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CEUs:  CEUs: 0.70

This class is offered in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, Division of Local Assistance. Registration fees are subsidized with funding from the Cooperative Training Assistance Program. Reduced rates are available to employees of California's city, county, regional, and other public agencies only.

Credits

This course grants 0.70 CEUs and 7 AICP CM credits. (Pending AICP Approval)

Description

This course will guide transportation practitioners through various evaluation and conceptual design aspects for roundabouts in a multimodal and complete-street context. The course will cover topics related to planning and policy, safety, public involvement, operation, geometry, and other design components. The course will showcase many best practice examples through extensive photos or videos. The detailed topics will include geometric configuration, traffic operation evaluation, bike and pedestrian, right of way, drainage, and landscaping consideration based on the latest NCHRP 1043 and CA MUTCD 2026 guidelines. Lessons learned from past practices throughout California, other states, and other countries will be analyzed to assist students in evaluating future practice.

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Topics Include

Why roundabouts?

• History of roundabouts
• Benefits of modern roundabouts
• FHWA and Caltrans policies and guidelines for roundabouts
• Safety improvements and traffic calming
• Public involvement and community engagement
• Accessibility considerations for all users

What are roundabouts and where to implement them?

• Roundabout vs traffic signal
• Interchanges
• Arterial roadway intersections
• Neighborhood roadway intersections
• Multi-lane roundabouts
• Mini roundabouts
• Odd-shaped roundabouts
• Series of roundabouts
• Traffic circles

How to evaluate and design roundabouts?

• Capacity analysis and traffic operations
• Geometric and concept design
• Pedestrian crossings
• Bicycle accommodation
• Signing, striping, markings and other traffic control
• Right-of-way
• Landscaping
• Drainage
• Maintenance

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, students will understand the principles and working concepts of roundabouts within contexts of policy, planning, public involvement, design and operation. Students will also learn about capacity analysis, crash rates, traffic calming, right-of-way impacts, geometric design principles, sight distance criteria, traffic operations, pedestrian and bicycle treatments, landscape, drainage as well as other system considerations. This course will evaluate many roundabouts implemented in US as well as other countries in Asia and Europe.

Who Should Attend

This course will benefit transportation professionals involved in the planning, feasibility analysis, and design of roadway projects that may include intersection modifications and traffic-calming measures. Attendees will learn to quickly assess key considerations for installing roundabouts as an alternative to traditional intersection controls. The course is designed to expand the knowledge of individuals with some background in the evaluation and design of intersections and other mobility improvement projects; however, such experience is not a prerequisite for participation. Agency administrators and planners are also encouraged to attend, as the course provides valuable insights that can help educate the general public and support acceptance of roundabouts.

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Cancellation Policy

To cancel your registration and receive a refund less a $75 processing fee, you must notify TechTransfer at least five (5) working days before the course is scheduled to begin. Notifications must be made in writing and sent by email to registrar@techtransfer.berkeley.edu. We reserve the right to charge the full course fee if proper notification is not sent to TechTransfer. We don't offer refunds for classes with registration fees of $75 or less.

In lieu of canceling your registration, you have three additional options: you may (1) transfer your registration to another class, (2) receive a tuition credit for the total amount, useable toward a future class, or (3) send a substitute in your place. Please contact us at least 5 full working days before the class is scheduled to begin so we may process your request.

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