Microcredit


Fundamental of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 

This course provides foundational knowledge of the devices, equipment, and methods used to manage and regulate both vehicular and non-vehicular traffic. It covers the procedures and practices for ensuring safety and efficiency on Federal, State, County, Municipal, and Local roadways. While traffic controls are generally consistent, special considerations are required during construction. Civil Engineering students specializing in design or construction will gain a solid understanding of traffic control principles. 

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 

Upon successful course completion, students will:   

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of developing and maintaining a uniform method as outlined in the MUTCD.
  • Analyze and interpret data related to issues in design, construction, and maintenance that require the use of the MUTCD.
  • Perform basic calculations and apply rules of thumb for installing and providing traffic control devices.
  • Apply critical thinking and quantitative reasoning to basic engineering projects.
  • Identify locations and situations for the application of traffic control devices in engineering projects using hypothetical conditions. 

Schedule Lecture Topics

Orientation, description of course intent, schedule, interaction with students, expectation from students.   

  • Introduction
  • The role of Traffic Engineer, why traffic engineering is necessary. What you need to know as a traffic engineer 
  • Role of FHWA 
  • The process and the need to provide devices for controlling traffic? 
  • Refinement and development of the processes  
  • Responsibility and ownership? 
  • The users of MUTCD, States ,County Municipal and townships agencies 
  • The various types of Colors and Shields used. 
  • Amendment Process: Process to handle changes 
  • Standard Highway Signs: 
  • Common types of Traffic Control Devices: 
  • General Application: 
  • States and Local Agencies 
  • Traffic Signals 
  • Signing and Striping 

Contact Information

Dr. Azhar Mahmood
Coordinator
263 Academy Street, Room S605C
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4259
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