Course code TRAFFIC ENGINEERING L T P J C

CLE3007 2 0 0 4 3
Pre-requisite CLE2005 Transportation Engineering Syllabus version
v. xx.xx
Course Objectives:
1. To study the concepts of traffic engineering
2. To understand the methods for efficient management of traffic in urban roads
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Perform traffic data collection, analysis and interpretation
2. Know importance of traffic management
3. Perform the accident studies
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 9, 14
Module: 1 Basic Concept of Traffic Characteristics 4 hours SLO: 2, 9
Parameters used to describe a traffic stream Macroscopic and microscopic level - Flow, Speed,
Density Time headway, Time mean speed, Space headway - Their basic relationship Fundamental
traffic flow equation
Module: 2 Traffic Stream Models 4 hours SLO: 9, 14
Introduction to traffic stream models thwestern models
Application of traffic stream models Shock waves
Module: 3 Traffic Studies 5 hours SLO: 2, 9, 14
Traffic studies Volume, speed, density, time headway, space headway, travel time and parking
Methods of data collection Statistical analysis Application of Poisson model Gap acceptance
studies Queueing models
Module: 4 Highway capacity and Level of service 4 hours SLO: 2, 9
Basic definitions related to capacity Level of service (LOS) concept Factors affecting capacity and
LOS Computation of capacity and LOS for 2- lane highways Multilane highways Freeways IRC
guidelines
Module: 5 Traffic Signals 4 hours SLO: 9, 14
Traffic signals Warrants for signalization Design of traffic signal by Webster method Signal
coordination and area traffic control IRC guidelines
Module: 6 Traffic Regulations and Management 4 hours SLO: 2
Introduction to Transportation System Management (TSM) - Measures for improving vehicular flow
one way streets, transit stop relocation, parking management, reversible lanes - Reducing Peak
Period Traffic - Strategies for working hours - Congestion Pricing - Traffic signs and roadway
markings - Types, specification
Module: 7 Roadway Safety 3 hours SLO: 2, 14
Purpose of accident studies - Accident data collection Identification of accident hot spots - Use of
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Causative factors of
road accidents - Predictive models - Road Safety Auditing - Measures to increase Road safety.

Module: 8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Fred L. Mannering, Scott S. Was
Reference Books
1. Nicholas Garber, Lester A. Hoel (2015 5th Edition, Cengage
Learning, USA.
2. L. R. Kadiyali, N.B.Lal (2011
New Delhi, India.
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council No. Date

Project Titles (J component) 60hrs

Challenging projects for Individual or a group will be given based on the basic and
advancements in the course content