Event Details
| Name: | Intersection Workshop |
| Level | Advanced Workshop |
| Date: | 15 March 2012 - 16 March 2012 |
| Venue: | Cliftons |
| Address: | Level 2, 45 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Presenters: | Rahmi Akçelik and Mark Besley |
| Company: | Akcelik & Associates |
| Status: | Places Available |
| Workshop Reference: | TA021 |
| Registration: | [Registration] |
Summary
Akcelik and Associates Pty Ltd will run the following SIDRA INTERSECTION training workshop in
Auckland, New Zealand from 15-16 March 2012. Full course details are listed on this page.
ADVANCED WORKSHOP |
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| Day 1 | Thursday, 15 March 2012 |
8.30 am to 5.00 pm |
| Day 2 | Friday, 16 March 2012 | 8.30 am to 4.30 pm |
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Maximum class size is 18 delegates (one delegate per computer) |
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Enquiries
For all enquiries, please contact Akcelik & Associates
Fees
The registration fees shown below are per person. All prices are in Australian Dollars. The fee includes workshop notes, morning and afternoon teas as well as lunch each day. It also covers costs of providing hands-on computer use.
Discounts are available to SIDRA INTERSECTION users with valid COVER (please refer to the "FEE w/COVER column). The registration fee is non-refundable. The fees are GST exclusive. GST applies for Australian residents only.
| COURSE LEVEL | FEE w/COVER | FEE STANDARD |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced | $1,350 AUD | $1,450 AUD |
Registration
Registration fees must accompany the completed registration form. You can download the form via the [Download Form] link which appears under the Workshop Details section at the top of this page.
Before sending payment, check our DIRECTORY for seat availability.
A confirmation letter and receipt will be sent when the registration form is received with payment. The registration is not confirmed until the payment is received.
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 Akcelik & Associates in advance.
Payment
We take no responsibility for incorrect amounts transferred. If insufficient funds are transferred, your training registration will not be confirmed. If excess funds are transferred, no refund will be made.
Payments must be made in Australian Dollars. The preferred method of payment is by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Amex) or direct deposit.
If not paying by credit card or direct deposit, overseas delegates must pay by Bank Cheque / Money Order (personal or company cheques are not acceptable).
All Cheques / Money Orders are payable to AKCELIK & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD.
Remittance
Please complete the online REMITTANCE ADVICE FORM and submit to Akcelik & Associates.
When completing the form:
- Customer ID: Leave this field blank if you are not a SIDRA INTERSECTION user.
- Purchase Type: Select "Training".
- Reference #: Enter the Workshop Reference number that appear under the Workshop Details section at the top of this page eg TAxxx
Presenters
Rahmi Akçelik
Rahmi Akçelik, who is the author of the SIDRA INTERSECTION is a leading scientist in the area of traffic management with over 280 technical publications in his area of expertise. He is an Honorary Associate in the Department of Civil Engineering of Monash University. Dr Akçelik served as member of the US Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committees on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service (HCQS), and Traffic Signal Systems. He is currently a member of the HCQS Signalized Intersections and Unsignalised Intersections Subcommittees.
Awards received by Dr Akçelik include the 1986 Institute of Transportation Engineers Transportation Energy and Environmental Award, the 1999 Clunies Ross National Science and Technology award, and the 2008 Institution of Transportation Engineers Australia & New Zealand Section Contribution to the Transportation Profession Award. See Awards.
Mark Besley
Mark Besley is a scientist and software specialist who has worked in the traffic management area since 1980s. He has been making a significant contribution to the development of the SIDRA INTERSECTION software in collaboration with Dr Rahmi Akçelik over a long period. Mark has been involved in many aspects of research on traffic operations including incident detection, traffic network models, fuel consumption estimation, traffic data collection and analysis.
Course Information
Advanced Workshop
The ADVANCED Workshop is offered for users with a good knowledge of the SIDRA INTERSECTION software, or people who will also register for an INTERMEDIATE workshop. This workshop aims to teach delegates how to employ SIDRA INTERSECTION using advanced procedures to analyse some complicated cases of practical importance.
The workshop combines hands-on sessions and instructions to teach participants how to effectively use SIDRA INTERSECTION, and how to apply and interpret results from the model to solve intersection problems at an advanced level.
Read our About Workshops page for more general information.
Content
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.
This is an interactive learning opportunity with hands-on computer experience, working together with instructors through many examples and case studies.
The ADVANCED workshop will cover the following topics:
- paired intersections (closely-spaced roundabouts, staggered T,
freeway diamond interchange), - single point interchange (signalised),
- freeway interchange roundabout,
- bus priority at a signalised intersection,
- roundabout metering signals,
- staged vehicle manoeuvres at sign-controlled intersections,
- effect of upstream signals at sign-controlled intersections, and
- various merge situations.
- We will also discuss and give advice about the following topics:
- model calibration (signalised intersections, roundabouts, sign-control),
- surveys (saturation flows at signalised intersections, gap acceptance parameters at unsignalised intersections, queue length at intersections),
- assessment of capacity and delay results for sign-controlled intersections, and
- various modelling issues (selecting the analysis (peak flow) period, short lane excess flow, lane utilisation).
In this workshop, we will also present a brief hands-on demonstration of the SIDRA TRIP software package.
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.
Prerequisites
- A good level of knowledge of the use of SIDRA INTERSECTION, or attendance at a previous SIDRA INTERSECTION INTERMEDIATE workshop.
- A good level of familiarity with traffic engineering methods and terminology and knowledge of intersection modelling and evaluation concepts.
Workshop Objectives
Upon completion of the ADVANCED Workshop, participants will:
- gain an improved knowledge of the capabilities of the latest SIDRA INTERSECTION version available and the types of problems it can solve;
- gain improved knowledge of the SIDRA INTERSECTION input, templates, defaults and options;
- be able to use various SIDRA INTERSECTION facilities effectively, including Design Life Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Signal Timing Optimisation, API applications, and the SIDRA INTERSECTION method of determining lane use at intersections;
- gain an improved understanding of SIDRA INTERSECTION output including the capacity, performance estimation and timing analysis methods used in SIDRA INTERSECTION; and
- gain an improved understanding of fundamentals of how signalised and unsignalised intersections operate towards achieving effective intersection design.
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