding of why roundabouts are often preferred over traditional intersections. Learn about the benefits of roundabouts in terms of safety, capacity, and cost savings and how they can be effectively integrated into different transportation systems.

On the first day, you'll delve into critical planning considerations like traffic analysis and intersection assessment. Understand when and why roundabouts should be selected over stop-controlled or signalized intersections, with insights into accommodating pedestrians, cyclists, and public outreach. This foundational knowledge will help you make informed decisions in your design projects.

The second day focuses on the geometric and detailed design of roundabouts. You’ll learn about design checks, vehicle accommodation, and other technical aspects, including grading, signage, and illumination. The highly interactive course features numerous real-world examples from Canada and hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning experience.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals planning, designing, and managing transportation infrastructure.

Traffic Engineers and Project Engineers will find the content particularly relevant, as it offers practical guidance on roundabout design and application. Transportation Engineers, Designers, and Infrastructure Managers will benefit from understanding how to integrate roundabouts into broader transportation networks.

Additionally, Municipal Managers, Administrators, Traffic Planners, and Transportation Planners will gain valuable insights into the public and safety benefits of roundabouts. Consulting Engineers who provide expertise to municipalities and other agencies will also find this course beneficial for enhancing their design capabilities and advising on best practices.

Special Feature:
Depending on your learning goals, you can choose to attend either Day 1, Day 2, or both days of the course. Each day begins with introductions and a clear outline of the day's objectives, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.

Please note: You can check other time zones here.

Syllabus

Day 1:

Roundabout Planning and Operations:

• CRDG Introduction
• Considerations in Roundabout Applications and Planning
• Planning
• Traffic Operational Analysis
• Safety
• Traffic Control Devices
• Illumination
• Landscaping
• Pavement Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

Day 2:

Roundabout Design:

• Geometric Design (Part 1 – Design Process)
• Geometric Design (Part 2 – Basic Design Elements)
• Design Exercise –Single Lane Roundabout
• Geometric Design (Part 3 – Multilane Design)
• Design Exercise – Multilane Roundabout

Instructor

Michael MacDonald, P. Eng.

Michael is a Senior Transportation Engineer at Harbourside Transportation Consultants – Dartmouth, NS.

He has over 28 years of experience in transportation, traffic engineering, and municipal design. He has managed various transportation projects, including highway and interchange design, roundabout design, traffic signal design, traffic studies, traffic modelling, and intersection modifications. Michael was the lead writer of the geometric design chapter of the TAC Canadian Roundabout Design Guide. He has presented numerous public consultation/information sessions to educate the public on the benefits of roundabouts and how to use them.

Michael has served as a project manager, lead designer, Arcady modeller and peer reviewer on roundabout projects in Canada and the U.S.