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    • An-Najah National University

      Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

      Civil Engineering Department

      Transportation Systems Engineering II
      10601461

      Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory.

      Prerequisites: 10601360

      Instructors: Prof. Khaled Al-Sahili 

      Semester: 1st Semester  2023/2024

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      Course Contents:

      Traffic engineering studies; fundamentals of traffic flow; capacities and level of service analyses for highway facilities, highway operation systems; traffic control devices; traffic signal design; principles of planning for transportation systems; and basic steps of travel demand forecasting.

       

      Course Objectives:

      Acquiring the necessary knowledge and practical comprehension of traffic engineering studies, analysis and design and in transportation planning analysis. The principles and applications of traffic engineering studies and analysis, as well as traffic control systems design are emphasized. In addition, the basic principles of planning for transportation systems are introduced.

      The e-learning dimension of the course is designed to enable students to use advanced computer, multimedia, and networking capabilities to assist them in learning and understanding the material, through the inclusion of images, sound, animations, and videos, as well as relevant links, as needed.

      Learning Outcomes:

      1. Analyze and interpret traffic engineering studies data (speed, volume, travel time, and parking studies), and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

      2. Identify traffic engineering problems (traffic flow, intersection control, capacity, and level of service) and use applicable theories and concepts.

      3. Apply principles of engineering, science, and math to solve and evaluate traffic engineering problems (such as intersection controls, capacity, and level of service).

      4. Identify traffic engineering design concepts and requirements related to intersections and traffic control.

      5. Produce traffic designs of intersections and traffic control considering societal and economic factors.

      Textbook :

       Traffic and Highway Engineering, 5th edition. By: N. Garber and L. Hoel, CI-Engineering Publisher, 2019. 

      For  Full outline click here

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  • Topic 1

    Chapter One:
    INTRODUCTION TO TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

    • Introduction:

      The chapter introduces traffic engineering, its relevance, objectives, and its relation with transportation engineering. The chapter also presents need for traffic engineering studies, traffic operations analysis, and design of traffic control systems. Information obtained through traffic engineering studies serves to identify relevant characteristics and define related problems. Traffic flow is of fundamental importance in developing and designing strategies for intersection control, urban and rural highways. The chapter also introduces transportation planning, and shows how it interacts with traffic engineering.

       

      Objectives:

      1. Identify the importance of traffic engineering, and the general relation with transportation engineering.
      2. Define traffic engineering and its various aspects. 
      3. Recognize the various areas of the traffic engineering profession and their interrelations with other related disciplines.
      4. Demonstrate the contemporary issues and challenges related to traffic engineering, including mobility (congestion), safety, environment, and economic aspects. 

       

      Chapter Subjects:

      In this chapter we will cover the following subjects:

      1. Introduction to Traffic Engineering
      2. Elements of Traffic Engineering
      3. Objectives of traffic engineering
      4. The Traffic Engineering Profession
      5. Introduction to Transportation Planning

       

       Plan:

    • First:To understand what is traffic engineering and its relation with transportation engineering, and to know its elements and objectives, and the profession of traffic engineering, and to the be introduced to Transportation Planning, study the following slides, examine the image.


       

  • Topic 2

    Chapter Two:

    Traffic Engineering Studies

    • Introduction :

      This chapter introduces the different traffic engineering studies that are conducted to collect traffic data in order to assist the traffic engineer in assessing and solving traffic problems including road crashes, parking difficulties, congestion, and delay. Brief descriptions of the methods of collecting and analyzing the data are also included.

       

      Objectives:

      1. Identify the main traffic engineering studies that are needed to assess and solve traffic problems.
      2. Explain the relevance and the major characteristics for the main traffic engineering studies, including speed, volume, travel time and delay, as well as parking studies.
      3. Design the traffic engineering studies (experiments) and data collection techniques, identifying sample size, as well as the location, time and duration for conducting the studies.
      4. Illustrate how to analyze the collected data and demonstrate how to establish the basis for proposed traffic related actions, whether related to design, analysis or operation of roadway and traffic systems.

        

      Chapter Subjects:

      In this chapter we will cover the following subjects:

      1. Spot Speed Studies
      2. Volume Studies
      3. Travel Time and Delay Studies
      4. Parking Studies

        

      Plan:

      First: To explore the relevance and the major characteristics of spot speed studies, and be able to design such studies, considering the proper data collection techniques and key variables, and analyze the collected data and demonstrate how to establish the basis for proposed speed related actions, study the following multimedia and slides files. 

    • Second: To see what students can develop as innovative techniques for speed studies, watch the video link below

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    Chapter Three:

    Traffic Flow Elements

    • Introduction :

      This chapter introduces traffic flow theory, which involves the fundamental principles of traffic flow, including the development of mathematical relationships among the primary elements of a traffic stream: flow, density, and speed. Brief descriptions of such relationships and their applications are also included.

       

      Objectives:

      1. Identify the relationships among the primary elements of a traffic stream: flow, density, and speed.
      2. Explain the relevance of the knowledge of traffic flow theory to the traffic engineer in planning, designing, and evaluating the effectiveness of implementing traffic engineering measures on a highway system.
      3. Explain the relevance the major characteristics for key elements of a traffic stream including flow, density, speed, spacing and headway.
      4. Illustrate how to apply traffic flow theory in the analysis of traffic and demonstrate how to establish the basic relationships among the primary elements of a traffic stream.

       

      Chapter Subjects:

      In this chapter we will cover the following subjects:

      1. Traffic Flow Elements
      2. Flow-Density Relationships

        

      Plan:

      First: To understand the basics of traffic flow theory and its relevance to the traffic engineer, and be able to quantify the key elements of a traffic stream including flow, density, speed, spacing and headway, study the following multimedia and slides files. 

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    Chapter Four:

    Intersections Design

    •  Introduction:

      This chapter introduces intersection design, which involves the classification of intersections into general categories, especially for at-grade intersections and identification of design requirements for them. In addition, and the geometric design principles of at-grade intersections are also illustrated.

       Objectives:

      1. Identify the different types of at-grade intersections.
      2. Define the use and characteristics of each type of at-grade intersections.
      3. Explain the design requirements for the different types of intersections.
      4. Illustrate the principles of geometric design of at-grade intersections.
      5. Apply the principles of geometric design of at-grade intersections.
      6. Identify the relation between sight distance requirements and geometric design of intersections.

      Chapter Subjects:

      In this chapter we will cover the following subjects:

      1. Types and Design of At-Grade Intersections
      2. Geometric Design Principles of At-Grade Intersections

       

      Plan:

      First: To understand the various types and the design requirements of at-grade intersections, and to be able to identify the use and characteristics of each, study the following multimedia and slides files. 

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    Chapter Five:

    Intersection Control

    • Introduction :

      This chapter introduces intersection control, which involves the selection of the proper type of traffic-control system. These systems are used to reduce traffic delays and crashes on at-grade intersections and to increase the capacity of highways and streets. However, appropriate regulations must be enforced if these systems are to be effective. This chapter describes the different methods of controlling traffic on at-grade intersections, and illustrates the warrants to select the proper control strategy. In addition, special emphasis will be give to the design of traffic signal systems.

       

      Objectives:

      1. Demonstrate the purposes, objectives and major characteristics of traffic control systems.
      2. Identify the different types of traffic control devices.
      3. Illustrate the types of conflicts among traffic streams at intersections.
      4. Explain the types of intersection control and illustrate the warrants for adopting each.
      5. Illustrate the principles of the design of traffic signal systems.
      6. Apply the principles of the design of traffic signal systems to isolated at-grade intersections.

       

      Chapter Subjects:

      In this chapter we will cover the following subjects:

      1. Concepts of Traffic Control
      2. Conflict Points at Intersections
      3. Types of Intersection Control
      4. Signal Timing

      Plan:

      First: To understand the key concepts of traffic control, including the relevance, purposes, and objectives of traffic control systems, as well as the types of traffic control devices, which include signs, signals, markings, study the following multimedia and slides files. 

  • Topic 9

    Chapter 6

    Capacity and LOS of Multi-Lane Highways

  • Topic 10

    Chapter 7

    Capacity and LOS of Signalized Intersections