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Roundabout Analysis Using SIDRA INTERSECTION

Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA, USA, 7-8 May 2008

Completed successfully.  18 delegates attended.

Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd, in association with Context Sensitive Solutions, Inc., will run the following SIDRA INTERSECTION training workshop in Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA, USA:

Two-day Roundabout Analysis Training Workshop:
Wednesday-Thursday, 7-8 May 2008

The latest version of SIDRA INTERSECTION will be used in this workshop.

The demand for SIDRA INTERSECTION training workshops is high.  Our policy is first-come first-served on the basis of payment of the registration fee.  If you are interested, we recommend that you register as soon as possible.

REGISTRATION Form

Workshop Reference:  May2008

The Workshop

A good understanding of traffic operations at intersections is essential for effective use of traffic models for intersection design and traffic planning purposes.  Model calibration is an important element of this process.  The SIDRA INTERSECTION workshops are not just about intersection analysis, but aim to improve general understanding of operational analysis of all traffic facilities.  Enjoy the power of analysis to find solutions to intersection problems ...

The workshops will combine hands-on sessions and instructions to teach participants how to effectively use the latest SIDRA INTERSECTION software, and how to apply and interpret results from the model to solve intersection problems. 

This is an interactive learning opportunity with hands-on computer experience, working together with instructors through many examples and case studies. 

In all  workshops, we will present a brief hands-on demonstration of the SIDRA TRIP software package, which has been released recently.

Delegate Comments

Very worthwhile training experience which will inevitably increase our design capability at the office.

"The course has provided me with some valuable insight and explanation in regards to the interpretation of results.  This will ensure that our office will make better use of the software package, providing more accurate results for our clients."

I benefited greatly by attending the workshop.  Examples selected were relevant to my use of the program and covered a good range of situations that I might have to analyze in the future.

Workshop was excellent and very beneficial.  I can now assess intersections using SIDRA with confidence.

Overall, an excellent training that is very relevant to my day to day work.  I will use what I have learnt.

Venue

The workshop will be held at the M/UX Nationwide Training Alliance training venue, where modern software training facilities are available.  Address:
9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 315, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: 916-479-8890

Directions and information about accommodation in  the area is given in the M/UX Nationwide Training Alliance web page.

Duration

8.30 am to 5.00 pm on each day.

Class Size

Maximum class size is 20 delegates, with one delegate per computer. 

Availability is limited due to places reserved for the state transport agency.  Please act quickly for reserving a place.

Previous Courses and Workshops

To date, we have trained hundreds of traffic/transportation professionals in SIDRA INTERSECTION workshops.  These professionals have benefited from an increased knowledge of the SIDRA INTERSECTION software and have enjoyed a greater understanding of intersection analysis methods.  See the Training page for previous workshops to date.

During 2000-2008, Akcelik and Associates and its accredited representatives ran over 100 training workshops with over 2000 delegates attending in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.   In evaluation of these training workshops, the trainees rated various aspects of the workshops and the SIDRA INTERSECTION software very highly (see Evaluation).

Target Audience

Traffic Engineers and Planners involved in the analysis of intersections for design, operations and planning purposes.

SIDRA INTERSECTION training workshops provide an excellent opportunity for networking by meeting your colleagues who are working in areas related to your work.  

Workshop Level

This is a Beginner to Intermediate level course suitable for people who have limited exposure to, or no knowledge of SIDRA INTERSECTION, and people who want to improve their knowledge of roundabout analysis. It is also suitable for existing users of SIDRA INTERSECTION who have not attended a similar training workshop. 

The course will focus on effective use of the basic aspects of SIDRA INTERSECTION  for roundabout capacity, performance and level of service analysis, including input data entry, defaults and options, and output interpretation.

The workshop achieves a fairly high level of use of SIDRA INTERSECTION for roundabout analysis.

Coverage

The workshop will also cover traffic signals and sign-controlled intersections for comparison with roundabout operations.  The proportion of time to be allocated to each intersection type will be approximately 70% for roundabouts, 20% for traffic signals and 10% for sign-controlled intersections. 

The course will include some case studies.

Prerequisites

• General familiarity with traffic engineering methods and terminology, and basic knowledge of intersection capacity concepts. 
• Basic skills in MS Windows use.

Workshop Objectives

Upon completion of this TWO-DAY ROUNDABOUT Workshop, participants will:

• gain a basic knowledge of the capabilities of the latest version of SIDRA INTERSECTION  for capacity, performance and level of service analysis of roundabouts and other intersection types, 
• be able to prepare and enter the input data required by SIDRA INTERSECTION for analyzing roundabouts and other intersection types,  
• learn about essential aspects of model calibration,
• gain a basic knowledge of the use of various SIDRA INTERSECTION facilities, including Design Life Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Defaults and Options,
• gain a basic understanding of SIDRA INTERSECTION output including the capacity, performance estimation and level of service methods used in SIDRA INTERSECTION for analyzing roundabouts and other intersection types, and
• gain an improved understanding of fundamentals of how modern roundabouts operate towards achieving effective roundabout design.

SIDRA INTERSECTION

SIDRA INTERSECTION is the most popular professional software for modern roundabouts in the USA. It has been used in designing hundreds of roundabouts in the USA, and thousands of roundabouts and signalized intersections worldwide.

SIDRA INTERSECTION is an advanced micro-analytical traffic evaluation tool that employs lane-by-lane and vehicle drive cycle models. Its purpose is to help practitioners with evaluation of alternative intersection designs in terms of capacity, level of service and a wide range of performance measures including delay, queue length and stops for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as fuel consumption, pollutant emissions and operating cost.  First released in 1984, SIDRA INTERSECTION has been a popular professional tool for traffic engineers and planners worldwide. 

The number of SIDRA INTERSECTION software licences issued to date is now over 2400 sites in 89 countries.  The largest user groups (approximate numbers) are in USA and Canada (over 1000), Australia and New Zealand (600), South Africa (160), Malaysia & Singapore (over 100), Arabian Peninsula (50), and Spain (40), Norway, Slovenia and Italy (30 and over).  See User Status. 

Presenter

The workshop will be presented by Mr Riad Akileh (Context Sensitive Solutions), who is the accredited US representative of Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd.  To date, Riad has presented the following SIDRA INTERSECTION training workshops in the USA and Canada:

• Albany and Rochester, NY, October 2007: Two 2-day Roundabout Workshops (27 delegates attended). Sponsored by New York State Department of Transportation. 
• Baton Rouge, LA, August and September 2007: Two 2-day Roundabout Workshops (49 delegates attended). Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
• Halifax, NS, Canada, July 2007: A 2-day Roundabout Workshops (9 delegates attended). Sponsored by Halifax Regional Municipality.
• Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC, Canada, and Seattle, WA, USA, September 2006: Four 2-day Roundabout Workshops (24 delegates attended).
• Los Angeles, CA, USA, June 2006: Three 2-day Roundabout Analysis workshops (44 delegates attended). Sponsored by CALTRANS.
• Salem, Virginia, USA, January 2006: Two 2-day Roundabout Analysis workshops (31 delegates attended). Sponsored by Virginia DOT.
• Albuquerque, NM, USA, September 2005: A 3-day Roundabout Analysis workshop (24 delegates attended). Sponsored by New Mexico DOT and FHWA New Mexico Division.

Cost

The registration fee per person: USD $650

Registration

To register, please complete the REGISTRATION Form and forward your payment to Context Sensitive Solutions (details in the REGISTRATION Form).  

Where relevant (as in the case of state transport agencies), please organise your application through your training coordinator.

A confirmation letter and receipt will be sent to you or your training coordinator when the registration form is received with payment.

All registrations will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date of payment of the registration fee.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will NOT be given for cancellation of registration.  However, another delegate may be substituted.  Please notify Context Sensitive Solutions in advance.  

Workshop REGISTRATION and TECHNICAL Enquiries

For all enquiries, please contact:

Context Sensitive Solutions Inc.
P.O. Box 13307
Tampa, Florida 33681-3307, USA

Phone: (813) 205-7303

Fax: (866) 426-5513

Email: cssi@tampabay.rr.com