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Road Design: Geometrics

Design safer, smarter roads with this hands-on course that gives you the tools to master geometric principles and modern highway design techniques.

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February 9 –13, 2026
Cost:
$1950.00
Duration:
5 Days

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply geometric design principles to create safe and efficient roadways 
  • Analyze vertical and horizontal alignments, sight distances, and superelevation 
  • Understand pavement drainage, frost action, and design considerations 
  • Use automated design tools and techniques 
  • Integrate highway safety standards into design decisions 

Course Description

Learn the art of road design and make smarter, safer roads with this comprehensive 5-day course focused on the fundamentals of geometric road design. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this hands-on training equips you with the tools and techniques needed to tackle real-world design challenges. 

From vertical and horizontal alignment to pavement drainage and superelevation, you’ll explore the critical elements that shape modern roadways. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this course blends theory, practical exercises, and automated design tools to help you build better roads from the ground up. 

Course Details

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

Especially those who: 

  • Are entering the field of road design 
  • Want to reinforce or expand their knowledge of highway design principles 
  • Vertical Alignment 
  • Sight Distances 
  • Highway Safety 
  • Horizontal Alignment 
  • Pavement Drainage and Frost Action 
  • Pavement Design 
  • Superelevation 
  • Automated Design 
  • Basic knowledge of design principles, standards, and engineering procedures 
  • Ability to manipulate equations such as:
    L=π180×Δ×RL=180π​×Δ×R 
  • Recommended pre-reading: 
  • MTO Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways, Chapter C – Alignment 
  • MTO Roadside Safety Manual 
  • TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (2017) 
  • 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 all exam programs including technical specialist, technician, and technologist programs (Point Value: 7) 
  • Engineering Institute of Canada: Awards 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 

Question:
Is this course suitable for beginners?

Answer:

Yes, as long as participants have a basic understanding of design principles and can work with engineering equations.

Question:
Will this course include hands-on design work?

Answer:

Yes, participants will engage in practical exercises and use automated design tools.

Question:
What is the evaluation process?

Answer:

Evaluation includes quizzes, projects, and a comprehensive final exam. A passing grade is 60%.