FHWA Traffic Analysis Workshop - July 16-18, 2019
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11:06:59 AM

LTRC is excited to offer a FHWA Traffic Analysis Workshop, July 16-18, 2019. Please read the course description below and follow the link to complete your registration.

FHWA Traffic Analysis Workshop:

Traffic Development and Analysis: In the past, interstate access projects submitted for review between the FHWA / State DOT required a significant amount of rework for the analysis process. This contributed to project delays; thus, the purpose of this comprehensive Traffic Analysis workshop is to create a shared understanding of the process between all parties.

The objectives of the workshop are:
  • Introduce the analysis process,
  • Provide an overview of the 4-step planning model,
  • Overview of how analytic resources (data, tools, and computational platforms) can be cost-effectively integrated within the transportation system management process,
  • Identifying data-driven travel conditions using cluster analysis,
  • Applying an improved calibration process that replaces subjective calibration criteria with criteria that are both statistically valid and derived from observed data,
  • Applying improved alternatives analysis utilizing travel conditions analysis to provide more accurate results, resulting in more informed decision-making using microsimulation analysis, and
  • Support state DOT in the development and implementation of the Interstate Access Process.
Traffic microsimulation is a commonly applied tool for the assessment of highway and street systems, transit, and pedestrians. Microsimulation can provide a wealth of information. However, applications of these tools are often hampered by outdated practices developed in the relatively data-poor past dependent on the analysis of averages or the assumption that unrealistic “normal” conditions always prevail. FHWA has recently updated guidance on the appropriate application of microsimulation models, with a focus on conducting data-driven, statistically-valid alternatives analysis. The 2018 Update of the original 2004 guide includes significantly enhanced technical guidance on data collection and analysis, model calibration, and alternatives analysis.

Registration Link (must be logged in to register):
https://registration.ltrc.lsu.edu/courses/view?id=92

Registration Deadline:
July 2, 2019

Course Dates:
July 16-18, 2019

Location:
Transportation Training and Education Center (TTEC)
Room 100 (Auditorium)
4099 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Time:
8:30am - 4:30pm (Time subject to change)

Course Fees:
Course can be paid via credit card, check, or money order.
DOTD: LTRC Pays Registration Fee
State and Local Governments: $35.00
Private Industry/Consultants/Contractors: $60.00

*All checks or money orders must be made payable to the “DOTD-LTRC Transportation Training and Education Fund"*

Mail check or money order to:
Layne Brown, Training Coordinator
LTRC/LADOTD
4101 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808