Modern Roundabouts
This class aims to advance the practitioner's knowledge in traffic operations and geometric design beyond basic awareness. We will share both best and noteworthy practices, as well as the latest research in modern roundabout design. Participants will engage in group exercises to improve familiarity with capacity analysis and design principles. Attendees are encouraged to bring local case studies of current or potential roundabout projects to be discussed during the workshop. Existing Connecticut roundabout projects and lessons learned will also be examined.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for Town Engineers, Directors of Public Works, Planners and Officials with at least one year of experience.
Participants will receive 12 credit hours toward their CT Safety Champion designation. 
Course Instructors

Hillary Isebrands, P.E., PhD is a Safety Engineer with the Federal Highway Administration Resource Center. She focuses her time on intersection safety and design: specializing in roundabouts; local and rural design and safety; and pedestrian safety. Hillary is a member of the Transportation Research Board Roundabout Committee.

William Britnell, P.E., is a Principal Engineer with the CT DOT Highway Design Unit. He is a member of the Department's Roundabout Committee and has helped develop the Department's guidelines for roundabout design and installation. Will is a member of the Transportation Research Board Roundabout Committee.
Scott Bushee. P.E., is a Project Manager with the CT DOT Highway Design Office. Scott has served as the Project Manager for Modern Roundabouts in Monroe and Salem and as a Project Engineer for Modern Roundabout projects in West Haven, Killingworth, and Ellington.
Registration
  • Registration contact: Please direct any questions to Lisa Knight or call at (860) 486-4396
  • Free. No registration fee is charged for this class. This training opportunity is offered by the Technology Transfer Center's Connecticut Safety Academy.
     
  • Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Please advise if you require special services or have dietary restrictions.
  • Photographs may be taken for promotional and training purposes. Please notify us during registration if you do not wish to be photographed.

Dates & Location
September 28 & 29, 2016
Newington, CT
This two-day class will run from 8:30am to 3:30pm each day.  
(Registration begins at 8:00 am)
Lunch will be provided
We will forward you travel directions and parking information prior to the training date. When registering, please include the e-mail address at which you wish to receive information.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this class, participants will know how to:
  • Describe the basic features of modern roundabouts and the differences between other circular intersections
     
  • Describe the feasibility of roundabouts in different environments, settings and context
  • Describe intersection performance metrics
     
  • Apply basic traffic operational models and capacity calculations for roundabouts
     
  • Describe key geometric design principles and signing and marking suggested practices
     
  • Describe design strategies for pedestrians and bicyclists
     
  • Describe the key considerations when planning an area's first roundabout
     
  • Describe state of the practice for signing, marking, lighting and construction phasing
     
  • Apply safety, operations and design principles to CT case studies
     
  • Describe educational tools and resources for roundabouts.