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Road Design: Intersections

Learn to design safe, efficient intersections in this hands-on course that blends engineering principles with real-world traffic solutions.

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February 23 – 27, 2026
Cost:
$1950.00
Duration:
5 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply design principles for new and retrofit urban and rural intersections 
  • Evaluate sight distance and design controls for safe intersection layouts 
  • Design tapers, auxiliary lanes, and channelization features 
  • Complete a practical intersection design project 
  • Understand how intersection design impacts traffic operations and safety 

Course Description

Design safer, more efficient intersections with this focused 5-day course tailored for professionals in road design and traffic operations. Whether you’re working on new builds or retrofits, this course introduces the core principles of intersection design, including sight distance, design controls, and channelization. 

Through lectures and a hands-on design project, participants will gain the skills to create functional, compliant intersections that improve traffic flow and safety in both urban and rural settings. 

Course Details

  • Analysts 
  • Designers 
  • Technicians and Technologists 
  • Engineers 
  • AORS’ Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) candidates 
  • MEA’s MIT Certification Candidates 
  • Engineers seeking PEO PEAK professional development hours 

Especially those working in: 

  • Traffic operations 
  • Road design 
  • Maintenance operations 
  • Highway safety 
  • Land development (public or private sector) 
  • Introduction to Intersections 
  • Sight Distance 
  • Design Controls and Criteria 
  • Tapers 
  • Auxiliary Lanes 
  • Channelization 
  • Knowledge of engineering principles related to roadway design 
  • Recommended: Completion of Road Design: Geometrics (TM30) 
  • PPE may be required for any field components (details to be confirmed) 
  • AORS: Elective course for Certified Road Supervisor – Senior level (CRS-S) 
  • MEA: Mandatory course for the MEA’s Municipal Infrastructure Certification in Road Design 
  • OACETT: Eligible for technical specialist, and technician programs (Point Value: 5) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Question:
Is this course suitable for beginners?

Answer:

It’s best suited for those with foundational knowledge of road design principles.

Question:
Will I complete a design project during the course?

Answer:

Yes, participants will work on a practical intersection design project.

Question:
What is the evaluation process?

Answer:

Evaluation includes project work and a final exam. A passing grade is 60%.