Roadway Safety
Roadway Safety
Roadway Safety
Here you can find all the seminars about Roadway Safety.
Here you can find all the seminars about Roadway Safety.
The Human Factor in Road Safety
Instructor: Dr. Didier Valdés Diaz, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Examination of the human factor as drivers on our roads. Elements of roadways and the interaction between drivers and roadway systems. Research findings obtained using the UPR-RUM driving simulator.
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Practical Guidelines for Implementing Road Safety Audits
Instructor: Dr. Didier Valdés Diaz, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Introduction to Road Safety Audits (RSA), covering fundamentals, FHWA methodology, and benefits, with a focus on implementation in Puerto Rico. Includes program analysis, case studies in urban and rural areas, and suggestions for overcoming RSA challenges.
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Safety Measures to Reduce Run-Off-Road Vehicle Crashes
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: 1.5 technical hours
Description: Implementation of safety strategies recommended by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reduce crashes involving vehicles running off the road. Explains basic concepts of roadside design, selection of median barriers, and use of traffic control devices.
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Key Changes in the New 11th Edition of the MUTCD
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Key changes in the new version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th Edition of December 2023. Discussion on the transition process from current documents to adapt them to the new criteria.
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Introduction to the Highway Safety Manual (HSM): Road Safety Management Process and 2014 Supplement
Instructor: Dr. Fabiola E. Buitrago, Transportation Consultant
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Techniques and procedures for quantitative analysis to predict crash frequency and severity based on the Highway Safety Manual (2010 Edition) and the new changes in the 2014 Supplement.
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Introduction to the Design Guide for Complete Streets and Traffic Calming
Instructor: Dr. Fabiola E. Buitrago, Transportation Consultant
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of complete streets and design elements, including traffic calming measures. Presentation of the complete streets plan for Puerto Rico.
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Damages and Injuries Applied to Crash Reconstruction on Roadways
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Concepts of tort liability on roadways and key principles of negligence and foreseeability. Guidance on the role of an expert in road safety and the process of documentation and evaluation in legal cases related to crashes.
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Webinar: Safety Strategies for Speed Control on Roads and Pedestrian Safety
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, Professor at UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Description of the application of proven safety strategies for speed control, pedestrians, and cyclists as recommended by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Explanation of how to establish appropriate speed limits, describe complete streets strategies, and demonstrate the use of “crash modification factors” to estimate crash reduction through the implementation of safety measures.
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Autonomous Vehicles and Safety Implications in Puerto Rico
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: A basic introduction to identify the levels of autonomous vehicles. Implications and changes to be introduced on the streets to achieve harmony between different modes of transportation, now including AVs.
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Design of the Roadside Area and Selection of Safety Barriers
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Basic concepts and recommended practices for the design and safety of the roadside area, as outlined in the fourth edition of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide.
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Fundamentals of Traffic Signal Operation (Extended)
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: This seminar provides information on the basic aspects to consider for the operation of traffic signals to control vehicular and pedestrian flow at isolated intersections. It identifies best practices for the installation and operation of traffic signals to ensure safety and efficiency at intersections.
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Typical Applications of the MUTCD
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) Technical Hours
Description: Provide an introduction to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and describe the Typical Applications (TA) relevant to urban and rural areas. Covers damages and liabilities and their relationship to the MUTCD.
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Transportation Resilience Against Extreme Natural Events: PR-2 Corridor in Western Puerto Rico
Instructor: Alexander Molano Santiago, MSCE
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description: Explanation of a case study focused on the PR-2 highway in western Puerto Rico, examining the experience of Hurricane María through the latest data, field observations, and the development of a transportation resilience index.
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Innovative Strategies for Traffic Incident Management With Emphasis in Work Zones
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Introduction to the essential principles and tools of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) to improve detection and clearance in traffic incidents. Concepts of coordination and communication, types of incidents, evolution of NIMS, TIM strategies, and the use of control devices in compliance with the MUTCD.
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Methodology for the Systemic Safety Planning Process to Reduce Crashes
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description: This online training course will primarily cover the relationship of crashes associated with errant vehicles according to the Puerto Rico Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and the systemic safety planning process to reduce the potential for errant vehicles on rural roads.
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Damages and Liabilities Applied to Crash Reconstruction on Roadways: Parts I and II
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Four (4) hours
Description: Familiarize participants with the fundamentals of civil tort liability (damages and liabilities) applicable to roadways. Fundamental concepts of foreseeability. Guidance on the factors influencing lawsuits and claims against the state and the documentation process required for roadway crashes. Describe the role of an expert witness in the field of road safety, the crash reconstruction process, the engineer’s judgment, technical documents, and relevant evidence to be evaluated in damage claims.
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Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures
Instructor: Benjamín Colucci Ríos, PhD, PE, Professor, UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) technical hours
Description: Topics on the federal initiative Every Day Counts, known as the Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (FoRRRwD), including proven corrective measures and how to use crash data on these roads to determine where to apply these techniques through a systemic safety analysis.
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Human Factors Applied to Intersection Design and Operations
Instructor: David S. Hurwitz, PhD
Hours: Three (3) technical hours
Description: Explore human factors in driving and intersection design to enhance roadway safety. Topics include behavioral theories, visual attention and cognition, sign design, gap acceptance, and challenges at signalized and unsignalized intersections, including considerations for visually impaired pedestrians.
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Strategies for Pedestrian Safety in Puerto Rico
Instructors: Eng. Ashley Vargas Figueroa / Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, PE
Hours: Two (2) technical hours
Description: Discuss the application of proven pedestrian and cyclist safety strategies recommended by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Focus on complete streets strategies, including the implementation of sidewalks, median refuges, and road diets. Explain the use of innovative traffic control devices aimed at pedestrian safety.
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Safety Elements in Work Zones and Roadway Incidents
Instructor: Various guest
Hours: Contact Hours: Six (6) Technical Hours
Description: This course covers concepts related to technologies, devices, and strategies aimed at improving roadway safety in work zones and during roadway incidents. Topics include tools such as various types of barriers, warning systems, variable speed limits, and the use of virtual reality to reduce risks and enhance protection for individuals present in the affected areas. Additionally, parts of the MUTCD, driving simulation studies, and driver behavior analysis related to technological distractions will be discussed.
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Module 5 of the RSC: Intersection of Transportation with Public Health Officials and Law Enforcement
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, Professor
Hours: Two (2) Technical Hours
Description: Understand the role of the public health and law enforcement sectors in breaking down transportation safety silos, which helps reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Emphasize the importance of transportation safety from multiple perspectives. Identify how law enforcement and public health are interconnected in transportation safety, and explore collaborative strategies to dismantle silos.
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Performance-Based Evaluation of Highway Geometric Design
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, Professor UPR-RUM
Hours: Six (6) Technical Hours
Description: Discussion of Green Book policies regarding roadway context. The course will cover how to evaluate the consistency of geometric design and estimate safety performance in a highway project. Prediction model results will be discussed to explain the relationship between different roadway elements, user behavior, and crashes. Examples will be presented on how to apply design consistency evaluation rules based on anticipated operating speeds and how to assess performance based on expected crash frequency and rate along a roadway.
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Safety Elements in Work Zones and Roadway Incidents
Instructor: Various guest
Hours: Contact Hours: Six (6) Technical Hours
Description: This course covers concepts related to technologies, devices, and strategies aimed at improving roadway safety in work zones and during roadway incidents. Topics include tools such as various types of barriers, warning systems, variable speed limits, and the use of virtual reality to reduce risks and enhance protection for individuals present in the affected areas. Additionally, parts of the MUTCD, driving simulation studies, and driver behavior analysis related to technological distractions will be discussed.
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Module 5 of the RSC: Intersection of Transportation with Public Health Officials and Law Enforcement
Instructor: Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina, Professor
Hours: Two (2) Technical Hours
Description: Understand the role of the public health and law enforcement sectors in breaking down transportation safety silos, which helps reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Emphasize the importance of transportation safety from multiple perspectives. Identify how law enforcement and public health are interconnected in transportation safety, and explore collaborative strategies to dismantle silos.
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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