McTrans Soon to Release HCM 6th Edition Video
The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) is now being finalized to produce the 6th Edition of the HCM. McTrans has developed a ninety-minute video which provides an overview of the changes as compared with the current HCM 2010, including some methodological details chapter by chapter. The cost is $75 with access to the video for 30 days including contact information for questions to the instructor via email or phone. A workbook of all the slides is provided after registration and a certificate to document PDHs will be sent upon completion. (1.5 PDHs) Please check on availability here: http://mctrans.ce.ufl.edu/training/
McTrans Highway Capacity Analysis Webinar Series Continues
Including Detailed Information on HCM 6th Edition and HCS7
This webinar series presents lectures, software demonstrations and application examples on the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures – including updates coming in the 6th Edition. Step-by-step instruction of the HCM methodologies will be provided for each analytical chapter. The Highway Capacity Software (HCS) implements and automates the HCM procedures. Each lecture will be followed by working example problems and a software demonstration using the HCS7 prototype. A comprehensive workbook is provided to include all presentation slides.
All webinars are presented from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT. Registration is provided in four sections (Streets, Unsignal, Freeways and Highways) with the Overview included with any registration and a discount for the entire series. All webinars will be limited to the first twenty-five registrations to ensure questions and discussion can be managed appropriately. (12 PDHs) You can access more details and register here: http://mctrans.ce.ufl.edu/training/
McTrans Highway Capacity Analysis Webinar Series Schedule
| Overview | August 9 | HCM and HCS Overview, Major Changes, Principles, Concepts |
| Streets | August 10, 11, 12 | Signalized Intersections (NEMA, Phase Duration, Multiple-Period Analysis), Urban Streets (Flow Profile, Access Points, Travel Time Reliability, ATDM), Ramp Terminals and Alternative Intersections (DDI, DLT, RCUT, MUT) |
| Unsignal | August 16 | Unsignalized Intersections (TWSC, AWSC, Roundabouts, Corridors) |
| Freeways | August 17, 18 | Freeway Segments (Basic, Weaving, Merge & Diverge) and Freeway Facilities (Travel Time Reliability, ATDM) |
| Highways | August 19 | Highway Segments (Multilane Highways, Two-Lane Highways) |