Planning
Planning
Planning
Here you can find all the seminars about Planning.
Here you can find all the seminars about Planning.
Scheduling of Road Construction Projects for Administrative Level
Instructor: Dr. José L. Perdomo Rivera, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Basic concepts of planning and scheduling construction projects. Present the concepts for managing baseline schedules and updates for construction projects.
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Planning and Evaluation of Public Transportation Systems
Instructor: Dr. Daniel Rodríguez Román, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Introduction to the basic principles in the planning of public transportation networks. Discussion of performance measures for evaluating the operation of public transportation systems.
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Fundamentals of Complete Streets: Planning and Design Guidelines
Instructor: Dr. Fabiola E. Buitrago González, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of complete streets and design elements. Learn the movement and place approach for design. Present the complete streets plan and design guidelines for Puerto Rico.
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Fundamentals of Roadway Classification and Typical Sections
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, P.E.
Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: This seminar explains the basic concepts used in roadway classification schemes for planning, design, evaluation, and management of the roadway network. It focuses on selecting characteristics and dimensions of elements incorporated in typical roadway sections. Participants will apply concepts related to context, safety, mobility, and accessibility to evaluate and select the functional classification of a roadway.
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Fundamentals and Best Practices of Roundabout Design
Instructor: Dr. Freddie Salado Martínez, Ph.D., P.E.
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: This seminar provides a general understanding of the fundamental concepts of roundabout design as a strategy to improve intersection safety and operations. It covers the physical characteristics of roundabouts, emphasizing designs that reduce the frequency and severity of crashes at intersections for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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Tools for Urban Transportation Systems Planning
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Statistical Analysis in Transportation Data Management
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD / Daniel Rodriguez Roman, PhD
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Introduce and familiarize participants with the basic principles for statistical analysis applicable to traffic and pavement data. Practical workshops will be conducted using applicable statistical tools, in accordance with the FHWA HPMS guidelines and AASHTO provisions.
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Evaluation of Highway Geometric Design Based on Performance
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Policies from the Green Book regarding the context of a highway. Discussion on how to evaluate geometric design consistency and estimate safety performance in a highway project. Prediction model results will be reviewed, and examples will be presented on applying consistency evaluation rules based on speeds.
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Strategic Guide for the Preparation of Witnesses and Experts: Interrogation, Deposition, and Trial
Instructor: Lcda. Eimynela Pérez Rosario
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Strategies for preparing witnesses and experts for legal proceedings will be discussed. Topics include the role of experts and witnesses, the preparation of technical reports, handling interrogations and depositions, as well as recommendations for providing clear and effective testimony at trial. Ethical, legal, and procedural aspects will be analyzed, including the responsible use of new technologies and artificial intelligence in the drafting of expert reports.
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Considering Accessibility and Mobility in Transportation for All Users
Instructor: Dr. Daniel Rodríguez Román, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description: Concepts of accessibility and mobility in transportation, explaining how federal laws establish a foundation to ensure an inclusive system. The session addresses the various challenges faced by people with different needs and how urban design can respond to them, including elements related to the concept of complete streets.
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Workshop on Using Synchro to Model an Isolated Signalized Intersection
Instructor: Dr. Alberto Figueroa Medina, Professor, UPR–Mayagüez Campus
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Introduce the basic concepts related to the operation of an isolated signalized intersection. Demonstrate the use of the Synchro Studio software for evaluating intersection performance. Conduct a hands-on workshop using a practical example of an operational study of an isolated signalized intersection with the Synchro Studio program.
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Ethics in Municipalities: Principles, Cases, and Best Practices
Instructor: Eimynela Pérez Rosario, J.D.
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description:Importance of ethics in municipal work. Explanation of ethical foundations in the municipal context: development of the legal and regulatory framework in Puerto Rico, and how to respond to dilemmas based on new practices and action mechanisms.
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Carpooling as a Strategy to Increase Accessibility and Reduce Congestion
Instructor: Dr. Daniel Rodríguez Román, Professor, UPR-Mayagüez
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description:This seminar explores the impact of carpooling in improving accessibility and reducing traffic congestion, presenting strategies to promote its use. It discusses mobility trends and benefits, as well as the challenges and measures faced by the public and private sectors to encourage it. In addition, the ROCS system at UPRM is presented as an example of carpooling in Puerto Rico.
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Crash Estimation on Highways Using the Highway Safety Software (HSS)
Instructor: Dr. Alberto Figueroa Medina
Professor, UPR-RUM
Contact Hours: Six (6) Technical Hours
Description: Learn how to use the Highway Safety Software (HSS) to estimate crashes and assess roadway safety on rural highways, multilane roads, and urban arterials. Includes a theoretical introduction and hands-on exercises using the Highway Safety Software (HSS).
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center
Civil Engineering and Surveying Department
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
P.O. Box 9000
Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-9000
Phones and Fax Numbers:
Direct Phone: 787-834-6385
Phone: 787-832-4040