
Traffic Calming Workshop – Calgary
October 1, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm UTC-8
$200 – $220
The CITE Training Committee is pleased to present our popular traffic calming workshop. Learning objectives include:
Define – Define Traffic Calming and understand the function of the CGTC for Traffic Calming in Canada
Identify – Identify the components of a Traffic Calming process and how to achieve Traffic Calming implementation
Understand – Understand the range of Traffic Calming treatments in the CGTC; their applicability, effectiveness and design guidance
Apply – Apply CGTC towards development of a Traffic Calming policy and application of treatments to neighbourhood and arterial example scenarios
The workshop agenda will include:
Traffic Calming 101
– A primer, including Traffic Calming definition. (Content will be adjusted depending on the audience experience)
The New Canadian Traffic Calming Guide
– Overview & development process
Traffic Calming Processes and Procedures
– Traffic Calming Stages
– Developing a Traffic Calming Policy
Traffic Calming Treatments (General – Focus on Guide structure and approach)
– Device Applicability and Effectiveness
– Design Guidance
Traffic Calming Treatments (Specific – Focus on new treatments in the Guide)
– Horizontal Deflection
– Vertical Deflection
– Narrowing
– Surface Treatment / Markings
– Access Restriction
– Enforcement
– Education
– Emerging Technologies
Hands-On Example – Traffic Calming Application – “Neighbourhood”
Speed Management Treatments (Specific – Focus on new treatments in the Guide)
– Arterial Road Considerations
Hands-On Example – Traffic Calming Application – “Arterial”
Note: It would be beneficial to the participants to bring a copy of the Traffic Calming Guide document to the training session. The document can be purchased through TAC website: https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/