Roadway Cross-Sections II

This course is the first of two in this series that focuses on the geometric design of cross-sections for modern roads and highways. Its contents are intended to serve as guidance and not as an absolute standard or rule.

The course objective is to give engineers and designers an in-depth look at the principles to be considered when selecting and designing roadway cross-sections. Upon course completion, you should be familiar with the general guidelines for roadway cross-section geometric design.c

Course topics covered include:

Design guidelines
Traveled way
Lane width
Shoulders
Rumble strips
Roadside design
Curbs
Drainage channels
Traffic barriers
Sideslopes

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills

Typical roadway cross-section elements
Components of the traveled way
Lane widths
Characteristics of roadway shoulders
Principles of roadside design
Curb categories and usage
Rumble strips
Design and application of on-street parking
Typical applications for drainage channels
Various types of traffic barriers
Noise reduction design
“Clear zone” concept

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.