Mark Johnson will be presenting at the ITE Midwestern District Conference in Madison, WI, June 18-20. Mark’s presentation is on the trending topic of “Pedestrian/Vulnerable User Safety and Design Implementation” and will take place Tues., June 20, at 8:00 am.
Olympic Blvd. Roundabout Opens in Lafayette, CA
The first roundabout in Lafayette, CA is now open at Pleasant Hill and Olympic Blvd.!
MTJ provided capacity analysis and final horizontal design, signing, marking, and ped/bike facilitation design for this roundabout. High levels of design alternatives and communication were involved with the City’s Ped/Bike Commission to address design questions and reach consensus on pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety. Consensus was attained through design alternative development and thorough explanation and discussion about relative benefits of various design treatments. Project partner was Omni-Means.
Mark Johnson Presenting at TRB International Roundabout Conference
Mark Johnson, PE, will be presenting and moderating at the 2017 Transportation Research Board’s International Roundabout Conference in Green Bay, WI, on May 8-10. Save the date and attend these sessions to learn about these trending topics.
May 8, 3:15-4:45 – Presentation of “Design Principles for Safety & Operations of Multi-lane Roundabouts” Session 4B; Design, Ballroom A2.
May 8, 9:00 (opens) Poster Session 1 –
- Capacity Modeling and TOPR34 HCM 2016 Update
- Solving Complex Traffic Issues with Unique Roundabout Applications
May 9, 9:45 (opens) Poster Session 2 –
- Pedestrian/Vulnerable User Safety and Design Implementation
- Traffic Planning Implications of the Operational Characteristics of Roundabouts
May 9 – 10:15-11:45 Mark Johnson will moderate “Human Factors,” Breakout Session 6C; Ballroom A3.
For more information, see the conference program.
MTJ to Present Roundabout Training Workshop
BOOST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH THIS PRE-TRB ROUNDABOUT CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Join us for a roundabout training workshop and tour preceding the TRB Roundabout Conference in Green Bay.
Design workshops will be held Saturday, May 6, 1-6pm and lecture and tour will be held Sunday, May 7, 8am-6pm.
- Learn how roundabouts can change the traffic planning paradigm
- Reveal issues behind poorly performing roundabouts
- See communities that solved complex transportation issues with roundabouts
See the flyer for more information, or email info@mtjengineering.com to register.
MTJ Instructor for Roundabout Design Training Course
Mark Johnson, PE/P.Eng., will present a two-day training course for the Centre For Transportation Engineering & Planning (C-TEP) in Edmonton, Alberta, on Dec. 5-6. The course will focus on Roundabout Planning, Operational Analysis and Design. For more information, or to register, contact C-TEP at info@c-tep.com or 403-607-4482.
MTJ to Present at OTEC Oct. 25th
Mark Johnson, PE, will be presenting on two roundabout topics at the 2016 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference (OTEC) in Columbus, OH, on Tue., Oct. 25th, 10:30am-12:00pm. Save the date and attend this session in Room D-130 to learn about these trending topics –
1) Design Principles for Optimal Safety and Operations of Multi-Lane Roundabouts
2) Solving Complex Issues with Innovative Roundabout Applications
Roundabouts and Access Management Webinar
Mark Johnson, P.E., will be presenting in the TRB Webinar: “The Marriage of Roundabouts and Access Management” on Sept. 26, 2016, 2:00-3:30 PM ET.
Case Studies: Roundabouts and Business Access
MTJ will present case studies of high flow multi-lane roundabouts that illustrate how the application of traffic engineering and roundabout design principles can harness the unique operational characteristics of roundabouts to facilitate improved traffic flow, safety, and excellent business access.
Webinar Outline
- Overview of access management techniques and roundabout characteristics
- Discussion of case studies
- Installation of raised medians and roundabouts through densely developed corridor
- How roundabouts can eliminate access management problems
- Achievement of access management goals with roundabouts
- Question and answer session
MTJ to Present at ITE Midwestern Conference
Mark Johnson, P.E. will be presenting at the ITE Midwestern / Great Lakes District Joint Conference to be held June 26-28, 2016, in Chicago, IL.
He will speak on “Design Principles for Optimal Safety and Operations of Multi-Lane Roundabouts,” Tuesday, June 28, 3:30-5 pm.
He will present the poster “Public Outreach and Roundabout Implementation: Overcoming Challenges“ in the conference poster session on June 27, 1:30-5 pm. The location is the Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza River North, room number is TBD.
MTJ Training News
Mark Johnson, P.E. will be presenting a customized training June 2-3 for the CA Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans). The two-day training will cover the skills necessary to conduct roundabout operational analysis using Rodel Roundabout Analysis Software.
Reviews are in for the recent two-day training course, “Roundabout Planning, Design and Implementation,” taught by Mark Johnson for EPIC (Educational Program Innovations Center) held in Mississauga, ON on May 2-3. Students rated the course satisfaction level a 4.69 out of 5. When asked what they liked about the class, responses included:
“Instructor was able to explain/transfer knowledge very clearly.”
“Hands on activities and having access to have questions answered by an industry leader.”
MTJ to Teach Two-Day Course
Mark Johnson, P.E. will be presenting a two day training for the Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC).
The two-day training course, “Roundabout Planning, Design and Implementation,” will be held in Mississauga, ON on May 2-3.
After attending this seminar, you will be able to determine and understand the benefits of roundabouts in our overall roadway planning process, and how to avoid mistakes of the poorly planned, designed and or constructed roundabouts.
See more information on the Epic training.