Workshop Description

This workshop delves into the impact of roadway geometric design decisions on safety performance. Whether a project under development is motivated by safety concerns, capacity expansion, economic development, or other purposes, the decisions made in the planning and design stages impact the facility’s ultimate safety performance.

The course will begin with a brief review of design factors and establishment of the roadway alignment. Topics addressed in greater depth include: cross-section elements, access management, and the relationship between geometric design and safety as well as traffic control. An overview of modern highway safety analysis concepts, such as crash modification factors, safety performance functions, and safety analysis methods, will be discussed. The workshop will have direct application for roadway designers and also be of interest to those involved in planning and construction.

Class size is limited to 30 participants. Class size for the Mobile location is limited to 25 participants. The cost of the workshop is $175.00. Registrants are reminded that registration is not complete until payment is made. The registration fee includes handout materials, break refreshments, lunch, and a certificate of participation. Participants completing this workshop will receive .60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Thank you for your continued support of the Alabama Transportation Assistance Program. 

Instructor: Rod E. Turochy

Rod E. Turochy is the James M. Hunnicutt Professor of Traffic Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University, where he has been since January 2002. He also serves as the Associate Director for Outreach for the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Virginia Tech and a Ph.D. at the University of Virginia, all in civil engineering. Dr. Turochy also has four years of work experience with the Virginia Department of Transportation; in his last role with VDOT, he managed work zone safety for the Salem District. He is a licensed engineer in Alabama and Virginia. He has conducted research and taught workshops on a variety of transportation safety topics over the years, with a particular focus on pedestrian safety, roadway departures, and work zone safety.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that circumstances may arise that could require you to cancel your registration, and we make every effort to accommodate your needs. Due to commitments to our instructors and facilities, the registration fee is not refundable if a registrant withdraws less than five working days before the workshop. You may substitute registrants; please notify us in advance if possible. Non-paid, no-show registrants will be invoiced for the full cost of the workshop. ATAP reserves the right to cancel or modify any program offering but will provide registrants with the option of a full refund. Auburn University will not be responsible for expenses incurred by a registrant as the result of a cancelled or rescheduled workshop.

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